Posted on 05/11/2006 8:17:23 AM PDT by Eurotwit
Western democracy has failed to give equal rights to Muslims, says the controversial imam, Abu Laban, as he announces plans to leave Denmark
A seeker of peace and dialogue or a demogogue fanning the flames of fanatics? The verdict on imam Abu Laban depends on who you ask.
Whatever the case, the country's most controversial imam announced that he would be returning to his homeland in the Gaza Strip as soon as possible, daily newspaper Jyllands-Posten reported on Thursday.
'I'm not willing to be manipulated all the time and associated with terrorism, when I have worked day and night, tooth and nail in an honest way for this country's welfare,' he told the newspaper that printed cartoons of the prophet Mohammed.
Laban assumed a central role in the crisis during the crisis that erupted after the publication of the cartoons. He was suspected of travelling with other clerics to the Mid-East to stir-up public sentiment against Denmark in the Muslim world.
When the crisis raged at its highest point in February, Laban was also accused of being two-faced by telling media in Denmark he opposed the trade embargo in the Mid-East, while at the same time telling a Saudi Arabian station he was 'happy' about the Muslim embargo.
A French journalist also used a hidden camera to capture Laban on tape saying he knew of someone in Denmark willing to conduct a suicide bombing. Laban later disclaimed the statement, explaining that it was merely a figure of speech.
Laban attributed his decision to leave Denmark to the poor treatment he received in the media.
'I could have created a hell here in Denmark. I could have encouraged Muslims to strike. I've tried to be a good guest in this country in every way. But I've been treated extremely poorly by the other side.'
The cleric came to Denmark in 1984 as a refugee from the Gaza Strip. He has now decided to return together with his wife and youngest children.
'The dream of Europe and human rights has shattered for me. Islam has been a test for Western democracy, and I think Western democracy has shown that it hasn't secured equal human rights for everyone.'
Say Bye!
Bub-bye. Don't let the door....
hey imam! Dont ket the door hit you in the ass on the WAY OUT!!! scumbag
I hope some U.S. college doesn't offer him a position here.
ddddddd dat's all folks!
Bye bye! The Little Mermaid is happily waving!
Too bad it's not that
easy to see the exit
of aliens in the U.S.
who have ambitions to
settle here and CHANGE
everything in our society
to social conditions they had
back where they came from!
He evidently couldn't adapt
It would be most difficult to
rear your children in one
culture while insisting they
follow the personal code of
another.
Good Riddance to a worthless rabble rouser. Now that his wife has raised the children he will go home. Notice he didn't bring her with.
The mfer got that right. It's the greatest test we've ever faced. Even the communists at their worst weren't suicidal.
His return to Gaza should be performed via catapult.
What a jerk! He comes to the wedding party, throws the cake on the floor and then gets pissed when he isn't asked to kiss the bride?
How does one say in Danish 'Do not let the door hit you where the good lord split you'?
Laat niet de deur u raken waar goede Lord u verdeelde!
(Babel Fish is nice).
I hope they have plenty of missles, if not we could send Israel a few more. They need some more target practice.
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