Islamic State Terror Cell Targets Liberal Berlin Mosque

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
A liberal, women-led Berlin mosque known for welcoming gay Muslims was targeted by an Islamic State terror cell in Germany, according to prosecutors. The group of seven immigrants from Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan, who came to Germany from Ukraine, allegedly researched targets including the mosque, Jewish citizens, and a fair. The allegations are yet to be tested in court.

Key Points

  • Members of the group researched targets including a liberal mosque, Jewish citizens, and a fair
  • No concrete plans for an attack were in place at the time of arrests
  • The Ibn-Rushd-Goethe Mosque allows men and women to worship together and welcomes homosexuals

Pros

  • Diversity and inclusivity promoted at the Ibn-Rushd-Goethe Mosque
  • Highlighting the threat of terrorism and the challenges faced by liberal Muslim communities

Cons

  • Potential danger and threats faced by the mosque and its members
  • Alleged involvement of the Islamic State terror cell in Germany