And I think, as Diane has illustrated above.....therein lies the problem.

Yusuf said nothing of what Fiona mentioned, but she has CHOSEN to interpret it in completely the wrong way! And that says everything I think!

People will see what they WANT to see! Even if that so often means NEVER seeing the truth, which is staring them right in the eye!

And FAR from being an 'advert' for a school or anything else, I found it interesting and uplifting to follow one man's spiritual journey and to hear what he had to say.

I've a great deal of respect for him. It must be immensely hard to be a man of peace and to have such hatred put upon your shoulders by those who seek notoriety through his fame.

To be innocent, whilst around you gather those who scream "Guilty!" is extremely difficult to live with. But...live with it he has..and imo, he has risen far above it all. Along the way gaining the respect, not only of his fellow Muslims, but of people from all backgrounds and other religions as well....and that takes a lot of hard work and a deep dedication and faith.