Nasir Khan, August
14, 2014
The man-made
disasters in the Middle Eastern region are bringing only death,
destruction, pain and suffering to millions. Now more and more people
are being devoured by the senseless violence and carnage in the name
of some religion (Islam), sect (Shia, Sunni, etc.), some superior
'chosen people' or territorial expansion (Israel).
What is happening to
Yazidis and Christians in Iraq and Syria at the hands of the
fighters of Islamic State is pure savagery, the same sort of
incredible savagery that Israel has shown on its recent war on Gaza,
by killing Palestinians and destroying the infrastructure of an
enclave under Israel's military siege. It is incumbent upon every
person with goodwill and concern for other human beings to oppose the
obnoxious terror and brutalities on the Yazidis and Christians.
In this regard many
writers, journalists and columnists, bloggers and Facebook users can
help to highlight the plight of these victims and appeal in the name
of common humanity to these Muslim fanatics who are misled by
ignorant people, to stop what they are doing against the innocent
people in the name of Islam.
The Qur'anic message
is clear on this. The Qur'an says: “There is no compulsion in the
matter of religion.” If the holy book forbids the use of force in
the matter of religion then all Muslims are under a religious duty to
follow this essential advice.
What the fanatics
and ignorant people are doing in the name of Islam is contrary to the
teachings of Islam. All this should stop and let the people of all
faiths and views live in peace and places where they have lived for
thousands or hundreds of years.
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