Imam's issue fatwa against terrorism
Imams issue fatwa against terrorists
'We Stand Together'; Clerics view attacks as affront to Muslims
Charles Lewis, National Post Published: Saturday, January 09, 2010
Twenty imams have issued a "fatwa" against any Muslim who would attempt to commit an act of terrorism in Canada or the United States.
Syed Soharwardy, an imam at the Al-Madinah Calgary Islamic Centre, who organized the initiative, said yesterday that any attack by foreign elements should also be considered a direct affront to the 10 million Muslims who call either Canada or the United States home.
"We want Muslims around the world who would dare to commit terrorism on our soil to know that we stand together with all Canadians and Americans.
"We are asking Muslims here not only to condemn terrorism but to also see these events as attacks on themselves."
Imam Soharwardy said he thought of the initiative just after a Nigerian man was charged with trying to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas Day. At that point he began calling religious leaders here and in the United States to join his effort.
Nineteen Canadian imams and one American have signed the fatwa to date.
" The Koran teaches us that we have an obligation to stop violence. We live in a non-Muslim country called Canada where Muslims and others live side by side, and this is our country, too.
"Our children are born here. Our future children will live here. That's why we have to oppose this violence."
Since the threats against Salman Rushdie several years ago, most people think of fatwas as death threats. But in fact, the imam notes, the vast majority of fatwas are condemnations or even non-binding directives that are meant to teach fellow Muslims the proper religious response to a given situation.
He said many Muslims he has spoken to say their lives have grown miserable and have suffered societal backlash because of the perceived association between violence and Islam.
But since 9/11, he added, it has become imperative for Muslims to vocally condemn violence -- even though they have no personal responsibility for those acts.
Muslims who live in this country should also stop fighting the battles that they left behind when they came to live here, he added.
"We are Canadian now. This is where our energy should be directed."
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God forbids you not, with regards to those who fight you not for [your] faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them; for God loveth those who are just. (Quran, 60:8)
'There is no compulsion in religion'. (2:256)
Glad that the imam's are joining forces against these idiots that commit crimes against humans.
Vulgarity is the conduct of other people, just as falsehoods are the truths of other people.
This is the only way terrorism has even the most slender chance of being defeated; the Muslim community turning and freezing out their enemies that cower under the Islamic umbrella.
I always think, do the terrorists never wonder.... 'if blowing yourself up is such a good idea, why aren't the people preaching to me never following their own 'advice' and instead are staying safe and alive?'........
Hamdulla!
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I know this guy...he is quite interesting. His heart is in the right place but the one thing he tends to do is form an organization/committee at every opportunity.
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That's indeed a very noble call...It's time for Muslim Scholars to stand together and declare Terrorism & Suicidal Attacks as Haram. No doubt...Killing a Human is like killing the entire Humanity
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I recommend you to read the thread if you have not.
I think it's great that they've united to do this. All you ever read about in the press are the crazy imam's, it's nice to see that the more peaceful side of Islam and it's leaders is being represented. I hope more follow their lead.
'stupid' imams?
and that too when they are speaking out against terrorism?
really, is that necessary?
Those stupid Imams should issue a fatwa against themselves. I truly believe they are the only terrorists!
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but did the imam issued Fatwa against those who invade and destroyed muslim ummah???
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Canada is the safest and friendly country in da world. i just feel the love in canadian air aaah missing my land so much :( though i wasn't born there but still i just Love to be in canada !!!
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I guess its time for all muslims to wake up and change ourself and we become Unity.. other wise terrorism is spoiling our reputation, our culture, our countries, our children... its just too much.. the step they took is very good i agree with them. as muslims we have equal rights as other religion people have in non muslim countrry, infact our countries are not supporting our own people ... full of corruptions.
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Thanks Posting the Blog..Proud 2 be Canadian : )
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No worries i have my hippo coat :D
now this Islamic Fatwa there is something behind all this. seems like a hidden propaganda
Both are safe.. you want to go for fun or family visit ? at this time of year it will be very cold ...infact freeezzzzzzing....
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Safe i want to go there rip few and get back.