It is unfortunate that a falsely-invented link between Islam and terrorism has seeped into the collective mind. No day would go by without any Muslim feeling the repercussions of that. All acts of terrorism are actually regional in nature and owe their origin to the political and cultural landscapes in particular countries. Owing to various factors, the truth has become distorted. Muslims are increasingly looking at a world where beautiful words like jihad (which means to strive especially for self-purity) and Islam (means peaceful surrender to God) are readily accepted as being embodiments of violence and hatred.
An innocent man when wrongfully accused is always the last to protest his innocence while a guilty one plans his escape from the beginning. Indeed Muslims have been late to mount an adequate response. Nevertheless, there have been several attempts to bring out the truth like the recent Deoband Declaration and the newly launched Peace TV.
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