JAI HIND

JAI HIND

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Terrorism's New Face, Shri Ram Sena, MNS etc...

Now Terrorism chenged into a new face like Shri Ram Sena, MNS or Bajrang Dal. The seeds of Godse are thriving in India, and have been encouraged by political parties. Ordinary citizens are being discriminated on the basis of state origin, religion and gender on Republic day. More punishment needs to be meted to hooligans. If check Shri Ram Sena”s website it is clearly showing that its supported by political parties in India. In the name of Hinduism or Maratha Manas (MNS) these gangs are spreading kind of terrorism in youngsters.
When they have so much of problem in western life style then why they wear PANT and Shirt.. why don’t they wear dhoti and Kurta ? Pant & Shirt also came from western countries.
The inhuman attack on young girls allegedly by Sriram Sene and Bajaranga Dal activists, though not seriously taken by the local authorities yet, has now gained national attention. On the other side MNS attacks on Uttar Bhartiya. Now the question is who had given them this right to take all these steps.
Usually only major issues like communal disturbances and international events were seen on the national television channels. But Saturday’s attack is now being highlighted on national television.
video footage taken by the media videographer. Other national print media also requested permission from media to provide them with exclusive ‘action’ pictures published on media.
One of the leading News Channels says in its report that at least two women have been hospitalized and are undergoing treatment. Ten suspected activists of Sri Ram Sene have been taken into custody on charges of assaulting customers of a pub in the busy Balmatta Road in the heart of the city. IGP (Western Range) A M Prasad said the attackers alleged that the pub owner was allowing the boys and girls to dance in an “obscene manner”. No damage has been caused to the pub in the incident, he added.
On the other hand, The Sri Rama Sene and the Bajarang Dal have also separately claimed responsibility for the attack. Prasad Attavar, State Deputy Convener of the Sri Ram Sena said that it was a spontaneous reaction against women, who flouted traditional Indian norms of decency.
According to News Channel in indua, on Saturday evening at around 4 pm, two people approached the front desk of the pub and requested permission to enter the premises. They said that they wanted to see what was going on inside.
Soon, nearly 40 people barged into the pub and targeted a group of five women, who had placed a lunch order. Subsequently, another group attacked three other women in the pub.

Just Think Today it is not just a problem of Maharashtra and Mangalore, tomorrow it may in your city….with your daughter and son…. Think once.
Jai Hind
Rahul Vallamber

Monday, January 26, 2009

What Is JIHAD

JIHAD

While Islam in general is misunderstood in the western world, perhaps no other Islamic term evokes such strong reactions as the word ‘jihad’. The term ‘jihad’ has been much abused, to conjure up bizarre images of violent Muslims, forcing people to submit at the point of the sword. This myth was perpetuated throughout the centuries of mistrust during and after the Crusades. Unfortunately, it survives to this day.

The word Jihad comes from the root word jahada, which means to struggle. So jihad is literally an act of struggling. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that the greatest jihad is to struggle with the insidious suggestions of one’s own soul. Thus jihad primarily refers to the inner struggle of being a person of virtue and submission to God in all aspects of life.

Secondarily, jihad refers to struggle against injustice. Islam, like many other religions, allows for armed self-defense, or retribution against tyranny, exploitation, and oppression. The Glorious Qur’an says:

“And why should ye not fight in the cause of God and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and oppressed)? - Men, women, and children, whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from thee one who will protect; and raise for us from thee one who will help!"
[Al-Qur’an 4:75]

Thus Islam enjoins upon its believers to strive utmost, in purifying themselves, as well as in establishing peace and justice in the society. A Muslim can never be at rest when she sees injustice and oppression around her. As Martin Luther King Jr. said:

“We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.”

Islam enjoins upon all Muslims to work actively to maintain the balance in which God created everything. However, regardless of how legitimate the cause may be, the Glorious Qur’an never condones the killing of innocent people. Terrorizing the civilian population can never be termed as jihad and can never be reconciled with the teachings of Islam.

Jai Hind
Rahul Vallamber

Friday, January 23, 2009

Welcome to the world of peace!

Welcome to the world of peace! My guess is that none of us really know as to when we can really say thisI’m neither a Politician, nor a Police Official or an Army Officer… I’m not big and famous personality as well. I’m someone like you who walks this land, a commoner, an Indian- but with a vision! And let me make this clear, I’m not a man of mere words, but a man of action. In today’s world there are many killing issues, one of the most critical one being “Terrorism”.At any time if one was to switch on the Television or even flip through the newspaper you would find the press bleeding with news of people who have been affected by the various terrorists activities. With such a situation it makes one feel as if we are caught amongst a pile of dead bodies- I know it’s hard to imagine, but it’s the truth isn’t it! A common scenario these days- people crying out of the street, desperate mother’s walking the lanes searching for their lost children, wife’s waiting for their husbands to return, a caring brother looking into the eyes of many with the hope that he would find the familiar eyes of his lost sister- well we do tend to feel sad, for it is not you, but someone else on the street who is going through this pain, through this heart tearing loss! Let me ask you- what do you think one could do about this? Watch the TV, read the news, empathize and feel sad for those who are suffering! Isn’t it pathetic to watch our society go through this phase- the terrorist phase!No bomb is destined to destroy a particular faith or a group of people- all it seeks is mere annihilation. It simply looks to destroy, be it a Hindu or a Muslim all it wants is bloodshed, death. Period!It is immaterial whether the blast happens in India, America or even Pakistan it sure claims the lives of many poor and helpless people. And the most difficult being those who witness these blasts and still cling on to the hope that somewhere and someday their loved ones will knock their doors again. The important question is not that who all are terrorists, but how many such people are out there?! And let me add, there is certainly no use in pointing fingers at others, be it a particular group of people in the society or any particular religion. It’s high time that we understood that because of a handful we are blaming the entire basket!

Jai Hind

RAHUL VALLAMBER