Several burnings or other destruction of copies of the Qur'an have been reported recently. Some, like the burning of the Qur'an at a Florida church were done in stupidity and malice. Others were done thoughtlessly, sometimes ironically by those who would be very upset by a burning of the U.S. flag.
Whenever one of these thoughtless incidents occur, a story is sure to follow of a riot somewhere protesting these incidents. What end do these protests accomplish? They only reinforce the prejudices of those who destroyed Qu'rans.
To Muslim protesters:
Is your faith so weak that it can't take the insults of the ignorant?
How many Muslims are killed when you riot? How much property owned by Muslims is destroyed?
Have you considered that your riots also reflect on those Muslims who are trying to lead peaceful lives among non-Muslims? Many of these Muslims state that Islam is a religion of peace. Are you undermining them when you protest in a non-peaceful way?
I assume every mosque has several copies of the Qur'an.
When a mosque is bombed by Muslims, often killing other Muslims, do you protest that bombing and the destruction of copies of the Qur'an?
There is enough stupidity, intolerance, and violence in this world. Please don't add to it.
“...and you should forgive And overlook: Do you not like God to forgive you? And Allah is The Merciful Forgiving.”
— Qur’an (Surah 24, "The Light," v. 22)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule#Islam
See also "Muslims do speak out; anyone listening?"
