Conlon’s attempt to dishevel peace

There's an up rise of verbal muslims..creating tension by speech. I wholeheartedly believe that there is a play of coverage and press that sensationalises and gives speakers the platform, hence inciting aggression in communities. As a muslimah, learning and practising in Australia for 19 years, I led a peaceful life among fellow Australians who were not muslims, in peace and harmony. We had mutual respect for one another. I went through some harassment during the Gulf War days , was yelled at and ridiculed, but I did not retaliate. I felt that my substance as a human being , in behaving better would have a more positive effect. Our small muslim communities adhered to government rules and regulations. As long as nothing was against our faith, we were happy. Our community raised awareness for halal foods and endeavoured to build mosques and factories that supplied halal labels and we also worked together with large companies to provide halal endorsement for fresh meats. We did not intend on anything else but a good future and peace. As  a revert, I understood other's choice of religious beliefs as a personal choice. If anyone asked me about Islam , I would gladly share. If Jehovah Witness's came to my door, I was polite. Our community rose from a few families on the Central Coast to over 250. We were not aggressive nor we were misunderstood. We integrated well , leaving no one upset or angry, rather we grew in our relationships with our neighbours. An anti Islamic sentiment is now on the rise once again , claiming muslims as terrorists. This political play within a structure of true Islam does not exist. I do believe that the "extremists" are lost in what the true jihad is. People who are ignorant of the true teachings of Islam, are taking the text all out of context and blaspheming the entire belief system, it infuriates me but I understand that ignorance is bliss for many. I urge the speakers of the various groups to really think about the repercussions of their words, perhaps make changes in a wiser manner, not be dramatic and above all uphold the dignity of Islam, as muslims we have the choice of how we conduct ourselves in public, and as fellow muslims we must realise Islam means peace , submission to the will of God. That in Al Quran, we have the solution for many of today's crisis and problems. Propagation of Islam and shariah law cannot be enforced. Muslims with a real love for Allah Subhana wa Ta'ala, will work with better methods not over powering sentiments that create a distorted and negative image of what Islam is all about. There are signs that tell us about all the difficulties muslims will face in the world, other fractions in the global community may use these to create disharmony, for inevitably , not just muslims are the target but the entire human civilisation. Facts must be provided for my statements, hence I will not go into detail about all the man made manipulative troubles in the world today. God has His own plan, so muslim or not, we are all under His sovereign kingdom and if we choose not to be under His cover and protection, then we have only the one alternative, which is not a good one. God has given ample advice to mankind, receive it with gratitude, realise your own self worth and work towards a life to be in unison and harmony with Him and all creation. Muslims or not, we are all humanbeings, who live and die, and through life we prepare for the afterlife, which is the real life. You only get one chance at it, so better make the best of it. The Osamas, the Obamas, the Conlons and Basyirs will always be around, the choice to react is ours. If we want peace, then be peaceful. At this stage no one person can change the world, but what we can do is change ourselves , our perceptions and how we would react in the face of aggression. When one realises that self improvement benefits and shares, encourage and motivate others to do the same, then we can still have hope in this world, without vulgarity and insults, lies , degradation and dishonesty among people, communities and nations. If we care enough about quality life and ourselves, we should take note.May we all be blessed with peace, love, light and harmony. ~LorraineNur~