One more positive sign? Kuwaiti lawmakers justify trade ties with Israel (using Shari'a & intra-Arab war as justification)

Submitted by PezDispenser (Israel), Jul 2, 2013 at 01:54

http://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Kuwaiti-lawmakers-justify-trade-ties-with-Israel-318388

"How exactly did the Muslims benefit us, when our Arab neighbor [Iraq] invaded our country? I am willing to buy equipment from Israel to protect my country from its Arab and Muslim neighbor," he stated.

Dosari said that the Shari'a permits dealings with Israelis since the prophet Muhammad "died while his shield was mortgaged with a Jew." He went on to reject any criticism saying that those who attack him are unaware of Islamic law.

"I tell you that the prophet Muhammad had dealings [with the Jews]. You criticize me?!" he declared.

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