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EVIL PERSISTS WHEN GOOD PEOPLE SAY AND DO NOTHING

This last week we have been witness to a callous act of a Canadian reserve soldier who was murdered while standing on guard for his country. I could not stand idly by and not try to prevent another senseless death and wrote the following note to the Iman who is the spiritual leader of the London Mosque

An open letter to Iman Abd Aftah Twakkal
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With the recent killing of Canadian Solders by Canadian Moslems it is time that the Imans take the responsibility of publicly decrying the outrage of taking a human life to achieve Jihad,

The Imans can collectively issue a Fatwa to Moslems who choose to go against the teaching of Allah that all life is sacred.

All religious leaders have an obligation to speak out when they see that a minority of their congregants go astray.

The sages teach us that: "for evil to exist good people say and do nothing."

Len Lesser
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The Iman graciously took the time to call me to answer my questions with a promise that he would respond to my letter. He kept his word and issued sent me the following reply:

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Dear Len,

Thank you for your compliment. We need to be clear of the respect and regard that Islam holds for human life and it is important to express our sympathy and condolences when innocent lives are taken wherever they may be.

I wish you, your family and your congregation all the best Len.

Best regards,

Abd Alfatah Twakkal
Imam and Head of Islamic Affairs
London Muslim Mosque

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Len Lesser

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