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Published on: Oct 1, 2001

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September 11th was a tragic day, a day when humanity lost its dignity. Minds and hearts of those who survived were infiltrated with a never-ending fear, fear of the fact that the safest place on earth was no longer safe. It was also a day for celebration, true, but not for the Palestinians, or the "FANATIC" Muslim groups in Asia, but for terrorists, as they had not started but won the war, the war that we were fighting, and didn’t know. The incident was not the only thing people were afraid of, but its aftermath, afraid of the fact that they would be stabbed in the back or hurled stones upon if they represented an ethnic community, or if their women wore Purdah, a symbol of modesty. Afraid that while the terrorists or their partners seek asylum in the least expected place, third world countries pay the price, and afraid that even though they live millions of lives away from the incident, their lives are also at stake.

Though people largely support the American objective, did they even think about the Afghani orphans who are hungry for days and don’t have proper clothing for the severe Afghani winter? Those I am sure not the people responsible for the WTC incident. Most people would agree that what happened on September 11th was out of years of planning and training, so, when we think of a counterstrike why do it in haste? Why kill more when thousands have already gone?

Now I speak for the Pakistanis. Some of us consider the US correct and are adamant over their decision. Some rather most have an indifferent attitude and cannot decide weather Osama is really responsible for all this, when asked they say that the US should provide evidence, true this should be the case. But there are two more groups of divided opinion. One of them are peaceful and good Muslims that have proof and evidence that Osama is not responsible, but some one else who wants Osama to be blamed and Islam to suffer. And last is the group over which emotions rule. Though they are good people (normally) they guard their ideology and religion very jealously, and go 'CRAZY' if they hear anything about it, which is wrong, and is against Islamic teachings. In their opinion blaming Osama is good enough to be a call for war, and in their opinion it’s not the terrorists but Muslims who are being targeted and that is why they have taken up arms.

In my opinion a good Muslim who believes in the Almighty God, is not capable of doing this disgraceful act. I would also like to mention some things I came across, which I think qualify for good evidences. 4,000 Jewish workers were missing from the WTC when this incident occurred. Though this could have been coincidental, it was closely kept secret, by the Jewish held media companies like TimeWarner. I don’t wish to blame anyone, because I know how it feels like, but really, this is a matter of concern, which the American authorities should look into. I hope God gives us the courage, the strength and wisdom to separate good from bad and destroy it. A day will come when this war against terror will end, with us being victorious...

I conclude with a prayer. " I pray to the God of these worlds, to the God of Muslims, Christians and Jews, and every religion in the world that make this world peaceful and clear of terror for mankind, give them enough strength to fight evil and live like brothers. Amen. "

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by Muhammad Ovais Zuberi
Published on: Oct 1, 2001
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Type: Opinions
https://www.tigweb.org/express/panorama/article.html?ContentID=86


September 11th was a tragic day, a day when humanity lost its dignity. Minds and hearts of those who survived were infiltrated with a never-ending fear, fear of the fact that the safest place on earth was no longer safe. It was also a day for celebration, true, but not for the Palestinians, or the "FANATIC" Muslim groups in Asia, but for terrorists, as they had not started but won the war, the war that we were fighting, and didn’t know. The incident was not the only thing people were afraid of, but its aftermath, afraid of the fact that they would be stabbed in the back or hurled stones upon if they represented an ethnic community, or if their women wore Purdah, a symbol of modesty. Afraid that while the terrorists or their partners seek asylum in the least expected place, third world countries pay the price, and afraid that even though they live millions of lives away from the incident, their lives are also at stake. Though people largely support the American objective, did they even think about the Afghani orphans who are hungry for days and don’t have proper clothing for the severe Afghani winter? Those I am sure not the people responsible for the WTC incident. Most people would agree that what happened on September 11th was out of years of planning and training, so, when we think of a counterstrike why do it in haste? Why kill more when thousands have already gone? Now I speak for the Pakistanis. Some of us consider the US correct and are adamant over their decision. Some rather most have an indifferent attitude and cannot decide weather Osama is really responsible for all this, when asked they say that the US should provide evidence, true this should be the case. But there are two more groups of divided opinion. One of them are peaceful and good Muslims that have proof and evidence that Osama is not responsible, but some one else who wants Osama to be blamed and Islam to suffer. And last is the group over which emotions rule. Though they are good people (normally) they guard their ideology and religion very jealously, and go 'CRAZY' if they hear anything about it, which is wrong, and is against Islamic teachings. In their opinion blaming Osama is good enough to be a call for war, and in their opinion it’s not the terrorists but Muslims who are being targeted and that is why they have taken up arms. In my opinion a good Muslim who believes in the Almighty God, is not capable of doing this disgraceful act. I would also like to mention some things I came across, which I think qualify for good evidences. 4,000 Jewish workers were missing from the WTC when this incident occurred. Though this could have been coincidental, it was closely kept secret, by the Jewish held media companies like TimeWarner. I don’t wish to blame anyone, because I know how it feels like, but really, this is a matter of concern, which the American authorities should look into. I hope God gives us the courage, the strength and wisdom to separate good from bad and destroy it. A day will come when this war against terror will end, with us being victorious... I conclude with a prayer. " I pray to the God of these worlds, to the God of Muslims, Christians and Jews, and every religion in the world that make this world peaceful and clear of terror for mankind, give them enough strength to fight evil and live like brothers. Amen. " « return.