Comments on: Middle East: Mumbai Terror Attack “Crazy and Inhumane”

By: Gitanjali

Gitanjali — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:22:21 +0000

It is iportant that we prepare mechanisms, systems and a mindset that can deal adequately with non-state actors, instead of these archaic and redundant state rivalries.

Raghavendra you have identified a common voice amongst many – a need and yearning to hear the moderate voices in our societies. Where are they? I respect your views on the interpretation of religion. We need forums that can combine these two ideas (moderate religious experts who can comment on extremist ideologies). Do you know of any?

Sarvajeet brave effort on the poem. I liked it.

By: ghanashyam

ghanashyam — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:05:16 +0000

look how low pakistanis have fallen.they buy kasab like poor boys to carry their terrorist plans,when kasab manages to live it, ABONDON them-Pakistani youths learn from what kasab has to say and what pitiable positon he is in. He begging to be shot dead -na ghar ka na ghat ka-

By: Sarvajeet Chandra

Sarvajeet Chandra — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:39:22 +0000

Wanted to share a poem I wrote on this transforming event

The Fight of Our Lives, More or Less

Part 1: When less was less

Ruthless, drugged fidayeen gunmen
Senseless, the random massacre at CST
Motherless, two year child- Moshe
Comfortless, mother of a brave major
Powerless, the siege of a proud nation
Hopeless, the fabled city of dreams

Fatherless, the citizens of India

Shameless, complicity of our neighbour
Spineless, the self-seeking politician
Toothless, the civil security apparatus
Lifeless, the streets that never sleep
Dreamless, the empty nights of fear
Meaningless, facade of ‘Mumbai Spirit’

Pointless, to pretend full normalcy

Part 2: When less is more

Fearless, the army, the black cats
Selfless, policemen who fought with lathis
Relentless, demand for systemic change
Countless, candles on Marine Drive
Ageless, the concept of India
Limitless, what a billion people can do

Endless, the cries of Halla Bol

Mother of all battles, more or less
The fight to finish, more or less

By: Raghavendra

Raghavendra — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:39:01 +0000

Dear car 313,
All these scriptures, particularly Bhagavadgita talks about destruction of evil tendencies(forces) in each one of us for upholding righteousness. It is like removal of canecous part of the body to protect the rest of the body. Misunderstanding of this central message of the scriptures causes this kind of Jihadi’s acts. It is not the fault of the scriptures, but the fault of pseudo teachers of relegion who propagate hatred in the name of relegion. It is the responsibility of all people in all relegions who understand their relegious message correctly to correct those that misunderstand the central message.

By: car313

car313 — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:01:17 +0000

hey people
please read the quran/bible/torah/bhagavad geetha/Manu dharma shaasthra/adi saahib/whatever. then …only then you can understand the terrorist as well as his victim. all these scriptures provide for violent retribution and a monopoly of of religious sentiment. in that much a certain ‘amount’ or ‘quantity’ of the martyr as well as the martyred is needed. it satisfies a very deep need of humans to to inflict mutual injuries for the purpose of valor and courage. this will prevail as long as we wish it to be. obviously not enough people have got disgusted with religion and its proponents. until then we will continue to kill and be killed.
maybe, lastly, because god has made us multiply, he will have to divide and decimate us. if he cannot do it himself, he can always hire the agents.

By: Raghavendra

Raghavendra — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:17:37 +0000

As there is good & bad in peopleo there are people with proper understanding and improper understanding of scriptures and relegion. Improper or misunderstanding of relegion leads to hatred and voilence as we have noticed in the last few days. People of all relegions, particularly of Islam have a responsibility to openly speak out against all these cowardly acts of voilence and hatred committed by the so called Jihadis(Better to call them Animals-I am afraid that I may offend animals since they do not kill unless they are hungry). It is about time that all moderate, considerate people of all religions to speak out to protect human values and our civilization. Silence of the mejority is no more acceptable for the survival of humanity. Speak out against the soulless brutes, savages and animals. Speak out against Hatred and Voilence. Speak out to support Human Values, Tolerance, Understanding and Love.

By: MOHAMMED IRFAN

MOHAMMED IRFAN — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:04:12 +0000

this kind of inhumane act will not be tolerated by the creator and they will be punished here in this world and heareafter. May Allah give strength to all our brave commondos, army, police, navy etc.. who are involved in saving the lives of the near and dear ones of all. We as Indians should stand together to condemn this henious act of terrorism and whoever has done this and any organizations behind this should be treated with the strictest laws and punishments. May Allah send his curse and punish all of them behind this with the maximum punishments….

By: Catherine S

Catherine S — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:34:58 +0000

Moderate Muslims everywhere need to speak out against this toxic radical hatred, and offer specific solutions.

By: kinzi

kinzi — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:19:38 +0000

The heartbreak of this is overwhelming. Thanks for the mention, Amira dear.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:33:52 +0000

These terrorists think they are courageous, and sacrificial, they undergo tough training for years in isolated places far away from civilaztion,they breathe,eat,drink hatred,on a fateful day as 26th they carry hevvy ammunition in to the midst of the innocent, children,eldrly and women make their right targets!and they execute their the the massacre! they leave many families,and the humanity in to deep mourning!
they are cowards of the civilization and all those,be it politicians,presidents and religious fundamentalists who target the innocent are the same.
God, why do you allow all such animals to get a name called ‘man’?

By: Asif

Asif — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:52:26 +0000

God has given beautiful life to all. No human has the right to take ones life. It is a great sin which will never be forgiven. God will punish every terrorist who has hurt innocents. Humanity is to save humans. Lets fight together against terrorism with non violence. Joins hands and pray for wellness of all who are suffering because of this brutal attacks. This is one earth created by God, we have to bring back the brotherhood in all humans.

By: aman chishty

aman chishty — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:50:34 +0000

i seriously condemn this kind of terror where there is killing of innocent human being which is the best of creation by the creator , may peace be with them and their families who got shaheed in this incident . and the almighty punishes the culpret , and rescue the innocent people . may this country and the whole world adopt the beautiful saying of Khwaja baba who message was to Love Towards All , Malice Towards None .

from the humble servant of khwaja garib nawaz (r.a)
aman chishty
ajmer sharif