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It's too bad that the rest of the Muslim world doesn't follow UAE's example when it comes to religious tolerance.


Imamā€™s anti-Hindu remarks ā€˜have no place in tolerant UAEā€™


Naser Al Remeithi

August 25, 2015 Updated: August 26, 2015 10:29 AM

ABU DHABI // Residents and officials have denounced anti-Hindu statements made by an Abu Dhabi imam ā€“ stating they do not represent the UAEā€™s stance on religious tolerance.

Dr Hanif Al Qassim, chairman of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue said such statements belonged to a politicised Islam.

ā€œThose people appoint themselves as heirs and religious scholars of Sharia. Theyā€™re instigators and belong to a politicised version of Islam,ā€ Dr Al Qassim said.

ā€œThe UAE has provided the world with a rare example in balanced governance and religious tolerance that is open to all cultures.

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