Imam gives Friday prayer in Tahrir Square, tells protesters to maintain resolve (Quotes)

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Fri, 02/04/2011 - 13:52




The imam who led Friday's prayer in Tahrir Square called on protesters, who continued to gather for the eleventh day, to maintain their resolve until they win, and achieve their goal of ousting President Hosni Mubarak.

The imam, whose name is unknown, described the movement as a "white revolution," saying it is an Egyptian movement that includes both Muslim and Christians. The revolution does not have a religious goal, said the imam, who added that Egyptians of all backgrounds are joining in. "They want us to be a humiliated people, an quiescent people, and an oppressed people...But no, and 1,000 no's," he said.

"Egypt taught the world dignity and democracy," the preacher added, calling for freedom, democracy, regime change, the release of detainees, and the abolition of the emergency law.

He supported opposition parties' decision to reject dialogue with the regime until the protesters' demands are met. "Do not leave the square until your demands are met...(maintain your) resolve until victory," the preacher told the thousands gathered in the square.

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(I'm trying to find the whole speech but this is the best I've found so far)