A plea to denounce the term 'Islamism' and such divisive language

The Holy Koran does not endorse violence in any form. It speaks of the use of force in the name of justice but it never condones violence. Did not Krishna himself urge Arjuna to fight a war (Bhagavad-Gita)? That need not inspire anyone to commit atrocities. It is not fair that ordinary Muslims (a great majority) who live decent lives have to feel guilty due to the deeds of some miscreants.

I am not advocating complacency. Far from it, we need to isolate and erode away the credibility of the terrorists. The way to do that is not by giving them legibility by bestowing upon their beliefs the peaceful name of Islam. We must call a spade a spade and condemn their beliefs as evil. Why grieve millions of people who practice Islam, the only way it is supposed to be, by associating these people with them? Whatever the rationale for arguing otherwise, it is not going to solve the problem but only contribute to it. Refraining from the terms Islamists, Muslim terrorist, etc. at least will not isolate a community and add to their woes.

The ‘we’ that Muslims want to be associated with is that of all the good and sane people of the world. Instead to club us forcibly with the scum of the earth is not just a cause for great anguish but also, I feel, will push a few who are at the periphery into the other side. Instead we must isolate ‘them’ and join forces.

When there is a fire ravaging a house, if those on either side of the street keep accusing each other, will that save either of their homes?