Early Times Report
Jammu, May 21: Exactly one month has passed since the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent citizens — mostly tourists from different parts of the country.
The heinous attack, carried out by terrorists on April 22, was not just an act of brutality but also a betrayal of humanity.
On the one hand, our forces are on the job to track down perpetrators of this heinous crime; common citizens exhibited exemplary unity to frustrate terrorists’ evil designs.
.Although the terrorists selectively targeted unarmed tourists by verifying their religious identities in an attempt to create communal division, this brutal incident has, in fact, strengthened communal harmony and brotherhood. Citizens across the country have condemned the attack in one voice.
Islamic scholars, while strongly denouncing the act, stated that such savagery is not only a crime against the nation but a direct insult to the core values of Islam — a religion that firmly upholds peace, justice, and the sanctity of life.
They quoted scripture to emphasize their point:
“Fight in the cause of God against those who fight you, but do not transgress. Surely, God does not love the transgressors.”
“The killing of innocents — whether Hindu, Christian, Muslim, or of any other faith — is unequivocally condemned. Those who murder civilians for political gains or twisted ideologies have no place in Islam,” they said.
It is important to recognize that India is home to over 172.2 million Muslims, making them the largest minority group in the country. These Muslims are not outsiders — they are an integral part of India’s soul. Across the nation, Indian Muslims have consistently stood against terrorism, prom The heinous attack, carried out by terrorists on April 22, was not just an act of brutality but also a betrayal of humanity.
The common citizens exhibited exemplary unity to frustrate 'evil designs' of terrorists to divide India on communal lines.
This brutal incident strengthened communal harmony and brotherhood. Citizens across the country have condemned the attack in one voice.
Maulana Arshad Madani of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind described the terrorists as "beasts," while Syed Sadatullah Husaini of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind demanded swift justice for the victims.
The actions of Kashmiri Muslims during the Pahalgam attack are proof of this spirit. Many risked their lives to protect and rescue injured tourists, disregarding the victims’ religion and focusing solely on saving human lives.
This bravery stands in stark contrast to the cowardice of the terrorists. Local Muslims rushed victims to hospitals when no official help had arrived. Some donated their own blood for transfusions. Their actions loudly proclaimed that humanity is above hatred and that Kashmir's heart beats for peace.
Leading Islamic organizations also unequivocally condemned the attack. Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, head of the All India Imam Organization, called for prayers across 5.5 lakh mosques against terrorism, emphasizing that "killers of innocents cannot be buried on Indian soil."
Maulana Arshad Madani of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind described the terrorists as "beasts," while Syed Sadatullah Husaini of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind demanded swift justice for the victims.
At this crucial moment, it is vital not to let the actions of extremists define an entire community. People across the country have made it clear that to blame Islam or Indian Muslims for the crimes of a few is both unjust and dangerous.
“Let there be no compulsion in religion, and instruct them to be just even in the face of hatred,” said scholars, quoting religious scripture.
Terrorists who kill innocents, take selfies with dead bodies, and spread fear for political purposes are not martyrs — they are murderers, plain and simple. The bloodshed in Pahalgam must strengthen our collective resolve to protect unity, resist hatred, and reaffirm that India’s true strength lies in compassion, not communal division. |
