In the US though Rev. Terry Jones abandoned his intentions to burn the Quran, there were others who carried on burning the Holy Quran as shown on tv news last nite. News were also shown on the opponents of the proposed mosque and Islamic center project in New York, who view this as insulting the memories of the thousands killed by Muslim extremists in the 2001 terrorist attacks. However, Imam Rauf said he doesn't see the spot as sacred memorial space. It's two blocks away from ground zero, in a neighborhood that also contains a strip club and a betting parlor,which in itself tells us that it's not a sacred site.
The Kuwait-born Imam Rauf said "I'm a devout Muslim ... and I'm also a proud American citizen. I vote in elections. I pay taxes. I pledge allegiance to the flag. And I'm a Giants fan." This shows that he is loyal to the US, like any other fellow US citizens. This is also true for any other Muslims in the US or any other parts of the world. We love and are loyal to the country where we belong.
It's not Islam that preaches its followers to kill the innocent. The people who kills fail to understand the true meanings of Islam. Islam preaches it's ummah to be patience in whatever we do and never harm others or take what belong to others. Similarly,Christianity too teaches good things, to be polite and never harm others. In fact, all religion teaches good things and never preaches its followers to harm others. It's all man's own thinking and desire that deviates him from the true teachings of his religion. This can be related to the Sept 11 attack or any other similar attacks by religious fanatics.
As such, why can't we of different believe and religion, live in harmony and peace.
No comments:
Post a Comment