Islam: The New Communism?
June 21, 2005 | 14 Jumada al-Ula 1426
Imperialism is a nasty animal. It is furious and destructive. It also needs an arch rival, if you will. That used to be that Soviets until they up and ghosted. So now it looks as if Islam has taken the place of the Red Tide that was to wash over our shores. Yes, the Bush Administration and those like him need an enemy that is brutal, without thought or morals and has no face. You can’t catch him. Almost as intangible as the Buggy-man. In Jihad Is Not Perpetual Warfare (© 2003 Amal Press), Zaid Shakir talks of this concept that has been put into the minds of those who don’t know Islam, that Muslims are in a constant state of war against the infidel. With this mind set one can easily demonize all Muslims and therefore any actions taken against them are condonable. Take some time out to read the article. I had the opportunity to meet and hear Shaykh Zaid speak a few years ago in Philadelphia when I was working on a documentary about American Muslims. Enjoy.
