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Politics > Politics-USA |
| User: |
"Sam Rahul" |
| Date: |
26 Mar 2006 02:57:42 AM |
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Prosecution of convert 'un-Islamic' |
Prosecution of convert 'un-Islamic'
By Frank Walker
March 26, 2006
AUSTRALIAN Muslim leaders yesterday condemned moves in Afghanistan to execute a man who converted to Christianity.
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils said the prosecution of Abdul Rahman in Afghanistan was "barbaric" and
"un-Islamic".
Spokesman Haset Sali called on the Australian Government to see if the Afghan prosecutors could be charged with crimes
against humanity unless the religious charges against Mr Rahman were dismissed.
"Such barbaric action by anyone seeking to quote Islam as supporting their criminal action needs to be dealt with as a
crime against humanity," Mr Sali said.
He said the Koran stated there must be "no compulsion in religion".
"The prosecution of Mr Rahman, seeking the death penalty against him for converting to Christianity is reminiscent of
the fascist era that caused the Second World War and the pointless death of 55 million people."
Mr Sali said Afghans should respect the sanctity of life.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/prosecution-of-convert-unislamic/2006/03/25/1143084045931.html#
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