Muslim lawyer Anjem Choudary brands Christmas 'evil'

by Murray Wardrop
Telegraph
December 10, 2008

http://www.islamist-watch.org/1169/muslim-lawyer-anjem-choudary-brands-christmas-evil

Excerpt:

Muslim preacher Anjem Choudary has branded Christmas "evil" in a sermon posted on the internet.

The lawyer, who recently praised the Mumbai terror attacks, urged all Muslims to reject traditional Christmas celebrations, claiming that they are forbidden by Allah.

The 41-year-old shocked Christians and even those of his own faith by branding yuletide festivities as "the pathway to hellfire".

Choudary, who is chairman of the Society of Muslim Lawyers, ruled out all celebrations, including having a Christmas tree, decorating the house or eating turkey.

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