Sunday Surkhi--Islam and Taliban

Islamic teachings are always of moderate
"Ummatan-wasatan"
Inspite of that extremism started very early in the history
Enter Kharijiyah- Assasination of Ali RA, cousin and son-in-law of the prophet (S) husband of Fatima RA, father of Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain RA, they killed him because in their view he had denounced Islam and therefore it was their duty to execute him.
Today, Enter Taliban: Annexation of Swat from Pakistan
Strict rules are observed and although not openly Wahhabi, the teachings of Taliban seem no different as evidenced by the extreme measures they take in Pakistan, like destruction of one or two video stores and catching and removing one woman from her (despicable) profession, then releasing her on the promise to abstain from that activity (which is good and therefore many Muslims feel it was justifiable-- what about others who are doing successfully everywhere)
Who will change the hearts?
Taliban government can destroy all musical instruments. destroy all video stores, destroy all female institutions, band shaving beards for men, etc. ,so that
Women will not be allowed to go out of homes except in full burqa and that also if there is some dire emergency
There will be no female doctors, lawyers etc.
There will be no alcohol brewed or sold or brought in Pakistan
all men will have beards (next will be how long?) and on and on and on
BUT will that change the hearts?
Will that stop an alcoholic from drinking?
Will that stop cheating and fraud?
Will that make namazi out of all Men and women?
Will that stop Rishwat, chor bazari, hoarding ?
Will that bring peace and daily daal roti for the poor?
Will that provide employment and adequate remuneration for all?
Will that.....
an then where will the women go for medical attention-- only to Male doctors? You are kidding! I have known women dying at home in Pakistan because they will not be taken to Hospital or be seen by male physician no matter how good Muslim he may be.
Of course I have only touched the tip of the iceberg.
Does Qurán say that all music should be banned?
Did the prophet (S) ban music in Islam?
Did the prophet (S) or the Khulafa Rashidoon openly beat with sticks women in Burqa because they were out of home or whatever reason?
Did Umer RA (who was known to be strict in Laws of Allah and carrying a "hunter" with him to punish men if they were breaking Islamic rule) actually openly hurt a fully clad Muslimah in Bazar?
The slogan is that it will be nafaz of Shariáh. OK, how many Ulama are known to have some knowledge of Sharia,( intelligent application of Shariah rules is anothe matter) NOT all the graduates of today's Madrissas. It will be a surprise if anybody today knows how to apply those rules in today's world AND make Pakistan the leaders for the whole world at the same time.
Certainly this is not something that can be accomplished overnight.
Maulana Maudoodi Rahemahullah tried to guide the Pakistan government toward Sharia application about half a century ago, he was put behind the bars. His was a peaceful mission
Today I find the goal of Taliban being introduced at gunpoint.
How will you choose the Khalifa? or Head of the Islamic state?
Who is the most suitable and knowledgeable Muslim Aalim to take up that position? and will he have to be Sunni(May be follower of one of the four accepted schools of thought) or Shia?
Would we see power struggle again and whether it will be with force of arms or peaceful? or just declare Maulana Fadlullah as the chief?
Pakistan is, meray miunh main khak, on the brink of self destruction. USA, Israel and India are waiting for that opportunity and it seems to be ready to fall into the lap of India in the end proving that the voice of Muslims for creation of Pakistan was wrong. May Allah forbid such a happening. Does history and present circumstances support that Shariah can be introduced at gunpoint? I am very doubtful.
Fareed Zakaria was talking today to Imran Khan who gave his opinion about these events of Pakistan. He said that Taliban is not primarily a terrorist organization and it should be separated from Al-Qaeda, which therefore is a terrorist organization (originally created by USA for ousting of Soviet Union from Afghanistan andit worked). He said Taliban is not the enemy, and I would have agreed with him but for the relationship of the two seems currently like a strong marriage. How can Taliban get divorce from Al-Qaeda, now?
He described Obama's strategy in Afghanistan-Pakistan as continuation of Bush's, that is use of force against Taliban and Al-Qaeda to eliminate them which is unachievable with this strategy and according to him Obama must change it at some point now. Maybe he is right but how? Certainly giving in to taliban at this time is fruitless because of too much al-Qaeda infilteration and influence on Taliban.
In my humble opinion the single most effective weapon for mass conversion (of Muslims) is UNITY IN THE WORLD OF MUSLIMS. Can you bring about that unity under a gun point?
I am extremely doubtful.
Yes I had hopes from Pakistan when it was born but as it is now I have lost all hopes from the leadership in Pakistan.