AL TAQQIAH IN THE TERM 'ISLAMOPHOBIA'

 AL TAQQIAH IN THE TERM 'ISLAMOPHOBIA'

'Phobia' means the irrational fear of something. But given its track record, fundamental principles and history since inception, fear of Islam is very rational. Hence, the coinage of the term 'Islamophobia' and its wide currency is merely to shut down criticism of Islam as a political ideology which in effect helps proliferate the faith among the gullible masses of the world who are ignorant of the theological principles of Islam and their application in the life of the believer. 

Any ideology should be open to rational scrutiny, discussion, discourse and debate, and so must Islam like all else be subjected to open scrutiny. Such scrutiny and criticism are part and parcel of democratic civilised life and must not be met with violence by easily offended believers. Freedom of speech and expression must be upheld irrespective of its temporary costs where violence results from frenzied mobs. Such violence must instead be dealt with heavily by the law enforcement agencies and duly adjudicated by the courts of law, keeping free expression unfettered. Else, rogues will have their field day everytime and keep shutting down the right to critique and criticise regressive principles which retard human evolution in its wake. The term 'Islamophobia' must be seen in its due light and not as a convenient shield for saving the faith from rightful criticism.

Written by Sugata Bose