Our love for the lovely people of New Zealand

Mohammad Samir from Birkdale

This is the first time we are writing something like this on neighbourly, it might be the last time too as we are waiting for the decision of the deportation appeal now. But no matter where we are in the future, it feels obligatory to us to share these feelings with our Kiwi neighbours. We are Muslims (meaning, one who completely surrenders to Allah (meaning the Creator or God)); we follow the religion of Islam (meaning peace or surrender). As far as we learned from the teachings from Q'uran (a book from God just like Torah, Gospel or any other similar book that I might not know) anyone who believes in God, afterlife including His judgment, and do good deeds on earth can expect an excellent reward after death from the Creator Himself. AlhamduliLlah (praising God) New Zealand is full of such lovely people who do good deeds, especially love fellow human beings and help them. In our consideration, this is one of the best neighbourhoods/nations on earth. There can be differences of belief, no wonder, in a society. But this is the place where people bade peace (salaam) to each other at least by a smiling gesture on the street. We became better Muslims after coming here as many of the teachings from our religion reflect so much through the Kiwi manners and behaviors. We are overwhelmed with the sorrow that hundreds of Muslim brothers and sisters are directly affected after the Christchurch killing, but what overwhelms us, even more, is that the kind of society that we were always looking for as true Muslims or good human beings can be largely found here in New Zealand. Anyone who believes in God is like a cousin to us, anyone who does not is a beloved creature of our beloved Creator, a fellow human being. We acknowledge that we cannot be true Muslims until we have due respect and belief for Jesus, Moses, Abraham and many others who represented God under His guidance. Let us cherish what we have in common (like, God, love for each other or good deeds)! Let us uphold this wonderful society and its values forever! Let the world know that Kiwis represent the heavenly society on earth.



With Regards, Salaam, Smile, and lots of love

Samir and Teena (Mr and Mrs Samir)