The Islamic Research Academy says Hashem Islam, the cleric who released a statement inciting violence against anticipated anti-Muslim Brotherhood demonstrations, is not affiliated to Al-Azhar as he claimed.
The Islamic Research Academy has said that Hashem Islam, the cleric who made controversial comments this week claiming he was a member of the Fatwa Committee of Al-Azhar, is not associated with Al-Azhar and has summoned Islam for questioning.
.... At a forum held at the Egyptian Diplomatic Club on Tuesday, Islam made comments inciting violence against anticipated anti-Muslim Brotherhood demonstrations planned for 24 August. He said that protesting against the elected president would be tantamount to "high treason against their nation, God, his prophet and Muslims."
"So, I say stand up against them. If they fight you, fight them back … if they kill some of you, the victims will go to heaven and if you kill them, that would be righteous," Islam added. [Ahram Online] Read more
