Jihadi Du Jour: Following US, Israel means worshipping idols: Cleric says

Direct from a cube worshippers mouth...

Iran's Supreme Leader's envoy in Hajj and head of Iranian pilgrims to the house of God Ayatollah Mohammad Mohammadi Reyshahri here on Friday said that following the US and Zionist regime is an idol-worshipping practice.

Reyshahri said that Israel is "idol" and the US is the "big idol".

Giving his pre-sermon address in this week's Friday prayers congregation, Reyshahri highlighted importance of the "Disavowal of Pagans" ceremony and said it is one of the main duties of pilgrims during the Hajj congregation.

Reyshahri said `Disavowal of Pagans' ceremony is of significance because on the occasion, Iran raises its voice and stances and the "wise" slogans, chanted in the process, are influential in mobilizing the world.

He said if Muslim nations and governments get united, they will be able to do huge jobs but ignorance of the point would end up in the domineering powers and enemies of Islam taking the initiative and deciding fate of Muslims.

"All Hajj activists and pilgrims should know that there are certain hands at work, trying to divide Shiites and Sunnies," the official added.

Referring to the financial and spiritual benefits of Hajj, eyshahri said, Hajj can guarantee survival of the Islamic communities and resolve their political, economic and cultural problems.

In conclusion, he noted that Hajj will bring about vigilance among the Islamic nations, because the ceremony will bring together Muslims from around the world.

He added that they should try to defend Muslims and their interests.

Somehow following a couple of "regimes" is, in my view, not nearly as much a form of idolatry as circling a black box claimed to be the "House Of God" during Hajj. But who am I...I'm a worshipper of the cross.