Rushdie has insulted the leader of 2 billion people world wide (and growing). And it is not like insulting the head of a state; Rasoolullah is the leader these 2 billion people try and imitate in every way shape or form, naming our children after him , sending prayers upon him , trying to look like him , crying in the hope we may see him in our dreams and after our death... it is just common sense not to insult these 2 billion people further by inviting him into a country filled with over a 100 million Muslims. May Allah destroy those who insult the best of creation . Ameen