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 Re: أحد مقالات الأخ الصديق متوكل مصطفي الحسين في صحيفة واشنطون تايمز الأمريكية (Re: Kostawi)
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و هذا تعليق من أحد علماء و أساتذة جامعات أمريكا لمقالة الأخ متوكل مصطفي الحسين
Dean of Administration
AMIR University
The Washington Times
Vocal minority do not represent majority of Muslims
December 26, 2000
Section: A
COMMENTARY
EDITORIALS
LETTERS
Edition: 2
Page: A20
Approaching the high holy days of the three prominent monotheistic faiths, I would like to extend the greeting of Muslims the world over - as salamu alaykum - peace be unto you.
I am writing to express my gratitude for the Dec. 17 Commentary column, "Misjudged Muslims," by Mustafa Elhussein. While I have never met Mr. Elhussein, I can state with certainty that he represents a majority Muslim view in his assessment of Muslim leadership in the the United States.
As an American who converted to Islam in 1975, I have had the distinct honor of studying my chosen faith, as well as addressing diverse audiences about Islam, women in Islam and Islamic spirituality. Many Americans have come to me seeking guidance and to embrace this universal faith. They are both relieved and surprised to learn that Muslims are so similar to themselves, upholding the same family values and promoting social responsibility.
It is worth mentioning that I have experienced 25 good years in my chosen faith, in large part by avoiding politicking, shouting, angry, undereducated, bigoted Muslim leaders and organizations - those who would ostracize me for exercising a fundamental right, such as opposing their agendas or writing this letter.
They do not represent Islam or mainstream Muslims; they are simply the loudest, and they are supported by those whose interests they represent.
I shudder to think of anyone endorsing an act of terrorism. For a quarter century, I have been outraged by the rhetoric Muslim leaders espouse, which categorically challenges Islamic teachings of the Koran and the majority of scholarly rulings. They make my life more difficult, and have, at times, thrust my Islamic identity into peril.
As a Muslim feminist, activist and academic, I have more freedom in the the United States to practice my faith than in most Muslim societies. I am less likely to be harassed by other Americans than by ignorant, power-seeking, immigrant Muslims whose interpretation of the faith is, at best, corrupted.
I am part of a broad network of "moderate Muslims" who cherish this great nation and what it represents. Again, I thank you for your column.
HAJJAH TALIBAH JILANI
Dean of Administration
AMIR University
Flint, Mich.
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Kostawi
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