Ken Livingstone, do you still think that Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi is "one of the most authoritative Muslim scholars in the world today" who "has done most to combat socially regressive interpretations of Islam on issues like women's rights and relations with other religions"?

I see that Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the man who Ken Livingstone defended and described as "one of the most authoritative Muslim scholars in the world today" who "has done most to combat socially regressive interpretations of Islam on issues like women's rights and relations with other religions"? has been at it again.

This time the delightful Qaradawi opined whilst in Gaza that "This land has never once been a Jewish land. Palestine is for the Arab Islamic nation,"

Factually incorrect but what do you expect from a man who has previously called for the death penalty for apostates


and describes homosexuality as 'a crime' for which people should be punished?

Sheikh al-Qaradawi also said the following in a speech by aired on Al-Jazeera on 30 January 2009.

"Throughout history, Allah has imposed upon the [Jews] people who would punish them for their corruption. The last punishment was carried out by Hitler. By means of all the things he did to them – even though they exaggerated this issue – he managed to put them in their place. This was divine punishment for them. Allah willing, the next time will be at the hand of the believers."

What do you have to say about your 'progressive' Islamist now Ken?

Do you still stand by this defence of Sheikh al-Qaradawi?



Seriously Ken Livingstone sickens me and I rejoice every day that he is no longer Mayor of London.

You can read more about Sheikh al-Qaradawi here. Maybe Ken Livingstone should look up the word of Taqqiya.