Bhupendra Gandhi is correct about time for introspection by moderate Muslim community/ the whole world. He praises moderate Muslims who are silent/ passive onlookers to atrocious rampage by terrorists in name of religion. Please note that that neither terrorists nor western forces are winning. Both are evolving vicious/ shocking measures. The speed, frequency and distance between targets are horrifying.
In view of good will of the silent majority, I suggest that moderate Muslims must go truly secular; not bother if the non-believers fly to space or breed billionaires and generate unsavoury trends. Possession of fossil fuel is the greatest blessing of Allah. Muslims must incorporate thanks in daily prayers, enhance image and augment self esteem. Muslims must detach themselves from dirty politics, filthy lucre, unquenchable greed, to focus on projects for welfare of underdogs in community.
Highlight philosophical, medical, altruistic teachings of Islam and Koran. Propagate truly secular personalities viz Haroon el Rashid, Al Beruni, Khalil Gibran, Omar Khayyam, Sufi saints/darvishes, Unani/hakeem system of medicine, globalise richness of Urdu and Arabic languages, Islamic contribution to economics, engineering and technology. Wise and moderate Muslims must learn from reality that all Indic religions have spread without violence and are welcome globally.
Ramesh Jhalla
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