The Islamic State (ISIS) released a new audio message on Saturday, purportedly of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, challenging the United States of America and its allies to confront his extremist group on the ground in Iraq and Syria.
However, in a reminder that the overwhelming majority of people follow Islam peacefully and detest radical ideas, Muslims around the world have mocked Baghdadi’s message on social media.
When the Arab Spring activist Iyad el-Baghdadi (no relation) translated the message, dozens of people sent back these funny replies.
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