We are also taught in Islam, as part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, “He who abandons kindness abandons religion.”
Source/Credit: Edmonton Journal
By Letters | October 28, 2014
Khalida Khawaja, Edmonton:
Love for all, hatred for none. Islam imparts peace and submission, is full of noble teachings and aims to establish peace between man and Allah, the creator of all; between man and man, and between man and the rest of God’s creations.
Unfortunately, these days we see the term “jihad” being used very loosely, and men claiming to be Muslims taking lives to achieve a status in heaven. Unfortunately, most of these ill-informed individuals are misinterpreting and misusing the guidance and teachings of Islam.
One such beautiful teaching holds that the unlawful killing or shedding of innocent blood is like the killing of the entire human race. In other words, the taking of a single life is like the massacre of thousands of innocents.
When anyone, Muslim or not, reads this guidance, why would they kill another, as that would clearly be going against the laws of Allah? God almighty has clearly stated how big a sin it is to kill someone without cause. We are also taught in Islam, as part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, “He who abandons kindness abandons religion.” After knowing these teachings, who can say that this religion allows or tolerates extremism or terrorism?
My deepest and most sincere condolences go to the family and friends of the soldier killed in this attack.
I hope and pray that people of every faith will come to realize and uphold the motto of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community: Love for all, hatred for none.
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Malik Hafiz Ullah, Edmonton:
How is Islam presented? I cannot begin to understand how taking an innocent life was valid in Michael Zehaf-Bibeau’s mind.
Since coming to Canada 30 years ago, I have been able to practise my faith freely without fear. I have been blessed with the chance to get somewhere in life and pursue my dreams, whereas in Pakistan I had to hide my identity as an Ahmadi Muslim to avoid persecution.
As immigrants, we have come to Canada to find peace and have the hope of a tomorrow. We should all recall how desperate we were to come here while we suffered in refugee camps, or how we prayed that our case was accepted by immigration. We must all leave our baggage at the door. I will never accept that this land of freedom and opportunity can be destroyed by the sick mentality of individuals like Zehaf-Bibeau, who do not know what it means to be a Canadian, a Muslim and, most of all, a human being.
The Muslim community should be on guard about how Islam is presented to new converts and be quick to challenge those who corrupt Islam for their political beliefs.
May God keep our land glorious and free. Amen!
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