People should admit the "uncomfortable" truth that Islamic State is made up of Muslims and their doctrine is Islamic, the BBC’s head of religion told an audience of students.
Professor Aaqil Ahmed, the first Muslim to hold the role at the corporation, said it was wrong to suggest the terrorist group "has nothing to do with Islam" during a speech at Huddersfield University last week.
He also responded to criticism of the BBC’s use of the term "so-called Islamic State" in its programming since last year.
Professor Ahmed said: "I hear so many people say Isis has nothing to do with Islam — of course it has. They are not preaching Judaism.
"It might be wrong but what they are saying is an ideology based on some form of Islamic doctrine." [The Independent] Read more
