Question: In
the present time, the serious accusation levelled against Islam by the
west is that of terrorism. How far is this allegation legitimate? Isn’t
west itself involved in international terrorism?
Answer: I
believe that, in our society, some flag bearers of forcefully imposing
their stance on people have created this impression. Although a large majority
of Muslims is against it but because of its silence, this impression has
become prominent. We should eradicate this impression with full vigour
and should, in no way, adopt the method of accusatory reply that west also
does the same. Peace, sovereignty, freedom, and the unity of mankind in
the world are our values. We should be pleased with the fact that the west
acknowledges the importance of these values. We should tell the western
people that presently, whatever is surfacing in the name of Islam vis-à-vis
terrorism is the erroneous interpretation of Islam and we can strive alongside
the west in order to eradicate it.
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