Akbar Ahmed

The whole thing goes back to the presence of God,

The whole thing goes back to the presence of God,

If America's seen as being indifferent or even attacking the prophet, a lot of Muslims are going to say it's read more

If America's seen as being indifferent or even attacking the prophet, a lot of Muslims are going to say it's an attack on Islam.

It humiliates millions and millions of ordinary peace-loving Muslims,

It humiliates millions and millions of ordinary peace-loving Muslims,

sends out a message both to critics and to supporters that he has the backing of America.

sends out a message both to critics and to supporters that he has the backing of America.

He has left a tiny exit route, which is good because in the international arena, he is seen as very read more

He has left a tiny exit route, which is good because in the international arena, he is seen as very much a black-and-white kind of figure, with no grays.