Ms Khan, you will also be surprised at Sharif El-Gamal's choice of construction materials...cost effective and all...
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| Developer Scales Back Plans for Muslim Center Near Ground Zero |
| 2014-05-04 |
| [NYT] The developer whose proposal to build a Moslem community center and mosque near the World Trade Center failed amid a national controversy three years ago said Tuesday that he now plans to construct a museum devoted to Islam in the same location. Sharif El-Gamal, the developer, said through a front man that instead of a $100 million, 15-story community center and prayer space, he now planned a smaller, three-story museum "dedicated to exploring the faith of Islam and its arts and culture." The building would also include a sanctuary for prayer services and community programs. Daisy Khan, who along with her husband, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, was originally a partner with Mr. El-Gamal in the Park51 Community Center project, said that they had not been contacted or involved with these latest plans. "I am just as surprised as anyone else," Ms. Khan said. |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #5 There used to be a Greek Orthodox church across the street from the World Trade Center. Thirteen years later, it's supposedly and finally being rebuilt (though not in the same location.) |
| Posted by: Pappy 2014-05-04 16:26 |
| #4 Bingo, Warthog! |
| Posted by: Barbara 2014-05-04 13:54 |
| #3 I'd have no problem with this as long as the Jews can build an equally sized synagogue in Mecca with a Catholic church around the corner |
| Posted by: Warthog 2014-05-04 09:57 |
| #2 Daisy Khan, who along with her husband, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, was originally a partner with Mr. El-Gamal in the Park51 Community Center project, said that they had not been contacted or involved with these latest plans. "I am just as surprised as anyone else," Ms. Khan said. Ms Khan, you will also be surprised at Sharif El-Gamal's choice of construction materials...cost effective and all... |
| Posted by: Fat Bob Noluck 2014-05-04 00:57 |
| #1 El Gamal is, IMO, a petty hustler trying to find a way to get some wealthy muslim(s) to put up funds so he can steal a chunk. The islamo supremacy is there just because its the best scam he could think of |
| Posted by: lord garth 2014-05-04 00:28 |