Russia Muslim leaders attacked in Tatarstan
One Russian Muslim leader has been shot dead and another wounded, in separate attacks in the Russian republic of Tatarstan, officials say.
The Mufti of Tatarstan, Ildus Fayzov, was injured when his car was blown up as he left a radio station in the city of Kazan.
A former deputy mufti, Valiulla Yakupov, was shot dead near his home at about the same time.
There have been a number of deadly attacks on Russian Muslim clerics.
Tatarstan, in central Russia, has a large Muslim population.
The motive in this case is unclear, but Vladimir Markin, a spokesman for Russia’s Investigative Committee, said both leaders were known for fighting extremism. »»» BBC News – Russia Muslim leaders attacked in Tatarstan
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) said, “Beware of extremism in religion because the only thing that destroyed those before you was extremism in religion.” (related by Ibn Majah and Nasai)
ยป 19 July 2012
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