Islamabad, Sep 2 (PTI) A Pakistani minister wants US President Barack Obama
to offer Eid prayers at Ground Zero in New York and become the "Amir-ul-Momineen"
or Caliph of Muslims.
Minister of State for Industries Ayatullah Durrani, who belongs to the ruling
Pakistan People''s Party, said the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival, expected to
be observed on September 11, would be a "golden opportunity" for Obama
to offer Eid prayers and declare himself the leader of all Muslims.
"In this way, all the problems of the Muslim world would be solved,
" Durrani told The Nation newspaper.
Durrani, a former member of the Pakistan Ideological Council,
contended that the Muslim world is in "dire need" of a Caliph and
occupying this distinguished slot would provide Obama "exemplary
titles" like "Mullah Barack Hussain Obama" or "Allama Obama".
He said: "The time is approaching fast. Barack Hussain Obama must
act now. This is a golden opportunity, Muslims badly need it."
Obama''s elevation to the Islamic Caliphate would be the "key to success,
he claimed but did not offer any explanation for his remarks.