Osama bin Laden was an absolute embarrassment to all decent Muslims. Unlike the proud warrior known as the Prophet Muhammad, bin Laden was a cowardly killer of unarmed women and children. People like Muhammad Ali (a great warrior during his time) promote Islam as a respectable religion of peace. This was a common representation before the atrocities of 9/11. Since then blood, savagery and ignorance has tarnished the image.
“Osama bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims.” – President Barack Obama
History is filled with heroes and villains. The religions and nationalities of these heroes and villains are not consistent whereas any can be labeled good or evil in absolute terms. As we drive on in the present, the forward future is unclear and the past is always fading away. Let us do the best that can in the time that we have to represent our passions in the light of integrity, compassion and friendship while not turning a blind eye to those wishing to harm. Let us hope that right makes might and the scales bent towards suffering will soon balance towards joyfulness. Let us hope that we are represented by the best people, because ultimately it is people that matter more than labels.
“I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace.” – Muhammad Ali
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