Imam Dawoud Kringle responds to criticisms against Deadly Kristin

Imam Dawoud Kringle, of the band Analogue Fakir, responds to various criticisms targeting Deadly Kristin

After an excerpt of Deadly Kristin's interview at Hail Metal was posted at Blabbermouth.net, a firestorm of criticism was leveled at her by numerous readers who, presumably, are Heavy Metal afficionados. In the midst of those comments, listed below the excerpt, Imam Dawoud Kringle posted his illuminating response.

COMMENT | Kristin and I
posted by : mysticjaz
11/1/2005 10:10:26 PM


Peace,

I am Dawoud Kringle; the sitar player / musician with Analogue Fakir, Kristin's project. I am also one of the two men who introduced her to Islam. I was the one who gave her the Qur'an. I am also an Imam / Islamic Chaplian with the New York City prisons.

I read the comments with great interest. Those who spoke in favor of Islam came with brief but reasoned arguments. As for the others,,,

As you sit in the comfortable anonymity of the internet, and have only conjector to formulat an opinion on Islam and on Kristin, I find this to be indicative of the sad state of affairs of the world and of humanity.

I will not appologize for the actions of terrorists because I DO NOT ACCEPT THEM AS BEING REAL MUSLIMS! I do a great deal of work in the prisons to counteract the mindet of terrorism (and probably put myself at considerable risk. I don't care). I could easily quote chapter and verse to prove that what Al-Qaeda, etc. are doing violates every single scared article of Islamic Faith. And in my sermons, writings, and occasoinal appearences on radio, I often do.

I am a Sufi. But I am also a peaceful warrior. I believe that Jihad should be fought within one's own heart.

Kristin and I became friends and started discussing our respective lives. She asked me questions; and I answered them to the best of my ability. Her decision to walk the Sufi path was hers and hers alone. I have no power to convert anyone. I advise her, but I do not judge her (if you truly understand Qur'an, you'll know what I mean.)

To the Satanists, I truly pity you. You have accepted the lowest of animal nature and turned your back on what it truly means to be human: while believeing yourself to do the opposite.

To the athiests; the word "athiest" comes from a Greek root word meaning "One who is ignorant and unaware". If this is how you wish to describe yourself,,,

And to those who malign and slander Kristin - from the comfortable anonymity of the internet, I say this: You don't know her. I do. She is a kind, perceptive, strong, intelligent, creative, and insightful woman whom I have great respect for. If you're challanging her on the level of either intellect or morality, you're way out of your league!

I pray that what I wrote here brings light to dark places and truth to dispell lies and ignorance.

Ma'a Salaam,
Imam Dawoud Kringle