‘You cannot defend Prophet Mohammed with violence’ — Ameer warns Muslims

A call by the Ameer and Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana, Alhaji Maulvi Noor Mohammed Bin Salih, for religious restraint has assumed added significance following a recent chain of events involving an imam, a pastor and the alleged assault of the pastor while in police custody.

His appeal came against the backdrop of heightened public discussion over religious tolerance after the arrest of an imam who allegedly called for violence against persons who insulted Prophet Mohammed, followed by the arrest of a pastor over alleged derogatory comments about the Prophet.

A subsequent meeting between religious leaders and the police brought together the imam, the pastor and the man accused of assaulting the pastor in an effort to de-escalate tensions.