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| Arnoud van Doorn, convert to Islam |
The party will focus on serving Islam and Muslims not only in the Netherlands but Europe as whole, said Arnoud van Doorn, who was involved in the production of the controversial “Fitna”.
Van Doorn had reverted to Islam about a year ago and performed Haj this year.
He also performed Umrah in February.
“The party will comprise a large number of Muslim members as well as non-Muslim members who sympathize with Islam and Muslims,” he said.
Van Doorn regretted taking part in the film, which he said contained a lot of misleading and incorrect information about the Prophet (pbuh).
However, he also denied producing or directing “Fitna”.
“I only publicized and marketed the film while I was responsible for information and public relations in Geert Wilders’ political party (Dutch Party for Freedom), which produced the film,” he said.
Van Doorn said his new political party would project the virtues of Islam in Europe and elsewhere.
He said: “I have taken a solemn pledge to work day and night in the service of Islam to atone for my previous sins. I hope that Allah will accept my repentance and forgive me.”
Van Doorn said he will produce a film called “Muhammad: Master of Human Beings” in collaboration with the Canadian Dawa Society, which had invited him to perform Haj. » | Majed Al-Sugairi | Okaz/Saudi Gazette | Tuesday, October 22, 2013
