Indian Muslim: no to terrorism, we must practice peace and dialogue
by Nirmala Carvalho
Ten years from 11 September and two days after the bloody attack on the Delhi High Court a Muslim politician condemns terrorists. " Islam means peace, and those who are not on the side of peace can not be Muslims. "
Mumbai (AsiaNews) - "Ten years have passed since 9/11 and nothing has been achieved, the repeated acts of terrorism have only increased division, suspicion and insecurity in the world besides complicating issues. Issues remain unresolved. We should give chance to peace by way of dialogue", says Asif Ahmed Zakeria. The Indian Muslim politician expresses his sorrow for the new bloody attack two days ago to AsiaNews, an attack which seems to have its origins in Islamic fundamentalism, and comes only days before the world commemorates the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York ten years ago.
"I strongly condemn the bomb blast in New Delhi yesterday, which claimed twelve innocent lives and left in its wake destruction, devastation and increased the suspicion in the minds of our fellow human beings. No Religion ever teaches violence or encourages acts of reprisals and those groups who are claiming to have done his dastardly inhuman act are misguided people. Violence has never ever solved anything, it has only engendered more hate and horror among humanity. No sane human person can ever subscribe to ghastly acts of terrorism which claims innocent lives, "says Asif Ahmed Zakeria.
The lawmaker stresses that the September 11 tragedy has sullied the name of Islam, and created immense problems for the Muslim communities around the world: "The terrorism of September 11 has created a ripple effect, which is still causing havoc for normal Muslims ". And this tragedy has been repeated: "It continues to unfold with terrifying regularity. Civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan bear the consequences. And even in our India, the train bombing in Mumbai on July 11, 2006, explosions at the Zaveri Bazaar in July 2011 and coordinated terrorist attacks in Mumbai in November 2008, the horrifying memories of terrorism. "
Zakeria does not hide the international implications of this tragic game, and the possible involvement of Pakistan: "If a foreign hand is involved, or if there is a nation that sponsors terrorism against us, our government must act at the highest level "he says. He adds: "As an Indian Muslim I condemn these actions fully and completely: there is never a justification for violence. The Koran does not teach to kill innocent people. These are groups that have their own political agenda and manipulate religion to send a false message. Islam means peace, and those who are not on the side of peace can not be Muslims. "
The Indian politician sees signs of hope in what is happening in the Middle East. "The revolts in Egypt, Syria and other Arab countries are the symbol of the revolution against the dictatorial regimes that have caused violence, insecurity and terror. The Muslim world is rebelling against all forms of violence committed on its soil, and against the violence committed on human dignity. Ordinary Muslims abhor violence and terror. "
"I strongly condemn the bomb blast in New Delhi yesterday, which claimed twelve innocent lives and left in its wake destruction, devastation and increased the suspicion in the minds of our fellow human beings. No Religion ever teaches violence or encourages acts of reprisals and those groups who are claiming to have done his dastardly inhuman act are misguided people. Violence has never ever solved anything, it has only engendered more hate and horror among humanity. No sane human person can ever subscribe to ghastly acts of terrorism which claims innocent lives, "says Asif Ahmed Zakeria.
The lawmaker stresses that the September 11 tragedy has sullied the name of Islam, and created immense problems for the Muslim communities around the world: "The terrorism of September 11 has created a ripple effect, which is still causing havoc for normal Muslims ". And this tragedy has been repeated: "It continues to unfold with terrifying regularity. Civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan bear the consequences. And even in our India, the train bombing in Mumbai on July 11, 2006, explosions at the Zaveri Bazaar in July 2011 and coordinated terrorist attacks in Mumbai in November 2008, the horrifying memories of terrorism. "
Zakeria does not hide the international implications of this tragic game, and the possible involvement of Pakistan: "If a foreign hand is involved, or if there is a nation that sponsors terrorism against us, our government must act at the highest level "he says. He adds: "As an Indian Muslim I condemn these actions fully and completely: there is never a justification for violence. The Koran does not teach to kill innocent people. These are groups that have their own political agenda and manipulate religion to send a false message. Islam means peace, and those who are not on the side of peace can not be Muslims. "
The Indian politician sees signs of hope in what is happening in the Middle East. "The revolts in Egypt, Syria and other Arab countries are the symbol of the revolution against the dictatorial regimes that have caused violence, insecurity and terror. The Muslim world is rebelling against all forms of violence committed on its soil, and against the violence committed on human dignity. Ordinary Muslims abhor violence and terror. "
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