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sa ± _________________________________________________________________ positive steps have these caricatures produced? (Daily , London 7 February, 2006, pp. 1-3) 'Jang' th Anyhow, the likelihood of this action also came about somewhat due to the attitude of Muslims. However, there are decent people among them (the Westerners) who like to state the facts. Improper reaction by certain Muslim leaders provides an opportunity for the opponents to defame Islam I have had reports about the reactions from different countries; reactions by Muslims as well as the viewpoints of governmental officials of European countries, or those of journalists. There are a substantial number of people among these who have disapproved of the step taken by the newspaper. Yet, as I said, somewhere or the other, at times, such mischief is let loose that makes the filth of their minds and remoteness from God evident, and demonstrates their prejudice and malice against Islam. However, I would say that it is unfortunate that due to the erroneous reaction of certain Muslim leaders, these people get a chance to disgrace Islam. It is these very matters that are later used for political gains. The attitude of Muslims, in their daily life, can be such that it irritates these governments, for example, their tendency to stay out of work; mostly these people sit at home and seek social security or carry out jobs that evade tax and many other 8