Clarification: A previous version of this letter to the editor identified Adam Khan with the Islamic Center of Santa Maria, which has been changed at the request of the Islamic Center of Santa Maria, which claims no knowledge of or affiliation with Khan.
I have been reading some irresponsible “opinions” in this publication regarding Muslims. These messages do not say anything about Muslims or Islam but rather about the writers themselves. Seems like these are the people who have no clue of their own religion and history let alone others. They have no idea of what is going on in the world. They get all their “information” from some bigot radio hosts who are leading them to the cliff. Let me tell you that ignorance is the mother of all evil.
It tells me that these people are not satisfied with their own lives and their own beliefs, so they envy others. Rather than exploring the truth (the internet and Google are everyone’s friend) they start hating the good ones.
I tell them to go and visit Muslims by going to their mosques, their communities, their gatherings, at work, in the office, at the mall, or in their neighborhood. They are everywhere. Ask them directly and become educated so that you will not embarrass yourselves any more.
And better yet, become a Muslim and do good for the community. You will feel great about it. There are thousands of Christians becoming Muslims in the U.S. every year. Join them. That is why churches are becoming empty and mosques are growing everywhere.
Join and support Muslim rallies and gatherings. Join and support Interfaith Groups. Put down your beer and chips and get off the sofa, get involved, and make a difference. That is how you get rid of your hatred, bigotry, racism, ignorance, and envy.
