Muslim voices against ISIS – Rita Cosby discusses Fethullah Gulen’s stern stance
Date posted: September 5, 2014
Are there any Muslim voices against ISIS?
Rita Cosby discusses this issue with Dr. Alp Aslandogan, president of the Alliance for Shared Values whose honorary president is Fethullah Gulen. Dr. Aslandogan clearly states that Mr Gulen has stern stance against ISIS, aka ISIS or Islamic State.
This interview took place on “The Ride Home with Pat Kiernan & Rita Cosby” program at 77 WABC Radio.
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The events of that night [the coup attempt] could be called as a serious terror coup. I categorically reject such accusations. The claim that I convinced the 8th biggest army in the world from 6000 miles away against its own government is an incredible slander. I would like those who are responsible for this coup attempt, regardless of their identities, to receive the punishment they deserve after a fair trial.
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