Thursday, May 24, 2012

8/28/02, Letter to the Editor, printed in the New York Newsday


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(in response to “Christians Can Learn Much From the Qur’an,” by Rev. Thomas Goodhue)


Dear Editor:

I laud the Rev. Thomas W. Goodhue on his "Christians Can Learn Much from the Quran," [Viewpoints, Aug. 28], in which he has encouraged others to embark on a study of the Quran in order to promote tolerance. Certainly, the Quran reciprocates on this exhortation to examine other faiths as it mentions that light emanates from the Torah and the Gospel. The covenant with Abraham, the parting of the sea with Moses and the virgin birth of Christ are all mentioned in the Quran with great reverence. The Quran mentions Jews and Christians by name among followers of other faiths and declares that "whoever believes in God, the Day of Resurrection and does good deeds, shall have their reward with their Lord, and on them shall come no fear, nor shall they grieve." Goodhue also shows great insight into the underlying message of the Quran by stating that Islam does not encourage Holy War. The Quran mentions that when even one life is taken unjustly, it is tantamount to the loss of humanity itself. If Osama bin Ladin is alive, I would encourage him to read this article as it may enlighten him regarding the teachings of this great faith.

Irfan Ahmad Alladin
Bound Brook, New Jersey

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