Imams should issue Fatwa in response to Quran burning

[True Earthling]

This would help but hasn't happened yet...

http://goo.gl/gwJc

By TAWFIK HAMID

Islamic scholars can emphasize that the Quran clearly teaches that no one can be punished on account of the actions of others (surra 6, verse 164). In other words, it is against the value system of the Quran to punish Americans or Christians because of the acts of a small minority.

In addition, leading Islamic authorities should issue a powerful fatwa against those who might respond to Quran burning with violence against non-Muslims. The fatwa must clearly state that those who react by carrying out violent acts against non-Muslims are apostates. It should also say that those who attack non-Muslims to seek revenge will not be buried with Muslims and will go to hell forever.

If the Muslim world followed the authoritative guide of Quranic verse 41:34—"Nor can goodness and evil be equal. Respond to evil with doing good deeds to the evil doer. Then will he, between whom and thyself was hatred, become as though he was thy friend and intimate!"—there would not be a so-called clash of civilizations.

Mr. Hamid, a former member of the Islamic radical group Jamma Islamiya, is an Islamic reformer and a senior fellow at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies.

[Bragi]

1. I agree with this. statement fully

...leading Islamic authorities should issue a powerful fatwa against those who might respond to Quran burning with violence against non-Muslims. The fatwa must clearly state that those who react by carrying out violent acts against non-Muslims are apostates. It should also say that those who attack non-Muslims to seek revenge will not be buried with Muslims and will go to hell forever.

I hope for such a fatwa. It would make a huge difference.

[snagglepuss]

2. It'd lend credibilty if he gave examples of Muslims ot being buried with Muslims

if they carried out violent acts against nonmuslims. Has that happened with any of the Bali, Barcelona or London bombers? Anyone know?

[leveymg]

3. The title might be misconstrued to endorse the very thing Mr. Hamid condemns

Easily.

[True Earthling]

4. Anything can be misconstrued...

if one is prejudiced, biased or makes assumptions based on incomplete information.

[leveymg]

5. The point of communication is usually to minimize such misunderstandings

Unless, of course, one wants to provoke them. Either way, an interesting post. Peace.

P.S. - Welcome to DU, True Earthling.

[True Earthling]

6. Again - one can minimize their own misunderstanding by withholding judgement until

they have all the facts. There was no intention to mislead with the way the OP was titled. Perhaps it could have been worded different to make it clearer however I take no responsibility if someone chooses to read the title and assume what it means without expending the energy to click on the thread and actually read the OP. Anyone in the habit of doing that must be hopelessly misinformed on many levels.

[leveymg]

7. If someone tells you that your header says something you didn't intend, don't

take offense. This isn't a pissing contest. Try to learn from it.

People read differently. Be aware of the possible misunderstandings. Enough said.

[True Earthling]

8. I don't take offense if someone tells me they misunderstood what I wrote..

What I disagree with is someone saying I'm responsible for someone else's lazy reading habits. I'm well aware that people will interpret anything they see, read or hear into whatever suits their view of reality. Nothing to learn here.

[leveymg]

9. I have the feeling it happens a lot with you.

Gotta go. Good luck.