The Muslim preacher Shaykh Youssef Qaradawi arrived in London on July 5 for a week-long stay in a response to the invitation he received from a Muslim Association in UK The visit of al-Qaradawi triggered much debate that reached the House of Commons as the leader of the opposition, Michael Howard, questioned the Prime Minister for giving a visa to the Shaykh who is not allowed to enter the United States.


The Egyptian Shaykh, who lives in Qatar, was accused of making anti-Semitic remarks and supporting martyrdom operations.