We, Muslims, cannot continue to allow these ‘extreme’ thinkers to harm our deen and murder innocent people.

Allah ta ala states in Surah al-Baqarah Verse 143: “Thus We have made you Muslims a ‘Wasat’ (middle) nation, that you be witness over mankind and the Messger (SAWS) be a witness over you.”

A middle nation means a moderate nation. A people who are moderate in their practice and live a balanced life in all matters. This verse forbids extremism in all senses of the word.