Najib finally condemns ISIS

Prime Minister also strongly criticised the militant group for committing atrocious crimes in the name of Islam and calls to fight extremism with moderation.

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak vehemently denounced the actions of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants.
In a press statement today, Najib declared,“Malaysia strongly condemns the actions of the Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.
“We are deeply saddened by the crimes committed in the name of Islam, a religion of peace.
“We deplore those responsible, and call on the international community to act in concert to prevent further violence.
The statement comes after dozens of Muslim leaders around the world have denounced the actions of ISIS in recent months, including Indonesia’s President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono who called ISIS “embarrassing” to Islam.
ISIS, a splinter group of Al-Qaeda, a self proclaimed caliphate, started making huge military gains in Northern Syria and Iraq, brutally committing deplorable war crimes against innocent civilians along the way.
Najib, who urged for more moderation also stated,“The actions of the Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq are counter to our faith, our culture, and our common humanity.
“They are against the teachings of the Prophet, a man of peace and moderation; and against Islamic law, which prizes the protection of life above all.
“We must fight extremism with moderation, and work to rebuild the bonds between communities shattered by war.