So a group called themselves ( Dove World Outreach Center) who claimed to be a Christian Church decided to Burn the Quran on the ninth anniversary of September 11 .
The group's Face Book says :-
( On September 11th, 2010, from 6pm - 9pm, we will burn the Koran on the property of Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, FL in remembrance of the fallen victims of 9/11 and to stand against the evil of Islam. Islam is of the devil!)
The group is known for publicly condemning what it considers sins like homosexuality ,same-sex marriage and abortion before.
"We only did it because we felt there needed to be an outcry against Islam, because Islam is presenting itself as a religion of peace,” Dr. Terry Jones says. Dr. Jones is senior pastor of Dove World Outreach Center.
“We see the effects of Islam on Europe. As it has done nothing, Islam is beginning to take over there,” he added.
CAIR, The Council on American-Islam Relations has responded to this call wisely by announcing an educational “Share the Quran” dinner on Sept. 11, which falls during Ramadan.
Ibrahim Hooper, national communications director of CAIR said "American Muslims and other people of conscience should support positive educational efforts to prevent the spread of Islamophobia,",
Which i believe should apply to all people and groups. We should accept all and everyone whether we agree with their lifestyle , religion, creed or whatever they believe in or not. That's the only way to stop hate.
Jones said that he has invited Muslims to come to the 9/11 Quran burning event and is willing to dialogue with them during the activity. Well, that's not a way to know someone , understand and respect them. You can not put the sword on their nick and claim that you are listening to them.
He said to those Christian critics who say the Quran burning event is not the way to show Christian love to Muslims “Most people who criticize are also the people who don’t do anything,” said Jones. “If they do not like our method – they don’t have to like our method, they don’t have to adopt our method – then they should do something themselves,” he said, proposing they go door-to-door to distribute Christian literature about the love of Jesus.
Where is he from Jesus's words , that says
5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children
of God.
We all can claim to be talking in the name of our peaceful religions and follow in its footsteps, but only our actions will tell the truth.
All i am hoping is that we respond to this wisely and calmly. Yes, we do love our religion like everyone else's love their religion. And i know how emotional we can get and " the to do something stupid "will be called ,of course. But that's all is not necessary.
Those who are in America can protest and it's your right to do so. If you can not stand seeing the Quran being burn then protest somewhere else. But let your peaceful voice be heard not that angry and mad voice.
CAIR call is very important and helpful. You can join that or held a similar talk in your city or community. And this is not only in America but everywhere else in the world.
Let's not give this group what they want, a life show of the violence of Islam.
Again,
7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not
prophesied in your name? and in your name have cast out devils? and in
your name done many wonderful works?
7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from
me, you that work iniquity.
P.S: The words in blue are my opinion.
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I love your opinions on this, Wafa'! Wise woman!!
BalasHapusFunny because there's no difference between this Jones dude and those who are also spreading hate and violence in the name of "religion". I wonder, does he even notice himself?
BalasHapusI would think that if someone wanted to convert, lets say to Christianity, wouldn't an event such as this one stop them in their tracks and think twice?
It doesn't make any sense? He is acting and doing the same thing as the so-called Muslims who are committing atrocities in the name of "Islam".
To me, I am having such a hard time understanding the stupidity of people period. The belief that it is the religion that is the problem or motivating factor behind people's actions and behaviors.
Whether Christianity, Islam or even Judaism, the followers are to be the ones in question NOT the scriptures and words of God.........Humans make mistakes, God does NOT!!
In all three religions it is FACT that people are known to take what is written out of context and mold it into what fits their agenda! This is absurd and wrong in all the ways.....
Personally, I find it a tad bit childish and almost laughable. Burn the Qur'an to prove what exactly? His stupidity and pure lack of knowledge? I would have to definitely agree there.....
As a Muslim who is completely against what is being portrayed as Islam today along with the acts of terrorism in the name of Islam, I would tell Mr. Jones to have fun burning the Qur'an if it makes him feel better as a dignified human being.....to each their own,I guess! He's the one who is going to have to answer to God, not I.....
"Let's not give this group what they want, a life show of the violence of Islam." Wafa, you are amazing, you are right on in this post.
BalasHapusWe are Muslims, we need to remember that Allah will handle his affairs, he does not "need" us to do anything in his name, he is almighty.
Sharing the peace of Islam is our calling...
Susanne,
BalasHapusSome of us need to be sane, dear.
Thanks for your nice words :)
( I would tell Mr. Jones to have fun burning the Qur'an if it makes him feel better as a dignified human being.....to each their own,I guess! He's the one who is going to have to answer to God, not I.....)
BalasHapusthese words are amazing Manal and well said.And i guess that's how we should react to such stupidity.
Sister,
BalasHapus(We are Muslims, we need to remember that Allah will handle his affairs, he does not "need" us to do anything in his name, he is almighty.
Sharing the peace of Islam is our calling.)
i can not add any thing to your wise words :)
amazing post Wafa'! One of my favorites and I have nothing more to add then that there will always, always be people like this. We can only show that it is a peaceful religion, but we can't make them believe.
BalasHapusI love your blog. Keep it up!
Athoug,
BalasHapusThanks a lot dear for your kind words :)
And as you said "we can show them but they won't believe ", it's in their little heads so the best way is to ignore them.