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And the noteworthy thing about it to me, is that it’s the first time I’ve seen it happen.
In an LA TIMES article, Abdullah II, king of Jordan, denounces terrorism as follows.
Terrorists Betray Our Values...my people have been among the first to suffer from those who preach the culture of terror and seek power through violence. And their claim that Islam justifies their actions is, pure and simple, a lie.
The evil that occurred Sept. 11 two years ago left scars on the whole world, but none as great as the false idea that Islam encourages violence.
...The truth is that from its very earliest days, Islam has called on its believers to lead lives of peace and tolerance. The very name of Islam is rooted in the word for peace, al salaam . Far from sanctioning the killing of innocents, our faith prohibits it.
Now, where do all the other Muslim leaders stand on this issue – both in and outside of the U.S.? Why aren’t their voices heard, ringing out, condemning the killing of innocents, as Abdullah II has done here?
