Why are we muslims as a community bias in our condenmnation against attacks on muslims?

Question

Why aren't we condenming attacks on muslims in Iraq by fellow muslims? Why aren't we condeming attacks on muslims in Sudan by fellow muslims? Why aren't we condeming attacks on muslims in Somalia by fellow muslims?

Yet all we care about is condenming US and Israel when more muslims are killed in those country by fellow muslims each day.

Answer 1

I am a Muslim (American) and believe that more of us should speak out against Muslim fanatics. I've always spoken out against them though not to the media for all of you to hear. I suppose that in the Islamic countries the Muslims do not speak out for fear of punishment by the regime or extremist groups. In the States, I suppose that Muslims don't feel comfortable speaking out so boldly because so many Americans are already insulting Muslims across the board...so why add to it. I guess they feel like it will not accomplish anything but add to the stereotype that Islam is bad. Maybe Americans should show more compassion towards the moderate Muslims and let them know that they understand that they are not the same as the fanatics and that their religion is not evil. It goes both ways.

It would be great to see a demonstration by Muslims against these fanatics, but it would also have to include protest against the unfair treatment by the United States and Israel. All have practiced evil and all should be called on it. Admission by the US for their and the Israeli governments' role in the Middle East crisis and for their citizens' negative view of Muslims would go a long way. Maybe this will encourage the weaker Muslim minority in the US to speak out against the Muslim fanatics in America and around the world. It will also give the extremist groups less and less ground to stand on and therefore encourage a revolution by the moderates around the world.

Answer 2

No matter what Muslims seem to do-they have people coming down on them. They do need to stand up and speak. But, against the radicals-it is unsafe for them and their families. And, in American-I am afraid they are condemned by most before they say a word. But, it is going to take their rising up to stop the fanatics. Several Mid-east governments have come together to see what can be done, but, I am afraid they have not gotten much done. But, they do have to do it. When non-Muslims try, they only cause more hate and fanaticism.

Muslim countries need to realize if they do not stand up, these fanatics will eventually take over their countries and way of living.

Answer 3

That is a good question, and I hope that more Muslims would agree with you and speak out against Islamofascism. I thank you for your courage to speak out!

Unfortunately for the modern world, the Muslims have been conditioned by their dictatorial regimes to have one thought, the same as the regime. There is no spectrum of opinions in the Muslim world, there is no freedom of expression, freedom of thought, freedom to live life freely (exception is in Turkey).

It's time for Muslims to take accountability for their religion and culture. Stop spinning, and address the fact that the Muslim culture is one of the most oppressive and violent cultures, against its own people, and certainly against other cultures.

For those who believe that the extremist element in Islam is small, the numbers are staggering. There are 1.2 billion Muslims in this world. Lets take a very liberal view that only a very small percentage of Muslims are exterme, while the rest of the Muslim world is very peaceful. So if only 10% of Muslims have extreme point of views, and may be a threat, and must be dealt with, meaning dealing with 120 million Muslims! How about 1%? Then you must deal with 12 million Muslims. How about 1/10 of a percent? Then you must deal with 1.2 million Muslims. The numbers are staggering! How do you propose dealing with even the "very low" figures of 1.2 million Muslim extremists?

It would be to the benefit of the World to rid of Hezbollah, Hamas, the Syrian and Iranian regime. It must be done to finally have a chance for peace in the world.

Islamofascism must be eradicated.

Answer 4

there's a lot of bias and stereotyping to circulate around for each guy or woman. Many Muslims stereotype Christians and Christianity. Do people who dedicated the cruel acts of the crusades characterize all Christians? of direction no longer. Christianity does not have a command to kill people who refuse Christianity. yet this variety of command does exist interior the Muslim faith. the real concern is hatred, and without the intervention of God's Spirit in a guy or woman, it is going to proceed to be being a concern. And the answer to this concern is rejected out of hand via the Muslim faith. .

Answer 5

We do... We condemn any attack on Muslims whether they were done by Muslims or not. Attacks are attacks. They're all condemned by Muslims. Those attacking Muslims wouldn't be attacking anyone if they really knew their religion because Islam is not about that at all.

If they truly grasp and understand the meaning of Islam and the Prophet's teachings non of this would be happening

Answer 6

Whenever an innocent, despite the fact that whether he is Muslim or Non-Muslim, gets killed, whether by Muslim millitant organization or by usa,israel, we all (or atleast I) condemn it, 'coz in The Holy Quran, it is clearly stated that if u kill innocent person, it is like u have killed the whole of humanity, and if u save one innocent, it is like u have saved the whole of humanity (Not the exact translation, for exact passage u can refer to The Holy Quran). So, we are NOT (or atleast i m NOT) biased in condemnation against attacks on Muslims, 'coz Islam teaches us that the life of a single hungry naked somalian kid is as precious as the life of george w. bush or princess diana. Peace to All.

Answer 7

interesting question and also a good one. i guess it's because in the west we tend to devalue Muslim lives, meaning for example...the media will hardly make huge stories about how Alis family of Shiite origin was killed off in a car bomb by Sunni extremists. That's fact, because in the west we seldom if all identify with Muslim pains & sorrows... because we can't, or will not identify with their culture. This is a sad fact, but quite true.

Answer 8

Good question, I think the best remedy is to spread the teachings of God as much as possible to both Muslims and non-Muslims. One of the central teachings of Muhammad is love for one's neighbor. This can be seen verily easily throughout the Koran, where each Sura begins with the line:

"In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful."

If God is compassionate and merciful, as the Koran says, then it logically follows that we (whether Muslim or non-Muslim) should also be compassionate and merciful to one another. Ideally, this should be one of our highest priorities in life.

Answer 9

WOW one of the most intelligent post I've read so far on this forum. I'd like to see some response from Muslims on this one.

Answer 10

first of all you are a rare muslim, and second you have been programmed to think that muslim are good to thier brothers.
no offence but most of the muslims are a whiney lot who like to crib about us and israel. rather than facing the fact that thier policies are skewed. I think its a big drawback and gives extremist a lot of leeway. anyways its my perception and it could be wrong.