Nov. 20, 2015
The Muslim Perspective
by THS Media Melynda Robinson
"Whosever kills an innocent human being, it shall be as if they have killed all mankind, and whosoever saves the life of one, it shall be as if they have saved the life of all mankind…” (Quran 5:32).
The majority of non-Arab or Muslim people will use the term ISIS. To Muslims, we call them Daesh. The term Daesh means “one who crushes something underfoot”.The Daesh hate being called Daesh. To Muslims, when people associate us with the Daesh, it’s an insult. Regarding this, I think dropping the first I in ISIS is the best solution, because nothing is Islamic about them. Just because a group of people claim to be doing these terrorists acts in the name of their religion, doesn’t mean this is actually true. |
Terrorism has no race or religion. Please do not turn to racism and Islamophobia. The night of Nov. 13 consisted of the worldwide grief towards Paris. The Daesh had killed over 100 Parisians. Broadcast stations all across Europe and America occupied every station. I am not discrediting Paris at all. It’s absolutely heartbreaking, what happened there and I do not condone anything that happened that night. At the same time, starting Nov. 12, the Daesh had also attacked Lebanon, but very little news coverage took place. The same day, Baghdad, Beirut and Syria were attacked by them, not a single tear was shed. I am not saying the attacks in Paris were acceptable, but I think they got a taste of what we go through everyday.
Muslim homeland is seized by war and hatred on a day to day basis. This isn’t a one time thing, this is reality. When the phone rings, the chance of yet another family member being killed during a missile attack, bombing or shooting could happen at any moment. Living in America itself is an uphill battle. All extremists groups, rather they claim to be Islamic or Christian, strive towards the same goal- trying to push their extreme version and idealism of the religion onto everyone. Many are quick to blame all Muslims for the inhumane acts of the extremists, but are swift to defriente the Westboro Baptist Church or the KKK from Christianity. Just like the KKK and the Westboro Baptist Church don’t represent Christianity, ISIS does not represent Islam. So, instead of pulling facts out of your butt, or getting your information from an anti-Islamic website, I suggest you talk to a actual Muslim, or read the actual Quran. If you cannot realize or say the truth, be quiet. If you talk to any Muslim anywhere in the world, we can guarantee no ISIS member is Muslim. With the simple idea that anyone who goes around killing innocent people do not have the right to call themselves Muslim. Remember, we are being attacked too. Everyday the Daesh kill Muslims who do not submit to them and their way of thinking. Everyday there is bloodshed from the Middle East, to Asia, to the northern tips of Africa.
Everyday in America Muslims run the risk of being verbally and physically attacked. Rather it’s being called a “terrorist”, being told to go back to your own country, or an hijabi getting their hijab ripped off their head, we as a whole go through so much. The hostility we receive is unbelievable. I refuse to apologize for being Muslim. I refuse to stop my 5 daily prayers because it makes someone uncomfortable. I refuse to abandon my culture, my heritage. I refuse to back down. I refuse to be afraid of wearing hijab. Islam is a beautiful religion and I will continue to stay proud of being Muslim.
Immigrant or nonimmigrant, we are Muslim. You are quick to point out are broken English, but curse us in the same tongue. You are quick to demonize a whole group of people, and tell us if we don’t like it here, go back. When we are constantly advocating and fighting for not only ourselves, but for the future of our children. A future where our daughters won’t have to choose between wearing hijab and life. You are quick to make fun of our food and culture. Commenting how smelly it is, or how weird we are, We are just trying to hold onto our culture. Without a fail, you will adopt your own version of it and slap the word “authentic” on it. You call us “dirty” but look at us strangely when you walk in on Us doing Wudu. We are Muslims and we are here to stay.
Muslim homeland is seized by war and hatred on a day to day basis. This isn’t a one time thing, this is reality. When the phone rings, the chance of yet another family member being killed during a missile attack, bombing or shooting could happen at any moment. Living in America itself is an uphill battle. All extremists groups, rather they claim to be Islamic or Christian, strive towards the same goal- trying to push their extreme version and idealism of the religion onto everyone. Many are quick to blame all Muslims for the inhumane acts of the extremists, but are swift to defriente the Westboro Baptist Church or the KKK from Christianity. Just like the KKK and the Westboro Baptist Church don’t represent Christianity, ISIS does not represent Islam. So, instead of pulling facts out of your butt, or getting your information from an anti-Islamic website, I suggest you talk to a actual Muslim, or read the actual Quran. If you cannot realize or say the truth, be quiet. If you talk to any Muslim anywhere in the world, we can guarantee no ISIS member is Muslim. With the simple idea that anyone who goes around killing innocent people do not have the right to call themselves Muslim. Remember, we are being attacked too. Everyday the Daesh kill Muslims who do not submit to them and their way of thinking. Everyday there is bloodshed from the Middle East, to Asia, to the northern tips of Africa.
Everyday in America Muslims run the risk of being verbally and physically attacked. Rather it’s being called a “terrorist”, being told to go back to your own country, or an hijabi getting their hijab ripped off their head, we as a whole go through so much. The hostility we receive is unbelievable. I refuse to apologize for being Muslim. I refuse to stop my 5 daily prayers because it makes someone uncomfortable. I refuse to abandon my culture, my heritage. I refuse to back down. I refuse to be afraid of wearing hijab. Islam is a beautiful religion and I will continue to stay proud of being Muslim.
Immigrant or nonimmigrant, we are Muslim. You are quick to point out are broken English, but curse us in the same tongue. You are quick to demonize a whole group of people, and tell us if we don’t like it here, go back. When we are constantly advocating and fighting for not only ourselves, but for the future of our children. A future where our daughters won’t have to choose between wearing hijab and life. You are quick to make fun of our food and culture. Commenting how smelly it is, or how weird we are, We are just trying to hold onto our culture. Without a fail, you will adopt your own version of it and slap the word “authentic” on it. You call us “dirty” but look at us strangely when you walk in on Us doing Wudu. We are Muslims and we are here to stay.