Perspective: Engage in fruitful dialogue | Ahmed Malik

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I understand the hurt sentiments involved, but in no way is it appropriate to attack innocent people exercising their freedom of speech.

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By Ahmed Malik, | May 7, 2015

The alleged actions of Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi are not only despicable, but go against the basic fundamentals of Islam — the religion in whose name they claim to act. As a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, I combat hurtful cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad through letters like this one.

In 2015, the only type of jihad, other than an internal, spiritual jihad, that should be committed is through the pen. I understand the hurt sentiments involved, but in no way is it appropriate to attack innocent people exercising their freedom of speech.

Simpson and Soofi should have instead exercised their own freedom of speech, to get the point across that an event such as the cartoon drawing contest is offensive and instead we should engage in fruitful dialogue as civilized human beings and faithful Muslims.

Ahmed Malik, Denton




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