DECLARATION (9/12/2003) - The Ulama and Organizations cited in the purported endorsement of Dr. Daniel Pipe's appointment to the United States Institute of Peace was a misrepresentation and that none of the Ulama and Organizations was consulted nor was aware of it beforehand.

Therefore, the Ulama and Organizations whose names are appended below, categorically deny any association with this endorsement and call for the immediate withdrawal of the document from the website of Dr. Daniel Pipes to whom this declaration is also being transmitted.

SEE THE MISREPRESENTED "ENDORSEMENT" -

LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT AMERICAN MUSLIMS OF THE SHIA TRADITION
http://www.danielpipes.org/usip/e_11.php