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Assalamu Alaikum
I think the comments are appropriate. Unfortunately, Dr. Hatout though a
renowned Muslim scholar could not do the job properly. He had the best
opportunity to explain the entire philosophy of "accountability in Akhirah"
and that it stems from the concept of "Amanah" on which hinges the
fate of a man or woman after death.
The debate is to continue further on some other date. I think brothers
like respected Imam Hamza Yusuf should contact CNN on his own accord and
represent Muslim Community in this lively discussion where both the Jews and
Christians were confused and had no sense of direction/
Brothers from CAIR or MPAC can arrange it and facilitate the
participation of Imam Hamza Yusuf in the forthcoming debate.
Separately, I am forwarding the entire proceedings of the previous debate
to Br. Hamza and hope he will accept this assignment in all humility.
Allah (SWT) will help him.
Shamim Siddiqi
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