Meaningful silence [Archives:2006/927/Community]
Barkatullah Marwat
Kuwait
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The meaningful silence of the Muslim Ummah over the blasphemous caricatures of the Holy Prophet Muhammad [PBHU] carried by the European media clearly indicates that they have lost affection and love the Muslim of Golden and Glorious period had had for the Holy Prophet Muhammad [PBHU]. And this, even though the Holy Prophet once said, “A true Muslim among you is the one who loves me more than anything else”. Hence in the light of such a saying of the Holy Prophet [PBUH], it becomes clear that the Muslim of 2006 loves materialistic stuff by wearing sun-glass [imitating the non-Muslim] through which the alleged caricatures resembles a drawing.
In the wake of the incident, Saudi Arabia has not only called back her Ambassador from Denmark but has also ordered to lift all the items produced by Denmark from all of her shopping malls. Following the footsteps of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait also ordered to empty the shelves of all shopping centers with Danish commodities, and even Libya has closed up her Embassy in Denmark.
As for the rest of the Muslim countries including Pakistan, I was really shocked to witness no official statement over that. In Friday's papers, I read that our FO only called the Danish Ambassador, but the question arises as to what he would do since his prime minister has already flatly refused to make an apology in this regard. He was also heard saying that it's just a part of 'Freedom of Expression' and could not force the owner of the papers to run an apology.
The story does not end here, however, where the most shocking aspect of the incident is that other publications of Europe also carried the same caricatures just to add insult to injury. What's that? Is it not too much? The fact remains that our President always teaches us to remain cool and calm-but what about the mean activities being carried out by the anti-Islamic elements, the vivid example of which could be seen through the European media? Yes, they are humiliating and challenging our sentiments on the pretext of Freedom of Speech.
As regards the role of OIC, honestly speaking, it is completely dead-which is why it has failed miserably to sense the gravity of situations created by the European. Muslim leaders have scolded the Iranian President for his comments regarding what Israel. Ironically, however, they could not utter anything about the blasphemous cartoons. So may I ask, are we true Muslims? I guess…NOT. If yes, prove it!
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