Muslims in India Put Aside Grievances to Repudiate Terrorism
“It’s a pity we have to prove ourselves as Indians,” said Mohammed Siddique, a young accountant who was marching in the protest here on Sunday afternoon with his wife and mother. “But the fact is, we need to speak louder than others, to make clear that those people do not speak for our religion — and that we are not Pakistanis.” Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
I found the comment "and that we are not Pakistanis" and its context very telling as to this openness of criticism and condemnation. Many Islamic communities, including those in India have been loath to aggressively condom many terrorist acts, including many in India over the years. Consequently is India's social condemnation more aimed at the country of origin of the terrorists or the disturbing aspects of Islams general quiet acceptance of unspeakable acts.