MOSQUE AT GROUND ZERO: CORDOBA INITIATIVE

What necessitates the setup of a mosque and Islamic center at two blocks away from Ground Zero can, by no justification, be other than a provocation. Ground Zero, a monument of 9/11, demands respect and honor from all class of citizens, just like any church, synagogue, mosque or temple. Freedom of religion does not mean hurting the feelings of our neighbors. Insistence on construction of the mosque near Ground Zero can be rightful under American Constitution; it is never rightful under the Islamic traditions. Instances are many and they are spread throughout the pages of Islamic history. The traditions of Islam, as set by the Prophet and his companions, call for overall peace and understanding in human society in preference to group or community interests. That is how his leadership was willingly accepted in the multi-religious, multi-ethnic society in Medina. He would not even hesitate in making compromises for the larger cause of peace and settlement. Thus he agreed to drop the suffix ''messenger of Allah'' in his name when negotiating the most ignoble peace Treaty at Hudebiya with his arch enemy, Quraish of Makka. We must avoid doing things which do not promote tension-free relationship amongst Muslims, Christians and others, which is the need of the hour, in the United States at this time.
The mosque within the projected Community Center, if built near Ground Zero, will never build the confidence and understanding between Muslims of America and Christian America. The administrators of the mosque need review their plan and opinion if they really want display the spirit of Islam.
Righteous2010
Aug. 18, 2010.

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