Anyone hear that people not praying 5 times a day will be beheaded in Mogadishu, Somalia?

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Anyone else hear anything about an announcement made today by Islamic religious leaders in Mogadishu, Somalia that anyone caught not praying 5 times a day will be beheaded? I am trying to find any sources to corraborate this. No need to bash or answer if you feel offended by this question. I am looking for facts or news stories about this alleged proclamation; not your opinions about Islam or Muslims. Thank you.

None of the people who responded read the details and all gave me their opinons instead of any lead on this story. No one's answer will be chosen as best because none answered the question within the parameters that I asked it in.

Answer 1

Fact;
During the World Cup Soccer game, people viewing the game were arrested, tortured, and some were shot dead in the streets.

It seems the Religious Council feels 'Sports' is aginst the Koran in that country...

Answer 2

No its not true that is an excuse of the Currupt Somali government and the Ethiopians. Keep in mind most people on Somalia even the Christians support Islamic Courts.The government is trying to make it a religious issue when in reality its about the Somalis getting sick and tired of curruption. Here Are some facts:
- Somalia is a mostly muslim country.
-Also the Somalian government is extremely corrupt and oppressed its people ..
-Before the Islamic courts took over Somalia was full of checkpoints;and inorder to go passed the government warlords you had to pay them.
-If you wanted to open a business you would have to pay for protection and if you didn't God help you.
-When the Islamic courts took over the Somali people stood together and stopped all checkpoints and helped and stop corruption and crime went dramatically lower.
-They (the islamic courts )told the gov. that they dont want to take over the government they are just sick of the crimes and corruption .
-The Somali government's warlords tried to go about their business of terror but with the help of the Somali people they were all brought to justice.
-They(the islamic courts) have never punished anyone for their religion.
-The Somali gov..wants to dismantle the Islamic courts inorder to go back to oppressing its ppl..so they asked Ethiopia for help since most Somalis dont support their gov. and told them that this is a religious war even affiliating it with AlQaeda which the courts deny..
P.S.If Islamic courts were oppressive then WHY do ALL SOMALIS SUPPORT THEM and not their government..
-Ethiopia has no right to occupy and attack and kill innocent ppl..Its wronge And there is NOO excuse....

IF you want accurate info speak to a native Somali he would know.
I hope this helps remeber not to believe everything you hear ...

Answer 3

Lack of understanding of Islam is the reason for such remarks. You are right. One fanatic has made this remark. One million people have died due to famine,disease and fighting in rival groups in Somalia. After a long time people feel relieved from plunder of war lords. Foreign press keeping its eyes on all events. United Nation is is also active. God help the people of Somalia.

Answer 4

Couldn't be, Islam is a peaceful religion!


This kind of thing happens all over the world hun, its a sad fact of life. There is still slavery in the Sudan. There isn't going to be much media or information on this, because nobody wants to know. Its africa and only the people that have to live there and know its horrors care about it.

Answer 5

who is doing the checking up.

Answer 6

So what's new? "Islam, the religion of pieces..."