Two books
Ahmed Shah, Dhanmondi
This letter is in response to Yasmeen Murshed's introduction of two books by MJ Akbar under the caption 'Jehad and Fanaticism' published in the Point Counterpoint on March 20, 04 issue of The Daily Star. First of all, I express my gratitude for letting me know about the 'The Shade of Swords'. I shall now procure a copy of the same. It always gives me pleasure to read books containing critical analysis of religions, particularly Islam as I am a Muslim by birth. I have found that any book, article, essay having adverse comments against Islam is never tolerated and often banned in countries inhabited by Muslims in majority. Muslims who live in developed countries also hardly cultivate freethinking. The result is intolerance and clash with others who hold different views and faiths. Other religions may have many tenets that Muslims do not accept, but that does not justify propagation of intolerance and militancy in the name of religion.
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