Am I Terrorist…?

Serbian Army 

They call my people
blood thirsty terrorists
blowing up buildings and planes
with dynamite tied to their chests
killing civilians by the hundreds
-but am I a terrorist?


True, some of my people
of names similar to mine
do act violently in despair
when their human rights are stolen
when their suffering and plights are ignored
in the refugee camps of Sabra and Chatila.
- but am I a terrorist?


They are not living their faith
just acting on emotions and hate
full with the revenge for the oppressor
with little regard for innocent lives
they are just Muslim in name
-but am I a terrorist?


Islam, the religion of peace
teaches Muslims to respect life
"If anyone had killed one man
except in lieu of murder and mischief
it is as if he killed the whole mankind"
Same verse in Torah and Qur'an too
by the same God... Our Almighty Allah
-how could I be a terrorist?


Prophet Mohammad, Peace be upon him
was a mercy to mankind
he cared for the poor, elderly and sick
even if not from his faith
he stood in respect for a funeral procession of a Jew
he let a cat take a nap on his robe
not to disturb her, he cut his robe
He told Muslim armies not to hurt women and kids
sick and old, cut trees or kill animals just for fun
I love him so much
-how could I be a terrorist?


But why do they call us terrorists?
why not call the IRA, Red Army, Tamil Tigers
Militant Hindus or Serbians terrorists.
Why not call the militia
blowing up government buildings
and killing innocent civilians a terrorist
No, the term is reserved for Muslims
- and I am a Muslim.


We are the victims of terrorism
in Palestine, Kashmir, Bosnia and Kosova...
by individuals and states
with knives, guns, tanks and rape
-who is a terrorist?


I remember Serb soldiers came to my house
they killed my father and my big brother too
I miss them so much.
They raped my mom and my sister too.
I loved them so much.
Then they burned my house, my books and toys too
- and they call us terrorists.


I got scared, and fled into the woods
joined a caravan going to the border
migrating from oppression to a land of peace and freedom

I have walked two days and climbed a mountain
I am hungry and thirsty, tired and sick
My legs are weak and my feet are bleeding
unable to walk anymore
- do I look like a terrorist?


I am not a terrorist
I am a Muslim
seeking love, peace and justice
Ya Allah, please help me and my people.
"You alone I worship, from you alone I seek help"


026.083 "O my Lord! bestow wisdom on me,and join me with
the righteous;
026.085 And place me among the inheritors of the Garden of
Delight," (THE HOLY QUR'AN) ameen

Brother Anees

Note:

I applied this poem in response to my first bit of hate comment, which was posted to me. I do not and never have condoned terrorism in any form. Inshaallah (Allah Willing) I have always tried to be the best person I know how to be, for this is very important to me. Yes, I am a Palestinian Muslim but by no means would I ever wish to harm or cause destruction in any manner. As most people, I hope know that hate breeds hate and causes a person to loose reason.

I decided to physically post the hate comment to actually let people see the face of racism towards Palestine and its people:

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Peace For Palestine":

You are terrorists, your will not win.
Killing innocent lives in the name of G-d?
I am sure your G-d does not approve of killing in his name.
The world will not accept your terror!
By supporting your new goverment, you are giving an excuse for others to kill you.
Hamas is Palestine's enemy.
Peace and diplomacy is the only way for a future for everyone.

These small group who create hate, are not the solution to peace.

You are smart why destroy the future of your children.

All races and people should be able to live together in peace.

- Mike

Postscript:

I am actually saddened by this person’s comment not just he blindly threatened me and my family or accused me of things that is not true, But he just reinforced one of the problems I see today the real need for not only for peace in Palestine, but in the human heart. But one remark they did make that I agree, 'All races and people should be able to live together in peace.'