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Muslims are peace-loving people generally. Among the young, yes, there are some militant attitudes. But a lot of it arises out of chivalry.

Hamza Yusuf

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Hamza Yusuf
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: January 1
Islamic Scholar
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Walla Walla
Washington
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