Palestinian Media Watch
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May 7, 2004
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PA Imam Prays for Arafat's Death as Shahid
By Itamar Marcus

Ever since Israeli PM Ariel Sharon's statement that Yasser Arafat as a
terrorist leader is not immune from Israeli retribution, Palestinian
Authority TV has repeatedly stated that Arafat actually wants to be killed
by Israel, which would grant him the status of Shahid (Holy Martyr). In
last week's sermon, the Imam restated the Palestinian Islamic belief that
death as a Shahid is preferable to life, going so far as to pray for
Arafat's death as a Shahid.

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The following is text of the sermon:
"Regarding the threats of this Nazi mass murderer [Ariel Sharon] against
President Arafat, we hereby tell him: We are not like you, because we do
not desire life. If you threaten to kill President Arafat, we will pray to
Allah: "Grant the President Shahada (Martyrdom) for you." Yes, we do not
pray - like other preachers pray - for longevity for the rulers; here in
Palestine we pray: "Lord, grant the President Shahada for you"." [PA TV
Sermon by Ibrahim Madiras, April 30, 2004]