How "western" of them, kind of defeats the purpose of Islam, doesn't it?
Posted at 2007-06-20 11:13:06 [PermaLink]I like it.....especially the ceremonial ritual you described.
Posted at 2007-06-20 11:19:07 [PermaLink]Better yet, let Maggie Thatcher wield the sword during the ceremony.
Posted at 2007-06-20 11:51:11 [PermaLink]John
Why would you think Her Majesty would be willing to delegate her responsibilities in this situation?
Cheers
J.M.
I just can't picture Her Majesty doing it. But, then again? Maggie on the other hand ...
As I recall, OBL has already appropriated the status and authority of an imam, issuing fatwahs and the like, despite a total lack of any qualifications other than being a charismatic warlord.
Oh, I forgot, that's all the Prophet Mohammed was, too ...