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Michigan imam calls for Sharia restrictions on free speech
Jihad Watch ^ | 6/17/2014 | Robert Spencer

Posted on 06/18/2014 2:17:25 AM PDT by markomalley

This is not the first time that al-Husainy has called for restrictions on the freedom of speech. In 2012 he declared: “They should put a law not to insult a spiritual leader.” Al-Husainy is also a virulently antisemitic supporter of Hizballah. With the President of the United States having declared the “the future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam,” and many in the mainstream media eagerly practicing self-censorship to appease Islamic supremacists, he probably sees this as his best chance to impose Sharia speech restrictions upon the U.S.

I’m not in favor of book burnings, but to use the burning of any book to impose free speech restrictions is to destroy a foundation of free society and bring tyranny to the U.S.

“(UPDATED) Qurans burned at Dearborn mosque; imams consider new law,” by Aysha Jamali, Press & Guide, June 17, 2014 (thanks to all who sent this in):

DEARBORN — Several Qurans were burned in front of a mosque at about noon Tuesday in possible connection with anti-Islam Pastor Terry Jones’ expected visit to the city Saturday.

The three copies of the Quran, Muslims’ holy book believed to be the word of God, were set on fire and left to burn at the curb in front of the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center, 15332 W. Warren Ave.

The imam of the mosque, Sheikh Husham Al-Husainy, confirmed that the incident occurred and that police are investigating….

Why are they investigating? It isn’t illegal to burn a book in the U.S. — at least not yet.

Imam wants new law banning burning of holy books

Several attorneys also met with the imams at Thursday’s meeting. Al-Husainy said they helped with legal advice in his plan for a new law making it illegal to burn or desecrate holy books.

“We want all of the religions to cooperate with us to bring respect to the word of God, whether the Quran, Bible, or Torah,” he said.

He said he understands it will be a challenge.

“But again, a journey of 1,000 miles starts with one step,” he said.

He and the imams will collect signatures of supporters before addressing the City Council to inquire about making a new city ordinance.

Al-Husainy said it’s a duty to protect the divine word. He said he worries that a nation where the words of God are burned in disrespect will not be blessed anymore.

Several attempts to legally prohibit the desecration of the American flag have failed in the U.S. for reasons that it violates rights to free speech.



TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; US: Michigan
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1 posted on 06/18/2014 2:17:26 AM PDT by markomalley
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To: markomalley

Al-Husainy needs to show his conviction and leave the US for good.


2 posted on 06/18/2014 2:19:43 AM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (Stop wishing for a perfect world. You may get it. Who will you talk to then?)
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To: markomalley
Imam wants new law banning burning of holy books

Ayup. There's your problem, right there.

Who decides what is "Holy"?

From what I have seen, to different folks that runs the gamut from The Holy Bible to the owner's manual for a 67 Chevelle.

3 posted on 06/18/2014 2:24:25 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: markomalley

Its only since Obama has been in my White House that Islamic imams and others have thought it OK to destroy the Constitutional rights of Americans...

I don’t remember much of that sort of un-American activity before that...


4 posted on 06/18/2014 2:26:07 AM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: markomalley

Why are they investigating?
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To make sure the korans and those un-American words of hate were utterly destroyed ...


5 posted on 06/18/2014 2:29:49 AM PDT by Tennessee Nana
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To: markomalley
al-Husainy

Wasn't he king of the sand nazis back in WW2, when there were Aryan Nazis in the game?


Haj Amin al-Husseini


6 posted on 06/18/2014 2:29:53 AM PDT by cynwoody
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To: markomalley
This is what you get when you have a theocracy unleavened by the enlightenment.


7 posted on 06/18/2014 2:49:49 AM PDT by nathanbedford ("Attack, repeat, attack!" Bull Halsey)
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To: Smokin' Joe

“to the owner’s manual for a 67 Chevelle”

Speaketh not ill of the 67 Chevelle. Glory be to the 396 cubic inch. Idle not too long at the light, for is it not glorious to smoketh the tires? Yeah be unto those with four on the floor!


8 posted on 06/18/2014 3:07:28 AM PDT by Gen.Blather
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To: Gen.Blather

Best response I have seen in awhile. Thank you for the smile today.


9 posted on 06/18/2014 3:22:21 AM PDT by Liaison (qwesa)
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To: Gen.Blather

LOL nice.


10 posted on 06/18/2014 3:29:58 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Remember the River Raisin.)
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To: markomalley

Thankfully the internet is still safe!


11 posted on 06/18/2014 3:30:26 AM PDT by Biggirl (“Go, do not be afraid, and serve”-Pope Francis)
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To: markomalley

Can we add the American flag to that ban?


12 posted on 06/18/2014 3:36:19 AM PDT by AppyPappy
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To: markomalley

‘...not to insult a spiritual leader.’ What kind of spirits are we talking about? The spirits of Islam are from Satan. Not to insult the spirits of hell? Give me a break!


13 posted on 06/18/2014 3:44:13 AM PDT by abclily
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To: markomalley

This is disturbing. If I saw a koran burning, I know just how I’d put it out.


14 posted on 06/18/2014 4:00:02 AM PDT by muir_redwoods (When I first read it, " Atlas Shrugged" was fiction)
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To: Gen.Blather

Behold the power of the wedge head! (does burnout)....LOL!


15 posted on 06/18/2014 4:03:02 AM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

Some bullets are reserved for “special” people. He is one of them.


16 posted on 06/18/2014 4:12:34 AM PDT by jsanders2001
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To: markomalley

I’m laying money that the Muzzies staged the whole event for Islamic sympathy themselves and the idiot part of our population will fall for the ruse and side with him.


17 posted on 06/18/2014 4:15:20 AM PDT by jsanders2001
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To: muir_redwoods

> This is disturbing. If I saw a koran burning, I know just how I’d put it out.

More gasoline?...


18 posted on 06/18/2014 4:17:26 AM PDT by jsanders2001
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To: Biggirl
"Thankfully the internet is still safe!"

This was supposed to be ironic and/or sarcastic, wasn't it?

19 posted on 06/18/2014 4:22:38 AM PDT by DJ Frisat (Proudly providing the NSA with provocative textual content since 1995!)
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To: markomalley
They should put a law not to insult a spiritual leader

Bite me.

20 posted on 06/18/2014 4:38:46 AM PDT by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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