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Famous Syrian poet: Islam destroying itself

Ali Ahmad Said, known as Adonis, a 2005 candidate for the Nobel Literature Prize, left his native country in the 1950's following political persecution. He lives in Paris working as a writer, literary critic and translator.

Lately Adonis commented on Islam and modernization in various TV interviews on different stations translated by MEMRI. He worries that if Islam takes over and no Western influence is left, in fact nothing will be left. No commerce or culture - only the mosque. He claims that even Arab nationalism is based on religion, and everything in the society has been penetrated by religious thoughts.

Those of us in the West, who don't think any dangers are hidden in Islam not adapting itself to the Western way of life, would do well to listen Adonis's words. After all, they come from within.

posted by Emilia.kk @ 9:50 AM