A Canadian software developer who designed and built a remote-control device meant to trigger bomb blasts was found guilty of financing and facilitating terrorism yesterday, but escaped conviction on charges he developed the device to blow up targets in Britain.Momin Khawaja, the first person charged and the second convicted under Canada’s Anti-Terrorism Act, faces the possibility of life in prison at a sentencing set for Nov. 18.

There was a mixed responce to Momin Khawaja’s arrest in 2004. Some called it part of racial profiling and Islamphobia and some took the wait and see approach. The conviction should be considered as a wake up call to all the Muslim youth who have distorted idealogy of Islam and Jihad. If Muslims really want to change the way they are being treated around the world, they need to treat themselves and fellow citizens properly.  Violance has never been a key to success anywhere around the globe. Violance only further deteriorate the situation. 

All the parents should be very watchful of their young ones and monitor their activities to ensure none of them follow the path of Momin Khawaja which leads to only and only misery.