It is indeed an irony that the Prophet of Mercy – this is how God Almighty describes Prophet Mohammed in the Qur’an, should have amongst his follower’s brokers of doom. Jihad, which means struggle, can never be synonymous with terrorism. Unfortunately, with the intellectual degeneration of the Muslims, their apathy towards acts of despicable violence by a section of the Muslims in different parts of the world, and at times, more often than not, tacitly approving these heinous acts has created an impression that Islam permits, condones or even appreciates terrorism.
There is a perverted attempt by few sections of people who claim to be Muslims to justify horrendous acts of violence. Twisting, misquoting and misinterpreting the Qur’an in a way that suits them, has been an effective tool to muster support from ignorant and stupid mobs. The duty of all fair minded Muslims who seek guidance directly from the Book of ALLAH and the Sunnah of the Prophet is to call all the Muslims to the Heavenly Revelation to restore the real image of Islam. The ignorant followers should be enlightened and exhorted to be in direct communion with the Heavenly Revelations and that would definitely leave the vested interests isolated.
The Muslims must realize that the label ‘Muslim’ which they inherit by virtue of being born to Muslim parents neither grants them any superiority over others in this world nor a passport to paradise in the hereafter. It is only righteous conduct with due humility which can see them through the test of this life.