Why Moderate Muslims Do Not Stand Up To Radical Muslims

Terrorism and Muslim Women: Why Moderate Muslims Do not Stand Up To Radical Muslims

Ghazal Omid - 9/11/2007

Recent articles about a Muslim woman doctor, who received death threats after speaking out on Al-Jazirah network against Muslim hardliners and terrorists, has been generating publicity for the right people and for a well justified cause that seldom gets enough attention, even though it would work to our advantage in the war against terrorism.

Everyone wants to fight terrorism, but we seldom see any mention of Muslims who are fighting against hardliners and terrorists. That is what causes many people to question whether Muslims really mean what they say.

The reality is: fighting terrorism is neither easy nor will it end overnight. Most certainly, Muslims should be called upon to help because the war against terrorism is not about ones faith; it affects all of us as part of the human family. As a modern, moderate Muslim freedom fighter, a human and women’s rights advocate, I rally behind women who extend their arms in help and stand united to stop the terrorists.

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