06 March 2012

Even if the Qur'an was burned as an insult, Islam teaches forgiveness

Five Americans and one Afghan were responsible for the recent burning of literature which, along with quotes from the Qur'an, included actual copies of the Qur'an. In response, protests took place where Muslims inadvertently killed more than 30 other Muslims in anger.

Apologies were issued by the president of America himself; the religious authorities in Afghanistan (the Ulema council) have stated that these actions "could not be forgiven and an apology is not enough. The criminals of this action should be openly prosecuted and punished as soon as possible".

[COMMENT] How is it that when protests took place, Muslims inadvertently killed more than 30 other Muslims in anger?

[COMMENT] Every concession brings new demands, every apology new threats. Meanwhile non muslims in muslim countries are teated like animals and other religions are barely allowed to exist. It is high time to call a halt to this nonsense. [Guardian Cif] Read more