VIOLENT PROTESTS!!
"Mocked were many apostle before thee; But their scoffers were hemmed in by the thing thay they mocked " Al-Quran (21:41)
The mayhem in our own country since the past few days to me has been not surprising at all. Whereby some point towards the maulvis having insufficient vote-power yet possessing plenty of street power igniting public emotions, it should be brought to their kind selves that did the “rightly” condemned violent attitudes of the public not get the government into action? (That is not to say that the hostile behavior against our own fellow brothers was well justified.)
At a time when the whole world was protesting against the caricatures, our political parties for most of the bit were either engrossed in deciding on to the Hudood Ordinance bill being passed or the issuance of red notices. So much for having such an administration in an Islamic republic it was surely a wonder that the people did not riot before. Weeks after the publications of blasphemous cartoons in the Danish newspapers, Pakistan finally decided to recall its ambassador from Denmark and it wasn’t until the extreme protests that the leaders begin to state that such violation of muslim’s faith could lead to eroding of west’s goodwill! May I ask, wasn’t such a blow essential for the leaders who only stated that they condemned such perverse attitudes yet failed to show it by any sort of action at all? Clearly, it was so, due to the unchecked and unguided passionate intensity that lead to the undoing.
Moreover, if the west is startled by the emotional intensity of the muslims, let us bring to their knowledge that it was the Europeans who screamed the loudest over the screening of the movie “the last temptation of Christ”. Was it not faith that justified their actions? Howcome the muslims are supposed to be more tolerant and accustomed to the notion of freedom of expression and that of attack.
posted by Arooj Riaz Sheikh @ 11:15 AM
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Behna, It is indeed a very good effort. I am thoroughly pleased to read your views and I can see that anger being put to good use.
Khadija has raised a very important point. Yes, the caricatures were wrong, uncalled for, and hurt the feelings of all true Muslims. But that in no way justifies taking to hostile ways. I have been following news lately, and I clearly remember all Parliamentarians bringing the issue before the assembly. They also carried a peaceful rally against the cartoons. So I think its wrong to blame them for not doing anything. The problem with our nation is that we don't believe in peaceful things. What a protest it is, if it does not take anyones life!
I mean..what are we trying to prove by burning effigies of US President? or setting fire to Israeli flag? They didnt have anything to do with these Cartoons? What about the looting of Telenor offices and the attack on Metropolitan bank? Surely, these people didnt publish the cartoon? or did they?
And I think that is where the political parties failed! They should have tried to prevent these hostile protests. But why would they?? A poor law and order situation only helps their claims that the Goverment has failed!
More importantly, Do u remember the Taif incident when the Holy Prophet was hurled with stones. Remember the old lady who used to throw garbage over our Prophet? Did our Prophet retaliate in a hostile manner? Did the Muslim army crush Taif when they defeated the Meccans? Not at all. All our Prophet did was pray to Allah to show right path to these bewildered people. And those who keep on mocking the apostles of Allah, it is Allah who will take care of them. And that is precisely what the following verse is referring to.
"Mocked were many apostle before thee; But their scoffers were hemmed in by the thing thay they mocked " Al-Quran (21:41)
My point is simple. A peaceful protest where all of us had participated would have been far more effective than these little wasteful acts of violence. Burning your own house and looting your own country only hurts youuu..no one else!!! Especially, after the Danish PM had apologized twice, I think it was time to move on.
When the christians opposed the screening of the movie "the last temptation of Christ", they shouted and shouted and protested. But they didnt burn or looted their own institions. No one is stopping us to protest. But lets atleast protest the right way.
There is a very fine line between right and wrong. I hope we (the people of Pakistan) will realize it one day!
hey...my cute lil sister :P
where have u disappeared?? I thought you would be posting stuff regularly!!!
Anywayz, I am going to post something interesting on my blog so make sure you and your friends read that. Its about women/girls, so make sure you all post your opinions too:P
Tutu...Why have u stopped writing????
Post something sooon!
duggu! either i can write comments on your blogs or i can write my on:p
Aww..but I miss your cute posts :P
Arooj! I am fascinated by your wonderful style of writing. :)
You are rooooojster, and I shall be coming over soon *ahem, ahem* InshAllah.
I'll read up more on your articles and post something constructive soon. Talk to you soon! Love always.
P.s. I admire you for taking under consideration all that is going on around us. It's time we dealt with the harsh realities, don't you think?
Byeeeeeee Roojster.
Aroooooooj, I even joined this blogspot bloggy thing! Hahah =) I\'ll give you my blogname/site (eep, I don\'t even know what you call it, yes yes, I am that ignorant!) when I get to speak with you:)
Until then,
Love always!
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