The South China Daily (SCMP) revealed today, Tuesday, that the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia is looking to buy an ancient church in Spain and turn it into a mosque that includes major services for the country’s Muslims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The newspaper stated in a report, translated by Shia News Agency, that “the Muhammadiyah Organization in Indonesia, which is the second largest Islamic organization in the country, is looking to buy and convert a church in the Spanish (Alcala) region to convert it into a mosque for Muslims.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It added that “the Islamic organization seeks to enlighten the universe with the teachings of moderate Islam, and sees the urgent need to spread it in Spain.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report quoted the head of the organization’s branch in East Java, Saad Ibrahim, as saying: “The organization has moved at the present time to buy an old church located about 15 minutes’ drive from the Spanish city of Madrid.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added, “We hope that these aspirations aiming at spreading the Islamic religion and its tolerant teachings will be fulfilled, so that the blessings of God will be fulfilled.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saad Ibrahim did not mention the name of the church, but according to information seen by the Shia News Agency, it was previously a mosque for Muslims during their rule of Andalusia. It is located on an area of \u200b\u200b3,000 square meters and was offered for sale at a price of 2.9 million US dollars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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