Author: Hassan A Karofi

YESTERDAY, fear gripped us, then shock caught up with us as we learnt about the death of our divine and temporal leader. We began to internalise his martyrdom, and by today, we have accepted the fact that the Islamic world has lost its second most important figure in modern history. We undergo what is referred to as the FSIA syndrome: Fear, Shock, Internalisation, and Acceptance (FSIA). Our leader was assassinated while fighting to protect Islam and Muslims regardless of sect and creed. His defiance earned Islam and Muslims respect. His decades of struggle protected the dignity of Islamic countries, and…