From: gt9593a@prism.gatech.EDU (SHAMIM,MUHAMMAD ARIF)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.pakistan
Subject: Re: A Rousing Wellcome
Date: 11 Sep 92 05:49:00 GMT
Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology

In article <19528.2aaa8792@ul.ie> abbasa@ul.ie writes:
>
>  
>Thousands of people turned out to greet President Rafsanjani of
>Islamic Republic of Iran as he arrived in the Pakistani capital
>Islamabad.  This historic wellcome has refreshened the memories of
>the similar reception given to Ayatullah Ali Khamanai, then president
>of Iran, when he had visited Pakistan.  Pakistani government had to 
>take strict security measures at this occasion.
>
>This great and historic reception is evidence of growing influence of 
>Islamic Revolution in abroad.  It clearly shows that Islamic revolution
>still rules the hearts of not only the Muslim people of Iran but of the whole
>Islamic World also.  This rousing wellcome dashes the hopes of open
>and hidden enemies (MUNAFIQIN) of Islamic revolution and warms the blood
>of MOMINEEN ( believers).
>
>regards,
>
>Asad.   

ranian revolution has affected the entire Muslim Ummah 
in a very positive manner. Muslims in other countries can 
now envision a similar or better Islamic State in their
homelands. In this century, Western-oriented muslim 
leaders have turned their muslim nations into SECULAR 
countries, such as, Pakistan, Turkey, Indoneisia, 
NorthAfrican countries, etc, after gaining "independence" 
from foreign rulers.  

 The Iranian Revolution came in an era of despotic US 
virtually reigning all over the underprevilidge nations.
US has sustained three major setbacks in this century: 
Japanese Invasion on Main land; Over 30 years of 
humiliation and 58,000+ young lives in Vietnam; and, 
The Revolution in Iran. 

 In the US, most disturbing aspect of the revolution was 
that despite all CIA+Shah efforts and the considerable 
presence of pro-western Iranian elites, the slap came 
from the so-called "uncivilized mullahs" of an under 
developed country. Above all, the revolution was the 
product of merely the masses of Iran - it did happen 
without ASSISTANCE and BENEVOLENCE of any then super-
powers. In fact, it was a Samson's act by the people of 
a powerless, helpless nation against Uncle Sam of 
"free world" and "mother of all democracies" 
the ONCE GREAT BRITAIN. 

 Eversince, the West has never relaxed in labeling the 
leaders, followers and supporters of Iranian Revolution 
as terrorists while throwing their own "NECESSARY" 
Crusades; genocide of Muslims and Jews in Europe; 
elimination of Native Americans; slavery of Africans for
centuries; wars in almost every decade of this century 
against weaker nations for one pretext or another; use of
chemical and nuclear weapons whenever deemed "NECESSARY";
criminal stranglehold on economies and freedom of third 
world countries; and waging wars to undo recessions at 
home into oblivion.

 In 1980s, the proaganda against Iranians was so intense 
that even today most Iranians will not prefer to declare 
themselves Iraninas. They chose to call themselves 
Persians, instead. Thousands of Iranian students were 
expelled from universities and deported from the US due to
precautionary reasons. Most of them would never return to 
the US to finish their studies. Some got lost in the crowd
and some sought help from their american friends in order 
to stay here. Those were tough times and most Iranians made 
it through. I am sure today they are better off than average
Americans, at least financially.

 The West has found support from within Muslims, such as, 
the Arab concubines "The Khaadim-ul-America Their Highnesses 
from Royal Family" of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikhs from
Kuwait and UAE, Mubaraks, Zias, Ishaqs, Sadams.... usually 
against the will of their majority-Muslim masses. These 
puppet rulers are at short leashes from West. They must 
fully "COMPLY" to US plans at all times. Otherwise, they are
treated as Sadam, Zia and Noriega - the once dearest friends
of West. (PS: Its not clear yet who is actually responsible
for Zia's end, but the US was anything but pleased by Zia's
action regarding end of USSR-Afghan war)

 The world community never thought of Iran making it through
after the Revolution, esp. after Sadam was launched as a 
heat-seeking missile by the US and their subserviant Arab
"concubine" rulers. Iran has been cut-off from the world
community, so are Iraq and Libya. We cannot expect 
westerners to have any regard for people who are not their 
color, race and religion. Amazingly Muslims have, so far, 
not raised a single voice against this agression against 
their own brethern. No one regards these actions to 
economically discard selected nations as "terrorsim" 
though they are the latest examples of European fascism. 


 Following the breakup of USSR, the Central-Asian 
republics considered Iran as their advisor and mediator.
They did not go to Geneva or New York. This was another
message to West - a challenge to their preemptive world 
leadership role. Currently, we all are watching massacre
of Bosnian Muslims by christains - Awaiting for the West
to take action White European Christians?? While the US
assured Serbs that there will be anything but a military
action. So they are free to do whatever they please. As
expected, no free-press of the free and civilized world
is willing to label Serbian christians as "terrorist." 
Again, it is Iranian Govt. that has called for an urgent
army action by Islamic countries to rescue Musilms. To 
date, no Islamic Republic, who were eager to fight 
against Iraq on their Master's order, has responded to 
this call. They are either indifferent or peemselves against fascist Serbs.
 
 Again, it is Iranian Govt. that has called for an urgent
army action by Islamic countries to rescue Musilms. To 
date, no Islamic Republic, who were eager to fight 
against Iraq on their Master's order, has responded to 
this call. They are either indifferent or perhaps they 
know their Master too well - who reminded them of the 
short leash they are on. CNN reported toady that a large
shipment of Iran to Bosnian Muslims has been intercepted
by the Western agencies insuring no military aid reach
Muslims to defend themselves against fascist Serbs.
 

Iranian Revolution is still anything from perfect. It has
to accomodate the needs of non-muslim minorities in Iran. 
And, above all, it needs to gain confidence of non-shia'
muslims who are cautious of Iran heightening the 
Shia'-Sunni conflicts in their Sunni-majority homelands 
rather than palacating these tensions for best Muslim 
interests. Lets hope Iranian experience will help
Muslims learn implementing a Muslim society in the most
desirable manner - to both Muslims and non-muslim 
citizens. 
 

ARIF SHAMIM

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME - 
Muslims: If you want success, its better not to have Fahds, Mubaraks, Sadams, Sheikhs leading your side.



-- 
SHAMIM,MUHAMMAD ARIF
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332
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