In a recent column, Pakistani writer Muzaffar Rabbani accused the West of advancing a narrative through Muslim critics that while Islamic societies are full of corruption, the non-Muslims in the West are honest and free from all forms of corruption in their societies. His argument is that such a narrative is designed to weaken Islam and young Muslims' loyalty to their religion.
"This is a conspiracy at work to turn the new generation of Muslims away from Islam by making them think that Muslims are the worst people in the world," Muzaffar Rabbani, the columnist, wrote in his column titled "The Inhabitants of the West and Deception of Muslims." The column appeared in Roznama Jasarat, an Urdu daily published by Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan.
Following are excerpts from the column:[1]
"Once Israel Infiltrated Bollywood In The 1970s And 80s, It Was No Longer Possible To Watch These Indian Films With Family Members At Home; Today, Israel Has Extended Its Influence Over India's Politics, Society, Economy, Culture, And Civilization"
"There are often [social media] posts saying that the English do not read the Quran, but see how they do not take bribes, nor engage in corruption, nor adulterate, nor deceive. Similarly, it is said about Japan, China, and other non-Muslim nations, that although they are not Muslims, they are very honest, whereas we Muslims are so evil.
"This is a conspiracy at work to turn the new generation of Muslims away from Islam by making them think that Muslims are the worst people in the world. If Islam is practiced, then, may Allah forbid, such a nation emerges. In response to this, a brief overview of the historical misdeeds of the English is presented here.
"It is the Westerners who have promoted people who take bribes here [in Pakistan], and not only bribery, but it is also the West that has spread all kinds of social, economic, and societal evils. Since the cursed footsteps of the English fell on this land, the promotion of moral, social, societal, economic, and every kind of evil began. Before the arrival of the English, there were thousands of madrassas in India where the teaching of ethics and civilization was given utmost priority.
"Before the arrival of the English, approximately seventy (70) percent of the population in India was literate. They were taught manners, etiquette, social graces, the decorum of gatherings, and the decorum of sitting and standing. A child was not only made a useful member of society but was also turned into a shining star within it. As soon as these pig-eating, filthy people – whose veins are filled with arrogance, pride, deceit, and every kind of evil – devastated the land of India and defiled it with their impure presence, a flood of vices overwhelmed India.
"Fast forward 200 years to the modern era, until the 1950s, there was a significant sense of modesty and decency in Hindu society. If anyone engaged in sexual misconduct, there would be an uproar, with people shouting 'sinner, sinner.' However, even when Bollywood film industry flourished, there were many refined films made that emphasized modesty and decency. Actors also dressed according to Eastern traditions and portrayed rich aspects of society. Films like 'Mother India' serve as a prime example showcasing Indian culture.
"However, once Israel infiltrated Bollywood in the 1970s and 80s, it was no longer possible to watch these Indian films with family members at home. Today, Israel has extended its influence over India's politics, society, economy, culture, and civilization; and India's essence is now caught in the claws of Jews, meaning 'the vein of India lies in the claws of Jews.' So, Hindu women are increasingly becoming naked, and now TikTok has completed the deficit. Earlier, a Hindu woman's blouse would not rise above her belly. Today, Hindu women are only wearing clothes for the sake of it. Hindu scholars also need to pay attention to this."
"There Is A Long Story Worth Many Volumes About How Much Havoc The English Wreaked Here And Continue To Wreak, And Behind All Of This The Hand Of The Jews Is At Work"
"Now, let's come to Pakistan, where the English could not pierce the strongest societal fortress of Islam. So here, through great cunning and deceit, they began to enlist the services of the descendants of their devoted slaves to foster financial corruption and social disorder. Gradually, they cultivated the ulcer of corruption in institutions and boosted the morale of every unworthy bribe-taker, providing them protection and appointing corrupt officers. The English utilized the descendants of their loyal slaves, whose ancestors supplied soldiers to them so that the English outlaws could use these small bands [of soldiers] to crush the heads of the religious Muslims...
"These dishonorable, nepotistic, recommended tools were promoted [to positions of power] to such an extent that they reached senior governmental positions, including a significant number of Ahmadis, whose primary role was corruption and undermining institutions. As long as the old patriots, Pakistan's well-wishers, remained, institutions flourished to a significant extent. Organizations like PIA [Pakistan International Airlines], Pakistan Steel Mills, Pakistan Railways, WAPDA [Water and Power Development Authority], the Pakistan Shipping Corporation, and the Rice Export Corporation were reaching new heights of development.
"When half of Europe was using worn-out aircraft, PIA operated jet engine aircraft like Boeing 707 and Boeing 720. Similarly, Pakistan Steel Mills used to produce top-quality steel. PNSC [Pakistan National Shipping Corporation] developed modern maritime passenger and warships at the global level. However, after Qadianis [a pejorative term for Ahmadi Muslims, whom Sunni Islamic clerics deem non-Muslim by] had infiltrated [Pakistan] during [Z.A.] Bhutto's era, the decline began and continues to this day...
"There is a long list of how we were progressing toward development milestones, but those cursed English kept inserting corrupt, incompetent, dishonorable, and unpatriotic elements into our institutions through external pressure. This has led our country to the state where today [Indian Prime Minister Narendra] Modi taunts us, saying that the hand that once held a bomb against us is now begging for alms. Even though he has made progress, the world also knows that he has exposed Hindu women by opening their sarees and making them wear panties, as the English did, and today in Bollywood, India is also leaving behind Europe's nude culture.
"There is a long story worth many volumes about how much havoc the English wreaked here and continue to wreak, and behind all of this the hand of the Jews is at work. This same hand of the Jews wants to thrust [jailed former prime minister] Imran Khan Niazi over an Islamic country so that the dirt of Indian culture can be introduced into Pakistan.
"Behind the continuous demand by the United Nations to free Imran Khan Niazi, there is also this conspiracy at work, which other secular political parties have rejected and refused to spread so much dirt. The United Nations should have no business in this; it should work according to their Charter and focus on what judicial actions are happening around the world. If someone is more distressed, they should go to the International Court of Justice."
[1] Roznama Jasarat (Pakistan), July 11, 2024.
