Monday, May 26, 2008

EGYPT'S GRAND MUFTI DECLARES WAR ON TERRORISM

Uh...yeah...good luck with that...

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar stressed that Islam has nothing to do with terrorist acts committed anywhere in the world.

The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar stressed that Islam has nothing to do with terrorist acts committed anywhere in the world.

Sheikh Mohamed Sayyed Tantawi made his comments during a meeting that took place last Monday with the U.S. delegation from the Military Academy.

Terrorists are criminals who have nothing to do with any religion as they violate the sanctity of human souls, Sheikh Tantawi said in a statement, the United Press International reported.

Sheikh Tantawi, who joined forces with millions of Muslim leaders worldwide seek to change widespread misconceptions about Islam, also said that Islam urges Muslims to do the opposite of terrorism, which is tolerance towards others and accepting people from different faiths.

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