The morning of 13th November, 2015, dawned as usual but the nerve wracking evening jolted the world. The brutal killing of almost 130 people at six different venues left the global community in deep shock and sorrow. ISIS, the biggest terror of present era claimed the responsibility for the attacks by saying that they did it for Islam. In vengeance the French government launched its biggest airstrike in Syria which as expected claimed the innocent lives.
The unjustified hatred and prejudiced mindset of the west ultimately held the whole Muslim community as culprits. Like 9/11 once again Islamophobia and hate campaigns against Muslims are in full bloom in West. The consequences of the Paris massacre which the innocuous Muslims had to bear are traumatising. The heart rending incidents of banning head scarves and humiliating Muslims are on the rise.
Previously the disturbing stories of the Syrian refugees gained the world attention and sympathies which started to bring a change in Muslim image all over the world. This cannot be digested by some of the world “game changers” who once again were successful in tarnishing the image of Muslims by implementing one of their evil plans.
Any of the militant organisation — ISIS, TTP or Al-Qaeda — do not represent Islam and Muslims. Islam is a religion of love and peace. Quran strongly condemns such barbaric acts by saying: “Killing one person unjustly is as though killing all mankind.” Our hearts bleed for the French people and we are with them in this difficult time.
RUMAISA ANWAR
Rawalpindi
