Firstly Tim, I am sorry for your loss.

Secondly, if the `spiritual leader` is a muslim (why not call a spade a spade? You mention mosque…), then he wouldn`t care about sacrificing muslim hostages. These scum will happily massacre their own brand of faith, if it means killing the `infidel`. So I don`t see the relevancy of making him accountable in such a way. Also bin ladin used his children and wives as shields, so even if you had his family as hostages, it`d be a non-starter. It`d just strengthen the conviction for reprisal.

If you are going to write this, do it properly. Research thoroughly. Don`t ask muslims for advice, it`s never accurate. Read the quran (whichever version of islam your character is), watch international news and search the archives.

You may feel that this film can be passable in researched detail, but it will be scrutinised, and will appeal to those with more knowledge than a layman.

One final consideration is the well-being and safety of both yourself and those you love. Just look at the danish cartoonist. If you portray anything mildly provocative, I assure you some insane scum will take violent offence. Particularly against your muslim brother.

That is not saying your story should be canned, merely be cautious.

N.B. I`m ex-Royal Marines, GB