US: Turkish religious leader warns Americans about FETO

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: The head of Turkey’s religious affairs in the state of Maryland warned the Muslim Americans about the malicious terror group, the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) on January 12, 2018. Speaking at a press briefing at the Diyanet Center of America (DCA) in Maryland, Ali Erbas, explained he had "fruitful" meetings with both the Turkish community representatives and the leaders of the American Muslim community.“We had held a meeting with many leaders, including Turkish Ambassador Serdar Kilic for more effective strive against the detrimental groups which was started in the name of Islam but turned into terror groups such as FETO, Daesh, and PKK,” Erbas said.Recalling that it was FETO behind the bloody coup attempt on July 15th 2016, he said he met with religious leaders about the necessity of informing people, who are under influence of the FETO with true information and accurate religious knowledge as the Holy Quran and Sunnah prescribe.FETO and its U.S.-based leader Fetullah Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup on July 15, 2016, which left 250 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured.Ankara accuses FETO of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the country through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary.During his speech, Erbas also brought attention to the rise of Islamophobia in the U.S."The other critical issue we need to fight is Islamophobia. The efforts to show Islam as a minacious and dangerous religion have been increasing day by day,” he told reporters. “In response to these malicious efforts, we must show the warm face of Islam and the understanding that Islam is a religion of peace both to our own people and everyone.” (Footage by Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: The head of Turkey’s religious affairs in the state of Maryland warned the Muslim Americans about the malicious terror group, the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) on January 12, 2018. Speaking at a press briefing at the Diyanet Center of America (DCA) in Maryland, Ali Erbas, explained he had "fruitful" meetings with both the Turkish community representatives and the leaders of the American Muslim community.“We had held a meeting with many leaders, including Turkish Ambassador Serdar Kilic for more effective strive against the detrimental groups which was started in the name of Islam but turned into terror groups such as FETO, Daesh, and PKK,” Erbas said.Recalling that it was FETO behind the bloody coup attempt on July 15th 2016, he said he met with religious leaders about the necessity of informing people, who are under influence of the FETO with true information and accurate religious knowledge as the Holy Quran and Sunnah prescribe.FETO and its U.S.-based leader Fetullah Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup on July 15, 2016, which left 250 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured.Ankara accuses FETO of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the country through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary.During his speech, Erbas also brought attention to the rise of Islamophobia in the U.S."The other critical issue we need to fight is Islamophobia. The efforts to show Islam as a minacious and dangerous religion have been increasing day by day,” he told reporters. “In response to these malicious efforts, we must show the warm face of Islam and the understanding that Islam is a religion of peace both to our own people and everyone.” (Footage by Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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