"People think all the established parties are involved, so they vote for the Islamic party as a protest."

"But the Islamic party works only for the good of the community."

One Islamic party is banned, and another quickly takes its place.

"Some people might vote for an Islamic party," he said.

And indeed, Islamic parties generally did poorly in the election.

That may lead to a new, quieter Islamic party under his leadership.

The Islamic parties said they were satisfied with the strike.

It would also allow the opposition to set up Islamic political parties, an official said.

"The Islamic parties love my programs, but that doesn't mean we have the same ideology."

The vacant building has been taken over by an Islamic political party.