“Thamer Hameed Almestadi was likely suffering from a brief psychotic episode…” In reality, when asked why he did it, Almestadi said, “I started listening to the Koran and understanding the meanings differently.” But of course Canadian authorities aren’t going to admit the possibility that the Qur’an might incite violence. Once that is ruled out, they […]
Canada: Muslim explains that he tried to murder woman because “I started listening to the Koran”
Almestadi “left Mary Hare with serious injuries, including a five-inch-long cut to her throat.” “When you meet the unbelievers, strike the necks” (Qur’an 47:4) “‘I was not aware of what I was doing at the time,’ says UBC attempted murder suspect,” by Bal Brach, CBC News, October 11, 2017: The man charged with attempted murder […]