Egypt: Grand Mufti Angered By Prophet Muhammad Defaming Movie

Grand Mufti of the Republic Ali Gomaa strongly condemned a movie which denigrates Prophet Muhammad saying it is offensive to all Muslims. Prophet Muhammad is our guide and light, he said. The film was made by some extremist expatriate Copts.

"Freedom of speech does not warrant desecrating sanctities," Gomaa said in a statement Sunday. He called on human rights activists and organizations to stand against desecrating all religions.

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