Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't most Qataris supposed to be Muslims? (Having lived in this country for a couple of months now, I have seen quite a few mosques dotted around the place.) It would be very interesting to read a posting or two from Qataris (if any Qataris do indeed read QL) or from Muslims from any country on this subject. Doesn't the Quran explictly forbid the kind of exploitation and oppression of workers so roundly condemned in Mr Jennings' brave article?
I agree that the indifference of the Human Rights Committee is shocking, but the silence of Qatar's Muslim leaders is even more appaling. After all, it is happening in THEIR country, not ours. However, let us not forget someone who does deserve our support and respect: the Editor of "The Gulf Times", who took a bold step in allowing Mr Jennings' outspoken letter to appear in print.
Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't most Qataris supposed to be Muslims? (Having lived in this country for a couple of months now, I have seen quite a few mosques dotted around the place.) It would be very interesting to read a posting or two from Qataris (if any Qataris do indeed read QL) or from Muslims from any country on this subject. Doesn't the Quran explictly forbid the kind of exploitation and oppression of workers so roundly condemned in Mr Jennings' brave article?
I agree that the indifference of the Human Rights Committee is shocking, but the silence of Qatar's Muslim leaders is even more appaling. After all, it is happening in THEIR country, not ours. However, let us not forget someone who does deserve our support and respect: the Editor of "The Gulf Times", who took a bold step in allowing Mr Jennings' outspoken letter to appear in print.