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Terror and religion

There is a wrong notion that Islam encourages terrorism. Though what the Narendra Modi government did to Muslims during his past regime is a historical blunder, avenging the wrongs by setting off blasts and killing innocent people is un-Islamic and highly condemnable.

The Indian Mujahideen’s claim that the Ahmedabad blasts were reprisals for the 2002 riots betrays its ignorance of the teachings of Islam which, like all religions, advocates love, peace and harmony. Miscreants bring disrepute and discredit to the entire community by harming innocent people.

M.A. Mohamed Sahul Hameed,

Vellore

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Terrorism does not have anything to do with religion. Terrorists commit the crime and use the name of religion to justify their act. In the process, they tarnish the name of religion. Terrorists can take a hundred lives. But can they create even a blade of grass? Even if they have a grievance against the state, how will the killing of innocent people help their cause? All religious leaders should openly condemn acts of terror.

P. Bhuvanachandran,

Aluva

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It is unfortunate that many are falling prey to the mindless acts of terror perpetrated by the messengers of death in the name of religion. Time and again, the Muslim leadership has reiterated that Islam and terrorism are poles apart. It is pathetic that the common man is forced to live under the constant threat of terrorism.

A.S. Farida,

Kancheepuram

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