Reality of Debate imposed by NAMF (Sheharyar Sheikh) on Ansar Raza (Ahmadi Muslim)

  • 11 years ago
Reality of Debate imposed by NAMF (Sheharyar Sheikh) on Ansar Raza (Ahmadi Muslim)

Here are some Important Questions for the North American Muslim Foundation (NAMF) that come to mind specifically relating to the proposed debate:

1. Was the debate topic mutually agreed upon by BOTH parties? Yes or no? Please provide evidence that confirms.

2. Was the date/time mutually agreed upon by BOTH parties? Yes or no? Please provide evidence that confirms.

3. Was the venue mutually agreed upon by BOTH parties? Yes or no? Please provide evidence that confirms.

4. Was the format of the debate mutually agreed upon by BOTH parties? Yes or no? Please provide evidence that confirms.

5. Was the moderator mutually agreed upon by BOTH parties? Yes or no? Please provide evidence that confirms.

6. Was the design and responsibility for associated costs of printing & distribution for promotional flyers approved and mutually agreed upon by BOTH parties? Yes or No? Please provide evidence that confirms.

7. Is there a signed agreement of acceptance between BOTH parties regarding the debate and associated terms so there would be no misunderstanding? Yes or no? Please provide evidence that confirms.

8. Is imposing a unilateral topic for debate without the consultation of an opponent consistent with the spirit of engaging in civilized, open and honest debate?

9. Is imposing a unilateral topic, date, time and venue consistent with the principles of Islam? What happened to the very important concepts of Mutual Consultation and reaching an agreement between parties?

10. Mr. Farooq Khan openly challenged anyone to come forth on THEIR OWN TERMS to debate and the venue would be provided by NAMF (see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv-BT5nwsu0). Has this invitation been revoked? If not, then why is Imam Shaikh avoiding mutual agreement with Mr. Raza regarding terms and instead dictating a unilateral agenda that suits him alone? Should Imam Shaikh not be welcoming ANY topic for debate with o

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