On the news, he attended the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem for Christmas Mass and delivered a special message to Christians.
2006-12-24 17:35:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Is this the guy you're talking about?
Mahmoud Abbas (Arabic: محمود عباس) (born March 26, 1935), commonly known by the kunya or nom de guerre Abu Mazen (ابو مازن), was elected President of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) on January 9, 2005, and took office on January 15, 2005.
Abbas is a leading politician in Fatah. He served as the first Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority from March to October 2003 when he resigned citing lack of support from Israel and the United States as well as "internal incitement" against his government. Before being named Prime Minister, Abbas led the PLO's Negotiations Affairs Department. He has served as Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee since November 11, 2004, after Yasser Arafat's death. With Hamas now in control of the Palestinian Authority, Abbas is frequently portrayed as the face of Palestinian moderation.
Wasn't that speech regrding holding early elections ?
I don't see no "Religion" issue, here.
Oh, and by the way, for the light bulb's information, Mullah Omar ain't no Christian.
Mohammed Omar also known as Mullah Mohammad Omar (Arabic: ملا محمد عمر) or simply Mullah Omar is the reclusive leader of the Taliban of Afghanistan and was Afghanistan's de facto head of state from 1996 to 2001. He is also known as Emir al-Momineen (Commander of the Faithful), as declared by his followers in 1994.
Since the 2001 war in Afghanistan began he has been in hiding and wanted by U.S. authorities for harboring Osama bin Laden and his al-Qaeda organization.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!
2006-12-24 17:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by Daimyo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mahmoud Abbas Religion
2016-12-17 03:30:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I think you are on your journey for truth! Great. I was there a few years back. I was raised VERY Christian. I went to Bible college too and I really loved God and believed every other religion or philosophy was a lie from the devil. Then I started studying other religions, just to be sure I knew what I was doing. But, it didn't even cross my mind that there might not even be a true religion. My boyfriend asked me why I thought that one of them had to be "the true religion". My reasoning was that since so many people were believers and since it was such an argued subject, that there had to be something to it. And I thought there was a bigger power out there and a written code for how to live your life. Well...eventually I realized that I don't have to believe in ANYTHING unless I have good reason. Why should I? I decided to just live the way I felt was right. Do good and help people. I finally have peace now. It's been a long journey. I'm now an atheist. So....my advice to you is to consider atheism or agnosticism. Study other religions if you want, but don't forget that you don't have to pick ANY of them. =) You are free!
2016-04-07 21:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a Muslim. Chairman Arafat also used to give a Christmas address. It's probably similar to how the President of the US lights a Whitehouse menorah. It's more about showing a minority faith they belong than demonstrating the religion of the Executive.
The only two non-Muslims in the Palestinian cabinet were Mrs. Al Sahrawi, the former Press secretary; and Rabbi Hirsch, the Secretary of Jewish Affairs. Both lost there positions after the death of Chairman Arafat.
2006-12-25 04:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by 0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhm, he is a Muslim. It pays to do some research jeesh! Gaza and the West Bank are majority Muslim territories led by Muslim Parties of Fatah and Hamas.
Why on Allah's green earth would you think they would vote in a Christian to be their president?
2006-12-24 19:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by TLE_MGR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mullah Omar is Christian.
2006-12-24 17:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muhammed, Ahmed, Mahmoud, Mustapha,.... are all muslim names
2006-12-24 17:42:54 · answer #7 · answered by Max D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever he "claims" does not negate the fact that he is str8 outta HELL!!!!!!!
He "seasons" his speeches to appeal to alot of different religions, so as to play kiss ***. He is satanically influenced; heavily. If not altogether possessed.
Just my opinion.
Don't mean to offend. The fella just gives me horrible, bad, evil vibes....just to look at him bothers my spirit immensely. :*(
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2006-12-24 17:49:58 · answer #8 · answered by º§€V€Nº 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is muslim.
But his name wont always tell you.
Because arabic names are arabic and some christian families will use arabic names for their kids.
2006-12-24 17:46:50 · answer #9 · answered by Laughing Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is a Sunni Muslim
2006-12-24 17:45:22 · answer #10 · answered by swamp elf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋