A letter to the Prime Minister
Dear Prime Minister, I have read your comments directed at me through a local newspaper. These comments are inaccurate and contradictory. I believe you are aware that the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamah Association of Australia has repeatedly denounced acts of terrorism through numerous media outlets. In fact we have said that such acts are strongly prohibited both in the media and in our sermons. It is true that I have reserved my judgment on the identity of those who committed these atrocities. However, you have erred in claiming that I laid responsibility of the London bombings on the Americans. I have never made such a statement. Rather, I am not satisfied that the individuals behind these evil acts have an Islamic agenda. Events since September 11, through to the Bali bombings, and now the recent London bombings, have mainly brought harm unto Muslims worldwide. I also believe it is wrong of you and the media to regard my doubts as unreasonable. There have been 1.1 million (or more) websites online and 3000 books published discussing different opinions as to the perpetrators of this act. Australia does not have a culture of suicide bombers. Phillip Ruddock himself has stated that the threat to Australia is minimal. This statement of yours does nothing but entice fear into the hearts of Australians. It is your statement which is inflammatory. Most suicide bombers are not driven by religion, but rather by secular and political goals. Associate Professor Richard Pape from the University of Chicago has conducted a comprehensive study of every act of suicide terrorism over the past 25 years. He concludes that suicide bombers are not motivated by hate of Western values or that they hate being immersed in Western society, but rather by military policies, especially foreign combat troops on territory that they prize. He added that more than 50% are motivated by secular goals. Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamah Association of Australia is a mainstream Islamic organization which aims to call our Australian people to the truth of Islam in a peaceful manner. We have been doing so for over two decades. We consider ourselves Australians working for the betterment of Australia. Those of us who came from other countries appreciate how the people of this country have accepted us with open arms. Islam teaches us to appreciate kindness and we wouldnt do anything to betray this gesture. We are more than willing to meet and work with our fellow Australians towards making our country a safer place. We chose Australia to be our country unlike others who had no option but to be Australian, and like most Australians, will be eagerly anticipating an Australian victory in the Ashes series. Yours Sincerely The Mulindwas Communication Group
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