I agree that "Islamist" is a wrong term, coined by the Bush Administration and the neocons to lump all followers of Islam into one single group, and it should be completely rejected. I am a Muslim, a progressive Muslim, and I am not an "Islamist". There are millions of Muslims around the world who are devoted to their faith, progressive and forward-thinking, and reject all sorts of violence and acts of terror. They are not "Islamists". They are Muslims. End of Story. Labeling them otherwise is not only wrong and misguiding, but also offensive to the people of Islamic faith.
But I must draw your attention to another phrase, Mr. Alam. I disagree with your use of phrases like "synagogue of Satan". I think it is rather hypocritical to use the word "synagogue" and associate it with Satan, and write in the same sentence that "we must respect all Abrahamic traditions and revelations and their people". A synagogue, as I am sure you know, is a place of worship for the oldest Abrahamic religion, Judaism. I think using such phrases are offensive to the Abrahamic faith. I am sure you and I would be very upset if someone said "the Church of Evil" or the "Mosque of Devil". Wouldn't you agree?
Cyrus
From: afirozny <afirozny@yahoo.com>
To: alochona@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 1:48:28 PM
Subject: [ALOCHONA] Re: Gradual exposure of the hidden face in Bangladesh
The host of the synagogue of Satan Mr. Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury must not use politically incorrect word such as "Islamist" as we must respect all Abrahamic traditions and revelations and their people. If he has any valid issue with any political party, he must address using their proper names because stereotyping or Islamphobia does not suits his intention to improve relation with Zionist state. If anyone with grace can convey this little note to Mr. Salah Uddin, will be appreciated.
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