India and anti-Muslim attitudes
An interesting poll that folks can take a look at here:
Non-Muslims of India are on top of the list as having the most negative view towards Muslims, with 67% (second to Nigeria) associating Muslims with violence, 58% arrogant, 64% selfish, 55% greedy, and 50% immoral.
When associating positive views towards Muslims, India falls to the near bottom with only 35% associating Muslims with honesty, and 31% with generosity.
It is also interesting that the French, and British non-Muslims have a *relatively* more positive view towards Muslims.
Also Pakistani Muslims’ negative view of Westerners is more middle of the road. The most negative perception by Muslims of Westerners, are from those countries that are considered “moderate” by the US regime: i.e. Indonesia, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt …
Overall, Turkish Muslims have the most negative view of Westerners, and India has the most negative view towards Muslims…
The U.S. is somewhere in the middle — has substantial negative views of Muslims, but nowhere near the kind of perception that appears in India.
The chart below shows a rating of negative views of Muslims, in the countries listed, towards “Westerners” and of non-Muslims, towards Muslims — the higher the rating the more negative the perception.
allowing faith to perish
Then there is he who has drawn his sword, openly commits mischief, has collected his horsemen and foot-men and has devoted himself to securing wealth, leading troops, rising on the pulpit and has allowed his faith to perish. (Imam Ali (AS) Nahj al-Balaghah, #31)
excuses
The excuses are amiss, like that of a debtor unwilling to pay. The ignorant of religion can not prevent oppression. Right (haq) cannot be achieved without effort. Which is the house besides this one to protect? (Imam Ali (AS) , Nahjul – Balaga # 29)
jihad
Jihad is one of the doors of the Garden, which Allah has opened for his special (khas) friends. It is the dress of piety (taqwa), and the protective armour of Allah, and His trustworthy shield. (Imam Ali (AS) Nahjul-Balaga, #27)
act without show
Act without show, or intention of being heard, for if a human acts for someone other than Allah, then Allah gives that person over to that one. (Imam Ali (AS) Nahjul – Balaga, #23)
the Qur’an
the outside of the Qur’an is wonderful, and its inside deep. Its wonders will never disappear, its amazements will never pass away, and its intricacies cannot be cleared except through itself (Imam Ali (AS) Nahjul-Balaga, sermon #18)
