Wise Words on the Cartoon Controversy

Imam Zaid Shakir has written a must-read article on the ongoing cartoon controversy. I encourage everyone, Muslim and non-Muslim, to read this article and reflect on it. If anyone was wondering what a real Muslim scholar might have have to say in regards to the current saga, especially in regards to the reaction of Muslims, well here it is (and the title is a clickable link):

Clash of the Uncivilized: Insights on the Cartoon Controversy
by Imam Zaid Shakir
Zaytuna Institute - February 9th, 2006

I'm not going to include any excerpts since not only is the entire article key, but I'm afraid they might cause some people to forget to actually read the entire article in toto.

Finally, I'd just like to say: Thank God we have wise men like Imam Zaid! I pray that Almighty God protects and preserves him, and all of the other scholars and sages of our Ummah, since we certainly need them during trying times like these!

Other valuable articles by Imam Zaid Shakir can be found at his New Islamic Directions website.

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