Cartoon controversy
Md. Shahidul Islam Khilgaon Taltola, Dhaka
Freedom of expression doesn't allow idiotic exposure of mind. Wrong perception of freedom of expression leads to misguided thoughts. The recent publication of cartoons of Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) in Danish newspaper--Jellands-Poster and reprints of the same cartoons in other European newspapers are a case in point. In the name of freedom of expression, they defamed our prophet (pbuh), portraying him in an objectionable manner. This was a great insult to our religious belief and hurt the feelings of every single Muslim in the world. As a result, there is a firestorm of anger among Muslims and angry protests were held in different Muslim countries in the world. They termed this heinous act as blasphemy.Even innocent children brought out processions to express their condemnation of the cartoons. I don't know whether the western societies don't understand Islam. They deliberately published the cartoons in their newspapers and had a provocative intention behind this act. I would not forget to mention here that Muslims never insult the founders of others religions. On the other hand, they hold them in high esteem. But it is a pity that people of other faiths have not always followed suit. As a result, the world faces unwanted confrontations among the nations. Is it wrong to apprehend that a clash of civilisation is knocking at the door? Who knows?
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