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Submitted by Mike Baker (Canada), Nov 5, 2011 at 11:34

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1 - That others had discovered the phenomenon, based on the number 19 and embedded into the numerical and orthographic structure of the Quran, before Dr. Khalifah; and

2 - That Dr. Khalifah had declared himself a prophet, "Nabiy"!

Even though Dr. Khalifah was NOT a numerologist, I challenge Mr. Pipes to give us the name of ONE of these "other numerologists" ("This was not new; computers had led other numerologists to the same conclusion."). No fabrications please.

Nobody ... that I am aware of, has ever claimed the discovery of the phenomenon. Many have tried to denigrate or belittle it ... but nobody has ever claimed to have discovered it first.

As to the second ... statement, Mr. Pipes' assertion is simply NOT TRUE. ... I suggest that Mr. Pipes read Dr. Khalifah more carefully ...

Mike Baker,

Vancouver, B.C.

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