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2) Letter to Ambassador Holbrooke by Amina Masood Janjua
For Ambassador Holbrooke
Amina Masood Janjua
Dear ambassador: I am writing to you on behalf of the aggrieved people of Pakistan who have suffered tremendously in the last eight years. They have deep wounds and scars upon their hearts, incurred by their country's participation in America's war on terror which has caused many grave human rights violations within Pakistan.
Since 9/11, violation of domestic and international law has been legitimized under the aegis of the US-led war on terror. As a consequence of this, even within Pakistan many people have been picked up and detained in secret detention camps and torture cells run by the intelligence agencies. These illegal detention facilities were monitored, controlled and financed by elements that are part of the US government. It is my humble appeal to you to take interest in this matter so that the fate of our loved ones who are ******* in these cells for years without end may change for the better.
Sir, Muslims also believe in the teachings of Prophet Moses just like you. Moses (PBUH) was a messenger of God for all of humanity. The phrase "Thou shall not kill" is well-known throughout the world as one of the Ten Commandments, which all Jewish people are required to believe in. Originating in the Books of Exodus and Deuteronomy, this phrase was originally given to Moses and the Israelite people by God as one of the great commandments and is found in the holy scriptures of the Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Seen as an admonition against murder, the sixth commandment is the foundation for the prohibition against suicide, capital punishment, abortion, euthanasia, war, and any other situation where one person might be inclined to take the life of another. Our religion, Islam is a peaceful non-violent religion, which builds on the teachings of Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Noah, David, Solomon and others. The Holy Quran specifically states: "Whoever killed a human being should be looked upon as though he had killed all mankind. (5:32)"
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) avoided war at all costs and even helped create a 10-year peace treaty between the Muslims and non-Muslims, which was drafted and signed at Al Hudaibiya. While the treaty was being drafted, the people of Makkah indulged in a number of provocative acts. For instance, they set down a condition that if they could lay their hands on any Muslim they would make him a hostage, but if the Muslims succeeded in detaining any non-Muslim, they would have to set him free. The Prophet (PBUH) agreed to even this point. For the restoration of peace in the region, the Prophet accepted a number of such unjustifiable clauses as were added by the other side. In this way he set the example of peace and tolerance being linked with one another. If we desire peace, we must tolerate many unpleasant things from others. There is no other way to establish peace in society.
Ambassador Holbrooke, you are a seasoned diplomat and America's special envoy for our region. Therefore it is necessary to convey to you the aspiration and expectations of the people of Pakistan. We love our country as much as Americans love their country. Respect for human rights and rule of law is as important for us as for Americans. We appreciate the three commendable orders that the new President Barack Obama has passed soon after taking oath of office. We urge you and your government to take the lead in also closing down these CIA/ISI detention camps within Pakistan. This will be extremely helpful in building a positive image of US in Pakistan as well as in gaining the trust and confidence of the citizens of both America and Pakistan.
The families, like myself, of the thousands of those who had disappeared will be intently looking towards the new US administration and towards your actions in this regard. I hope and pray that my husband will also be released from his incarceration of nearly four years – detention during which he has not been charged for any crime and his family has not been allowed any contact with him.
I will keep praying for the establishment of true brotherly relations between America and Pakistan. May God bless you and guide you.
Originally published in The News
For Ambassador Holbrooke
Amina Masood Janjua
Dear ambassador: I am writing to you on behalf of the aggrieved people of Pakistan who have suffered tremendously in the last eight years. They have deep wounds and scars upon their hearts, incurred by their country's participation in America's war on terror which has caused many grave human rights violations within Pakistan.
Since 9/11, violation of domestic and international law has been legitimized under the aegis of the US-led war on terror. As a consequence of this, even within Pakistan many people have been picked up and detained in secret detention camps and torture cells run by the intelligence agencies. These illegal detention facilities were monitored, controlled and financed by elements that are part of the US government. It is my humble appeal to you to take interest in this matter so that the fate of our loved ones who are ******* in these cells for years without end may change for the better.
Sir, Muslims also believe in the teachings of Prophet Moses just like you. Moses (PBUH) was a messenger of God for all of humanity. The phrase "Thou shall not kill" is well-known throughout the world as one of the Ten Commandments, which all Jewish people are required to believe in. Originating in the Books of Exodus and Deuteronomy, this phrase was originally given to Moses and the Israelite people by God as one of the great commandments and is found in the holy scriptures of the Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Seen as an admonition against murder, the sixth commandment is the foundation for the prohibition against suicide, capital punishment, abortion, euthanasia, war, and any other situation where one person might be inclined to take the life of another. Our religion, Islam is a peaceful non-violent religion, which builds on the teachings of Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Noah, David, Solomon and others. The Holy Quran specifically states: "Whoever killed a human being should be looked upon as though he had killed all mankind. (5:32)"
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) avoided war at all costs and even helped create a 10-year peace treaty between the Muslims and non-Muslims, which was drafted and signed at Al Hudaibiya. While the treaty was being drafted, the people of Makkah indulged in a number of provocative acts. For instance, they set down a condition that if they could lay their hands on any Muslim they would make him a hostage, but if the Muslims succeeded in detaining any non-Muslim, they would have to set him free. The Prophet (PBUH) agreed to even this point. For the restoration of peace in the region, the Prophet accepted a number of such unjustifiable clauses as were added by the other side. In this way he set the example of peace and tolerance being linked with one another. If we desire peace, we must tolerate many unpleasant things from others. There is no other way to establish peace in society.
Ambassador Holbrooke, you are a seasoned diplomat and America's special envoy for our region. Therefore it is necessary to convey to you the aspiration and expectations of the people of Pakistan. We love our country as much as Americans love their country. Respect for human rights and rule of law is as important for us as for Americans. We appreciate the three commendable orders that the new President Barack Obama has passed soon after taking oath of office. We urge you and your government to take the lead in also closing down these CIA/ISI detention camps within Pakistan. This will be extremely helpful in building a positive image of US in Pakistan as well as in gaining the trust and confidence of the citizens of both America and Pakistan.
The families, like myself, of the thousands of those who had disappeared will be intently looking towards the new US administration and towards your actions in this regard. I hope and pray that my husband will also be released from his incarceration of nearly four years – detention during which he has not been charged for any crime and his family has not been allowed any contact with him.
I will keep praying for the establishment of true brotherly relations between America and Pakistan. May God bless you and guide you.
Originally published in The News
