« Now I'm worried | Main | Truth and blogging »
July 13, 2005
Muslim responses to the London bombing
As you know, I have worked among Muslims for many years. We have shared our lives, food, and faith with each other. While recognising our differences - and yes, trying to convince each other - this has never stopped us having a mutual respect for each other as individuals made in the image of God, and as people of faith. I have found the vast majority of Muslims to be generous and hospitable. Most have the same desires as Christians to be able to provide for their families, live in peace, and seek to serve God.
Normal Muslims are as much victims of terrorism as anyone else. As Christians, we mourn with those who mourn, we condemn terrorism, violence and injustice, and we hold out the hope of the gospel. I hope we are ready to do more: We can speak out against the prejudices of those who would tar all Muslims with the same brush of extremism. We can stand against hasty, inappropriate, and wrong reactions. And we can reach out to stand with Muslims who feel vulnerable and afraid. We can be agents of reconciliation in a world torn apart by fear, prejudice, and hatred.
There have been many Muslim condemnations of the terrorist attacks in London. Here are just a few:
* Umm Yasmin has brought together a list of Muslim condemnations of the London bombing.
* Iraqi expat in this post says; "Yesterday I was ashamed, because Muslims have attacked innocents in the country that has given to Muslims more than any other Muslim or non-Muslim country. I was ashamed because of the wickedness and ungratefulness of those who call themselves Muslims."
* A candle-lit vigil in Bahrain, and another in Jordan, in solidarity with Britain.
* Mustapha has designed a "No to terrorism" banner for Muslims to add to their blogs.
Posted by Keith at July 13, 2005 08:18 AM
