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Oyo abduction: Muslims reject terrorists' demand for Sharia law

punchng.com · June 6, 2026

CSPII Commentary: While it's commendable that the Oyo Muslim community rejects the terrorists' demand for Sharia law, they are not saying the truth about Sharia law. Islam DOES NOT "forbid kidnapping, terrorism and the extortion of innocent citizens". Sharia DOES NOT "promote justice, peace and the sanctity of human life". The Koranic verse they reference (5:32) is among the most commonly cited by those who seek to misrepresent the Koran's teachings. It is typically quoted out of context, despite the fact that, within the Koran itself, it applies specifically to Jews and is not framed as a general directive governing Muslim relations with non-Muslims.

It is very likely that they are afraid to criticize Islam, and thus, claim the terrorists actions are "not legitimate Islam". As long as they live with threat of life for criticizing Islam, we will not know. This is just another piece of evidence how Muslims are the first victims of Islam.

Inside NYPD Headquarters: The Official Arabification of America’s Largest Police Force Is Now Complete (Video)

RAIR Foundation · June 4, 2026

<p>The NYPD has officially arabified One Police Plaza by recognizing the Arab Officers Association, which now recruits officers by ethnicity and language, hosts Arab heritage festivals inside headquarters, and openly declares itself the ‘voice’ and ‘bridge’ for 22 Arab countries with a seat at the table.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://rairfoundation.com/inside-nypd-headquarters-official-arabification-americas-largest-police/">Inside NYPD Headquarters: The Official Arabification of America’s Largest Police Force Is Now Complete (Video)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://rairfoundation.com">RAIR</a>.</p>

Turkey's Palestinian State Fantasy After October 7, 2023

Gatestone Institute · June 1, 2026

For years, Israel was told that economic development, international aid, and territorial withdrawals would moderate Hamas. Instead, Hamas used billions of dollars in foreign assistance to build military tunnels, manufacture rockets, train terrorists, and