DAY TWO: 6th Feb 2007 Tuesday
War Criminal Conference & Exhibition
[Dewan Merdeka, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur]
 
SESSION 6: MUSLIM YOUTHS' PERSPECTIVE OF WAR CRIMES
A Guide To Peace From The Quran
Muhammed Umar
 
  • Greeted and started by sharing a story about understanding people from different cultures before benefiting from them.
  • To be aware of extremism as it can bring about downfall of mankind.
  • What makes people go to war?
    • The root of this materialistic world is the root of all evil.
    • We must show mercy to mankind who are God's creatures.
  • The books of history - state that the Americans will not be the first or the last to invade Iraq. It only makes the people of Iraq stronger.
  • Muslim youth's perspectives - why they become extreme/right wing.
    • The Prophet has said that it is prohibited to oppress other people.
    • Talked about the war in other parts of the world as well i.e. Kashmir etc.
  • The 3rd Geneva Convention applies to the innocent people of war torn countries.
    • Not to torture women, children and innocent people.
    • Not to degrade or humiliate people.
  • The Quran says that whoever killed a soul - should be considered as if he has killed the whole of humanity.
  • Whoever saves one life - is as if he has saved all of mankind.
  • People's behavior is what is most important as a Muslim.
  • Put differences aside and to work together with people from diverse religions and race to eradicate war.
  • Integration is what they want but not assimilation.

Ends with "Truth has come and forcefulness has vanished" a verse from the Quran.