I mentioned in yesterday's post that the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) released an official statement condemning the attacks in London (statement link here (HT: FreeRepublic)). Here is the body of the statement:
Plainfield, Indiana- We note with deep sadness the unfortunate events of this morning in London, England. We condemn such acts of mindless violence that violate the standards of Islam, as well as, of all faiths.
It is regrettable to note that a short-lived website has allegedly claimed responsibility for this reprehensible act and that website purported to link itself with a so-called Muslim group. Such a situation does not bode well for Britain's Muslims who maintain positive relations with their government and are active participants in British public life.
Irrespective of the sociopolitical implications, this act violates the Islamic principles of the sanctity of life and the safety and security of innocent civilians.
The British Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks has aptly stated: "It is not the weapon of the weak against the strong but the rage of the angry against the defenseless and innocent. It is an evil means to an evil end."
The Islamic Society of North America expresses its fullest condemnation of this unwarranted act of terrorism and offers its condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May God grant all the strength to bear this loss.
This is what we look for from Muslim groups. The condemnation is unequivocal. There's no "if" or "provided" or other "yeah but" disclaimers that often color statements masquerading as sincere outrage.
In today's WorldNetDaily commentary section, the "Letter of the Week" is from a Muslim, and his sentiment is even stronger.
The guys at al-Qaida should be happy I'm not the president of the USA. I consider myself to be a conservative Muslim and conservative-libertarian politically.
Why are those things locked up in Guantanamo allowed to have access to the Quran? Did they think they were doing God's work when they got caught? The USA should stop spending all that money on special amenities for them and soften them up with just enough to keep them alive and breathing on their own. Those among them who are guilty of crimes against humanity should not be allowed to get out alive.
Why haven't the borders with the United States been militarized? Why should we care what other countries' governments think? The law is what it is and it needs to be enforced, right? That's what differentiates a First World country like the United States from a Third World country like ... take a guess.
If the Pakistani government is too chicken to go after Osama bin Laden – who is probably getting shelter from tribes within its borders – then maybe the United States should get a little unconventional ...
So, al-Qaida wants Muslims to rejoice over the attacks in London? Well, I'll hold off celebrating until Osama bin Laden and his hordes of savages are atomized, blown to pieces, etc. They claim to be true Muslims – in my sight, they are barbarians and perverts who deserve to be wiped off the face of the earth. No mercy should be shown to them by anyone!
Sure, I would be considered to be a "traitor to Islam" by them, but they're not God and have no credibility with me whatsoever. Only God knows what is in my heart. What I do know is that I do my best to serve God and I love the USA and do so freely as a Muslim.
Nabil Ahmad
These are the people President Bush talks about when he says that Islam is a religion of peace. These are the people we have been longing to hear from. They may have been speaking all along--who could tell with today's media? But finally, we're starting to hear their message.
May God grant all the strength to bear this loss and to deliver the justice the terrorists deserve.
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