US EditionImam Abdul Kareem Questioned by Police After Magal Touba Remarks Spark Outcry
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In a recent sermon, the religious described the Moorish pilgrimage as "haram", adding that "the regulars of the night clubs are better than those who go to Touba for the Magal". These words were considered offensive by the dying community, which reacted quickly. A complaint was filed, and the imam was summoned and heard by the police last Monday. However, he was not placed in police custody and returned to his home, which was welcomed by many su…
Imam Abdul Kareem Questioned by Police After Magal Touba Remarks Spark Outcry
By: Fatou Krubally Hundreds of supporters gathered in Banjul on Monday as Imam Abdul Kareem Kuyateh appeared at the Police Headquarters for questioning, following a controversial sermon in which he denounced Magal Touba, a major annual religious gathering of the Mouride brotherhood in Senegal. The young preacher, who delivered the sermon on August 28 at Imam Malick Mosque, has faced sharp criticism after video clips of his khutbat went viral on …
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