Monday, August 9, 2004
Last week, Robert Spencer had an item detailing some question marks in the background of the Imam who gave benediction at the conclusion of one of the sessions of the Democratic National Convention. Today, the Imam thoughtfully responds to Spencer. The gentleman is, as far as can be seen, well-meaning, but I'm going to highlight a portion of his response that I think is illustrative of the questions regarding the "small minority of extremists," and the uphill battle any administration has to face regarding the winning of hearts and minds in the Islamic and Arab worlds.
Dhimmi Watch: Imam Yahya Hendi tells his side of the story
My life was threatened many times because of my views and I was called names like "traitor to Islam" and a "sellout" to Americans because I spoke in attack of those who dare to attack America. I still can not travel to some of those countries out of fear for my life...
Emphasis mine.