MADINAH - A Dutchman who was involved in a derogatory film about Prophet Muhammad (saw) is aiming to establish the first Islamic political party in Europe.
"The party will focus on serving Islam & 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 & performed Hajj 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 & Muslims," he said.
Van Doorn regretted taking part in the film, which he said contained a lot of misleading & incorrect information about the Prophet (saw).
However, he also denied producing or directing "Fitna".
"I only publicised & marketed the film while I was responsible for information & 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 & elsewhere.
He said: "I have taken a solemn pledge to work day & night in the service of Islam to atone for my previous sins. I hope that Allah will accept my repentance & 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 Hajj.
"We will also produce a series of short stories based on the Prophet's (saw) life story in 5 languages for distribution all over Europe," he said.
He said Hajj provided him with an excellent opportunity to find out more about Islam & Muslims & that he intends to write a book about his experiences.
"I have regretted my previous sins.
"My entire life before Islam is a complete emptiness & void."
"The party will focus on serving Islam & 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 & performed Hajj 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 & Muslims," he said.
Van Doorn regretted taking part in the film, which he said contained a lot of misleading & incorrect information about the Prophet (saw).
However, he also denied producing or directing "Fitna".
"I only publicised & marketed the film while I was responsible for information & 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 & elsewhere.
He said: "I have taken a solemn pledge to work day & night in the service of Islam to atone for my previous sins. I hope that Allah will accept my repentance & 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 Hajj.
"We will also produce a series of short stories based on the Prophet's (saw) life story in 5 languages for distribution all over Europe," he said.
He said Hajj provided him with an excellent opportunity to find out more about Islam & Muslims & that he intends to write a book about his experiences.
"I have regretted my previous sins.
"My entire life before Islam is a complete emptiness & void."
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