Imam Faisal Rauf

Submitted by A.K Basak (Canada), Sep 18, 2010 at 17:35

Obama thinks a Sufi Imam will be able to build bridge between different religions. He should better read about Sufis. In Iran, they are not considered as real Muslims. Shias and Sunnis consider Sufis as a cult and not real Muslims. For centuries Sufis are in this situation with other Muslims. They are not able to bridge build in their own societies. How is it possible that this Imam will do that !

Recent law suit against him by N.J is a proof the he is posing as a prophet but in fact he is a rogue in disguise. Think about the name Cordoba centre. This town is in Spain and Muslims destroyed most of the churches during their rule over Spain to show supremacy of their religion. Also, check out the history of India under Muslim rulers. I do remember Babri Musjid of Audh, Biswanath temple of Varanasi, Zarostarian temples of Iran, and recent destruction of statues of Budhas in Afganisthan and others. For ground zero mosque, Imam will be a hero in Muslem countries, not as a bridge builder between different religions, but as a Kalipha of Islam.

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