Aijaz Zaka Syed,
opinion editor of the Khaleej Times in Dubai
despairs about the situation in Mumbai. He is sick
and tired of terrorists claiming to be acting in the name of Islam. "It's all very well for us to say Islam
has nothing to do with extremism and terrorism. We can go on deluding ourselves that these psychopaths do not
represent us. However, the world finds it hard to accept this line of argument because it sees extremists
increasingly assert themselves and take centre-stage while mainstream Islam remains silent. The great
religion that preaches and celebrates universal brotherhood, equality and peace and justice for all has been
hijacked by a demented, minuscule minority. And, as my friend says, only Muslims can solve this problem. Only
Muslims can confront these anarchists in their midst. Only they can get their faith freed from the clutches of
extremism. This is no time to hide. It's time to stand up and speak out. For the terrorists will continue to speak
on our behalf, until we do. This is no time for silence. Enough is
enough!"
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