Dishonoring the Message of Ramadan
Muslim extremists avow their faith yet violate a sacred month meant for prayer and reflection.
by Salim Mansur, WSJ, July 10, 2014
“In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is a holy month commemorating when Muhammad received the first of the revelations from the Angel Gabriel that make up the Quran. This year Ramadan began at the end of June and will continue until July 28. It is appalling that this period, traditionally set aside for prayer and reflection, has been turned on its head by Muslim extremists in Iraq, in Nigeria, in Gaza and beyond as they wage violence and destruction in the name of Islam.”….