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by Tawfik Hamid Muslims can start with better Quranic scholarship. The film "Fitna" by Dutch parliament member Geert Wilders has created an uproar around the world because it links violence committed by Islamists to Islam. Many commentators and politicians — including the British government, which denied him entry to the country last month — — reflexively accused Mr. Wilders of inciting hatred. The question, however, is whether the blame is with Mr. Wilders, who simply exposed Islamic radicalism, or with those who promote and engage in this religious extremism. In other words, shall we fault Mr. Wilders for raising issues like the stoning of women, or shall we fault those who actually promote and practice this crime? Many Muslims seem to believe that it is acceptable to teach hatred and violence in the name of their religion — while at the same time expecting the world to respect Islam as a religion of peace, love and harmony. Scholars in the most prestigious Islamic institut...

A BEAUTY CONTEST FATWA This looks like a beauty contest I might have a shot at. But a fatwa? Spare me. Don't those terrorists have women to oppress, children to teach hate to and innocent American and Israelis to blow up? And why aren't female camels wearing hijabs? Saudi Fatwa Bans Camel Beauty Contests Members of Saudi Arabia's Senior Clerics Association have issued a fatwa banning camel beauty contests. The fatwa stated that the contests are prohibited because they include perversion, waste money on futility and ostentation, and are similar to games banned by the Koran. Camel beauty contests have been held annually at this time for the past decade, and are part of Saudi tribal folklore. SOURCE PLEASE CLICK HERE TO JBLOG ME