Green Energy
Let me give you some advice, India. Don't do it. It is poison. Do not take this money, do not allow Saudi Arabia to set up 'education' for Muslims. This money always comes with deadly strings attached. Control over imams, control over published materials, strict interpretation of Islam. In short, breed hatred for Infidels among the Indian Muslims. Turn Muslim women into potatosacks and young Muslims into jealous, slothern haters of India and the Hindus who 'oppress' them. Look about you India - Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Africa. Do you need any more proof? Keep your Muslims ignorant of the hateful jihad that is the only thing Wahabbi Islam knows and preaches. Don't do it.
Saudi offer to fix Delhi mosque , BBC
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has offered to pay to repair India's largest mosque, Delhi's historic Jama Masjid (Grand Mosque).
A spokesman for India's foreign ministry confirmed the offer, which had earlier been made directly to the mosque's chief cleric.
The cleric, Ahmed Bukhari, said the 17th century structure was in urgent need of repair.
Media reports say the king also wants to fund education in India.
Concern
"I received the offer directly from the Saudi authorities but asked them to approach the government," Imam Bukhari told the BBC.
The mosque is classified as a historical monument and its maintenance is the responsibility of the Archaeological Survey of India, a government body responsible for the upkeep of historical sites and buildings.
We need millions of rupees for its restoration
Syed Ahmed Bukhari,chief cleric
"We have received this offer and it will be examined in consultation with the concerned authority," foreign ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said.
Imam Bukhari said the minarets of the 17th century mosque needed to be repaired.
"We also need to polish the tombs and repair other parts of the structure."
The Times of India newspaper said the Saudi king also wanted to fund education in India.
Both offers have raised concerns with Indian security agencies who are said to fear that the money could be used to preach radical Islam, the Times reported.
The Jama Masjid was built in 1656 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who also built the Taj Mahal.
The red sandstone and marble edifice has a grand courtyard which can hold more than 20,000 worshippers.
"We need millions of rupees for its restoration," the imam said.
King Abdullah is due to visit India this month and will be the chief guest at the country's Republic Day celebrations.
- Obama Makes Great Progress Using Soft Power
Political gains:CHINA AND INDIA BACK UP RUSSIATimes of RussiaRussian interests in Ukraine’s Crimea ‘legitimate’, India saysNEW DELHI: India believes Russia has “legitimate interests” in Ukraine — a position that is opposed to the stand of...
-
Amerabia: US Funds Restoration of Global Islamic Sites From the New York Times: WASHINGTON (AP) -- The good will tour of the Middle East by the imam behind the proposed mosque near ground zero is just part of the U.S. government's efforts to reach...
- Islamist Assault On India
A reader of Instapundit writes about the Mumbai attacks: This was not an Al Qaeda operation. This was planned and conducted by Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence Agency.Initially I thought that such an attack would be too explicit for the ISI. But...
- Storm Track Disinformation: Psst!? Hey, Buddy. Wanna Buy A Fatwa?
From The Gathering Storm What’s this? Muslims turning against their own clerics? Can it be so? Time Magazine reports: Last week, many Muslims in India, like their counterparts around the world, gathered on the streets to burn effigies of the...
- A Sobering Observation
S. Prasadh writes about the inability of Muslims to assimilate in India. He has a sobering observation: Muslims appear to consider patriotism as Najis. Recently Indian Muslims issued a fatwa against the national song of India. A simple event that underlines...
Green Energy
Watch Out India for Saudi Kings Bearing Gifts
Let me give you some advice, India. Don't do it. It is poison. Do not take this money, do not allow Saudi Arabia to set up 'education' for Muslims. This money always comes with deadly strings attached. Control over imams, control over published materials, strict interpretation of Islam. In short, breed hatred for Infidels among the Indian Muslims. Turn Muslim women into potatosacks and young Muslims into jealous, slothern haters of India and the Hindus who 'oppress' them. Look about you India - Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Africa. Do you need any more proof? Keep your Muslims ignorant of the hateful jihad that is the only thing Wahabbi Islam knows and preaches. Don't do it.
Saudi offer to fix Delhi mosque , BBC
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has offered to pay to repair India's largest mosque, Delhi's historic Jama Masjid (Grand Mosque).
A spokesman for India's foreign ministry confirmed the offer, which had earlier been made directly to the mosque's chief cleric.
The cleric, Ahmed Bukhari, said the 17th century structure was in urgent need of repair.
Media reports say the king also wants to fund education in India.
Concern
"I received the offer directly from the Saudi authorities but asked them to approach the government," Imam Bukhari told the BBC.
The mosque is classified as a historical monument and its maintenance is the responsibility of the Archaeological Survey of India, a government body responsible for the upkeep of historical sites and buildings.
We need millions of rupees for its restoration
Syed Ahmed Bukhari,chief cleric
"We have received this offer and it will be examined in consultation with the concerned authority," foreign ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said.
Imam Bukhari said the minarets of the 17th century mosque needed to be repaired.
"We also need to polish the tombs and repair other parts of the structure."
The Times of India newspaper said the Saudi king also wanted to fund education in India.
Both offers have raised concerns with Indian security agencies who are said to fear that the money could be used to preach radical Islam, the Times reported.
The Jama Masjid was built in 1656 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who also built the Taj Mahal.
The red sandstone and marble edifice has a grand courtyard which can hold more than 20,000 worshippers.
"We need millions of rupees for its restoration," the imam said.
King Abdullah is due to visit India this month and will be the chief guest at the country's Republic Day celebrations.
- Obama Makes Great Progress Using Soft Power
Political gains:CHINA AND INDIA BACK UP RUSSIATimes of RussiaRussian interests in Ukraine’s Crimea ‘legitimate’, India saysNEW DELHI: India believes Russia has “legitimate interests” in Ukraine — a position that is opposed to the stand of...
-
Amerabia: US Funds Restoration of Global Islamic Sites From the New York Times: WASHINGTON (AP) -- The good will tour of the Middle East by the imam behind the proposed mosque near ground zero is just part of the U.S. government's efforts to reach...
- Islamist Assault On India
A reader of Instapundit writes about the Mumbai attacks: This was not an Al Qaeda operation. This was planned and conducted by Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence Agency.Initially I thought that such an attack would be too explicit for the ISI. But...
- Storm Track Disinformation: Psst!? Hey, Buddy. Wanna Buy A Fatwa?
From The Gathering Storm What’s this? Muslims turning against their own clerics? Can it be so? Time Magazine reports: Last week, many Muslims in India, like their counterparts around the world, gathered on the streets to burn effigies of the...
- A Sobering Observation
S. Prasadh writes about the inability of Muslims to assimilate in India. He has a sobering observation: Muslims appear to consider patriotism as Najis. Recently Indian Muslims issued a fatwa against the national song of India. A simple event that underlines...