both of us seek same thing " True and Pure Islam " , but we have different views about what is right and what is wrong .... and that is sad part of our conflicts ...
Actually we don't, I'm not convinced that the Shi'ite community seeks Islam. The Shi'ite community is not as religious as it's adherents make it out to be. Shi'ite community doesn't want an Islamic state. They prefer Iranian model of government which is socialist and has secular tendencies. Iran's government will not make crucial political decisions based on Islam but rather based on what is more important for Iran. So I do not recognize the Iranian gov't as an Islamic one. To me it is just like any other government in the Muslim world. They appoint some religious clerics to relate with the people but they are not serious about Islam and actually crackdown on people who are serious about Islam and justice.
Saudi Arabia and Iran are the very alike in many ways. They have clerics which denounce their political opponents whenever they conflict with Saudi or Iranian interest. We call these the 'clerics of the state' and they go contrary to what Islam tells us. I personally strive for justice. This is why I take the side of the weak and just. You see I didn't say just weak, I also said just. It's obviously not sensible thing to take side of Sunni Islamist. Because for one, they are very weak and can't achieve much due to the conspiracies against them. Second, many of them are on terrorist list which scares many of Muslims from sympathizing with them. Third, people are constantly told by their governments that their visions for the future/society are unrealistic and bad for humans. Yet none of this will scare or fool me into supporting our current array of administrations. It's just not in my nature. I simply can't sympathize with those who laugh at their people and use religion as tool to achieve nationalist interests(Like Saudi Arabia and Iran). Also while their society lives secular lifestyle.
You live in Iran and you know how your young generation is. They date a lot and do things that are against Islam. This is the same way across the Arab world too. And it is prevalent, so once you see this kind of behavior which is against Islam is abundant, then you know there is something wrong. Our leaders aren't implementing Islam and our leaders are corrupt. All they care about is wealth/power. Our people have become very corrupt, they no longer care about other Muslims plights. All they care for is their country interest. Our people are becoming exposed to Western lifestyle and want to be like that. Our leaders allow it. So we come to the conclusion that no way these people who claim to be champions of Islam are anything near it.
This is why Sunni Islamist are actively trying to change the political status-quo and the society in the region. They start by urging people to move away from moral corruption. Then they do social activities. Even if it lands them a vacation in jail. If you look all over the region, Sunni Islamist has been targeted by their local government. This is evident in Egypt, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, UAE, etc....They collectively arrest them and in some cases kill them. They ban them from having any rights. They close down their mosques, schools, etc....And then this forces Sunni Islamists to take up weapons. And when they do that, they get attacked by US, Israel, the West or even your country Iran. So for the people who say Sunni Islamist have a cause for personal reasons I reject that notion. Anyone who is Sunni Islamist in region is taking very big risk, either he persecuted or is killed even if he is not part of armed group. He makes no material gain out of this. The only gain in his eyes is he strive to spread justice and the word of God. And that is enough for him.
So I tell you once again sir, if you genuinely believe in justice/society that follows Allah's path and Prophet's Sunnah than look into Sunni Islam and advocate the cause of Sunni Islamist. Not Sunni government, there is not a single government today in the Muslim world which advocates genuine Islam. However, if you are fine with current course of things and don't mind us fighting over nationalist interests where anyone who is in favor of Islam gets persecuted and where secularism/dating is appealing to you then remain as you are.
