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Debate vs denial

The article “Debate or denial: the Muslim dilemma” (July 17) is a sincere attempt at analysing the causes of the steady increase in the jihadi killings of the innocent. The view that the jihadis’ philosophy of establishing Dar-Ul-Islam by violent means is the root cause of such horrifying acts by misguided Muslim youths deserves urgent attention. The propagators of such virulent ideology are the enemies of Islam. Moderate Muslims should unite in waging a peaceful war against them, and regain the religion of peace.

C. Masthan,
Chennai

The point that has not been made clear is that the Koran speaks of the use of force in the name of justice but never condones violence. Did not Krishna urge Arjuna to fight a war? That advice d oes not inspire anyone to commit atrocities. True, we need to isolate the terrorists. The way to do it is by not bestowing upon their beliefs the peaceful name of Islam. We must call a spade a spade. But why hurt millions of people who practise Islam the only way it is supposed to be done by associating the terrorists with them? Muslims want to be associated with the good people of the world. Clubbing them forcibly with the scum of the earth is a cause for anguish. It will also push the few who are on the periphery to the other side.

Thehseen Zakir,
Kochi

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