07-31-2008, 11:49 PM
<b>Bajrang Dal activists perform fire ritual for recent blasts victims</b><!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Agra/New Delhi/Manali, July 31 : Bajrang Dal activists performed a fire ritual here to pray for the victims of the Ahmedabad and Bangalore serial blasts
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It is a common belief that these activities are carried out by militants in the garb of jihad (Holy War), which they justify in accordance to their holy book Quran.
The general perception of linking militancy with Islam has many Islamic scholars up in arms who beg to differ and put the blame on some Muslim organizations that have resorted to such crimes in the name of religion.
"All these so called jihads (Holy Warriors) are not jihad (Holy War). Because we know no state is involved in these jihad activities. Some Muslim organizations are involved. So, it is not jihad and Islam. This kind of activism was invented by Muslims. So blame goes to Muslims not Islam," said Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, an Islamic scholar.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Looks like article written by muslim, fool is calling fire ritual, not Havan and very good in concept of Jihad.
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It is a common belief that these activities are carried out by militants in the garb of jihad (Holy War), which they justify in accordance to their holy book Quran.
The general perception of linking militancy with Islam has many Islamic scholars up in arms who beg to differ and put the blame on some Muslim organizations that have resorted to such crimes in the name of religion.
"All these so called jihads (Holy Warriors) are not jihad (Holy War). Because we know no state is involved in these jihad activities. Some Muslim organizations are involved. So, it is not jihad and Islam. This kind of activism was invented by Muslims. So blame goes to Muslims not Islam," said Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, an Islamic scholar.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Looks like article written by muslim, fool is calling fire ritual, not Havan and very good in concept of Jihad.