Analysis: Lack of national Muslim leader seen in NY furor


Commercial Real estate: Particularly not present from the argument has been a countrywide recognizable Muslim American leader in the style of the not on time Martin Luther King Jr. who spoke for blacks in the civil rights group, Cesar Chavez who represented Latino migrant workers or, though briefly, Harvey Milk who stood up for gay rights.

Tactics for the Islamic center have enthused deep controversy and nationwide political debate. Critics claim the scheme is insensitive and provocative given its site near the site of the September 11 attacks of 2001 by al Qaeda suicide hijackers.

Muslim scholars and following groups have spoken up forcefully in defense of the future $100 million cultural center, saying it should be secluded by basic tolerance and the legitimate right to freedom of faith.

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