This is the first article in a series titled “In the name of Miss Liberty” which seeks to highlight various issues humanity face today regarding the case of Liberty. I shall start with the case of freedom of speech.

As Muslims, we are extremely blessed to have an example to help guide us in our daily lives, and that is the example of our beloved Prophet Mu’hammad (P.B.U.H.). Prophet Mu’hammad (P.B.U.H.) was a man of utmost character. He was kind, gentle, understanding, yet at the same time, people did not take advantage of him because he was respectful, considerate, and tolerant.

To Roger Williams belongs the famous quote “To err is human, to forgive is divine.” Hereafter, we will concern ourselves with the first half of his famous saying.

To err is, undoubtedly, human. This succinct expression sums up the third and final aspect of the last miracle, namely, the ’Qura~n. If to err is human, then not to err must be divine. 

We all enjoy a good hearty laugh now and then. A home with laughter is cheerful and happy. It is this friendly environment at home that makes it healthy and strong. A light-hearted Muslim is also enjoyable to be with, and joking with the people close to us is a bonding experience. Humour has the power of bringing people closer, lifting their spirits, and relieving them from the pressures of daily life.

The US president and his administration constantly justify the “War on Terrorism” as being a holy war and that the invasion of Iraq was upon God’s orders. Such belief in divine commandment to wage war leaves little doubt about the similarity between the US administration, headed by George W. Bush, and the extreme fundamentalists with their demeaning views of other races and religions.