09-17-2006, 09:43 PM
Dear Curious,
I am a Muslim from the USA. I am 57 years old and have been a Muslim for almost 8 years. Even in my relatively short time in Islam, I know that what this Somali man did was an abomination in the sight of Allah and to Muslims. His actions, and the actions of many others, are against Islam, which protects innocents. No one ever talks about the Muslims that were killed on 9/11, and the rooms that were used for Muslims to be able to pray in the Twin Towers. Murderers will not go to paradise, and suicide is forbidden, so no matter what some say, one will not obtain paradise by taking innocent lives.
The Catholic pope quoted material from a Christian source hundred of years ago, and it was a lie. Why would he do that? What was his intention? In this world today, Islam is looking down the barrel of a huge gun in the hands of fundamental Christians who want to wipe Islam, and most Middle Eastern people, from the face of the earth. Has it occurred to you that most Western governments are seen as proponents of genocide and colonization? Fear is often irrational, and Muslims are living in deadly fear. I do not know what was in this man's heart, but maybe it was simply fear. May Allah have mercy on him and on his victim.
I urge you to investigate what Islam stands for, and Insha'Allah, you will learn the truth. If your intent is to simply spread fear and hatred, I have nothing but pity for you.
May you find a reward based on your intention,
Niema