Salaam bro,

It's nice to see a guy my own age writing in such an eloquent manner. Although I agree with some of what you write, I cannot help but feel that the Rabbi was hitting the right cord when he spoke of " Western foreign policy had something to do with Muslim violence".

However, you seem to speak of reformation. To say that the Deen of the Almighty would need reforming is quite a shock for me. The problems and the ills of the Muslim world are not a result of Islam but a result in the misinterpretation of it.

We, as Muslims, should not attack our own belief just because a few individuals do something that is not from Islam. Now is the time to unify the Muslims. Give them confidence that we are on the Haqq. We should not feel ashamed because of certain atrocities that may have occurred.

Finally brother, I have a blog which you may, or may not find interesting if you get the time. Feel free to email me.

http://themediaagenda.blogspot.com/

Wasalaam,

Amar