I missed this article when you posted it. Did you happen to see Negus interview the mufti and his sidekick last might on Dateline? If you didn't, here's a link to the video and transcript. It's a beauty!
http://news.sbs.com.au/dateline/index.php?page=archive&artmon=06&fyear=2005#
see Sledgehammer Politics.
No I hadn't seen it - thanks for that - very interesting indeed.