BBS & ISIS In Perspective: The Machiavellian & The Ruthless
By Mass L. Usuf –July 28, 2015
Mass L. Usuf
Is Simon Elliot going incognito as Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the infamous ISIS ? Allegedly, a Jew who was recruited by the Israelis to take the place of the world’s most wanted terrorist? Was this Simon Elliot trained by Mossad and the CIA? Was Al-Baghdadi created to fill the vacuum of Osama bin Laden? Was ISIS created to tarnish the image of Islam? Speculation is rife in the realm of conspiracy theories with some even providing strong evidence. Be that as it may, what is certain and crystal clear however, is that ISIS has been very successful in tarnishing the image of Islam and the Muslims worldwide. Paradoxically, if it could be so called, hovering over the head of Al-Baghdadi is a ten million dollar reward, dead or alive.
What most concerns us is the news that a 37 year old Sri Lankan had chosen to be part of this outcast outfit. Most Sri Lankans were hearing the news in shock and disbelief. The ripple effect was instantaneous. The aura of peace and happiness within the Muslim families were rattled. Parents were rethinking the sacred trust they had placed in their children. Some are worried if they now have to look over the shoulder of their kids to ascertain what they are up to.
Condemnation
The All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulema (ACJU) a body of learned Islamic Scholars quickly sprang into action with a no holds barred condemnation both of the ISIS and the association with it by this adventurous Galewala man. At a press conference held on 23 July 2015, the ACJU took cognizance of the lurking danger of this menace on others, if not dealt with expeditiously. It spelt out the several immediate steps initiated to educate and create awareness that ISIS acts contrary to the teachings of Islam. The seriousness with which ACJU responded is a clear indicator of the extent to which the society has been shocked.
The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) which was in a state of comatose, bankrupt with the lack of sensational news, erupted with spasms of Machiavellian ‘pleasure’. The analogy of rainfall after a severe drought is appropriate. Its coterie euphorically celebrated the truism in its “prophetic” foresight about the prevalence of extremists Muslims in Sri Lanka. Hallelujah ! Hallelujah !Read More
