Ground zero mosque
The initiators affirmed that they have undertaken the project of building a mosque near the Ground Zero site as a part of the Cordova Complex with a noble intention to improving Muslim-West relations and to promote integration, tolerance of differences and community cohesion.
The Ground Zero mosque construction plan has sparked a strong debate among the New Yorkers putting them in divided opinion streams, one in favour and another against.
According to the opponents, execution of the Ground Zero Mosque construction plan will interfere the peace and the healing process of the shock and pain the Americans had sustained following terrorist attack on twin-towers in which so many innocent people were killed.
Meanwhile, some important personalities including Michael Bloomberg have reportedly defended the project while Sarah Palin together with many others opposed construction of the said mosque.
Well, one of the strongest and basic foundations of American democracy is the religious freedom. The Initiators of the Ground Zero Mosque construction project have noble intentions which is based on the ethical values of Islam, a religion which urges the followers to put maximum emphasis on maintenance of peace in the society through ensuring peaceful living with the followers of other religions. Islam never supports cowardly act of terrorism and killing of innocent people. Islam is explicit about one thing, that is, there is no compulsion over choosing one's religion, it is one's own choice.
It is sincerely hoped that the dispute will be resolved through a peaceful dialogue.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.
Comments