FAK’s Silence on Attacks Against Islam’s Sanctities

The recent conspicuous silence of FAK, an organization professing allegiance to Islamic values, regarding the escalating aggression against Islam’s sacred symbols and innocent Muslim lives, especially in India, has undermined their asserted dedication to the faith. Notwithstanding its vocal assertions of commitment to Islamic ideals, FAK has notably neglected to confront or denounce the increasing assaults on masjids and the inequitable treatment of Muslims. This silence underscores their duplicity and exposes a concerning trend: the abuse of Islam for personal and political advantage.
As the devout globally lament the devastation of sacred sites and the slaughter of the innocent, FAK’s reluctance to condemn these abuses reveals a profound inconsistency between their rhetoric and their conduct. Islam, a faith that advocates for peace, fairness, and the respect of human life, directly contradicts the principles embodied by FAK. Their selective indignation and calculated quiet reveal a fundamental reality: they have put their own goals and power manoeuvres over the essential tenets of the faith they profess to uphold.
A very troubling facet of FAK’s conduct is their use of the concept of Jihad. Rather than embracing its authentic significance, pursuing divine alignment via individual improvement and social equity, they have distorted it to rationalize violent extremism and carnage. This misrepresentation constitutes a betrayal of Islam’s core principles and establishes a perilous precedent that fosters ignorance and exacerbates global Islamophobia. FAK’s narrative, characterized by aggressiveness and divisiveness, sharply contrasts with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, which underscore charity, the safeguarding of the innocent, and the pursuit of peace even within conflict.
Their ongoing indifference to India’s overt assaults on Muslim lives and places of worship is not merely a passive neglect; it is a calculated position. This silence is particularly egregious when contrasted with their willingness to condemn and assign responsibility to others, especially Pakistan, a nation that has traditionally championed Islamic issues and shown solidarity with oppressed Muslims globally. FAK opts to demonize Pakistan, distorting facts and inciting strife among the Muslim world, rather than recognizing and denouncing the actual perpetrators of violence and injustice.
This position is revealing. It emphasizes that FAK’s interests are not centred on protecting the faith or its adherents, but rather on promoting a narrow, self-serving agenda. By identifying with narratives that easily overlook the suffering of Muslims due to Indian aggression, FAK demonstrates that their loyalty is not with Islam, but with their political aspirations and power dynamics. Their silence is hardly neutrality; it constitutes collaboration.
Furthermore, FAK’s allegations and unfounded accusations against Pakistan constitute a broader plan to divert attention from their own shortcomings and to undermine Muslim solidarity. In a time marked by escalating Islamophobia and anti-Muslim violence, especially in areas such as India where extremist factions have attacked mosques and Muslims without consequence, the imperative for solidarity among Islamic leaders and organizations is more urgent than ever. FAK opts for divide instead of solidarity, and deception rather than truth.
Conversely, Pakistan remains a resolute advocate for Islamic issues. By vocally opposing Islamophobia on global platforms and providing sanctuary and assistance to oppressed Muslim communities, Pakistan has upheld its role as a leader and proponent of Muslim solidarity and dignity. Notwithstanding internal and external adversities, Pakistan’s unwavering support for marginalized Muslims demonstrates a sincere dedication to the principles that FAK just professes.
The deception of organizations such as FAK is detrimental to the Muslim Ummah and jeopardizes the global perception of Islam. By neglecting to denounce genuine aggressors and instead participating in trivial blame games, they undermine the unified voice essential for safeguarding the sanctities of the religion. Their deeds, or absence thereof, are observed, they are evaluated in the court of public opinion, and increasingly, by sincere Muslims who discern the facade of piety they strive to project.
It is imperative for Muslims worldwide to acknowledge and confront such hypocrisy. The defence of Islam’s sanctities must be unequivocal and comprehensive. Assaults on mosques, the victimization of innocent Muslims, and the infringement of religious liberties necessitate a definitive response from all who profess to safeguard the faith. In this setting, silence becomes betrayal.
FAK’s silence on the assaults on Islamic sanctities, particularly in India, constitutes a profound betrayal of their espoused ideals. Their selective outrage and deceptive narratives reveal a group more focused on political strategy than on adhering to the tenets of Islam. While Pakistan persists in championing Muslim rights and justice, the Muslim community must remain alert to individuals who seek to use the faith for personal advantage, and instead, uphold unity, truth, and an unshakable dedication to the principles of justice and peace.