- Imam Sanci Expresses No Tolerance for Terrorist Activities in Germany
Following the suspected Islamist attack in Solingen, Berlin imam Kadir Sanci shows his dismay. "The news from Solingen has really hit me hard," stated the Muslim spiritual leader, joined by Rabbi Andreas Nachama, in inviting everyone for a peace prayer on Thursday (6:00 PM) at the construction site of the House of One project in Berlin-Mitte. The guest of honor is Protestant pastor Margot Käßmann.
"Solingen carries a heavy weight in my mind and that of many others, as a symbol of anguish: back in 1993, five Turkish women and girls perished in a house fire ignited by far-right extremists," Sanci added. "Germany should not tolerate terrorism be it religious or far-right motivated." Unity is the key to establishing long-term societal harmony.
Nachama also sounded the alarm: "Hate, ignorance, and radical persuasions fuel these acts of violence. We mustn't allow ourselves to be divided." Extremism can only be countered by resolutely confronting followers of inhumane ideologies and upholding values like humanitarianism.
In Solingen, a suspected supporter of the Islamic State terror group went on a rampage with a knife on Friday, taking three lives and injuring eight others. A 26-year-old Syrian man is the primary suspect.
The House of One is a cross-religious endeavor, aimed at catering to Jews, Muslims, and Christians, which will eventually have a home in a new building in Berlin-Mitte.
The tragic events in Solingen have highlighted the importance of religious harmony, as Sanci emphasized, stating, "Germany should not tolerate terrorism be it religious or far-right motivated." The House of One project, a symbol of cross-religious unity, serves as a testament to this belief, inviting all faiths to join its peace prayer.
