Consider the objects of this message.
The message is being delivered to Muslims all over the world. Islamic terrorists will be unlikely to respond to a statement that they shouldn’t attack non-Muslims. The Imamas, I believe, are delivering a message in terms that are most likely to effectuate the desired results, i.e. bug off terrorist - you attack them and you attack us.
I could be wrong about this and you could be right. But this is the FIRST time I have heard of a Muslim group condemning terrorism. I hope it isn’t the last.
CAIR condemns terrorism all the time. So does the PA in Israel. So do the Saudis. Means...squat.
I agree that the ONLY way such a msg can even get heard in most of the Muslim world (although I doubt that any jihad terrorists will care) is with the appeal to protection of fellow Muslims.....
.... yes I’m glad to see any Imams anywhere taking a stand against jihad terrorism..... but I still have to wonder about both motives and effects/outcomes. I don’t trust their motives and I don’t expect it to have any effect on dissuading terrorists. Still, they (the Imams) may as well try!
I’m with you - its a good sign - unless its just a CYA for a known upcoming attack to prevent a local (USA) backlash ... have to wait and see - similiar statements from imams world-wide would be helpful. ;-)