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But of course: Ground Zero victory mosque a 'Zionist conspiracy'

Why didn't I think of that? The grand poobahs of Islam at Cairo's al-Azhar University have let us all in on what was an internal secret until now: The Ground Zero victory mosque is yet another 'Zionist conspiracy' (Hat Tip: Pajamas Media).

A number of Al Azhar ulema expressed their opposition to building a mosque near [where] the events of September 11 [occurred], convinced that it is “a conspiracy to confirm a clear connection between the strikes of September [11] and Islam.” Dr. ‘Abd al-Mu‘ti Bayumi, a member of the Islamic Research Academy [of Al Azhar] told Al Masry Al Youm that he rejects the building of any mosque in this area [Ground Zero], because the “devious mentality” desires to connect these events [of 9/11] with Islam, though he maintains that Islam is innocent of this accusation. Instead, it is a “Zionist conspiracy,” which many are making use of to harm the religion. Likewise, Dr. Amna Nazir, professor of doctrine and philosophy at Al Azhar, expressed her rejection that a mosque be built near the World Trade Center, saying: “Building a mosque on this rubble indicates bad intention — even if we wished to shut our eyes, close our minds, and insist on good will. I hope it is a sincere step, and not a new conspiracy against Islam and Muslims.”

But of course. And that explains why that known Zionist, Pam Geller, is going all-out to build the mosque. What's that? Pam's leading the opposition to the mosque?

Oh. Never mind.

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 9:27 PM