Appearing on Fox news doesn’t make one anti-Islam. Ahmadi Muslims appear on Fox news too. And they sincerely love Islam. I know, because I grew up Ahmadi Muslim. Sure, I differ on how I look at theology now, but I know their hearts; these people are my friends and family. They are good people, truly trying to make the world a better place. We agree to disagree on methods.
A Story of Criticism
In my teenage years, I gave a copy of Jesus in India to my high school religious studies teacher, who was a devout Sunni Muslim. This book was written by the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community over 100 years ago. In the introduction of that book, the author slams the Muslim establishment of his time for dangerously violent and intolerant views. My high school teacher was appalled. He was upset that a Muslim was criticizing other Muslims. He didn’t get it.
Many Sunni Muslims do get it, and they need a voice. Dr. Zuhdi Jasser and the Muslim Reform Movement are such voices that the mainstream Ummah needs to hear.
And I commend Mirza Ghulam Ahmad for his brave calling a spade a spade.
Look at the fruits. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has a following of 10+ million around the world, none of whom have ever been responsible for a terrorist attack. Ahmadi Muslims categorically denounce terrorism.
To @LoveTruth79
If you care about your Ummah, then you must point out the honest, unfortunate truths. Admitting there is a problem is the first step in solving it.
You must rally people behind you, to consciously reject dangerous ideas that smear Islam and to create a culture that embraces pluralistic ideals. Principles that improve society.
When you reject any criticism of intolerant interpretations of the faith, you fall into the hands of the pro-ISIS wing of the Muslim world.
Your quoting of Surah Al-Baqara’ah 2:11, reveals how you unknowingly render a disservice to your fellow Muslims. You see, not all reform is bad. Don’t you espouse reading the Qur’an with some context and nuance? Don’t you believe that takfir is a sin?
Reform that calls out injustice is not bad. If you think it so, then you are part of the problem that holds Muslims back.