It is good to see that the enlightened muslim bodies of India are gathering courage to speak up against terrorism. Without waiting for government sops like special status or funds the rich or influential islamic individuals or bodies of India should mobilise resouces to uplift economically backward muslims of all sects to acquire the assets of education and enlightement. This will save them from the clutches of politicians exploiting the poor muslims as vote banks as they have vested interests in having a permanent mass of "poor or backward" muslims. It is also nice to see some islamic trusts setting up educational institutions and hospitals which are not only open for muslimns but also for other communities. I pray to the Almighty that may the the muslims and their brethren abroad take their community even beyond the stage of glorious Arab muslims of bygone era who were instrumental in spreading science like Astronomy and Mathematics from the Indian shores to Western world. May they eat fruits of modern science, accommodate modern social values like liberty, equality and social justice else the present rulers tuble like the former Iranian Shah or King ofpresent Nepal or Saddam Hussain. Let there be a truly enlightened,powerful, prosperous and benveolent United Islamic States like European Union, Russian Federation or USA. Only such a body can address the issues specific to Islamic world very effectively. Otherwise who will care for them once their oil barrels are empty?
