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9/11 memorial film 'The Rise of Al Qaeda' will greatly offend Islam
by confuzzled dude Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:37 pm
A film due to be screened at the 9/11 Memorial Museum has been blasted by a prominent Muslim cleric who claims it will 'greatly offend' Islam. Sheik Mostafa Elazabawy, the imam of Masjid Manhattan, said the seven-minute documentary, which is designed to explain to visitors the historical roots of the terrorist attacks, may confuse viewers about the difference between Al Qaeda and Muslims. The film, The Rise of Al Qaeda, refers to the terrorists as Islamists who viewed their mission as a jihad.
Narrated by NBC news anchor Brian Williams, the film was shown to an interfaith advisory panel, which included Elazabawy. The panel asked for changes, but the museum declined and Elazabawy immediately resigned in March.
He has written a letter to the museum's director: 'The screening of this film in its present state would greatly offend our local Muslim believers as well as any foreign Muslim visitor to the museum.
Unsophisticated visitors who do not understand the difference between Al Qaeda and Muslims may come away with a prejudiced view of Islam, leading to antagonism and even confrontation toward Muslim believers near the site' Elazabawy wrote in his letter obtained by The New York Times. In some scenes of the film the translations are voiced over by someone with a foreign accent - a decision the interfaith group bill as sensationalist.
Reverend Ruth Yoder Wenger, of New York Disaster Interfaith Services told CNN: 'We're concerned that the way this story is told equates Muslims in general with al Qaeda, and that people coming away from viewing the video will make that same association in their minds.'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2611902/9-11-memorial-row-breaks-Manhattan-cleric-blasts-plans-short-film-al-Qaeda-greatly-offend-Islam.html
Narrated by NBC news anchor Brian Williams, the film was shown to an interfaith advisory panel, which included Elazabawy. The panel asked for changes, but the museum declined and Elazabawy immediately resigned in March.
He has written a letter to the museum's director: 'The screening of this film in its present state would greatly offend our local Muslim believers as well as any foreign Muslim visitor to the museum.
Unsophisticated visitors who do not understand the difference between Al Qaeda and Muslims may come away with a prejudiced view of Islam, leading to antagonism and even confrontation toward Muslim believers near the site' Elazabawy wrote in his letter obtained by The New York Times. In some scenes of the film the translations are voiced over by someone with a foreign accent - a decision the interfaith group bill as sensationalist.
Reverend Ruth Yoder Wenger, of New York Disaster Interfaith Services told CNN: 'We're concerned that the way this story is told equates Muslims in general with al Qaeda, and that people coming away from viewing the video will make that same association in their minds.'
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2611902/9-11-memorial-row-breaks-Manhattan-cleric-blasts-plans-short-film-al-Qaeda-greatly-offend-Islam.html
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Re: 9/11 memorial film 'The Rise of Al Qaeda' will greatly offend Islam
by Propagandhi711 Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:07 pm
is this movie causing great consternation in the reston area kebab klatch, comrade? will be good to discuss tomorrow after prayers.
PS: is there anything that doesnt offend your friends other than beheadings, suicide bombings & stonings?
PS: is there anything that doesnt offend your friends other than beheadings, suicide bombings & stonings?
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Re: 9/11 memorial film 'The Rise of Al Qaeda' will greatly offend Islam
by Rishi Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:09 pm
alahad, The Meadows, United States, 10 hours ago
If Islamics don't want to be "confused" with al qaida types, then why the heck do they keep so quiet about them? Why don't they openly, loudly, and in great numbers condemn these "jihadists"? Those people are Islamics who were fostered in Islamic communities, and the Islamic communities are supporting them by not condemning them en masse.
If Islamics don't want to be "confused" with al qaida types, then why the heck do they keep so quiet about them? Why don't they openly, loudly, and in great numbers condemn these "jihadists"? Those people are Islamics who were fostered in Islamic communities, and the Islamic communities are supporting them by not condemning them en masse.
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Re: 9/11 memorial film 'The Rise of Al Qaeda' will greatly offend Islam
by confuzzled dude Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:21 pm
Well, Have Modi & his supporters condemened Gujarat riots yet? whether Muslims condemned those acts or not, distortion of facts is not a good idea. How do they show/prove that they don't? were there huge processions/outrage condemning LTTE in TN?Rishi wrote:alahad, The Meadows, United States, 10 hours ago
If Islamics don't want to be "confused" with al qaida types, then why the heck do they keep so quiet about them? Why don't they openly, loudly, and in great numbers condemn these "jihadists"? Those people are Islamics who were fostered in Islamic communities, and the Islamic communities are supporting them by not condemning them en masse.
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Re: 9/11 memorial film 'The Rise of Al Qaeda' will greatly offend Islam
by nevada Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:36 pm
Speaking of Kebab, I went to a middle eastern joint for lunch today. The lamb shish kabab sandwich was good!Propagandhi711 wrote:is this movie causing great consternation in the reston area kebab klatch, comrade? will be good to discuss tomorrow after prayers.
PS: is there anything that doesnt offend your friends other than beheadings, suicide bombings & stonings?
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Re: 9/11 memorial film 'The Rise of Al Qaeda' will greatly offend Islam
by Guest Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:49 am
I am glad Americans are not wimpy appeasers of muslims like indians are.confuzzled dude wrote:The panel asked for changes, but the museum declined and Elazabawy immediately resigned in March.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/muslim-cleric-blasts-9-11-museum-video-al-qaeda-article-1.1767018
Read the comments pls.
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Re: 9/11 memorial film 'The Rise of Al Qaeda' will greatly offend Islam
by indophile Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:48 am
Americans blissfully are not aware that it's a religion of peace.
Indians self-deceivingly do, in the name of maintaining peace.
Indians self-deceivingly do, in the name of maintaining peace.
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Re: 9/11 memorial film 'The Rise of Al Qaeda' will greatly offend Islam
by Vakavaka Pakapaka Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:58 am
AssalAAm ailEkum = may piece be upon you
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