Monday, 13 February 2012

Burden of Damascus: Showdown in Syria

Showdown in Syria

Irfan Husain
THE bloody events unfolding before us in Syria confirm the old adage that far more Muslims are killed by other Muslims than by non-Muslims.

As civilian casualties pass the 7,000 mark in the anti-Assad uprising, we get a sense of the utter callousness of Muslim leaders. But equally, we can see how indifferent the rest of the ummah are towards this slaughter of the innocent: where is the fury and outrage so regularly on display when non-Muslims are responsible for real or perceived crimes against Muslims?
Story at Dawn