The Dutch Documentary Controversy: An Islamic Response

The Dutch Documentary Controversy : An Islamic Response

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Introduction

The Muslim population in The Netherlands is growing . There are over million Muslims in the country . A prominent politician has been working for the ban of Qur 'an in the country and is releasing a film about Qur 'ans legitimisation of violence . This article covers the said issue the man behind it and the Muslim 's response to the controversy

A Dutch Paradise of Long Ago

The Kingdom of Netherlands

was once a paradise to the immigrants . The country was sought by different people from various races and countries to find refuge . This country , popular for its windmill , tulips , cheese dikes , and clogs became the haven for immigrants whose search for a better life and opportunities led them to the place . It was once a safe country where Muslim residents are free to enjoy their life and religion . It was once a beautiful place where religious freedom is tolerated . This beautiful country promises a good future for its citizens , regardless of race , gender , belief , and nationality . It was heaven on earth a place where bliss is sure a home where respect was mutual

I write in the past tense to directly say that the aforementioned situation was a thing of yesterday . In the past , The Netherlands evoked prosperity , tolerance , diversity , and peaceful co-habitation . Sadly , a sudden gush of political wind had transformed this lovely country into something which it is not - a country where religious persecution is rising

Indeed , what was once paradise is being slowly eaten away by anger and hatred . This anger is hurled at the Muslim population . A virus has crept into the political system of the country . It is beginning to rot the system . It is infecting the whole society . It seeks to destroy the credibility of Muslims . For me , it aims to mar the reputation of the Dutch Muslim population by targeting the religion of Islam

Even young Muslims are feeling the brunt of this persecution . They are touted at schools . How can they walk with all dignity at such young age when the world seems to frown at their customs , dress and religion Their tender minds have been subjected to racial slurs , anti-Islamic taunts and hurtful words . You see , when a religion is under fire by a society , its children are brutally affected and traumatized . Children need acceptance . They need the love and protection of their country they deserve the safety that their government is espousing . Above all they have the freedom to live the religion which they are born on . How can the country be a happy abode for children whose minds are coping hard to understand the whole scenario unfolding before their little eyes . With such situation , the place where their young legs are treading upon is not a paradise but a hostile place

Where , now then , is the country known for tolerance and freedom

A Subtle War

In this advanced technological era , persecution...