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Just got this book by @AsimCP (and others). Even though the stories mostly come from the UK and the US, it surely resonated with me, a Muslim halfway across the world in Singapore.
As I relate to Asim’s introduction, I already can recall the plethora of times I have been asked by Chinese people here of “what I think about” particular incidents that happen in Europe or ISIS videos. It has become a trite spectacle every single time it occurs.
It should go without saying that we already condemn these acts, what else do they want from us? It appeared as if they’re merely imitating and mimicking brainlessly the next guy who is trying to solicit a condemnation from me.
As I hear my dearest friends tell their stories while in Syria, it should be utterly ridiculous and unthinkable if someone walked up to me and pestered me, asking if I condemn the murderers of my own brothers and sisters!
This is stacked on top of the inconsistency in their attitudes towards atrocities. Here, you’d be hard-pressed to find a single Muslim that even supports or shows sympathy towards terrorist groups abroad, yet you’d find Chinese people bending over backwards to justify genocide.
There are Mandarin-language newspapers here that constantly praise China and build a pro-China sentiment in the hearts of the audience. Even if they do not mention the Uyghur genocide directly, you can still see how it is still problematic.
Where’s the harassment? Where’s the outrage? Where’s the constant need to beg for validation just so that John can somehow feel much safer at home when Ahmad posts his solidarity and condemnation on social media?
Here’s a screenshot of a convo I had with someone who knew that I told Muslims to stand our ground and actually preserve our dignity. Pure insanity that misses the point.
May God preserve our dignity as Muslims, and keep us strong and steadfast against any oppressor. Amin.
