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The
following is an extract from an email sent to Muhammad Umar chairman
of the Foundation from Mr. Clark W. Hand. A US Christian
living in Maryland just north of Washington, D.C. He
said,
“Today, I have read a
quote attributed to you in The
Washington Post (Sunday, 17 September 2006, Page
A18). It appears in an article about Pope
Benedict XVI's comments on Islam of last week that have
provoked such an outcry of reaction from the Muslim
world. The article is entitled, "Aide Say Pope
'Regrets' Comments on Islam." Your quote
in this article is as follows: "We welcome his
apology and we hope now we can work together and build
bridges. At the same time we would condemn all forms of
violent demonstrations."
Your statement above is
the first time that I have heard from an Islamic leader that
all violence is unacceptable, "terrorism" included by
implication. You have convinced me once again of the
greatness and peace of Islam!
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