US President Mr. Barack Obama recently launched a new beginning between the US and the Muslim world at the Cairo University Egypt. This relationship has been marked by ongoing mistrust* discord and suspicion since several decades. It has been particularly tense during the last eight years of the Mr. Bush administration. This was due to the fact that after the tragic event of 9 / 11* he started the so-called ?War on Terror? in the Muslim countries of Afghanistan and Iraq along with many other notorious deeds against Muslim communities.During the American election* the Muslim world had a strong hope that President Obama* if elected* would change the misdirected policies of Mr. Bush against Muslims around the world* especially the killing of innocents* along with human rights violations in Palestine and Kashmir. Everybody harboured rays of hope for the closing of Guantanamo Detention Center* which also fanned anti-American sentiment across the globe. Mr. Obama* however* didn?t take any initial steps to stop the killing in Iraq and Afghanistan. Meanwhile America also initiated drone attacks in Pakistan and world media saying that America want to control Nuclear device and great Nuclear Scientist* Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan* but its impossible for Pakistani people.President Barack Obama?s recent visit to Saudi Arabia and Egypt offers hope for the resolution of the long-lasting Arab-Israeli conflict. Obama said that ?he laid out a new blueprint for US-Middle East policy* vowing to buckle mistrust* forge a new state for Palestinians and to defuse the nuclear showdown with Iran?. Obama?s statement was greatly welcomed and appreciated in the whole Muslim world. He said that ?the Palestinians are suffering for six decades. America will not turn our back on the legitimate Palestinian aspiration for dignity* opportunity* and a state of their own. The situation of the Palestinian people is intolerable. The two state solutions is the key to solving the decades-long Middle East conflict. At the same time* Israel acknowledged that just as Israel?s right to exist cannot be denied* neither can Palestine?s. Israel must also live up to its obligations to ensure the Palestinians can live* work and develop their society?. The Obama administration is interested in promoting democracy and peace in the Middle East. White House official said ?this trip is an opportunity to continue the President?s outreach both in the Middle East and in Europe* and it follows up on visits to Washington on May 18 by Israeli Prime Minister and Palestinian Authority President on May 28 on how to resume the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process?.Common problem* joint solutionThe tension between Muslims and West started on 9 / 11 and garnered strength from the 7 / 7 event in London. Obama said ?he seeks a new start that is based on mutual interest and mutual respect. We share common principles* principles of justice* tolerance and the dignity of all human beings?. The overall problem can be resolved through devising the best strategy for peace involving the Organization of the Islamic Conference* The Arab League and other influential Muslim institutions. President Obama delivered a very inspiring* strong and sometimes sugared speech at the Cairo University. He recognized the tension among Islam and the West but didn?t apologize for the cartoon controversy in Denmark against the Holy Prophet MUHAMMAD (Peace Be Upon Him). Mr. Obama explained the concept of democracy* religious freedom and appreciated the practical efforts of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia through conferences on interfaith dialogue in last two years. President Obama said that ?problems which the United States and Muslims worldwide confront must be dealt with through partnership and progress* and must be shared* sources of tension* he said* must be addressed directly?.He assured the removal of all US and allied military forces troops from Iraq by 2012. He appeared upset about the countless deaths of Muslims in Afghanistan and Iraq. Obama acknowledged Iran?s right to have access to peaceful nuclear power.The US President?s speech marked a major change in American foreign policy* but we must wait patiently for its concrete implementation. He directly enlisted a religion to build global peace and to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict* to end nuclear proliferation and to stop terrorism. After Mr. Bush* it is the first time that an American President didn?t openly say the word ?terrorist? to Muslims. He said US is not at war with Islam and Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism. It is an important part of promoting peace.The true reality is that Islam is a religion of peace and harmony. Islam also protects and promotes human rights* harmony and understanding. But* unfortunately* there are many violations in various Muslim states with Muslims killing Muslims. In Iraq there?s a dispute between Sunnis and Shias. In Darfur* two Muslim tribes are killing each other. In Pakistan* there are dozens of terrorist and suicide attacks and thousands of innocent Muslims civilians have been dying as a result. The Taliban have disturbed 35 Lac civilian populations in Swat* Malakand* North Frontier Province of Pakistan* and many other places.Islamic law as a solutionIf we apply Islamic law* values and principles* peace can emerge in the world. We must indeed live up to the tenants of Islam and show that religious coexistence* understanding and an ideal relationship between all members of the family of ABRAHAM is possible. With the USA and the West engaging in a dialogue of understanding with the most influential Muslim countries such as Saudi Arabia* Turkey* Iran* UAE* Egypt and Pakistan in a trustworthy way* it should gradually prove to be fruitful for the solution of all major and minor disputes and conflicts.Islam guides the mutual relationship among people?s movements and cultures. Muslim values* traditions and principles belong to all mankind. Islam also originally protects human dignity and human rights regardless of color* race and creed.The importance of dialogue is indeed a strong necessity of our time. Firstly* dialogue must start among religions* then on a social* cultural* diplomatic level* and within military circles too. Arab countries must also establish democratic governments incorporating a responsible interactive dialogue between Islam and the West. Many Muslim governments and rulers are being more westernized by the day. They must adopt and apply Islamic law and democracy* not dictatorship. Dictatorship is the worst system of government and is not as good as democracy. If the family of Abraham (Muslims* Christians and Jews) adopt common religious* morals* social values and norms. If they also promote tolerance* harmony and understanding toward each other and respect all other religions? holy books and holy Prophets as well* much of the religious and social conflict we see now will be removed at once. President Obama traveled to the Middle East to improve the image of the United States in the Muslim world. Further discussions included efforts to curtail Iranian influence in the region as well as the price and supply of oil. Time will indeed measure the success of the American President?s tour to the Middle East. The world realizes now that Palestine and Kashmir are both burning nuclear flash points. World peace* stability and development are not possible without the resolution of these two dangerous conflicts Palestine and Kashmir. The Secretary General of the OIC Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu welcomed the speech that President Obama delivered at Cairo University. He stated that ?the speech clearly confirmed the desire of the US and the Muslim world. He also felt that President Obama gave signals of a more balanced approach on the part of the US administration on the Middle East conflict. The Secretary General stated the OIC?s readiness to implement all the necessary steps based on the Memorandum of Understanding* which was signed on this specific field between the OIC and the US State department in December 2008. The UN* EU* OIC* Arab League and other influential institutions have a big responsibility to resolve these dangerous and long-lasting conflicts through dialogue. Israel and India must start a comprehensive and durable peace dialogue with Palestinian and Kashmiris legitimate leadership and representatives. Time is running fast and people are being killed every day in Gaza and Srinagar. Serious human rights violations* killing of children* abuse and rape of women are being committed there over six decades. Hundreds and thousands of innocent Palestinians and Kashmiris have been killed for their birth right to self-determination which the world has recognized. They are not terrorists* but they have been confronting terrorism since a very long time. US President Mr. Obama* EU President Mr. Barrusso* UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki Moon and OIC Secretary General Prof. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu and other worldwide institutions and organizations must play a role to stop all brutality and human rights violations around the world* especially in Palestine* Kashmir* Iraq* Afghanistan* Darfur* Congo* Chechnya* Kosovo and other places. Palestine and Kashmir* two major conflicts are the key points for the solution of the Middle East and South Asia. Without the resolution of the Palestine and Kashmir question* peace will not be possible anywhere in the world.At last I strongly endorse the suggestion of Dr. Moon* founder of the Universal Peace Federation in America* to establish a Permanent Global Interfaith Council* like a United Nations* comprising of representatives of the family of Abraham as well as all recognized religious scholars* renowned intellectuals* religious and peace experts to discuss and resolve all religious* social and cultural conflicts and controversies in the whole world. I hope that time is not too far; the peace kingdom will be on earth as paradise and all kind of conflicts and problems will solve smoothly* but its need determent faith and commitment...Sardar Muhammad Tahir Tabassum* Ambassador for Peace* and Executive Director of the Belgium (EU) based NGO Institute of Peace and Development (INSPAD) experienced analyst and writer on conflict resolution and interfaith dialogue since long time. Can reach email: tahirtabassum1@gmail.com...

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