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Humanity without Clarity
In the aftermath of the attack on America the US administration has made a concerted effort in explaining to the world that Americas quarrel is not with Islam. In a press conference President Bush quoted the Quranic verse "... whoever kills a human being it is be as if he has killed all humanity." This verse became one of the most quoted verses from the Quran by politicians, Islamic experts and Muslims in general who were appalled at the thought of such a horrendous act, allegedly committed in the name of Islam.
The essence of this verse (5:32) is that the survival of human life is dependant on every member of the human race respecting the sanctity of life and contributing actively to the survival and protection of innocent. The verse does not apply a threshold of 500 lives or 5000 lives, but says that the killing of "a" single innocent life is a crime against humanity.
After the Sep. 11 attack, Muslims from all over the world forcefully condemned the attack on innocent citizens of the US. But since the bombing of Afghanistan started and mounting news of collateral civilian casualties, there is only sheepish mention of sorrow at the loss of innocent life and frustration with US policy of bombing one of the poorest countries in the world.
The Pentagon has expressed regret that a couple of its smart bombs became temporarily insane. And of course the US military is taking painstaking measures to avoid collateral civilian casualties but the fact remains that, women, children and innocent who are not even remotely connected to the Sep. 11th crime are bearing the brunt of the punishment.
Even back in January 2001, Amnesty International reported... At least another 70,000 people were fleeing intensified fighting and drought in Afghanistan, their situation not helped by Iran, Pakistan and Tajikistan closing their borders.
According to UNHCR, in addition to 1.5 million Afghan refugees, before the US bombing, Pakistan could be flooded with up to another 300,000 refugees fleeing U.S. air strikes.
Very few people are speaking for the Afghan mothers who have been lamenting the pain and loss of their children. The voice of the few humanitarian organizations is drowned in the sound of explosions. The popular talk of strategy is, as if on a board of chess, what would happen if the bombing continues during Ramadan? And how can the King be restored on the mine-checkered land of Afghanistan?
For Muslims in the US, the wounds from the loss of fellow innocent citizens on Sep. 11 have still not healed, infliction of emotional scars from the backlash still continue and now US Muslims are being asked will you support collateral Muslim casualties during Ramadan?
And people may ask, what about the "Evil" Taliban?
The vast majority of the Muslim world has not subscribed to the religious interpretations of the Taliban. Before being Taliban these people are simple Afghans, fiercely independent, deeply cultural, intensely loyal to their tribe and lastly... fundamental Muslims. Among these, the older Taliban fought the last battle for the West against the "Evil" communist empire.
The crime of the Taliban, we are told is they failed to unconditionally yield to the command, turn over Bin Laden ... Dead or Alive! Any suggestion or involvement of a neutral country will not be considered. We are also told that bombing will continue until we destroy those training centers and shooting ranges of "wicked" Al-Qaeda that has instantly emerged on the world scene like rapidly reproducing vampire bats.
There is no disagreement among all the UN member countries that terrorism needs to be eliminated and the criminals responsible for killing innocent civilians in the Sep. 11 attack should be brought to justice. But this should not be done at the expense of more innocent lives. Surely the collective resources of the intelligence agencies of the world can track down these criminals more effectively.
War or Justice?
Islamic way of life (submission to the Divine Natural order) requires Muslims to strive for justice for all. The founding principals of America, One Nation under God, require justice for all. Yet, instead of pursuing justice we are barreling down a path of war. After the dust has settled, will history reflect on this as a war between arrogance and ignorance?
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ANGRY FROM ANTARCTICA said:
'bush' has once said that something like: "...NATIONS supporting terrorism will pay heavily..."
Punishing NATIONS and terrorising NATIONS can never be justified.
The word ignorance suites the situation fine
Punishing NATIONS and terrorising NATIONS can never be justified.
The word ignorance suites the situation fine
2001-11-15
TAHSEEN KHAN FROM USA said:
Good job. Keep up the good work.
2001-11-09
DEDE KUSMANA FROM INDONESIA said:
Assalamualakum wr wb,
We are agree upon the ststement of Mr Bush,but I would like to ask the most fundamental principle : Give us the evident( the fact) of Mr Bin Laden involvement on WTC tragedy. Untill recently we never receive that. We know that Slobodan M from Serbia was found guilty without victimiced the innocent people. So why Mr Bush doing the double standard on Afghan people?
So Please, ask Mr Bush to give us the evident!!!
Thank you,
Wassalam,
Dede Kusman
We are agree upon the ststement of Mr Bush,but I would like to ask the most fundamental principle : Give us the evident( the fact) of Mr Bin Laden involvement on WTC tragedy. Untill recently we never receive that. We know that Slobodan M from Serbia was found guilty without victimiced the innocent people. So why Mr Bush doing the double standard on Afghan people?
So Please, ask Mr Bush to give us the evident!!!
Thank you,
Wassalam,
Dede Kusman
2001-11-04
DR. SANI BAKO FROM NIGERIA said:
Allah is Just. He will deal justly with the arrogant, the wicked and the decietful.
The suffering of the innocent poor afgans will never go unpunished by Him.
The day will come.
The suffering of the innocent poor afgans will never go unpunished by Him.
The day will come.
2001-11-04
BOUCHIBA CHEIKH FROM ALGERIA said:
we to thank for your last message and I say :Islam
is a justice for all people on this earth.
I can't write for you more , because I speak and
I write only in french.
Peace be uppon you.
Assalamou Alaikoum.
is a justice for all people on this earth.
I can't write for you more , because I speak and
I write only in french.
Peace be uppon you.
Assalamou Alaikoum.
2001-11-03
A SISTER FROM SOUTH EAST ASIA said:
I have found out that there are muslims especially in the western countries are supporting the US attacks. They claimed that the Taliban is giving Islam a bad name among the nonmuslims because of their rullings. From my point of view, although we don't support the Taliban for whatever reason, we should at least protest the attack in the name of Islam. Think of them as our brothers. The Mullahs are not perfect human beings, so why not we be the ones to correct their mistakes if they are really wrong?
2001-11-03
OMAR FROM PAKISTAN said:
Assalam-u-Alaikum,
Yes i fully agree with your views. In fact USA was just recently talking about going all out for STAR WARS. They are spending billion of dollars. Both UK and USA have got highly sophisticated special forces. With such great backing behind them, why can't they stop the attacks!!. They may get rid of osama but root has been established. They can't cut this root till they understand that their policies vis-a vis MUSlIMS are actually very pathetic. Ariel sharon is perhaps the biggest TERRORIST. Would USA atttack Isaral??. Or would it allow palestinians to pass even a UNO resolution (and we know how innocuous it has always been) against israel's terrorism??same is the case with Kashmir, chechnya , etc etc.
From my point of view JIHAD becomes must-do thing when poor people are being attacked or martyred.
Regards
Omar
Yes i fully agree with your views. In fact USA was just recently talking about going all out for STAR WARS. They are spending billion of dollars. Both UK and USA have got highly sophisticated special forces. With such great backing behind them, why can't they stop the attacks!!. They may get rid of osama but root has been established. They can't cut this root till they understand that their policies vis-a vis MUSlIMS are actually very pathetic. Ariel sharon is perhaps the biggest TERRORIST. Would USA atttack Isaral??. Or would it allow palestinians to pass even a UNO resolution (and we know how innocuous it has always been) against israel's terrorism??same is the case with Kashmir, chechnya , etc etc.
From my point of view JIHAD becomes must-do thing when poor people are being attacked or martyred.
Regards
Omar
2001-11-02
A. MOINUDDIN FROM CANADA said:
Your article on the topic "Humanity without Clarity", is an accurate description of the state of affairs with the "WAR ON TERRORISM."
Firstly, we all agree that "TERRORISM," is not acceptable under any religious law, particularly if it involves killing innocent people.
However, the problem is that word "TERRORISM," has been used very selectively against actions of people belonging to a particular community only. If we have root out "TERRORISM," then we must root out all such acts whether they are State sponsored or individual, and committed by anyone regardless of race, religion or Nationality.
Secondly, violence begets violence. The United States should have adopted a more rational approach by bringing those responsible for the acts of September 11, 01 to justice through Diplomatic efforts and International Court of Justice. This would have given the United States a status of a Just Nation in the eyes of the whole World.
Thirdly, How can we justify the war imposed on innocent and downtrodden people of Afghanistan. There is no International Law that states that a Sovreign Nation can be attacked for the acts of a few suspected group of individuals to such an extent as to cause total disruption of life in that Nation. In my opinion this is unjust.
Finally, It is our responsibilty educate the masses out there who are ignorant of ISLAM and its teachings. We have to make a collective effort to educate the Media, Public and Politicians. Through our efforts we may be able to succeed in bringing peace and harmony around the globe, especially in these times where rational minded thinking seems to be diminishing rapidly and violence is being countered with more violence. I appreciate the good work you are doing. May God bless us all.
Firstly, we all agree that "TERRORISM," is not acceptable under any religious law, particularly if it involves killing innocent people.
However, the problem is that word "TERRORISM," has been used very selectively against actions of people belonging to a particular community only. If we have root out "TERRORISM," then we must root out all such acts whether they are State sponsored or individual, and committed by anyone regardless of race, religion or Nationality.
Secondly, violence begets violence. The United States should have adopted a more rational approach by bringing those responsible for the acts of September 11, 01 to justice through Diplomatic efforts and International Court of Justice. This would have given the United States a status of a Just Nation in the eyes of the whole World.
Thirdly, How can we justify the war imposed on innocent and downtrodden people of Afghanistan. There is no International Law that states that a Sovreign Nation can be attacked for the acts of a few suspected group of individuals to such an extent as to cause total disruption of life in that Nation. In my opinion this is unjust.
Finally, It is our responsibilty educate the masses out there who are ignorant of ISLAM and its teachings. We have to make a collective effort to educate the Media, Public and Politicians. Through our efforts we may be able to succeed in bringing peace and harmony around the globe, especially in these times where rational minded thinking seems to be diminishing rapidly and violence is being countered with more violence. I appreciate the good work you are doing. May God bless us all.
2001-11-02
RONALD WILSON FROM USA said:
What you stated was very powerfull. Knowledge is Powerfull. Most people of the world does not hate Americans, but they hate a lot of the things the CIA, NSA & other gov't departments do in the name of special instrest of the USA. Alot of times this instrest means that poor innocent and voiceless will take a back seat to the deals their gov't makes with the US so that the criminals official will stay in power and line their pockets with US dollars. Most of all people of the world want Justice, Truth and a chance to feed and have their children educated to make them a better person for it and not just for the money. A person once told me "Tell the truth and shame the devil. I hope people in gov't will do more of that and not less. Because their are more poor people in this World than Rich.
2001-11-02
MARIAM FROM USA said:
Yes civilans should not be killed in the bombing against the Taliban but lets ask ourselves - is the Tablian preaching Islam the right way. Is it okay for them to kill innocent women, children and men. Is it okay to rape women and young girls of their innocents. They have taken a country hostage thats not even theres. The Taliban are not afghans and are far from it.
2001-11-02
MADEEHA FROM CANADA said:
assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh i do not believe that what america is doing is right! and if they continue to do this during ramadan it is a sign that they want war against islam like they always wanted but i believe in the first place the sept. 11 attacks were done by the jews because they were no jews in that building at that time and plus they said it was their holiday so they must have planned to do it on this special occasion so no jewish man or woman would be hurt by there rude act!this is not fair just the other day my teacher who does full hajab was thrown of the stairs by a black women just because my teacher wears a hajab (like the full one) we people in canada and all over the world are being palurised just because we believe in islam. if i knew someone was going to do this i would report it to the news ! but my point is america is doing a war against islam
allah hafiz
your sister
allah hafiz
your sister
2001-11-02
SAFWAT FROM USA said:
ONCE AGAIN THE ISLAMIC COMUNITY NEEDS TO IDENTIFY AVAILABLE GROUPS IN PARTICULAR AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSLIMS ALONG WITH WHITE-AMERICAN MUSLIMS TO ESTABISH A NATIONWIDE TV PROGRAM TO REPRESENT ITS VIEW--BUILDING ON ISSUES THAT THE COMMUNITIES CAN AGREE OR WORK TOGETHER ON,PRESENTLY RACIAL PROFILING IS ONE OF THOSE ISSUES THIS WILL BE EXTREMLY IIMPORTANT IN THE FUTURE THE IMMIGRANT MUSLIMS WILL FILL THE PAIN OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA OVER SERVERAL HUNDRED YEARS--IN HIND SITE YOU WILL WISH THAT YOU HAD DEVELOPED THIS RELATIONSHIP BEFORE NOW HOWEVER IT IS NOT TO LATE--THIS COMMUNICATION SHOULD BE NATIONWIDE TO GIVE THE ISLAMIC COMMUNITIES STORY BASED ON THE QUARN--(THIS SHOULD BE THE FLAVOR OF SUCH A COMMUNICATION WITH POLITICAL,ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OVERTONES) CLEARLY SPELLING OUT THE CONTRADICTIONS,OVERSITES,COMPARISONS OF POLICIES IN THE USA AS WELL THE POSITIVES WITH "BEAUTIFUL ARGUMENTS" ENJOINING ALL RIGHT THINKING PEOPLES--ALONG WITH ENTERTAINMENT THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARE SOME OF THE BEST ENTERTAINERS IN THE WORLD-IT IS NECESSARY TO CREATE A STANDING COMMITEE FROM A RICH PASS HISTORY REFLECTING WHAT ALLAH WITH APPROVE OF FOR MANKIND "THERE ARE SIGNS FOR THOSE WHO SEE"
2001-11-01
JANET FROM AUSTRALIA said:
The innocent Afghani people will suffer because Bin Laden was not handed over. It is the fault of their government and this war against terrorism could have been avoided had the powers of be in Afghanistan just handed him over. I feel for those who are caught up in it all and I pray for Bin Laden to be caught and for justice to be done without more suffering there or anywhere due to further terrorist acts or a Holy War. I am a Christian. I pray each day for peace between Christians, Jews and Muslims. We are called to peace not war. We are brothers not enemies....Not all Christians agree with what is happening....we pray for our leaders to have the wisdom of God/Allah....we pray against evil...our fight is not against flesh and blood but the spiritual foces of evil that is behind...our best weapon is PRAYER not bombs....we need some divine intervention. May Allah/God bless all at Islam City...I enjoy your bulletins. Even though a born-again Christian from Australia I am blessed with many wonderful Muslim friends and I appreciate my friendship with each one. Thanks for your interesting articles. Salaam
Janet in oz
Janet in oz
2001-11-01
FATMA C. BAHRAM FROM TANZANIA. said:
What America is doing to The Afghan People should bring forth CONTEMPT for themselves from all over the world. And I think the Anthrax phase is just a trick to get other people from Criticising them for what they are doing. Surely they must feel ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES, bombing Children, Women and the elderly.They are just Bullies, and it is really DISGUSTING.
2001-11-01
ORDINARY MUSLIM FROM INDIA said:
i feel very sad the way you depicted your article, simply shows ur defending yourself as muslim but dont want to lose your identity as american as you always call yourselves 'american muslims' i am not suprised .my only caution to you my friedn is if you fear Allah SWT, and believe you will face judgement then rewrite your article and say the truth not defending the US administration who is the biggest terrorist of all(dajjal).I dont support the killing of anyone be is muslim or non muslim, americans are humans like anyone but equaly true for afghans , they differ in skin but not emotions and the blood that flow in their bodies its all red.Allah SWT say 'innal munafiquuna asfali darki mina nnar'
dont be among them , for its Allah SWT who provides for us and not human beings to Him there is no american muslim or anything its either a muslim and non muslim, tell the US administration to stop annihilating the innocent who can hardly live their daily meal, tell americans to ask their govt to stop this for indeed the wrath of Allah SWT when comes it will sweep all including the so called american muslims ,from today i will never be visiting your website which was my favorite, you are nothing but bunch of cowards defending their citizenship which unfortunately have nothing to do with Allah 'inna akramakum indallahi atqakum'
may you have guidance from Him
dont be among them , for its Allah SWT who provides for us and not human beings to Him there is no american muslim or anything its either a muslim and non muslim, tell the US administration to stop annihilating the innocent who can hardly live their daily meal, tell americans to ask their govt to stop this for indeed the wrath of Allah SWT when comes it will sweep all including the so called american muslims ,from today i will never be visiting your website which was my favorite, you are nothing but bunch of cowards defending their citizenship which unfortunately have nothing to do with Allah 'inna akramakum indallahi atqakum'
may you have guidance from Him
2001-11-01
ZAHRA MATRAN GREYNOON FROM KUWAIT said:
Pleased to read and know much about Islamic knowledge.
2001-11-01
OWAIS QURESHI FROM CANADA said:
We should try to inform all muslims and non-muslims, any those who standup for humanity and those who felt sorrow at the loss of human life in the Sept. 11 incident, that they should also come forward and show their sorrow on the loss of innocent life in Afghanistan. I dont see anybody even from the muslim world lightening any candle for the Afghan victims, or is the value of human life in afghanistan is less than in Newyork. This indicates a clear picture of injustice for humanity on the part human beings. Therefore we should parsuade muslims to show their sorrow for Afghan vitims to the world by any means of media.
2001-11-01
RITA RAHI FROM U.S.A. said:
I agree with this article whole-heartedly. I weep for the innocent children of Afghanistan, and the mothers who mourn them. My heart aches at seeing pictures of starving Afghan children. The sheer hopelessness and emptiness in their beautiful eyes burn lasting impressions on my soul. They are my people, and I pray the Allah have mercy on them and ease their pain and suffering.
2001-11-01
SALAHUDDIN ALI FROM US said:
I want to send the greeting to all Muslims, Salaam. This bulletin is very informative and I will send the link to many others, inorder to spread some hope about them current situtation. Thank you for the inspiring words, may Allah bless you, As-salaamu Alaykum.
2001-11-01
KAMRUZ FROM USA said:
My heart aches for the loss of innocent lives, children,women,the aged and infirm. My heart aches for the suffering of those whose unfortunate plight is to be born in an underpriveledged region or one that is led down the path of destruction and destitution by leaders with selfish or ulterior motives. My heart aches when it is apparent that there is no hope for the suffering masses. The hurt is multiplied when these people are Muslims and when their plight is as a result of the doings of their "Muslim Leaders". Why is it that every where there are muslims there seem to be discord, disharmony and unrest. Why is it we seem to blame everybody else but ourselves. Why is it that I have to be afraid to express my opinion for fear of bieng victimised or taken to task by my own "muslim brothers". When Allah SWT chose the name "Islam" as our religion, and when Allah SWT said that we are a nation chosen to lead and be exemplars, and when we were blessed with the most perfect example, the Noble Messenger and Servant of Allah SWT, Muhammad SAW: I know that Allah SWT inferred that were we to follow His instructions and the Rasool, we will be able to solve most of the problems that face us, in a manner that reflects or caption, "Islam and Muslims". Why is it that to date we have not had a unified voice under Islam, denouncing terrorists and their leaders who are masquerading under the guise of "Islam and Mulims". Why is it that to date we have not had the Muslim bodies making a joint petition to the press and media to not use the words "Islam or Muslims" when describing terrorists and terrorism. Is it that we believe that they can justifiably come together. I wonder if all the resources, money, time, knowledge, influence and faith expended in the manner currently spent, if spent in a different direction or manner,would result in our making more progress in achieving our goals. I wonder if we would have saved lives and achieve a better quality of life for our suffering Muslims.
2001-11-01
FROM CANADA said:
It is sad that the USA has decided to undergo military actions in afghanistan ! It is sad to read in people's behavioural minding about what deeds are bad from what are good , wherewith many countries are underdeveloped ; the people can do other things than being subjugued to nonuniversal , less believers people in power ! When reading the first nine books of the Quran , i realised how important faith in god can lead to bad moves over other's destiny . They were acts in respect for god in the sixth century but in 2001 such verses are too far from the highiest probability of reaching a worldwide religiously minded civilisation while are proning morals though still inspired from the Quran , the bible and other books of wisdom in which any verses cannot direct mankind to extinction ! Thus i feel imperative to synchronize all islam country with the concept of the international organisation named ONU ! The people from today's military conflict do not suffer because of ONU's would rendered decisional agreements to be applied ! Most political problems are due caused by inner misleading interpretation of what has to be done when reading any referencial books . It is time that political leader in most islamic country afford a new psychological inspection of ther mentality in regard to life ! I can just but expect that further communications will render to god a true sign , that exists on earth true man who faithful to mankind not human mentalities forged out from centuries before . God is god , our duty is to reflect its inherent caracteristics in acting !
2001-10-31
YUKO TAKEI FROM JAPAN said:
Moslems and Christians should condemn any kind of terrorism including the recent one done in the name of Islam against Christians in Pakistan. The terrorism against Christians there should also be condemned, for the US government does not represent Christianity but only the Americans.
It will be best for Moslems in Pakistan to join hands with Christians there who must feel the same way I, a Christian, do about the US "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" operation in Afghanistan.
No decent human being can and should feel elated even at the success of this hunt for one man at the expense of equally innocent lives who are caught in between these power politics. To friends in the USA who ask me how I would feel if I had a relative among the more affluent victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, I throw back the question, "How would you feel if you had a relative among those displaced Afghanistan who are living sub-human conditions and are being killed or maimed by US bombs just because they happened to be Afghans but have no power to stop their government from giving refuge to a criminal created by the bombers themselves?" I also ask them who do you think God will have more mercy and love?
The International Community should not allow the US government to go on with this hypocrisy and bigotry in the Name of even the Christian God, nor for humanity, and the slaughter of the innocent both in Afghanistan and the USA especially because the hijackers have already paid with their lives for what they did. We do not even know the real truth as to who really perpetrated such abomination, and yet the lives and interests of peoples of the world are being jeopardized for this cry for the blood of one criminal.
For peace and sanity, I pray.
It will be best for Moslems in Pakistan to join hands with Christians there who must feel the same way I, a Christian, do about the US "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" operation in Afghanistan.
No decent human being can and should feel elated even at the success of this hunt for one man at the expense of equally innocent lives who are caught in between these power politics. To friends in the USA who ask me how I would feel if I had a relative among the more affluent victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, I throw back the question, "How would you feel if you had a relative among those displaced Afghanistan who are living sub-human conditions and are being killed or maimed by US bombs just because they happened to be Afghans but have no power to stop their government from giving refuge to a criminal created by the bombers themselves?" I also ask them who do you think God will have more mercy and love?
The International Community should not allow the US government to go on with this hypocrisy and bigotry in the Name of even the Christian God, nor for humanity, and the slaughter of the innocent both in Afghanistan and the USA especially because the hijackers have already paid with their lives for what they did. We do not even know the real truth as to who really perpetrated such abomination, and yet the lives and interests of peoples of the world are being jeopardized for this cry for the blood of one criminal.
For peace and sanity, I pray.
2001-10-31
JAMES FROM USA said:
the collective resources of the intelligence agencies of the world? surely, you believe that there are muslim governments who could locate "these criminals" in the space of a day. as all of the articles on islamicity, you fail to provide constructive advice on a concrete course of action.
2001-10-30
MUSTAFA MARASHLI FROM ENGLAND said:
Mashallah, your weekly articles really educate me and stimulate my desire to learn more.
However, we have to ask ourselves can we allow Usamah Bin Laden to keep hijacking. He has hijacked the country of Afganistan to the detriment of its weak oppressed people. He has tried to hijack Islam to the detriment of us muslims who live in the west and are assumed to ascribe to his beligerant blood thirsty rhetoric. He may have hijacked the planes which have led to the death of thousands. He is now trying to hijack the Palestinian cause as a justification for the misery he is causing to the Ummah.
We should not tolerate his hijacking in any shape or form. The points regarding the US actions are manifestly true and I applaud you for them.
Jazakumullah Khairan for your endeavours wasalaam alikum.
However, we have to ask ourselves can we allow Usamah Bin Laden to keep hijacking. He has hijacked the country of Afganistan to the detriment of its weak oppressed people. He has tried to hijack Islam to the detriment of us muslims who live in the west and are assumed to ascribe to his beligerant blood thirsty rhetoric. He may have hijacked the planes which have led to the death of thousands. He is now trying to hijack the Palestinian cause as a justification for the misery he is causing to the Ummah.
We should not tolerate his hijacking in any shape or form. The points regarding the US actions are manifestly true and I applaud you for them.
Jazakumullah Khairan for your endeavours wasalaam alikum.
2001-10-30
JEFF AYD FROM USA said:
To my friends at Islamicity.com
As Salamu-alaykum
In need of understanding the following questions arose out of the bulletin of 10/27.
1- If Kashmir was an independent (non-muslim !!)country and its government allowed itself to be paid-off for the purpose providing shelter and support for an evil terrorist organization with the avowed goal of killing Muslims worldwide what would you recommend ?
2- If the terrorist group directly praised and supported ( God forgive the unconscionable example) a group that kidnepped three planes and crashed them into Mecca killing six thousand Muslims in prayer, what would you recommend ? If there seemed to be no way to stop the carnage except bombing what would you recommend ?
3- The Taliban are not simply "guilty" of not turning bin laden over, but selling their country out and its civilians out to become his cheif protection and resource for evil actions. When governments do this they destroy their own country.
4- War ahs unequivocally been declared on America, and is being waged. It is a battle of arrogance vs, ignorance. No one is right and all will answer to God Almighty. But I ask you who is ignorant and who is arrogant, Is not the US ignorant of what to do without sacrificing both much greater numbers of Afgan and American lives. And is their no greater arrogance than men usurping Allah's supreme wisdom and condemning mankind ?
5. The peaceful, truthful war is yet to be waged by the Islamic world in unequivocally separating itself from bin laden asnd his evil supporters. They must be denied the name Muslim in a voice that must be heard around the world. It would save the souls of millions, including those who are led down the path of evil under the banner of Islam.
This last point is by far the most urgent for it can change the course of the entire conflict and save many more lives than have been and will be taken by bombs and guns.. In the bulletin it refers to Afgan "fundamenta
As Salamu-alaykum
In need of understanding the following questions arose out of the bulletin of 10/27.
1- If Kashmir was an independent (non-muslim !!)country and its government allowed itself to be paid-off for the purpose providing shelter and support for an evil terrorist organization with the avowed goal of killing Muslims worldwide what would you recommend ?
2- If the terrorist group directly praised and supported ( God forgive the unconscionable example) a group that kidnepped three planes and crashed them into Mecca killing six thousand Muslims in prayer, what would you recommend ? If there seemed to be no way to stop the carnage except bombing what would you recommend ?
3- The Taliban are not simply "guilty" of not turning bin laden over, but selling their country out and its civilians out to become his cheif protection and resource for evil actions. When governments do this they destroy their own country.
4- War ahs unequivocally been declared on America, and is being waged. It is a battle of arrogance vs, ignorance. No one is right and all will answer to God Almighty. But I ask you who is ignorant and who is arrogant, Is not the US ignorant of what to do without sacrificing both much greater numbers of Afgan and American lives. And is their no greater arrogance than men usurping Allah's supreme wisdom and condemning mankind ?
5. The peaceful, truthful war is yet to be waged by the Islamic world in unequivocally separating itself from bin laden asnd his evil supporters. They must be denied the name Muslim in a voice that must be heard around the world. It would save the souls of millions, including those who are led down the path of evil under the banner of Islam.
This last point is by far the most urgent for it can change the course of the entire conflict and save many more lives than have been and will be taken by bombs and guns.. In the bulletin it refers to Afgan "fundamenta
2001-10-30
RORY ADAMSON said:
You make no reference to the Taliban being peddlers of the majority of the world's heroin, which is being used to kill young people around the world.
2001-10-30
MUJEEB AHMED FROM USA said:
another excellent article from islamicity.org. please keep up the good work, inshaAllah.
mab
(wash, dc)
mab
(wash, dc)
2001-10-30
S. AKARD FROM USA said:
I have lived in Islamic countries, though I am
not a Muslim. Why is it that under your "What's
New" heading, you have a feature on "fresh
dates for Ramadan"? How can you promote
food consumption at a time that is supposed
to be one of religious reflection instead of a
time of gluttony? Perhaps I do not understand
the religious rules enough, but why is
Ramadan the most likely time for Muslims to
GAIN weight? Do culture and tradition
outweigh religious conviction? Is it
impossible to really follow the rules of
Ramadan? I mean fasting in spirit, not merely
in doing the right thing at the right time. What
good is fasting during the day if all you are
doing is lusting after food all day and living like
a glutton all night? Is this true religion? Is
God pleased by this?
not a Muslim. Why is it that under your "What's
New" heading, you have a feature on "fresh
dates for Ramadan"? How can you promote
food consumption at a time that is supposed
to be one of religious reflection instead of a
time of gluttony? Perhaps I do not understand
the religious rules enough, but why is
Ramadan the most likely time for Muslims to
GAIN weight? Do culture and tradition
outweigh religious conviction? Is it
impossible to really follow the rules of
Ramadan? I mean fasting in spirit, not merely
in doing the right thing at the right time. What
good is fasting during the day if all you are
doing is lusting after food all day and living like
a glutton all night? Is this true religion? Is
God pleased by this?
2001-10-29
BRUCE WADLEIGH FROM USA said:
The saddest of all is that neither side really wants to end the conflict until the other side believes the same thing. And it will never happen.
2001-10-29
AUSTIN FORSYTH FROM USA said:
Bismallah.
Friends:
There is nothing good to be had in war. I am not a Muslim, but am fortunate to have read more about it than many of my compatriots: we Americans have no quarrel with your great religion. That our bombs have killed innocent and desititute Afghans is a tragedy and a mistake we will endeavor not to repeat.
It is however naive to expect that an attack such as that on September 11, 2001 would result in anything but the coordinated efforts of the West to make sure nothing like that happens again. Part of that is eliminating Bin Laden. Another part may well be the replacement of the Iraqi regime.
Another crucial part of making ourselves secure -- which we will do because we can -- is bringing peace to Palestine. I pray that we have the fortitude to address this problem, in many ways the root of September 11, as we deal with the others.
Let us al distinguish between those for whom violence is the weapon of choice and those for whom violence is the spurned weapon of last resort. America has made its choice. Which side will you be on?
Austin
Friends:
There is nothing good to be had in war. I am not a Muslim, but am fortunate to have read more about it than many of my compatriots: we Americans have no quarrel with your great religion. That our bombs have killed innocent and desititute Afghans is a tragedy and a mistake we will endeavor not to repeat.
It is however naive to expect that an attack such as that on September 11, 2001 would result in anything but the coordinated efforts of the West to make sure nothing like that happens again. Part of that is eliminating Bin Laden. Another part may well be the replacement of the Iraqi regime.
Another crucial part of making ourselves secure -- which we will do because we can -- is bringing peace to Palestine. I pray that we have the fortitude to address this problem, in many ways the root of September 11, as we deal with the others.
Let us al distinguish between those for whom violence is the weapon of choice and those for whom violence is the spurned weapon of last resort. America has made its choice. Which side will you be on?
Austin
2001-10-28
DR HADIA SHAH TAHIR FROM U.A.E. said:
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE COMPASSIONATE,THE MERCIFUL. Asalamo alaikum,
As a muslim I am grieved and angered by the recent attacks on the muslim ummah;
attacks against individuals and against countries.The apologist attitude of many
muslims is also,I feel undignified and unnecessary.If there was the flimsiest of proof
we would have certainly seen it day and night on the western media.I suspect a deeper
hidden agenda here.
This is a wake up call for us.The time has come for us to put our house in order and
rethink our lives.We need to turn to Allah in repentance and prayer.We should
forget our differences and come together.''And hold fast all of you together to the cable of Allah and do not seperate."[sura Al' Imran]
We should withdraw our investments from western countries,remove our patronage of
their products,their media and their entertainment industry.We should provide our children with muslim role models and muslim ideals.We need to release ourselves
from the social,intellectual and financial dependance we find ourselves in.Let this be
a jihad on a personal level to detoxify ourselves of the unislamic influences that
enslave us today.'Indeed Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves'.[sura ar Ra'd]No government will help us.Each sane
adult muslim has to be a flagbearer of the ummah and think of its collective good.
The muslim ulema have an important role to play now when the ummah lies shocked
and wounded ..surrounded by enemies from within and without.We need to be guided,encouraged and consoled.
Muslim media has to be strengthened to rid our minds of the propaganda we face
from the western media.Islamicity and other sites must help too,by thinking out
strategies and informing people.Jazak Allah Khair.
'Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance and make our foothold sure;and give us help against those who reject faith'[2;250]
As a muslim I am grieved and angered by the recent attacks on the muslim ummah;
attacks against individuals and against countries.The apologist attitude of many
muslims is also,I feel undignified and unnecessary.If there was the flimsiest of proof
we would have certainly seen it day and night on the western media.I suspect a deeper
hidden agenda here.
This is a wake up call for us.The time has come for us to put our house in order and
rethink our lives.We need to turn to Allah in repentance and prayer.We should
forget our differences and come together.''And hold fast all of you together to the cable of Allah and do not seperate."[sura Al' Imran]
We should withdraw our investments from western countries,remove our patronage of
their products,their media and their entertainment industry.We should provide our children with muslim role models and muslim ideals.We need to release ourselves
from the social,intellectual and financial dependance we find ourselves in.Let this be
a jihad on a personal level to detoxify ourselves of the unislamic influences that
enslave us today.'Indeed Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves'.[sura ar Ra'd]No government will help us.Each sane
adult muslim has to be a flagbearer of the ummah and think of its collective good.
The muslim ulema have an important role to play now when the ummah lies shocked
and wounded ..surrounded by enemies from within and without.We need to be guided,encouraged and consoled.
Muslim media has to be strengthened to rid our minds of the propaganda we face
from the western media.Islamicity and other sites must help too,by thinking out
strategies and informing people.Jazak Allah Khair.
'Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance and make our foothold sure;and give us help against those who reject faith'[2;250]
2001-10-28
DAWN PISTURINO FROM USA said:
Thank you for your excellent commentary! It has appalled me that Muslims worldwide have supported the U.S. bombing of Afghanistan and the taking of innocent lives. It will not stop until all Muslims demand that it stop. It is my opinion that the U.S. government has never cared about any "collateral damage" that it might inflict on innocent civilians, because it feels justified in waging this war against my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters. Why do we listen to the lies of the U.S. government? ..!
Sister Dawn
Sister Dawn
2001-10-27
BRIAN D. LAWLOR FROM CANADA said:
It is stated often by the United States and coalition forces that this is not a war on Islam but it is exactly that. Whether you are a terrorist or just one of a billion Islamic peoples all see the United States for all the evil that prospers around them as they seek their ouw prosperity. They allow this evil which is a form of terorism itself to grow and dismantle the moral fabric of their society. For decades the U.S. have been harboring Israel and were shown the cost of that recently and will continue to pay that cost until the Middle East issue is resolved. The President often calls these terrorist "evil doers" yet that description can be applied to them as well and all Islam sees why. Islam must heal the body of Islam and all its peoples and they can use the coalition to do this but the coalition and the United States cannot do this alone. Currently the thinking mentality is to do onto others as they do onto you but that is contrary to do onto others as you would have them do onto you and I choose to follow the guidence given by God and my faith and follow the latter. For all the suffering that is yet to come know that we are on that road to global peace. This is just a bad pothole we have fallen into...patience..take care and stay safe out there
2001-10-27
AZHAR LODHI FROM UK said:
Your editorial is touching and reflect many good points about the present situation. Howerver I did not under-stood your last comments that fater the dust is sttled..... war between arrogance and ignorance.
Do you think all the peoples who support justice , and means to deliver justice, are ignorant? Ignorance is not that you know that you are going to be killed, and you sacrify the principle of justice (although in Islam it is allowed, according to my personal knowledge). As you have explained that Talibans are only asking the proof, and trial in thier country or in a neatral country, and I think this is a rightful and justifiable demand and not the ignorance.
My views are based on the media which I watched, otherwise I have no first hand knowledge or experience in Afghanistan.
Last I pray for the Justice nad RULE OF PEACE in the world (amen)
an ordinary muslim/azhar
Do you think all the peoples who support justice , and means to deliver justice, are ignorant? Ignorance is not that you know that you are going to be killed, and you sacrify the principle of justice (although in Islam it is allowed, according to my personal knowledge). As you have explained that Talibans are only asking the proof, and trial in thier country or in a neatral country, and I think this is a rightful and justifiable demand and not the ignorance.
My views are based on the media which I watched, otherwise I have no first hand knowledge or experience in Afghanistan.
Last I pray for the Justice nad RULE OF PEACE in the world (amen)
an ordinary muslim/azhar
2001-10-27
EMILIE FROM USA said:
The Taliban easily could have handed Osama over to us if they didn't want a war. Then he would have been given a good old American trial. It would have taken years and years for we do not execute on the spot as they so neatly did to Haq today. We are as neutral as can be and oh so very wonderful to our criminals don't you think? Where else would a person want a trial if not here in America? For years Osama could have gotten 3 hots and a cot. He'd get a lawyer who would insist we actually provide evidence that he did it. And like OJ, he might have even gotten off. You want more neutrality than that? And yes, we are all way past due to destroy terrorist organizations. Any organization that trains its "soldiers" to strap bombs to themselves and blow themselves and others up in the name of Allah is harmful to the human condition. No, a war to get terrorists should not have to be fought at the expense of human lives. So why did the Taliban not consider the lives of their people then? Why did they not protect their own people and hand over the obvious suspect? If the Taliban gave up bin Laden then the killing would stop. Moreover, perhaps the US would not be involving itself in the politics of the country; something I personally wish it did not want to do for that will only intensify an already horrid situation. Muslim Americans need to stand behind their country. Sorry, you are either an American or you are not. If you are not, get out of America. As Pres. Bush said, "You are either with us or against us". We don't have the luxury of worrying that a war will cause collateral damage. We had 5000+ people killed in an instant by terrorists. As to the Afghani people--pure and simple--they too, are victims of the same terrorists that hit us. Before the 11th of Sept. they were victims of all the other tribes in their country who enjoyed killing and raping. Afghanis were and are in a no-win situation.
2001-10-27
