Posted on 05/11/2006 5:36:12 PM PDT by freedom44
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Thursday that his letter to President George W. Bush did not concern the nuclear dossier, but rather was an invitation to Islam and the prophets culture.
He made the above remarks in reply to a reporter while attending press conference on his letter to President Bush in Jakarta in the afternoon of the third day of his stay in Jakarta.
Stressing that the letter was beyond the nuclear issue, the chief executive said that in principle, the country's nuclear case is not so significant to make him write a letter about it.
"We act according to laws and our activities are quite clear. We are rather intent on solving more fundamental global matters.
"The letter was an invitation to monotheism and justice, which are common to all divine prophets. If the call is responded positively, there will be no more problems to be solved," added the president.
The president said that the letter actually contained a clear message of invitation to human beliefs, adding that its response will determine the future.
Concerning Iran's readiness to hold talks with the US, he said that Iran is in favor of dialogues, but it depends on the conditions.
"We hold talks with our allies, such as Indonesia, quite smoothly. However those intending to speak to us with authority should attempt to change their attitude," he added.
About the possibility of military attack on Iran, he said that psychological war is quite likely and expressed his doubt about the military option.
In response to a question about suspension of enrichment, the president said that Iran will agree to suspend the process only if all those having access to nuclear fuel will suspend theirs and let their relevant facilities be inspected.
"Otherwise, we do not find it necessary to suspend our uranium enrichment and consider the call for it as unfair and will continue to reject it," In reply to another question whether Iran will need the assistance of other Islamic states in its nuclear issue, he said that the country has the potential to defend itself.
"However, given that we do not merely defend our own nation, we wish to feel the presence of our allies, including Indonesia as one of our closest friends," he added.
In response to a question about Indonesia's mediation between Iran and the US, he said that if such dialogue has to take place for the sake of global peace and detente, Iran prefers Indonesia to be one of the negotiators.
In Islam, an invitation to the religion is the first step in a declaration of war.
Matt Lauer's interpretation or this one from the official news agency of Iran, a quandry...
Have the flatheads in the media never read and understood The Prince?
The role of supplicant as usurper should be obvious to anyone with some level of education, but as usual the dunderheads in the media stick to their usual stupidities.
*Snicker!*
Truth BUMP!
I've heard that several places today- but without references- do you have a link to an authoritative piece on the topic?
I'd be interested in reading the justification for such a belief.
I have always favored carpet-nuking.
Yes it seems I read/heard that they must first offer an invitation for the enemy to convert..and if they don't, then the heads can begin to fly.
Certainly implies there are consequences for ignoring his "invitation to Islam".
president Bush should invite him to a pig roast
PING
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The Turks did this prior to their invasion of Persia. Giving the opponent an opportunity to convert is the required "warning" from the Koran.
Old George should be neighborly and invite him to a Barbeque. I'll supply the pork. He can bring the sauce.
Nothing like a downhome BBQ with lots and lots of beer and hot sauce to simmer things down.
What? He turned it down? Won't convert? Well, shoot.
Pork is a religion in the South.
"The letter was an invitation to monotheism and justice, which are common to all divine prophets. If the call is responded positively, there will be no more problems to be solved,"
If negatively, well that isn't so hard to figure out now is it?
The will of a free people means nothing to them, just another "problem" to be "solved" on the way to Dar Al Islam.
Any one who sees no war in our future is living in complete
denial.
That is very true.
Here we go, ping.
Try firing at brigands and rapacious neighbors with gold. Guns and bullets could be worth their weight in gold.
Katrina aftermath, anyone?
I can think of a more efficient way to solve the problem; introduce this jackass to "allah the non-existent"
Then he should go. The stupidest thing the Iranians could do right now is start a war.
Bingo. Amazing that before 9/11, probably no one one this forum would have known that. Posts like yours show us that the WTC deaths were not in vain.
Check this WND link:
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=50146
BTTT
Did he actually say the words or was it a hint. Either way it's foolish. It would be interesting though. Bush converting to Islam. That might get the liberals to like him some more:)
A letter invitation to Islam is contrary to the traditional invitation via threat of the sword.
"Based on precedent, Adams continued, he expects the next step will be for Iran to make the invitation public. Then the "crimes" of the U.S. will be published and the grievances will be cited at Friday prayers in mosques. Finally, comes a fatwa, amounting to a declaration of war.
Adams, associate editor of Citizen magazine, said it's possible this scenario could unfold in a matter of weeks.
In a column for WorldNetDaily, Middle East analyst Laura Mansfield said she believes the letter could be a "last warning."
Mansfield says the question must be asked: "Why deliver such a letter when there is little chance it will result in policy changes for either country?"
Like Spencer and Adams, she points out: "Islamic theology documents that no attack can be carried out in jihad without first offering the 'unbelievers' the opportunity to 'repent' and accept Islam. Only when that overture is rejected can an attack occur."
Indeed. Gold = "Steal me." Guns = "Stay away."
Reading about this Iranian don's "offer you can't refuse" to the West (symbolized by Bush) makes it crystal clear that the state of Israel knew what it was doing when it carried out that preemptive strike time of Iran's nuclear facility decades ago. The threats of the vicious powerlords of Iran make the choice clear what the West has to do preemptively. The majority of Iranians pray for the o toppling of the tyrannical Islamists who took over their their oountry and their lives.
Thank you. Most informative.
Between this..and the news that more troops are on the Iran/Iraq border..it could be a long, hot summer.
I recommend that the President publicly wipe his butt with Mahmoud's letter just before ordering the airstrikes.
Thanks:)
jveritas has done the MOST outstanding work of translating some of the documents from Iraq- we owe him a great debt.
BTTT
so you plan on going in lightly armed, eh? Hell I've got 500 rounds of .22 ammo just for giggles... now lets go look at the .223, 30-06, 300 win mag, 9mm, .45, .380, 222 swift, er... the shot guns.... so much ammo, so little time... Iran is just a frickin target waiting to happen.
I've paid my d@mn taxes, I want VIDEO when that country goes up. I want it on High Definition and I want it in large quantities... all the video. I plan on having a "greatest hits" week when this thing goes down.
I really want to see the little Hitler wannabe turned into carbon with the rest of the libs in this country also. bunch of limp wristed, faux patriotic traitorous quislings.
But only after a pig hunt with VP Cheney.
Make that: "Iraq's nuclear facility"
I agree.
:-)
Dear President Ahmanutjob:
I invite you and your whole country to convert to Christianity. If you choose not to, that's your business. But if I were you I'd get right with God before it's too late. If you catch my drift.
You are correct.
According to American warfare etiquette, the proper response would be: NUTS!
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