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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.8.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:39:54 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>What Others Are Saying</title><link>http://thoughtleadership.squarespace.com/what-others-are-saying/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:44:07 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-AU</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.8.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Shaykh Hamza Yusuf on a Presidency of Descending Grace</title><dc:creator>Afroz Ali</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:39:46 +0000</pubDate><link>http://thoughtleadership.squarespace.com/what-others-are-saying/2009/6/17/shaykh-hamza-yusuf-on-a-presidency-of-descending-grace.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">161533:1921649:4354488</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Shaykh Hamza Yusuf is one of the most scholarly of Muslim scholars of our time. His ability to articulate any issue he tackles through the principles of Islam is unmatched in our time. Below is his letter as an American Muslim to the US President, Barack Obama.</p>
<p>"It is an extraordinary and momentous event to call you president. Your father was of the Luo clan and, as you know, it would be difficult for a Luo to be elected president in Kenya. In our country, while tribe is not an issue, color often is, but you have succeeded in overcoming both clan and complexion, and in doing so inspired millions of people around the world.<img style="float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; width: 247px; height: 185px;" src="http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/downloads/shaykh_hamza_yusuf.jpg" alt="http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/downloads/shaykh_hamza_yusuf.jpg" /></p>
<p>Though you preside over a nation that has drifted away from its foundational principles, you possess the qualities that can begin to change that. Winston Churchill said: &ldquo;Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory. He who enjoys it wields a power more durable than that of a great king.&rdquo; Your words have moved a nation-in the right direction, toward a more just, more equal, and more perfect union. Now you must call on Americans to live up to the promise of America."</p>
<p>To read the full article, <a class="offsite-link-inline" title="http://www.tikkun.org/article.php/jan09_yusuf" href="http://www.tikkun.org/article.php/jan09_yusuf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://thoughtleadership.squarespace.com/what-others-are-saying/rss-comments-entry-4354488.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>George Galloway on BBC Question Time</title><dc:creator>Afroz Ali</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:38:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://thoughtleadership.squarespace.com/what-others-are-saying/2008/2/3/george-galloway-on-bbc-question-time.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">161533:1921649:1529734</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>George Galloway in this panel brings reality to the forefront, with simplicity, humour and clarity. You may also want to keep an eye on that &quot;lord&quot; guy, who is an embarrassment to humanity- I am sure you will find him.<br /></p><p><a href="http://www.georgegalloway.com/page.php?page=content/videoshow.html&vid=27" target="_blank" class="offsite-link-inline">Click here</a> to view.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://thoughtleadership.squarespace.com/what-others-are-saying/rss-comments-entry-1529734.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>