The demonisation has began !

I'm writing this article in sympathy with the many muslims who now feel the harsh demonisation against them as spewed out by the mainstream media (MSM). I feel , after the latest London Bridge attack , that things have come to an extreme in the level of this demonisation. Going to work is now difficult I believe. As well as just going outside the house. More so for the female muslims as they are both easy to spot and are the weaker gender. I expect many have had to remove their headscarfs to avoid harassment and possible harm. It's reminiscent of the Jews in Germany when things started to heat up against them. I don't know when or if the Gas chambers will come but we definitely have lots of individuals and groups ready to attack us (I'm Muslim too) and have already seen the threats and the level of hate. Basically they have been severely radicalised against a minority population. And casualties are expected and have occurred previously. But we expect an increased rate. I'm just being realistic here. Am not really after sympathy or as some have accused us , playing the victim card. This is the reality of life and we believe we are here on this planet, in this world , for testing. And this is our test today. And we need to pass it as best as we can. God is there to help us. And we are grateful to him. Through these difficulties we can become better people hopefully and contribute better to the world before we depart it. This is a key reason for coming here I believe (on this planet I mean ). I think my tone is sad in this article but I suppose the Jews were also sad at such a time. It's normal. Strange that now the muslims in Europe are in a similar position as the Jews were in Europe.

This world is not such a big deal after all. When you think it's going to be all nice and rosy it presents you with major calamities. Look at the Syrians for example. The world was never meant to be heaven. But instead a place of struggle. And through the struggle we get transformed. We learn much during times of hardship and these learnings become of benefit for the future.

So for the good muslims I say to you get ready to learn a lot from this time of hardship approaching. And for the onlookers it may also be something for you to consider. You may be full of hate towards Islam and muslims or you maybe just confused about what's going on and anxious, in all cases there is much to think about. What is happening to us as a society. Who is causing all this pain. And for what end result? Good questions to ponder.

I wish you all the best. Even the haters. I think their hate can help them see something. But it's something they have to ponder within themselves. Maybe take some time out and think about it.

As for the muslims. Well well. Very interesting. Why are we in this situation ? Is it because we didn't do what we should have ? We didn't play an active and positive part within society maybe ? That maybe we too had being carrying some hate.  And as a result this led to this. A lot of soul searching and questioning we need to do. I have some answers on this I believe. Where I delve deep. We are not very innocent ourselves as a community. But carry a share of the responsibility. And this we need to address if we want to improve.

Salam / Peace to all.
Ali Twaij
Uk Muslim
Sufi
5/6/2017