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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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