Am I A Terrorist?

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Am I A Terrorist?
Saleema
08/18/00 at 23:26:03
Am I A Terrorist?

They call my people
blood thirsty terrorists
blowing up buildings and planes
with dynamite tied to their chests
killing civilians by the hundreds
--but am I a terrorist?

True, some of my people
of names similar to mine
do act violently in despair
when their human rights are stolen
when their suffering and plights are ignored
in the refugee camps of Sabra and Chatala
--but am I a terrorist>

They are not living their faith
just acting on emotions and hate
full with the revenge for the oppressor
with little regard for innocent lives
they are just Muslim in name
--but am I a terrorist?

Islam, the religion of peace,
teaches Muslims to respect life.
"If anyone had killed one man
except in lieu of murder in mischief
it is as if he killed the whole mankind."
The same verse in the Torah and Quran,
by the same God,
how could I be a terrorist?

But why do they call us terrorists?
Why not the IRA, Red Army, Tamil Tigers
Militant Hindus, or Siberian Terrorists?
Why not call the militia
blowing up governments buildings,
and killing innocent civilians a terrorist?
No, this term is reserved for Muslims,
and I am a Muslim.

We are victims of terrorism
in Palestine, Kashmir, Bosnia, and Kosova,
by individuals and by states,
with knives, guns, tanks, and rape
--Who is the terrorist>

I remember Serb soldiers came to my house,
they killed my father and my big brother too,
I loved them so much.
When they burned my house, my books, and toys too
--and they call US terrorists?

I got scared, and fled into the woods
joined a caravan going to the border
migrating from the oppression to a land of peace and freedom

I have walked two days and climbed a mountain,
I am hungry, thirsty, tired, and sick.
My legs are weak and feet are bleeding,
unable to walk anymore.
Do I look like a terrorist?

I am NOT a terrorist,
I am a Muslim,
seeking love, peace, and justice.
Dear God, please help me and my people,
"You alone I worship, from You alone I seek help."

___Anonymous

Re: Am I A Terrorist?
Hedaya
08/19/00 at 22:02:45
Yeah True.. all true ... Beautifull masha'ALLAH :)
Re: Am I A Terrorist?
Moe
08/20/00 at 22:49:37
its all true!


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