Media gives skewed view of Muslims
Re: Concerns rise over extremist teachings, Aug. 23
The article states that Islamic schools and mosques across Canada are filled with literature that perpetuate violence and fuel extremism. However the article provides little proof and maligns the efforts by peaceful Muslims who are engaged in various initiatives to counter extremism.
The article goes on to say that children are at risk of becoming radicalized as mosques are not condemning acts enough. This statement is false. The Ahmadi Muslim community has been at the absolute forefront of defending the name of Islam and condemning these acts. Countless humanitarian efforts have been performed around Canada, the most prominent and notable ones being Stop the CrISIS and Million pounds of food campaign.
The media needs to become more responsible. Rather than shining the spotlight on reports like these, which only succeed in furthering the rift between Islam and the west, efforts such as those shown by the Ahmadiyya Muslim community and other peaceful Muslims need to be presented more in the media to create a balance and fair reporting.
Osama Sobhi, Calgary
Except Ahmadiyya Muslim community , others can not defend Islam . How can they defend when their ideology says that after the permission of Jehad , the Quranic teaching ” there is no compulsion in the matter of faith ” became irrelevan . How can , when they say that unless you don’t change the name of your religion we can not sit with you , when they are waiting of the time that let hazrat Isa come who will kill all those kafirs who don’t embrace Islam . How can they condemn the killing of innocents when their ideology says ” time comes , if a Jew ( not criminal ) takes shelter behind a tree , the tree will shout , ye Muslim ( not to police or administration ) Jew is here , kill him ” .