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Sudais Leads Prayers for Inter-Faith Peace and Harmony
But it's okay for Soddies to interfere in other people's countries, right? Around 10,000 worshippers gathered at the East London Mosque, and surrounding streets in the cityâs Whitechapel district to hear Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, organizers said. Also on hand for the launch of the 10-million-pound ($18 million) London Muslim Center were guests including Britainâs grand rabbi Jonathan Sachs and Racial Equality Minister Fiona Mactaggart. Prince Charles, in Washington for the funeral of former US President Ronald Reagan, also took part by way of a pre-recorded message. âIslam emphasizes to Muslims how to organize their relationship and responsibility toward society so that they may live under the blessing of Allah and a peace that extends to all,â said Sudais in his sermon. âI want to urge Muslims to be united in adhering to this message and follow the example of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah upon him),â he said. He also said that Muslims should set an example of âthe true image of Islamâ in their interactions with other communities, âand dispel any misconceptions portrayed in some parts of the mediaâ. He's talking about blowing up trains and skyscrapers and cutting people's heads off â mere misconceptions, y'know... âThe history of Islam is the best testament to how different communities can live together in peace and harmony,â he said. All y'gotta do is pay your dhimmi tax, unless the Faithful feel like slapping you around... In his sermons at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Sudais has condemned deadly terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, calling them cowardly and vile. He has also criticized the US-led occupation of Iraq and bloodshed in the Palestinian territories. Britain is home to an estimated two million Muslims, most of them of South Asian origin. The London Muslim Center is described by the East London Mosque, one of the busiest in Britain with 5,000 worshippers a week, as âWestern Europeâs largest multi-purpose Muslim complex, with something for everyoneâ. Posted by: Fred 2004-06-12 |
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