The future of the Muslim world : LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 
International Herald Tribune
August 1, 2002

Regarding "The Muslim world is hopelessly weak" (Views, July 30) by Mahathir bin Mohamad:

As the prime minister of Malaysia states so clearly, life in the Muslim world is indeed looking pretty grim these days. But enjoining Muslims to instill fear in the enemy cannot be the way forward, and cannot be a measure of greatness or strength.

How about a call on Muslims by their visionary leaders to use their resources to return to the fundamental teachings in Islam of tolerance and equality, human rights and integrity?

Safir Syed, Geneva

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