The open, active and ongoing denials of the very existence of the horrific atrocities committed against the European Jewish population before and during WWII are such an ignorant and insensitive undertaking; and to have such activities sponsored by the leader of country thats supposedly under Islamic law is a travesty and an insult to the true believers and followers of Islam.

At one time in Iran, the likes of David Duke would never had been tolerated and certainly would never of been entertained by a leader who professes to me Muslim.

David Duke was discredited as a raciest, bigot and hate monger years ago and this feeble attempt at propaganda should fail miserably as should Ahmedinejad’s presidency.

As to Mr. Ramey’s comments I’ve quoted here: “I regard the occupation of Palestinian land and the policies of the State of Israel as issues of extreme importance. I am certainly among those who believe that the occupation of Palestinian territory and the denial of full human rights to Palestinians, and even to Arab people regarded as Israeli citizens, is deplorable.”

I offer these comments by Jamal Miftah on Palestine and the rightful ownership of Israel as detailed in the Holy Qur’an:

“The holy Quran, as per Muslims belief, is a ‘Divine Writ’ thus anything contained in it can not be argued or changed by its believers and is source guidance for them (in case of doubt please refer to chapter 2.2 of holy Quran).

In a reference in Quran it is very clearly stated that the Holy land has been promised to Bani Israel (the Jews, the followers of Moses) (in case of doubts please refer to chapter 5.21 of the Holly Quran).

To determine what part of the world constituted the Holy Land as referenced in Qur’an, following is submitted:

Early Islamic tradition by various historians (including Az-Zujaj, Maad ibn Jabal and Qatada) describe the Holy Land to be Damascus, Palestine and a portion of Jordan.

In the Holy Land as described above, Muslims consider Jerusalem to be the holiest of all the holy places because of Isra and Miraj, which attributes to ascension of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to heaven, through Jerusalem in the year 620. And while at Jerusalem he led the prayer for all the assembled prophets including Prophet Abraham.

Jerusalem was also the first qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims during initial period of Islam, which subsequently was changed to Kaaba in Mecca.

It is therefore, beyond any ambiguity that the Holy Place as referred to in the book of Islam refers to the disputed land between the Arabs, Palestinians and the Jews, which was promised to the followers of Moses as stated in Quran.

Therefore, as per the writ in Quran, the land belongs to the Bani Israel, the followers of Moses and any claim by Palestinians and the Arabs to this land is without validity as per the true Islamic belief and any struggle to regain this land, thus, cannot be described as Jihad by Muslims.”

You may read Jamal Miftah’s complete letter at: http://davedragon.blogspot.com/2006/12/jamal-miftah-next-letter-and-it-doozie.html

Peace be with you

Dave Dragon
http://davedragon.blogspot.com