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9/21/12

Egypt’s mufti urges Muslims to endure insults peacefully - Freedom of Speech Yes, Violence NO

Western diplomatic missions throughout the Muslim world tightened security, with some closing down on expectation of big protests after Friday prayers.

An anti-Islam film made in America has enraged Muslims and led to days of protests across the Muslim world while cartoons mocking the Prophet Mohammad published in a French magazine on Wednesday were expected to compound the anger.

Egypt’s highest Islamic legal official said on Thursday Muslims should follow his example of enduring insults without retaliating.

But the call looked unlikely to calm the outrage.

Note EU-Digest: Freedom of Speech Yes, Violence NO

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