This question is often hurled at Muslims, either directly or indirectly, during any discussion on religion or world affairs. Muslim stereotypes are perpetuated in every form of the media accompanied by gross misinformation about Islam and Muslims. In fact, such misinformation and false propaganda often leads to discrimination and acts of violence against Muslims. A case in point is the anti-Muslim campaign in the American media following the Oklahoma bomb blast, where the press was quick to declare a ‘Middle Eastern conspiracy’ behind the attack. The culprit was later identified as a soldier from the American Armed Forces.
One cannot paint all fundamentalists (Muslims / Non Muslims) with the same brush. One cannot categorize all fundamentalists as either good or bad. Such a categorization of any fundamentalist will depend upon the field or activity in which he is a fundamentalist. A fundamentalist robber or thief causes harm to society and is therefore undesirable. A fundamentalist doctor, on the other hand, benefits society and earns much respect. A true Muslim does not shy away from being a fundamentalist. I am proud to be a fundamentalist Muslim because; I know that the fundamentals of Islam are beneficial to humanity and the whole world. There is not a single fundamental of Islam that causes harm or is against the interests of the human race as a whole. Many people harbor misconceptions about Islam and consider several teachings of Islam to be unfair or im
RE:Re: Islam behind failures of democracies worldwide
by Wahaj Faridy on Aug 12, 2008 03:17 PM Permalink
Dude, do you know what I think !!
Allah sealed hearts of these non-muslims who whine against so called attrocities by Muslims historically. So they listen not any argument. See not any abberation in their fallacious thinking.
But this seal by Allah non their heart is aimed at punishing we muslims. we too have gone too much down by standards of Islam.
So Allah, I am afraid awnts to punish us first by these people; and then reove seal from their heart, lest they can see Truth of Islam.
