Don’t blame Muslims for Mozambique violence

IN RESPONSE to Rob Johnston “ANC has failed us” (March 31). According to the epistemology of the Abrahamic faiths, before human souls were sent to Earth we made a contract with our Creator.

Humans agreed to worship and obey the Creator. In return, the Creator gave humans automatic rights to water, food, shelter, safety and such basic human needs. This divine contract has many qualifying conditions. Example, humans are not allowed to oppress each other by denying another creation water, food, shelter and safety. This includes animals and plants. That is why we cannot just ruin the natural environment since animals and nature also have a right to exist.

Thus, those in authority have a duty to ensure that nobody experiences undue hardship.

The problem arises when those in authority reject or refuse or ignore the duty placed on them by the Creator and voters, but assume authority and benefits over others.

Government officials steal food parcels intended for the poor. Officials do not develop or repair water or housing infrastructure. Now, poor people do not have access to water or housing services.

When those in authority like politicians and officials steal money meant for services for the people, justice must prevail. If justice does not prevail, the Creator clarifies that chaos will happen.

This is exactly what is happening across Africa and the Middle East. Mozambique is one example of many, where ordinary people’s frustration resulted in violence.

Thus, for anyone to want to blame Islam or Muslims as a few people are shouting “Allah Hu Akbar” in a tense situation, it is completely unfair.

CLLR YAGYAH ADAMS | Cape Muslim Congress