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Award to Muslim Cleric Withdrawn over Bin Laden Remarks
- Lambeth Palace confirmed today it has withdrawn an award given to Imam Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi after his past remarks regarding Osama bin Laden surfaced.
- Dame Sarah Mullally presented the honour to Ashrafi on Friday, the 25th anniversary of 9/11, recognizing his work as an ambassador for interfaith harmony in Pakistan.
- The National Secular Society branded the presentation "obscene, and almost beyond parody," noting it occurred on the anniversary of an attack that claimed nearly 3,000 lives.
- Ashrafi's 2007 comments reportedly offered Bin Laden the title "Sword of God" for "serving Muslims by waging jihad against infidels" while heading the Pakistan Ulema Council.
- A spokesperson for Ashrafi claimed his past statements were presented "without their proper context," while Ashrafi insisted he was merely "giving an example" regarding Salman Rushdie's knighthood.
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Head of Church of England rescinds interfaith award given to Muslim cleric who praised bin Laden
LONDON -- The office of the Archbishop of Canterbury on Thursday withdrew an interfaith award given this September 11 to a Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden, after the decision sparked backlash.
·Toronto, Canada
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OUTRAGE: On 9-11, Church of England’s Leading Bishop, Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Presented ‘Reconciliation Award’ To Islamic Cleric Who Honored Osama bin Laden * The Gateway Pundit * by Paul Serran
There seems to be no limit to what Mullally can do, after booking raves in St.
·St. Louis, United States
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