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Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Muslims condemn Murdering Ahmadiyya Muslims in Indonesia

No Scripture supports any killing; Certainly Quraan does not support it.

The only condonable killing is in self-defense, even then the scripture commands you to back off, if you see the signs that the offender is backing off, the best among you is the one who forgives and the forgiver is one of the dearest beings to God.

These Muslim-labeled men are hiding behind religion for their evil acts and shame on us, as a society for according them that false label and allowing them carry on those acts as if Islam sanctions it.

As a society, we should condemn every aggression and murder regardless of the label the killers use; religion, security, politics, democracy, capitalism, collateral damage, communism, progress, Quraan, Gita, Bible or the Torah.  There simply is no justification for any murder.

There is belligerency among a few Muslims; they are so arrogant that they knock God out his seat and take over judging other people's faith, shame on us we are letting them take over God’s role, he alone is the master of the day of judgment.  You cannot judge other peoples faith, it is between them and their creator. Only God knows what is in one’s heart and there are numerous examples and stories in Quraan about it.

The silent majority of Muslims do not approve this, but at least a few of them need to speak up. This is not acceptable and we express this disgust by signing the name below.

As a Muslim I will urge Muslims to condemn any evil act. We cannot allow religious stamp on the evil things men do. It is up to Hindus, Jews, Christians and others to do their work in the name of their faith if their faith is used to justify crimes.  

We must resist temptations to point fingers at others; it amounts to justification of our own wrong doing. Each one of us is answerable to the creator for our silence, just like each one of us will receive a traffic ticket for speeding, others get away on the same road, but there is nothing we can do about it. We were wrong and it is our own responsibility to fix ourselves. If we do that, then our voice will carry value.

You and I have the power to express, we can boldly say that using religion to kill any one is wrong, that is the least we can do. 

I hope and pray that the community of nations and societies treat this as capital crime and every one involved in killing must be punished.

I request that this note or a different note be circulated among the “silent people” to let them sign, a first step in being righteous.

Are you gutsy enough to sign up? If you are, write your name and the name of your town down in the comments section. Or create your own appeal and do it, but please do it.

Please join Mike Ghouse to nurture the pluralistic ideals embedded in Islam. Islam is about justice and fairness and balance in a society, that is all God wants in Quraan (49:13); for us to get along. http://www.worldmuslimcongress.net/

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In a message dated 2/9/2011 9:12:28 A.M. Central Standard Time, xxxxxxx@aol.com writes: I have just viewed the clip of the murder of Ahmadiyyas in Indonesia.  I have a question.  The Quran says:  109:1-6 -to you your belief, to me mine.   So why are the Ahmadiyyas being murdered?  What scripture supports this terrible travesty of justice? 
Blessings, Marylou

Friday, January 1, 2010

A Great Pluralist, Abdurrahman Wahid passed away.

January 1, 2010.

6:00 AM

A Great Pluralist, Abdurrahman Wahid passed away.
He was considered Father of Pluralism in Indonesia
I read the news around 2:00 am up again at 6:00 AM to finish reading about Abdurrahman Wahid. A man I have come to admire for his understanding of Islam and its plurality and inclusiveness. I have read a few articles and had made up my mind to visit him some day to let him know that as a fellow Pluralist I salute him. I have quoted his name to many a Indonesians including the ones in Melbourne.

By the way, his take on Melbourne was similar to mine, a city designed to encourage social interaction and comfort with strangers. I love that City.

My "appeal to Indonesian Muslims" got published in Jakarta Post on December 31, 2009 and I truly regret not mentioning his name in the appeal. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/12/31/letters-an-appeal-indonesian-muslims.html

God willing, I shall make an attempt to read his writings and quote him often, that will give balance to my desire to pay tribute to him.


By Bigfella
"Whether we realise it or not, really, he was the father of pluralism and multiculturalism in Indonesia," he said. The former leader was buried in his East Java hometown, Jombang, where about 5000 supporters gathered to welcome his motorcade. His supporters have held vigils at mosques, churches, .... Bruce Grant is a former diplomat and was foundation chairman of the Australia-Indonesia Institute. His former wife, Ratih Hardjono, has remarried and lives in Indonesia. ...


Wikipedia :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdurrahman_Wahid

http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/world-affairs-board-pub/54148-great-man-dies-abdurrahman-wahid.html

* Pluralist is one who believes in co-existence and respects the otherness of other for common good. In religious terms, the one who does not depreciate other faiths to have his faith look good. He sees the beauty in each faith and heartily praises one.

http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/Former-Indonesian-President-Abdurrahman-Wahid-Dies-80339347.html

More articles at - http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=abdurrahman+wahid&aq=1&oq=abdurrahman&aqi=g5g-s1g4&rlz=1R2RNTN_enUS359
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