A time to learn

Fifty people who were worshipping in mosques of Christchurch were killed in the recent horrific terrorist attack.

More than 20 injured seriously. This attack is terrorism on the base of religious hatred.

The question is not about the religion of the persons who attacked the worshippers, but it is about developing a counter narrative of terrorism and extremism.

Another question is about relating a particular religion or nationality with terrorism. In this attack, it has been clear, as many times in the past, that terrorism cannot be related to any religion or country.

In the contemporary era, every country is feeling the enduring challenges of extremism and terrorism.

These issues have become global core challenges that have no boundaries, no humanistic values and no particular religious identify.

Thus, the world powers along with the countries that have been fighting against the challenges over the stretch of time should sit together to take precautionary measures to weed out the issues.

The question is not about who did this. However, it is all about why the world is not united to root out the challenges that have tormented the brain of international community.

Blame games against other religions and nationalities must be stopped now as it aggravated the situation by giving benefits to terrorists.

Instead of blaming, world religions and political entities should develop a comprehensive and common rational narrative to thwart such kinds of happenings in any part of the world.

It is time to save humanity not so-called national interests.

Thus, world powers and most influential religious scholars should take precautionary measures to adopt a path to counter terrorism and extremism by promoting tolerance and peace.

It is time to learn but not to blame – it is enough now.

Changezi Sandhu University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan