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suprise surprise: allowed to suspend basic principles of Islamic theology

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Submitted by myth (Germany), Jan 21, 2010 at 13:49

Sani, this is one of most fascinating posts I have read here in a while. I understand that Khomeini from a standpoint of common sense concedes that the principles of islamic theory are imperfect. By introducing the word "secondary" he has a foot in the door.


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