After emerging from Friday prayers at Lakemba Mosque today, rape.
"After we clean the world of the White House first," the Sheikh said.
comments, which were directed firmly at US President George W Bush.
The Sheikh has previously described Mr Bush, UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and Prime Minister John Howard as the axis of evil.
resignation, Sheikh Alhilali has been assured he has the support of grass-roots Muslims, a supporter said.
uncovered meat.
English in place of Sheikh Alhilali.
Australia, Keysar Trad, says the Sheikhh will not resign but is taking a break which will include a pilgrimage to Mecca.
hard work the mufti has put in for the community," Mr Trad said outside Lakemba Mosque, where more than 2,000 Muslims gathered for Friday prayers today.
different.
"The grass roots are behind him."
Lakemba Mosque where the Sheikh preaches, says many of its members are embarrassed by his comments.
himself publicly today.
"We wanted an explanation as to his thoughts on the matter," LMA President Tom Zrika said.
"The (LMA) board were satisfied with his apology last night, but some were priming for a retraction of his comments, but that's not going to happen.
"We've never, ever mentioned the word censure, we've never intended to terminate him or ban him in any way.
back to health."
situation.
community.
to stay out of the debate.
"Leave the Islam community to the Islam community," he said.
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