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By Ayesha Mangla | November 12, 2010
An Al-Qaida operative recently attacked Our Lady of Salvation Church in Iraq and ruthlessly murdered nearly 60 peaceful worshippers.
As a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, I strongly condemn this violent act of terrorism by the so-called followers of Islam. I heard they attacked another mosque in Pakistan. These evil people cannot belong to any religion, especially Islam, whose very name signifies peace.
Such barbaric actions are contrary to the peaceful teachings of Islam. The Quran says that if you kill one person it is as if you killed the whole of mankind. It specifically admonishes Muslims to fight to protect religious places of worship such as churches, synagogues and others.
As a ruler, Prophet Muhammad championed religious freedom and protection of all its citizens. In a letter to the St. Catherine Monastery on Mount Sinai he wrote, “Verily I, the servants, the helpers, and my followers defend (Christians), because Christians are my citizens; and by God I hold out against anyone that displeases them. No compulsion is to be on them.... Their churches are to be respected.... No one of the (Muslims) is to disobey the covenant till the end of the world.”
Prophet Muhammad’s unprecedented insistence to the Christian delegation to offer their prayers in his mosque is an exemplary promotion of religious harmony. I wish all Muslims could follow his example and teachings.
I fully express my heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and offer my sincere prayers during these extremely difficult times. We are with you.
For further information on Islam, please visit muslimsforpeace.org.
Ayesha Mangla resides in Portage.
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