Freedom of speech, racial and sexual equality, freedom of religion and many other concepts are explicitly exhibited in the Quran, the life and sayings of the prophet Muhammad or both.
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By Labeeb Ahmad | September 27, 2015
I am confused by Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson’s comments while he was on NBC’s Meet the Press.
When asked about a Muslim being president, he stated, “I absolutely would not agree with that.”
Expressing that a religion cannot be consistent with American principles and values, he further said that Islam is not consistent with the Constitution.
I completely disagree with Carson. Core Islamic values align beautifully with American values. Freedom of speech, racial and sexual equality, freedom of religion and many other concepts are explicitly exhibited in the Quran, the life and sayings of the prophet Muhammad or both.
Islam calls for the people to choose the most just ruler. Islam teaches to only wage defensive wars or help those who are oppressed. Islam calls for the spread of wealth and charity and to help the poor and to spend your life serving humanity.
Islam calls for tolerance for all groups of people. Lying and deceit are among the most frowned upon sins. Islam calls for a separation of church and state.
Most important, Islam calls for peace in every circumstance of life. In my opinion, a Muslim leader might just be what this country needs.
Carson’s statements displaying such a high extent of bias for someone’s religion are wrong. Thomas Jefferson himself was an avid reader of the Quran. I hope everyone realizes that the religion of Islam is not an enemy of America; prejudice, hate and ignorance are, however.
Labeeb Ahmad
Secretary, Muslim Writers Guild of America
North Canton
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