Mr Azhar, My heart felt a few tons lighter after I read your write up. I wish all muslims read this. I am sure no religion encourages violence. Only the practioners of religion misinterpret for their personal interest. In Islam which stipulates strict religious practices, it is easy for a few bigoted people to misguide the mass at large. Sad thing is no muslim scholars come out against extremism and killing of innocent people. Muslim youth are indoctrinated easily with half truths. This must change. People like you must write regularly in these types of forums. It will definitely make a difference. Never mind, all these hate messages flying thick and fast from both community members are without knowing much about their own religion, forget about other religions