Wikileaks quoted Lee as having described Islam as a "venomous religion".

Still others describe Islam as an action of returning to God-more than just a verbal affirmation of faith.

The constitution guarantees freedom of religion, but also describes Islam as the official religion.

Still, they said that the strong words he used in describing Islam, even that of the 14th century, ran the risk of offense.

The Constitution describes Islam as its sacred and state religion.

"We have to have mutual understanding, conversation," he said, "and not allow other people just to describe Islam on behalf of Muslims."

But among its links was one to a site called IslamExposed.com, which describes Islam as "one of the greatest evils on our planet."

An American Jewish scholar, he said, without giving a name, had described Islam as a "religion of terrorism."

The author was charged for inciting racial and religious hatred after describing Islam as "stupid", but saw charges dismissed.

In the following years it became impossible to describe Islam in any meaningful manner.