Approaching the West — Page 82
A pproaching the West—82 grant us wisdom and strength to counter the evil of those who preach violence and promote death! O our Loving God, let the compassion, mercy, and forgiveness–as preached and practiced by Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of All ā h be on him) against his bitterest of enemies—replace anger, revenge, violence and oppression! O Lord, our God, let the unconditional love—as taught by Jesus Christ—prevail over hatred and animosity that over-shadow our times! O our Merciful God! Let the light of Justice and Peace dispel the pitch darkness of war and injustice! Enable us—the Children of Abraham—Christians, Muslims and Jews—to stand together in unity to help those who are victims of transgression in any form at any place! Amen. [ 1 ] Religious Extremism in Isl ā m First, we should be honest in self-criticism, and try truthfully to identify the causes of the war waged by radical Muslims against the West, particularly the United States of America.