Egypt bans prayer at mosque over Obama visit from al-Arabiya reports that Muslims in Egypt are getting a taste of what happens in DC, NYC and any place else that President Obama deigns to alight - they are kicked out or delayed - even in their own houses of worship.
Muslims may no longer pray at al-Sultan Hassan, one of Egypt's most historic mosques, after security forces cordoned the mosque, sparking outrage from the opposition Muslim Brotherhood, in preparation for U.S. President Barack Obama's trip to Cairo.
Muslim Brotherhood members complained to parliament about the Grand Imam, minister of interior and prime minister for banning the faithful from praying.
"This (restricting faithful from praying at mosque) is impermissible in Shariah," brotherhood member, Muhsen Radi, told Al Arabiya. "Egypt's security service has cordoned the whole area around the mosque and has told businesses nearby to close on Wednesday and Thursday."
Is that because Obama wants to go in and say a Muslim prayer?
Posted by: Larry | June 03, 2009 at 04:36 AM