Boycott Facebook Permanently for Muhammad (S.A.W)

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'Everybody Draw Mohammed Day May 20th 2010'.. yet another scheme for aggravating the situation of the Muslim community.

'Freedom of speech' or 'Freedom to ridicule'? Once again, this is sparking up another controversy in the world, and (of course) the targets are Muslims - Tell me why am I not surprised. Curious of the intention of the group, I opened a few discussions and noticed something totally bizarre. The admin members claiming that they are not against Islam but want to promote the concept of 'Freedom of speech' which in their opinion is the right to abuse, mock or insult anyone and expect people not to retort. The Muslim community responded in different ways, some were whiplashes and some were polite negotiations, but no conclusions yet. I say, ok fine, leave religion, just go on the streets and insult someone on the face? what would you get in return? Human behavior varies from person to person. Some might say you are crazy and ignore you, some may abuse you in return and some may punch you in the face. A joke is a joke is a joke and it can be digested, but an insult can have its consequences.

A group has been created in response to boycott facebook on the 20th of May, but I ask all, why boycott facebook for just one day? Is this our level of tolerance for the insult of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad S.A.W? If Facebook can promote such a group despite the fact that it has been reported by muslims as an abuse, then the Muslims should show their disapproval by not using Facebook. They should know that Freedom comes with responsibility, and not to do exceed boundaries of moral and ethical values of people.

I am sick of these constant tactics to marr the muslim repute everywhere. I am against what happened to the twin towers, London Bus etc, but, this is once again controversial because the Muslims were not directly involved without 'support from others'. I am also against the prejudice and hatred shown towards Muslims in the western society as if we are mongrels from the gutter.

Live and Let Live, is that asking for too much?


PTA directs ISPs to block Facebook link

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to close an Internet link on a widely used social networking website, Facebook in connection with a so-called competition for blasphemous caricatures of Holy Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him), a private television channel reported on Tuesday. The so-called caricature competition is scheduled to be held on May 20 on a Facebook group which has been deemed unethical and disrespectful to millions of Muslims across the world. Taking notice of this incident, the PTA has directed all the ISPs to ensure the blockage of this particular link of the Facebook website. An SMS campaign is on the rise to boycott Facebook on May 20 to protest against this disrespectful act.

Obtained from: - http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\05\19\story_19-5-2010_pg7_7