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[quote][quote]>>Why do you think Muslims have strongly come to be associated with violence (of their own doing)?

There now I am careful with the replying :)

My opinion, for whatever it is worth :), is on the widespread belief in unauthentic or perhaps grossly misunderstood Hadith. Please see the forum on 'Tawheen i Risalat' on that.

But my question remains, why go to a place and cause mayhem, when a person knows what he can anticipate?[/quote]
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I think, Junaid, its not so much about causing mayhem where something can be anticipated; rather, its the lack of anticipation - the shock.

I'll give you my personal example. When I got my admission letter from LUMS, I had a fair idea of what the 'environment' would be like, and I knew that it would be in direct contrast to where I came from i.e. my family background. I still decided to go, for education was my purpose (perhaps, for emmigrants to the West too, their cost-benefit analysis rests in favour of more immediate concerns, initially). When I entered, it was a shock, despite what I had anticipated. Getting familiar with dearest KZ only helped highlight the shock, but then, it also helped me discover myself. Its valuable to be fighting against the odds. Its a learning, maturing experience. I reacted at first, and created some controversy in a few ranks at LUMS. Gradually, I started minding my own business and doing things in my own capacity. I was fortunate to get guidance and support. These persons that you're referring to, may not have found that shoulder or that ear.

So, this was an answer empathising with the reactionaries. As for those who don't control themselves, no matter what, its another story - one that Allah knows best.

Wasalaam.

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