Iraqi "Religious" Leaders Oppose Neighboring Muslim Support

Aljazeera.Net - Iraqi religious leaders oppose Muslim forceIn Baghdad, Shaikh Mehdi Sumaydai, a Sunni, denounced the idea backed by the US and interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi.

"We don't want (Arab and Muslim) forces to shield the occupier because we don't want to see Muslims killed," he said.

Moqtada al-Sadr, the Shia leader, also criticised the move at a sermon in the main mosque in Kufa, south of Baghdad.

"I advise all countries that want to help Iraq, not to send forces here...If such forces come to Iraq, they will be seen as collaborators of the occupation," he said.

In Fallujah, Shaikh Ihsan al-Duri, a Sunni, said he opposed "any Arab or Muslim force in Iraq". More...

If this breaking news article from Aljazeera does not make you wonder about the religious leaders real agenda in Iraq then we are all blind. For what other reason than fear that their new found opportunity for a Islamic state, similar to the one in Iran, might come to an end if indeed moderate Muslim countries enter Iraq to help bring civil stability? Why would other moderate Arab nations coming to help rid their country of radical islamic terrorism instead of the U.S. be such a potential threat to them? You would think they would "welcome" assistance from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt etc. in an effort to surpress radical Islamic terrorist killings and beheadings? Anyone still wondering who's benefit they have in mind? The mainstream Iraqi citizen or their own quest for political power post US occupation? You connect the dots yourself ! Tell us what you think the Iraqi Muslim leaders are really looking for here ? Enter your opinion in the ZZ Forum or post a comment below -- zzb