Posted on 01/27/2010 12:58:13 PM PST by Tailgunner Joe
Grozny, January 25, Interfax - Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov says Russia needs to create a single Council of Muftis comprising all spiritual directorates of Russian Muslims.
"I definitely support the idea of uniting the Muslims of Russia. I believe this will benefit both Russian Muslims and the state in general," Kadyrov said.
Kadyrov said Russia needs a Council of Muftis led by a man with a lot of experience, including in politics, and in-depth knowledge of Islam.
"Only enemies of traditional Islam and Russia can say that a union of Muslims contradicts the interests of Islam. It's easier for our enemies to manipulate the opinion of small religious associations, and a council of muftis is needed to prevent that," Kadyrov said.
"I am one of those who want to unite Muslims, who want members of any religion to be united, not divided, practice their religion and observe the norms prescribed by their religion," Kadyrov said.
"The weakening of true religious preaching leads to extreme religious views and flows, which contradicts the religion and the interests of our country," Kadyrov said.
Might be a good idea.
Get all the Islamic leaders in Russia together in one meeting - all together - in one building.
Thoughts of Charlemagne run through my head!!!
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