Nouslife: 'Day of Rage' Observation Fizzles:

23 September 2006

'Day of Rage' Observation Fizzles:

Perhaps the silent majority of Muslims have actually spoken by remain silent and not attending the 'Day of Rage'? I do hope that this is the correct interpretation. It may be that Muslims the world over are aware, or becoming aware, that the violent responses to an accusation of violence are a case of shooting oneself in the foot. It is good to find another robust Muslim response that lays in also to the miscreant Muslim responses.

Instead of referring to the teachings of the Qur’an and the Prophet (peace be upon him) a few deviants take it upon themselves to perform atrocities and injustices in the name of Islam.... Let’s not forget that we too have been guilty of engaging in rhetoric that has been equally inflammatory and counter-productive. As Muslims we must accept that the Pope made a mistake and has apologized. This should be accepted in good faith. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that the best amongst us is the one who forgives. If we are true Muslims (and let’s face it, how many of us are?) we should show that actions speak louder than words. It is in our hands to demonstrate to the world the true message of our religion rather than use such opportunities to vindicate the negative stereotype that is all too prevalent in the West.

Moving on a bit, it's interesting to see a reasonably well known Muslim sheikh characterising some differences between Islam and Christianity. Sheik Al-Qaradhawi explained:

The Christian is incapable of imitating Jesus regarding war and conciliation since Jesus never fought or made peace. He is incapable of imitating him regarding marriage, divorce, parenthood, and family, since [Jesus] never had a family, never had a wife, a father, or a grandfather

Isn't that interesting?

And now for something completely different, well maybe not completely. A tongue-in-cheek article alleging the Vatican is considering the canonisation of Muhammed.

Vatican researchers said the application is already being processed and they need only find one more verifiable after-death miracle attributed to Muhammad.
“The first is indisputable,” a Vatican source said, “We already have ample evidence that the long-dead prophet miraculously caused a major religious leader, with a reputation for infallibility, to apologize for telling the truth.”