ISIS fighters 'repugnant to Islam,' Muhammad show tells Calgary audience
'The Astonishing Story of the Prophet' counters violent interpretation of Islam held by radical insurgents
There was a full house at the Calgary Jubilee Auditorium Thursday night for a show detailing the life of the Prophet Muhammed and the message of peace that underlies his teachings.
Organizers hope The Astonishing Story of the Prophet will remind non-Muslims that the vast majority of Islam’s adherents do not share the radical views espoused by ISIS.
The insurgents — who call themselves the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) — have taken control of large sections of both countries, committing atrocities along the way in the name of Allah.
Lal Khan Malik, the national president of Ahmadiyya Muslim community, which put on the show, says ISIS twists the teachings of Mohammed.
“They are doing something which is repugnant to Islam. It is a shame to Islam and it is a shame that they are using this name,” he said.
The show has been touring across the country. Its next stop is the University of Saskatchewan in November.