Terrorist attacks

During the advent of Islam it had to wage war against so many evils. But the situation, society, perspective have undergone a tremendous changes. So, the same war against the evils cannot be described or considered in the present situation as Jihad. Now most countries of the world enjoy democracy which originates from the same ideal as Islam preached to run state affairs. With the passage of time and occurrence of many events, it has got some new or a little bit different shape. But those who don't want to see religion in its true perspective become furious and wage attacks in different places on the plea that man made laws have replaced the original ones of Islam. But that is not true.

The way our religious zealots respond and react to the changed situation of the world has threatened the lives of the Muslims all over the world.

Serving the ailing humanity is religion. Helping the neighbours is religion. One third of the whole population of the world go to bed with empty stomach. To satisfy their hunger and quench their thirst is religion. Millions of people die without any treatment. Giving them treatment is religion. The people who are throwing bombs on their fellow humans think what they are doing is religion. But definitely it is not. Nobody has any right to kill his/her fellow human being as he/she never can create a life which is only at the disposal of the Supreme Creator of the universe.

This kind of incidents in the name and shade of religion confuse us, religious minded and peace loving people every time they occur. The manner and way the incidents are taking place indicate that they are carried out by madrassah (religious school) students and teachers. By this time several madrassah students and teachers have been arrested. Creation of acrimony between religious minded people and the government might be another reason behind such activities. Finally, a bitter relation and confusion may develop between the public and the government. Any third party may take advantage of this situation. If really some religious groups are responsible for such incidents. I must say that these people are harming religion. Millions of common people belonging to different religions, particularly Islam, may get a wrong impression about religion. They may misunderstand and even the followers of other religions will have the scope to think about Islam in a different way.

The Muslims living in European countries particularly in Britain and also those who live in America are passing their days in anxiety for fear of being harassed by the police mentally, physically, psychologically and socially. Islam forbids causing even a little trouble to others. If someone does so God will never forgive him until the afflicted person forgives him. In the same way if somebody cheats another person he must be forgiven by the aggrieved person, otherwise God will never forgive him.

Now time has come to review the situation the present world is passing through. Leaders and scholars of the Muslim community should play a vital role in serving the cause of humanity in general.