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'''Faisal Abdul Rauf''' is a [[imam|Muslim religious leader]] who is spearheading the construction of an Islamic cultural center three blocks from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.<ref> [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/20/imam-feisal-abdul-raufs-g_n_689691.html Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf's Goodwill Tour Comes Amid 'Ground Zero Mosque' Furor]</ref> The media have dubbed the project the "[[Ground Zero Mosque]]" from its nearness to [[Ground Zero]] and because it will include a [[mosque]]. | '''Faisal Abdul Rauf''' is a [[imam|Muslim religious leader]] who is spearheading the construction of an Islamic cultural center three blocks from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.<ref> [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/20/imam-feisal-abdul-raufs-g_n_689691.html Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf's Goodwill Tour Comes Amid 'Ground Zero Mosque' Furor]</ref> The media have dubbed the project the "[[Ground Zero Mosque]]" from its nearness to [[Ground Zero]] and because it will include a [[mosque]]. | ||
| − | Faisal has blamed America for harming Muslims | + | Faisal has blamed America for harming Muslims,<ref> [http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/03/21/1079789939987.html West must act to end jihad: Imam] - Frank Walker - March 21, 2004 - ''The Sun-Herald'' </ref> but has also condemned [[Hamas]].<ref> [http://www.cordobainitiative.org/?q=content/frequently-asked-questions The Cordoba Initiative]<ref> |
In an interview with [[Ed Bradley]] shortly after the 9/11 attacks, | In an interview with [[Ed Bradley]] shortly after the 9/11 attacks, | ||
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*[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/20/feisal-abdul-rauf-the-man_n_689040.html Feisal Abdul Rauf: The Man Behind The 'Ground Zero Mosque'] - Huffington Post | *[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/20/feisal-abdul-rauf-the-man_n_689040.html Feisal Abdul Rauf: The Man Behind The 'Ground Zero Mosque'] - Huffington Post | ||
*[http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/individualProfile.asp?indid=2462 Individual Profile on Faisal Abdul Rauf] | *[http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/individualProfile.asp?indid=2462 Individual Profile on Faisal Abdul Rauf] | ||
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Revision as of 00:54, August 24, 2010
Faisal Abdul Rauf is a Muslim religious leader who is spearheading the construction of an Islamic cultural center three blocks from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.[1] The media have dubbed the project the "Ground Zero Mosque" from its nearness to Ground Zero and because it will include a mosque.
Faisal has blamed America for harming Muslims,[2] but has also condemned Hamas.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Notes
- ↑ Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf's Goodwill Tour Comes Amid 'Ground Zero Mosque' Furor
- ↑ West must act to end jihad: Imam - Frank Walker - March 21, 2004 - The Sun-Herald