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Message: [QUOTE="Foordy, post: 3408377, member: 1769"] so now Haas wants to have all alcohol and betting sponsors removed from his jersey (as SBW once did). he hasn't made the request to NSW for this series, but plans to raise it with us and the blues at some point [B]Haas says:[/B] “There is going to be a time when I’m going to align with it and I want to be a leader for Islam and for Muslims,” Haas told the [I]Herald[/I]. “Hopefully I can do that one day, [I]inshallah[/I], God willing and can be at the forefront of that, the way Sonny is at the moment. “Obviously I want to help people. I’ve seen it happen to them with that kind of stuff [alcohol and drugs], destroying people’s lives and families. I won’t shy away from that, I’ve seen it happen to some friends and family members. It’s something I’m pretty passionate about. “If I get everything in order in my life, I want to be a leader in that way as well.” [B][I]SBW and Australian cricketer Fawad Ahmed is another sports star who was granted a request to have beer sponsorship removed from his uniform on religious grounds.[/I] Haas Again[/B] “Where they are at in their lives, they have gone with Islam,” Haas said. “At the end of the day, I want to end up like them as my faith keeps continuing and as I grow as a Muslim. “For Sonny and all of them, they’ve probably seen it happen to their families and friends. They have wanted to lead by example to fellow Muslims - not only Muslims but everyone. “I think everyone is pretty understanding, which is good. Everyone has their own beliefs and if everyone respects that, it will be good for everyone. “I know [sponsors] come in with a lot of money, but it’s just more about helping people. If I can help just one person out, save them from that kind of lifestyle, then I’m doing my job.” [/QUOTE]

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