From: rajesh@huey (Rajesh Raman)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.pakistan
Subject: Re: Shaitan Kabeer
Date: 20 Dec 1992 05:39:53 GMT
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Kamran Iqbal (iqbal@maumee.eng.ohio-state.edu) wrote:
: assalamo alaikum,
: 
: Shaitan-e-Kabeer:
: 
: It was reported (proposed) by the British newspaper "Gaurdian" on Dec
: 4 that USA is on the verge of including Pakistan in the list of the
: nations sponsoring international terrorism.  This list has been
: compiled by the state department and presently includes Syria, Iran,
: Iraq, Libya, North Korea and Cuba.
: 
: The necessity for such an action arises from the following:
: 
: - Pakistan has failed to stop and roll back its nuclear program as
: demanded by USA.
: 
: - Pakistan has failed to stop helping freedom fighters in Kashmir
: (terrorists in the eyes of USA).
: 
: The case of Pakistan is typical but such `kind' treatment is not
: restricted to one particular nation alone, as one can see, there are
: four Muslim countries in the above list.  In fact, the salient features
: of American policy towards Muslim countries are the following:

  I agree with that. In fact, the west has this attitude against so
  many non-christian nations. No one has the right to impose his/her
  way of living over another. But then it would help if Islamic 
  countries clean up a bit and be more open. For instance, the reason
  why America can't put India on that kind of a banned list is because
  it is more democratic than other countries. And so any action like
  that would only isolate the U.S. So if the Muslim countries clean
  up a bit then America wouldn't be able to do what it's doing now.

: - Defence is not the responsibility of Muslim countries, we will defend
: your country (and our ideology) for you.

  You can see how double-faced the US. Pakistan used to be it's
  principal ally in our part of the world and see what the US does
  now!

: 
: - Muslim countries in Middle East are vital suppliers of natural
: resources and they must stay like that.  Any money earned by them in
: the process must be made available to strengthen economy in the Western
: countries.

  It would help if some of the self-seeking dynasties of the Gulf
  are overthrown. But they should not be replaced by rabid fanatics.
  It is these rulers who're playing up to the US as the US serves 
  their interests.

: - Muslim nations can enjoy their token soveregnity, however, they must
: not talk of economic freedom.  Their economic slavery to the Western
: institutions must prevail at all costs.

  Interesting point. I don't know but I've heard that taking interest
  is haraam in Islam. If that's right then how will Islamic countries 
  cope with the modern banking system which is the very basis of the
  economy ?
:  
: It needs the vision of a true Muslim to see the face of enemy
: behind the thick veil of deception.  Khomeini was about the only
: `Muslim' leader after Malik-al-Faisal who really understood the game
: played by America (and its allies) in Muslim lands, and therefore called
: it `Shaitan Kabeer'.

  But let me ask you what was the sense behind issuing a fatwa against
  Rushdie. I know this is slightly outside the context.


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Rajesh Raman

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