The US government and other governments in the world will begin to make meaningful progress in their quest to solving the problem of terrorism when they stop playing politics with this global challenge. I will start from my nation Nigeria as we have now found ourselves in the middle of the whole terrorism saga being classified as a nation that constitutes a risk to the civilised world. The spate of religious crises has continued unabated in the country ( as i write this piece, my city, Jos is still observing curfew from midnight to six am since November 2008 as a result of religious riots) because our government’s penchant for political correctness; they continue to deny the fact that certain Islamic extremists are in the habit of unleashing terror on innocent people in their quest to Islamize the world through violence called Jihad rather our governments will prefer to regard these violent acts as being political rather what it really is – JIHAD ( Islamization through violence). The government will prefer to allow the trend to continue because of votes; the US government and other western governments will also choose to turn away because of crude oil.
The point must be made that the problem of terrorism is an Islamic problem, why cant we see it? Why can’t Nigeria and other nations of the world just make bold to say and declare the obvious rather than focusing on measures that will never work. We are asked to remove our shoes in the airports after a Muslim guy hid explosives in his shoe; we are not allowed to enjoy our musical devices on flights because some violent Muslim guy used the mobile phone to detonate a bomb; we are being stripped naked now, after it was discovered that Farouk hid explosives in his underpants, i don’t what will happen next. Is it not obvious enough that this is an Islamic initiative? I have not seen any one of any other faith being arrested for terrorism expect Muslims even their numerous videos from the grave confirms this but our world leaders refuse to accept this obvious fact.
I know by now may readers will be saying that I am biased against Muslims, but on the contrary, I must state here that there millions of peace loving and civilised Muslims all over the world and I happen to know quite a few of them and my heart goes out to them, but the fact must be stated and I make bold to say for their sakes.
The only power that can defeat Islamic terrorism as I choose to call this plague is in the hands of millions of peace loving and civilised Muslims who are by far in the majority; they must now arise and confront those using their faith to unleash terror on the civilised world. But these guys will not see the need to fight this battle as long as the powers that be continue to deny the obvious
Terrorism is an ideology , it is a belief and the Obamas and the Browns of this world must know that there are no bombs or any weapon at that that can destroy ideas. It will take another idea and belief to conquer it.
May I conclude this piece by calling on the US government to properly define the classification of Nigeria as a terrorist nation. If it is to serve as a challenge for the government to deal with her domestic terrorism challenge, it is perfectly in order, but to use it humiliate Nigerians at airports would be totally out of place. Nigerians are peace and fun loving people, to even stage a protest against a corrupt government is a major challenge talk less of carrying bomb, the Farouk incident MUST BE SEEN AS AN ISOLATED CASE which it is.
6 comments:
It is quite obvious that the strategy of the west on the issues around the world does not seem to be working. One can only wonder how long these problems will last and if indeed the strategy is indeed effective.
I think the UK and the US know the answer to the problem of Jihad but will choose to look in another direction because of vested interest. Islamic fundamentalist will eventually finish themselves.
That Farouk boy is not even a Nigerian in the real sense of the word. First, all Nigerians love their lives and in spite of the many obvious challenges, are always hopeful that a better tomorrow will surface. Suicide is very 'un-nigerian'
Second, this farouk boy was educated at the British international school (BIS) in Lome from where he proceeded overseas for further studies. By virtue of his priviledged position, he was taught to 'take his rights' and that found expression when he meddled into the fundamentalist tendencies of islam.
America will not see the part they play in 'helping' terrorism grow. There is a program funded by the American Embassy which is supposed to promote cultural exchange for moslem youths to visit and stay for some time in america. The aim? so that they can get to learn more about and appreciate america and her ideals. Hogwash if you ask me. Such programs only serve to open doors to would be terrorists to get into america and build more terrorist cells.
Nigeria is on the black and bad list of many countries. And it is not just because of farouk. It is because the country is as sick as its leaders or is it the other way round?
Olushile Odumosu
I really cannot understand what all the brouhaha is about. Islamic fundamentalists have never hidden or disguised their agenda for Europe, America and indeed the world i.e total subjugation under the control of ''Allah'' and ''Sharia'' by whatever means possible. The thinking that this agenda can be thwarted by some grandstanding pronouncements or militarist engagements just reflects how ignorant western leaders are. How do you fight and defeat a man who is very keen on dying and only wants to take as many people as possible along with him based on some promise of 72 virgins and plenty of barrels of wine? It is with a superior and potent ideology and not all these putting names and countries on some ineffective watchlist.
I'm so glad to finally find your bog sir. The recent act of islamic terrorism in your city Jos has reinforce your view.All hands must be on desk to rescue our world from there fanatics.
May you never run dry of His anointing.
Ur Son,
Samuel Alabi (Samule)
You are right brother, for the peace loving muslim who truly believe Islam is a religion of peace, they should be in the forefront of this fight against terrorism. The way things are going, people fear becoming and associating with Islam for what they arte seeing, they will ultimately loose.
No course is just which involves taking of innocent lives.
If heaven is so sweet and pleasant foe those who tie bomb arround their waist and kill people, the likes of Osama and his cohorts should have gone first instead of breeding innocent young people to die. Can you immagine how many people have died in this struggle?
We know the real problem and the solution, the gates of hell shall not prevail. God will arise and have mercy on Zion.
Let's keep praying. The only concern are the countless of souls going to hell in the name of fighting for 'God'. I advice all muslim to educate their children on becoming responsible citizens of their nation and the World rather than chosing to die and take people who are not ready along. They can do better things with their lives and add colour and beauty to the World.
Keep the good work brother. I love you.
Bishop Sam
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