Nigerian Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan
Being raised in a Muslim-majority country, I have witnessed firsthand the strict enforcement of religious customs and practices. However, even within that context, the idea of arresting individuals for not fasting during Ramadan seems extreme and unnecessary. Religion is meant to be a personal matter between an individual and their faith, not something that should be policed by the authorities. The recent reports coming out of Nigeria about the Islamic police arresting non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan is not only alarming but also a clear violation of human rights.
It is disheartening to see that people are being punished for simply eating in public during the holy month of Ramadan.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker