03-13-2007, 11:11 PM
So, under the Shariah, it is perfectly legal for Shiites to celebrate their festivals, even though Sunnis disaproved of the festivals. Correct?
In other words, it is not a crime, under Islamic law, for a person to be Shiite and to engage in celebrations or activities which Sunnis consider to be innovations.
Under Saddam Hussein, Iraqi Shiites were not allowed to celebrate their festivals. By persecuting Shiites, Saddam was committing a great crime under Islamic law. Therefore, Sunnis believe it was a good thing when the Sunni government of Iraq was overthrown and replaced with the current government, where all Iraqis (whether Sunni, Shiite, Christian, Jewish, or other) are equal. Correct?
The Saudi Arabian government (as well as many other Middle Eastern governments) persecute Shiites and prevent them from practicing their religion. So, Sunnis believe it would be a good thing if the Sunni government in Saudi Arabia was overthrown and replaced with a government where Shiites were free to practice their religion. Correct?