My good and right thoughts are a reflection of my Teachers' Wisdom - Aamir
Yet again ! some ignorant and unwise people from west have tried to mock the Prophet of Islam (pbuh) by producing a movie named 'Innocence of Muslims', and as a result, an impatient and emotional mob killed U.S ambassador and three others in Libya. Alas !
I have always believed that majority of the people in the west are decent and tolerant. They respect others' religious sentiments and sensitivities. This belief is based on my personal experiences and encounters. For example, when last year, a Florida based Pastor, Terry Jones, planned to burn the holy book of Muslims, i was told by one of my friends in Florida that many non-Muslims protested against him and condemned his act. She told me that non-Muslims even joined Muslims to sell the copies of Qur'an. They also joined an event page on Facebook, with the name 'Commit to reading the Qur'an for an hour'. I am quite sure that these tolerant and wise individuals from the west will again condemn the recent acts of mockery against Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
The minority in the west, which does not understand and respect these religious sensitivities, needs to understand that Muslims hold respect & love for all the prophets, especially Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), more than anyone, more than even their parents. Mocking the Prophet of Islam (pbuh) will only provoke outrage in Muslims and will disturb the world peace. The reaction from Muslims will always be emotional because of their association with their Prophet (pbuh). Hence, committing such acts, even after knowing the consequences, will definitely be perceived as devilry and equivalent to intentionally creating mischief in the land. I pray for the ignorance of such individuals.
To avoid such situations in the future, the western governments and United Nations should enforce laws to protect the dignity of all the personalities, perceived as holy and honorable by religious groups. Every Muslim considers Prophet's dignity as his / her own dignity. West should realize that affronting to one's dignity is as much a crime as hurting someone physically. Western governments should realize that mocking religious personalities is a dangerous trend, which is detrimental to world peace and making laws to condemn such a trend is a need of the hour. Such initiatives by the UN and western governments will be hailed by the Muslim world and the widening gaps between the Muslim world and the west will decrease.
At the same time, Muslims should understand that protesting is their right but in any case it should not go out of hand. God has ordained them to stay upright and just in any kind of circumstances. Killing innocents, breaking and burning the public properties is definitely against the moral limits and manners taught by Islam. Not adhering to these ethical limits, while protesting, only make their case weaker in front of the world. They should remember that their every action should reflect that they are the followers of a Prophet who once said, that 'I have been sent to perfect manners'.
Today, religion has became more sensitive issue than ever and every reasonable person should be careful and sensitive towards the religious beliefs of others. Lets respect others and their beliefs to gain respect and to co-exist.
Wherever you are be a source of comfort and joy to others. God bless you
