Yuui
08-09-2006, 05:40 PM
Princeton scholar, Bernard Lewis has written a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed warning us to be aware of Muslim holy days when considering what actions might be taken by the Holocaust-denying, genocide-praising President Ahmadinejad of Iran. His comparison of Ahmadinejad to Hitler is valid, even appropriate, considering Ahmadinejad’s constant charge that -- Israel must be erased from the map.
The Drudge Report (http://www.drudgereport.com/flash4.htm) has a fuller-version...
In a WALL STREET JOURNAL op-ed Tuesday, Princeton's Bernard Lewis writes: "There is a radical difference between the Islamic Republic of Iran and other governments with nuclear weapons. This difference is expressed in what can only be described as the apocalyptic worldview of Iran's present rulers."
"In Islam as in Judaism and Christianity, there are certain beliefs concerning the cosmic struggle at the end of time -- Gog and Magog, anti-Christ, Armageddon, and for Shiite Muslims, the long awaited return of the Hidden Imam, ending in the final victory of the forces of good over evil, however these may be defined."
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad "and his followers clearly believe that this time is now, and that the terminal struggle has already begun and is indeed well advanced. It may even have a date, indicated by several references by the Iranian president to giving his final answer to the US about nuclear development by Aug. 22," which this year corresponds "to the 27th day of the month of Rajab of the year 1427. This, by tradition, is the night when many Muslims commemorate the night flight of the prophet Muhammad on the winged horse Buraq, first to 'the farthest mosque,' usually identified with Jerusalem, and then to heaven and back (c.f., Koran XVII.1).
"This might well be deemed an appropriate date for the apocalyptic ending of Israel and if necessary of the world. It is far from certain that Mr. Ahmadinejad plans any such cataclysmic events precisely for Aug. 22. But it would be wise to bear the possibility in mind."
- Iran is going to reveal their nuclear situation on this date
- Corresponds with an Islam date where the day Saladin conquered and entered Jerusalem
- Coinciding with these developments, the U.S. has still not found the last 8 of 11 Egyptians with expired visas, which is one factor of how the attacks happened on September 11, 2001.
Am I the only one here that's concerned? Hopefully, August 22 passes, and nothing occurs. Unfortunately, given Ahmadinejad’s past harsh statements, the possibility of him taking genocidal action against Israel is a constant reality. This has long been the stated goal of Iran’s Ayatollahs and has been voiced repeatedly recently by Iran’s President Ahmadinejad.
We must realize that there is a - real - problem, and it stems directly from Iran.
The Drudge Report (http://www.drudgereport.com/flash4.htm) has a fuller-version...
In a WALL STREET JOURNAL op-ed Tuesday, Princeton's Bernard Lewis writes: "There is a radical difference between the Islamic Republic of Iran and other governments with nuclear weapons. This difference is expressed in what can only be described as the apocalyptic worldview of Iran's present rulers."
"In Islam as in Judaism and Christianity, there are certain beliefs concerning the cosmic struggle at the end of time -- Gog and Magog, anti-Christ, Armageddon, and for Shiite Muslims, the long awaited return of the Hidden Imam, ending in the final victory of the forces of good over evil, however these may be defined."
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad "and his followers clearly believe that this time is now, and that the terminal struggle has already begun and is indeed well advanced. It may even have a date, indicated by several references by the Iranian president to giving his final answer to the US about nuclear development by Aug. 22," which this year corresponds "to the 27th day of the month of Rajab of the year 1427. This, by tradition, is the night when many Muslims commemorate the night flight of the prophet Muhammad on the winged horse Buraq, first to 'the farthest mosque,' usually identified with Jerusalem, and then to heaven and back (c.f., Koran XVII.1).
"This might well be deemed an appropriate date for the apocalyptic ending of Israel and if necessary of the world. It is far from certain that Mr. Ahmadinejad plans any such cataclysmic events precisely for Aug. 22. But it would be wise to bear the possibility in mind."
- Iran is going to reveal their nuclear situation on this date
- Corresponds with an Islam date where the day Saladin conquered and entered Jerusalem
- Coinciding with these developments, the U.S. has still not found the last 8 of 11 Egyptians with expired visas, which is one factor of how the attacks happened on September 11, 2001.
Am I the only one here that's concerned? Hopefully, August 22 passes, and nothing occurs. Unfortunately, given Ahmadinejad’s past harsh statements, the possibility of him taking genocidal action against Israel is a constant reality. This has long been the stated goal of Iran’s Ayatollahs and has been voiced repeatedly recently by Iran’s President Ahmadinejad.
We must realize that there is a - real - problem, and it stems directly from Iran.