October 16, 2005

Islamic charity's copy of Quran calls for "race to jihad"
By MARK FREEMAN
Mail Tribune

ASHLAND - Pete Seda and his former Al-Haramain Islamic Foundation
passed out copies of what the federal government considers to be a
radical version of the Quran that includes a call to jihad, or holy
war, against those who do not believe in Islam.

The book, called "The Noble Quran," includes a chapter, called
"Appendix 3," that tells readers to "race to jihad" and
to include
weapons such as missiles, planes and ships against the enemies of
Allah.

Tom Nelson, the Portland attorney licensed as the Al-Haramain agent
here, acknowledged the appendix's presence Saturday, saying that he
believes government misinterprets it and uses it to paint the group 
as terrorists.

"That's the one that's driving people nuts," Nelson said.

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Full article at "Mail Tribune" - Oregon
http://www.mailtribune.com/archive/2005/1016/local/stories/09local.htm


Cheers, Steve..

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