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POV much?
This article is in serious need of attention from an expert on the subject matter, especially considering what recently happened involving the group. The second paragraph cites only one source (the link of which is broken) despite its claims. Perhaps a current events tag is also in order? Xinophiliac (talk) 22:49, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
- Tag added. I don't understand the POV concern - which statement are you concerned about? All news sources I've read seem to be pretty consistent, from CNN to Al Jazeera and This Day. AndrewRT(Talk) 23:30, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
The article does not talk about the incidents that led to clashes in June 2009 in Maiduguri, Borno State, no information was provided about Borno the headquarter of the group, nor about the different names that is given to them in different states. For instance in Borno, they are mainly referred to as Yusufiyya, in Yobe they are called with different name while in other Hausa States they are referred to as Boko haram. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.117.5.198 (talk) 23:20, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
- You're free to add in the information, with citations. 71.237.233.41 (talk) 05:52, 9 April 2010 (UTC)
Accuracy?
The BBC is reporting that Yusuf is still alive: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8180475.stm 17:59, 2 August 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.2.74.214 (talk)
- That report states that he was alive when arrested; has been killed since. Wiki editor 6 (talk) 02:29, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
Also, Boko Haram is also spreading the ideals that it is blasphemy against Allah and Mohommad the Prophet that the Earth revolves around the Sun. The implication in the article that they are babbling idiots is unproven; we need better qualification of their goals, even if the name Boko Haram names Western Civilization and its teachings as sinful and against Allah, in their own language: no joke, even the worst pagan can be educated, clarify it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.105.170.105 (talk) 00:29, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Merge with 2009 Nigerian sectarian violence
I suggest that for now let's not merge. Apparently the organization has been around for a bunch of years, and other events related to them may come to light soon. It wouldn't make sense to place them in the 2009 Nigerian violence article. Beetle B. (talk) 23:55, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
- I misread. If the goal is to merge bring the 2009 article into the Boko Haram one, then I'm fine with it. (Or rather, I'm fine if it stays as it is as well - no strong feelings about it). Beetle B. (talk) 14:06, 16 August 2009 (UTC)
- seems like no consensus so i remvoe the tag
Resolved(Lihaas (talk) 15:58, 1 January 2011 (UTC)).
Boko and Haram
The first sentence seems to say that Boko Harem itself is a sin or sacreligious, which does not make sense? Hugo999 (talk) 01:58, 11 September 2010 (UTC)
- hope its addressed now?(Lihaas (talk) 16:06, 1 January 2011 (UTC)).
Translation of name
I removed the sentence 'The literal translation is "Association of Sunnis for the Propagation of Islam and for Holy War" because it's incorrect. Most importantly, the word 'jihad' does NOT mean 'Holy War', it means to struggle. In the Islamic context it's taken as the struggle against evil or sinful acts. The phrase for 'Holy War' in Arabic is 'AlHarb AlMaqadas' which never appears in the Koran or ever used by Muslims or even the extremists. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kgodoy (talk • contribs) 23:00, 26 August 2011 (UTC)
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