APROPOS Irfan Husain’s article ‘Fahrenheit 451’ (Feb 28). I agree with the writer that Islam is a religion of peace.

The concept of ‘Islamic violence’ is so absurd that prima facie it stands rejected. Indeed, the problem is not so much with Islam as it is with many misled Muslims who are killing in the name of religion. We have been facing violence, terrorism and bloodshed in the name of religion for decades.

I will say the perpetrator of violence invariably suffers from remorse, while the peacemaker derives great satisfaction from his efforts. If one were to think of the consequences, one would never indulge in violence.

Engr Mansoor Ahmed

Faisalabad

Published in Dawn March 4th , 2015

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