Assalaamu Alaikum Imam Saidy, It is very clear that you were a victim of a very sinister and devious plot. From your account here, it is clear that there were elements who used this FGM debate to further their own agenda, but the most shameful of it all is the Somali sister who came under the guise of being a good muslim, when her purpose was as a tool for those who hatched this shameful plot. This is a good example to remind us that WE must be the ones to solve our own problems lest others use the situation to further their own agenda.May Allah (SWT) vindicate you, and may he reward you for not succumbing to the forces who want to dilute and destroy islam. Allah has promised us that this will never happen, and the fact that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the World is no acident.Ameen. Jabou Joh In a message dated 10/11/00 9:30:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Thank you for space. Ebraima Saidy Imam >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------