Nothing like a Somali dentist...
The latest in Islamist dentistry...
Somali Islamist group al Shabaab is forcibly removing gold and silver teeth from residents in southern Somalia because it says they contravene strict religious law, locals from a coastal town said on Monday.
Residents in Marka say al Shabaab has been rounding up anyone seen with a silver or gold tooth and taking them to a masked man who then rips them out using basic tools.
"I never thought al Shabaab would see my denture as a sin. They took me to their station and removed my silver tooth," resident Bashir told Reuters.
"I met several men and women whose dentures were being pulled out by a masked man they called a doctor. The doctor used a pincer or his gloved hand depending on the strength of the tooth," Bashir said.
"As you smile your silver tooth accuses you. I was at a counter with my friend when three armed al Shabaab ordered me to follow them," he added. "I am afraid they want to make money from taking all this precious metal."
Al Shabaab officials declined to comment.
The Islamist group says the gold and silver teeth are used for fashion and beauty, which is against strict interpretations of Islam, residents told Reuters.
posted by GayandRight @ 9:43 AM
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They are doing good job... This is very trendy in the fashion world...
john korner
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It's always disheartening to hear news like this, especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan. These extremists, whether they're Al Shabab, Al Qaeda, Taliban, etc have lost the true meaning of Islam and I pray to God that he leads them in the right path before they hurt more people.
But I do hope that non-Muslims do not take news like this and actually believe that Islam sanctions such destructive behaviour. It doesn't and during a time where being hateful of or repulsed by Islam and Muslims is so popular, I hope people will actually open up their minds and realize that there are crazies in every group, Muslim or not.
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