Bloggers against terrorism - Join the Cyber-protest
Following a suggestion made by Moyameeha in a comment to The protest against terrorism post, I too think we should start a cyber-protest here on the blogosphere.
If you condemn the attack of the 29th September and you demand the authorities punish those who organised and carried out the attack most severely and demand safety and security for our people and country, then join the cyber-protest!
To join, just create a new post with the topic as:
"NO TO TERRORISM! DON'T TOUCH OUR MALDIVES!"
And the body to read:
"We don't want terrorists and terrorism in our Maldives!
Join the cyber-protest by Maldivian bloggers."
I hope many of you will join and if you have any ideas just post a comment.
So what are you waiting for? Act now!
Bloggers that have joined so far:
- Mixhar
- mHilmy
- Maldivian
- n3m6
- autodynamixblog
- askept
- moyameeha
- senses0
- athena
- maldiveshealth
- amlive
- mamdhooh
- dhivehseh
- thakurubey
- shanoo
- arabiguitar
- vishah
Note: the title of the cyber-protest is inspired by the protest of thousands of Algerians (this September) who took onto the streets against terrorism after Al-Qaida detonated 2 suicide bombs.
Updated.
M | October 3, 2007 6:03 PM
Count me in.
Frozen Solid | October 3, 2007 6:46 PM
m in
Athena | October 3, 2007 7:25 PM
am in
c'mon pple. get going
moyameehaa | October 3, 2007 7:35 PM
sure im in...and one more thought i wanna share here...how about mvblogs create a page containing links to all the posts of protest (and put a link on the main page like i that blogger coffee time).a protest page.then we could make a badge/banner or somthin and use it on our blogs that would link to the mvblogs protest page.just an idea.what do you guys think?
:D
aM | October 3, 2007 8:01 PM
I am IN :D
maldiveshealth | October 3, 2007 8:37 PM
i have joined the protest.
kakuni | October 3, 2007 8:39 PM
I am surprised that you are demanding "a crackdown on extremists." Are you supporting the types of crackdowns that the government had carried out in the past? What we need is not a crackdown on extremists but identifying the root causes of extremism and addressing those issues. A person who is suspected of committing a crime could be detained and his/her actions investigated. If there is evidence of guilt the person must be tried in a court, and subjected to a fair trial. It is up to the judiciary to decide the punishment.
I am not joining this online protest because I cannot agree with all things that you are calling for. But I condemn the act of terrorism and hope that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Mohamed Hilmy | October 3, 2007 8:44 PM
I'm in.
maldiveshealth | October 3, 2007 9:16 PM
Simon,
I have another idea. Tomorrow is the international bloggers day for Burma. I came across this link.
http://www2.free-burma.org/index.php
I think as moyameeeha has suggested , it would be worthwhile creating a link or something reminiscent to the Burmese action page. In that way a continuous day to day action and update on the issue at hand can be tackled by the Mvbloggers. I think you are the man with a technical background to initiate something like this.
Mr.Blogged | October 3, 2007 10:17 PM
i am in too..and thats a really good idea maldiveshealth.
Shihab | October 4, 2007 5:23 AM
i am in with a reservation subtext on "a crack down" ... i share the sentiments of kakuni ... we need to make our nation belong to all of us and not some ... yet we have to train the minds of everyone toward peaceful existinence ... Islam is not the cause of terrorism ... it is the selfish teachings of sects that need to be challenged to create awareness amongst our young people ... All sects do not preach the true teachings of Islam ...
i am in
athena | October 4, 2007 9:03 AM
Kakuni & Shihab
As far as my limited understanding goes,
This call isn't for a crackdown on extremism, or islam. It is a call for online bloggers to join in saying No to terrorism. Just a way for onliners to express their view and opposition to terrorist attacks.
The call was simple and direct, it didn't mention extremism, or Islam.
The call wasn't for a crackdown on extremists, islamists or islam, The call is for a crackdown on terrorism.
Ameer | October 4, 2007 9:24 AM
I am in
Mixhar | October 4, 2007 3:12 PM
Count me in!
Leem Simpson | October 4, 2007 5:04 PM
I'm in
Niyaf | October 4, 2007 8:58 PM
NO Bombs!!!!
shanoo | October 4, 2007 10:57 PM
me is in too :)
StyleVirus (Simon Ismail) | October 4, 2007 11:31 PM
I'm in.
n†om | October 4, 2007 11:43 PM
i'm in =D
kakuni | October 5, 2007 12:24 AM
athena: Simon had demanded a crackdown earlier, but has now removed it from this post. I am pleased by that.
ismailras@gmail.com | October 5, 2007 1:21 AM
Identifying the root causes and addressing those issues is what we have to do
Numan | October 5, 2007 2:19 AM
i have in....
Hussain | October 5, 2007 4:22 AM
I am in.Attn police,please do not blame this to any political party at the end.
sykez | October 5, 2007 4:33 AM
count me in =)
simplesimon | October 5, 2007 4:59 AM
A bit too cheesy for a title, don’t you think? I agree with ismailras who highlighted the importance of identifying the 'root causes'. The title and body of the post prescribed by Simon is barebones. My suggestion is that we append our own experiences and opinions to the campaign posts to accumulate perspective and encourage debate on the issue.
My first reaction to this whole terrorism business in the Maldives is flimsy at best. We are too hypocritical to actually make the sort of value judgment that this campaign signifies. If you observe carefully, you will notice how the majority of the Maldivian population close to 70% or more residing in the islands would hear about the ‘Jihad’ against the infidels and how we should raise arms against the infidels who are attempting to corrupt us more often than not. We foster terrorism in our backyards through retroactive schools of Islamic thought. This can openly propel terrorism and draw terrorists into Maldives if the matter is left unnoticed.
I think this is the reality common to the majority than it is to the well-read, western-educated and privileged few in the Maldives. The point being- a sound-bite is inherently incapable of stimulating thought and appeal to the minds of the masses. Also noteworthy of mentioning is the validity of concerning ourselves with the grievances of terrorists themselves. Should we be quick to label any one who does that as an apologetic? Or even perhaps a terrorist?
laasaany | October 5, 2007 5:53 AM
As Maldivians I don't think we should call this as terrorism. This is jihad.
ismail rasheed | October 5, 2007 6:04 AM
If you were to ask these people who are committing terror in the name of Islam, they will tell you that it is Jihad.
3:151.
We shall cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve, because they joined others in worship with Allâh, for which He had sent no authority; their abode will be the Fire and how evil is the abode of the
Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrongdoers).
Sahih Bukhari Volume 4, Book 52, Number 220: Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "I have been sent with the shortest expressions bearing the widest meanings, and I have
been made victorious with terror (cast in the hearts of the enemy), and while I was sleeping, the keys of the treasures of the world were brought to me and put in my hand."
Maldives ibu's Adventure | October 5, 2007 6:59 AM
count me in :-(
ahmed shinax | October 5, 2007 1:21 PM
i am in...
pencil | October 5, 2007 4:28 PM
What happened in sultans park is surely an act of terrorism. and many of you have pointed out that as if this is jihad. Attention all so-called maldivians-0thi2 i NOT JIHAD in ANY WAY. everybody please get your self some true islamic teachings for a change and learn the true islam-otherw these whats the difference between you all and these crazy terrorists who have a crazy idea of killing people. they are NOT-i repeat -they are not doing it becoz of islam-but becoz they are mentally sick crazy-in every religion there are mentally freaks who just kill for fun. they have to be locked in prisonp-or a mental hospital perhaps. to stop the root cause is to teach and larn the correct teachings of islam. do ur self a favour and visit this site : http://www.answering-christianity.com
pencil | October 5, 2007 4:35 PM
talkin about terrorism and protesting it y not spread some more news on the most terrorism attacks ever? 911 attak in the us. please visit this link;
http://www.answering-christianity.com/911_is_the_biggest_lie.htm
asa | October 5, 2007 9:00 PM
cut the terrorists and criminals
Zaidh | October 5, 2007 9:35 PM
Are Police Gonna Arrest All The People Who Is Having Beard ?
Thats Really Bad, i think this is just a drama of police. they have done this and trying to blame on some good people. I really wanna know the truth...
Zaidh | October 5, 2007 9:36 PM
Maldives Need A Better Improvement For A Better Future....
am | October 5, 2007 11:20 PM
as salaam alaykum to the believers
all i know is the income we get from the tourism industry is HARAAM. cose of it alcohol and pork is imported. and those two products are HARAAM. what else, in tourism industry all are in service to the enemies of ALLAH. cant we do without tourism. search islam. this is not extrism. i call every one to come out in defend of the act. and FEAR ALLAH, NOT MAUMOON AND HIS MUNAAFIGS.
aM | October 6, 2007 12:12 AM
thats not ME...
ahmed adam | October 6, 2007 1:12 AM
pencil: you must be a real moron. and 911 a lie? geez. it's idiot jihadists like you that blow up things and kill innocent people. jihad is terrorism.
Simon | October 6, 2007 1:16 AM
am (not aM),
Please note that, you are most welcome to access this website using products of the enemies of Allah so long as your selfish ideologies are fulfilled.
ahmed adam | October 6, 2007 1:18 AM
pencil: we'll catch you terrorist. we'll make you wear longer trousers, we'll shave your beard, dress you up in a silk dress and send u to mecca where u can have sex with camels and blow things up with ur other terrorist friends. you terrorist jihadists sucks and you will go to hell where ALlah will burn u forever for the people you killed, the lies you spread and for ur animal barbarism. goddamn you
ahmed adam | October 6, 2007 1:21 AM
hey pencil and you all terrorists. why don't you all get out of here (HARAM internet, HARAM computers, HARAM trousers, HARAM shirts, HARAM water, HARAM tv) and try to access the internet with a camel bone. stupid idiot muslim morons.
Maldivianna | October 6, 2007 2:07 AM
What in Allah name are you saying "am". God fobbid it is not your place to kill or injure innocent outsiders without trial. This is attempted mass murder, creating mischif in the land and aslo a act of selling out the ones nation to the pits. Can't we employ other methods. In Allah(sw) eyes the one who commits such a act and defends such a act are the same.
Peace be upone you all
pencil | October 6, 2007 4:47 AM
when u kill innocent people it is terrorism. and when u defend ypurself when some one else tries to kill you-that is jihad. so terrorism is not jihad. and islam doesnt teach you to kill innocent peiople even if they are kaafirs-they are human beings after all.in quran we read:
Ibn `Abbas says: The Messenger of Allah, when dispatching his troops, would tell them, " ..Do not behave treacherously, nor misappropriate war-booty, nor mutilate [those whom you kill], nor kill children, nor the people in cloisters." [Narrated by Ahmad, Tirmidhi (who graded it hasan sahih ]).
Another contains, "…Do not kill a woman, nor a child, nor an old, aged man’ [Narrated by Baghawi, through his isnad [Sharh al-Sunnah, 11/11]. He said, "This is an authentic hadith, narrated by Muslim.]
It is narrated by Ibn 'Umar that a woman was found killed in one of these battles; so the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) forbade the killing of women and children. [Sahih Muslim, Book 019, Number 4320]
You are neither hard-hearted nor of fierce character, nor one who shouts in the markets. You do not return evil for evil, but excuse and forgive." [Sahih Bukhari, Volume 6, Book 60, Number 362]
Narrated Anas ibn Malik: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: Go in Allah's name, trusting in Allah, and adhering to the religion of Allah's Apostle. Do not kill a decrepit old man, o a young infant, or a child, or a woman; do not be dishonest about booty, but collect your spoils, do right and act well, for Allah loves those who do well. (Sunan Abu Dawud , Book 14, Number 2608)
Another contains, "…Do not kill a woman, nor a child, nor an old, aged man…" [Narrated by Baghawi, through his isnad [Sharh al-Sunnah, 11/11]]
Another contains, "Do not kill a child, nor a woman, nor an old man, nor obliterate a stream, nor cut a tree
now see for ur self the bible teachings-
Now kill all the boys [innocent kids]. And kill every woman who has slept with a man, but save for yourselves every girl who has never slept with a man.(Numbers 31:17-18)"
1 Samuel 15:2-4
2 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt.
3 Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
All who would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, were to be put to death, whether small or great, man or woman. (From the NIV Bible, 2 Chronicles 15:13)
so where did the reall terrorism really started? in islam or in christianity?
in islam war is held only to DEFEND ypurself.
i really condemn the terrorsits in male. they are not REAL MUSLIMS. a real will love a nother even if he's a kaafir. like the prophet who loved evryone and prayed for them . and ordered the muslims to respect and be kind to the disbelievers.
so to stop these kinds of terrorist attacks every maldivian has to understand the correct beliefs of islam.
i protest the terrorism in male. no terrorism in maldievs ,and peace evrywhee
ayeysha | October 6, 2007 2:57 PM
heheh! entertaining comments by ahmed adam! how on earth can they justify it as jihad. Barberic self-made rules to kill and harm innocent people. Would these fools demand to get sand from desert, fill the islands with it and demolish the buildings and make tents to live in! I would not be surprise if they use some rough stones to clean their waste instead of water or tissue...toilet is too convenient and hygenic so one crazy person can just say its also haram..digusting fools!
pencil | October 6, 2007 9:17 PM
WE DONT WANT TERRORSITS IN MALDIVES.
subcorpus | October 6, 2007 11:52 PM
no booms ...
no kabooms ...
let our maldives be ...
no terrorism pls ...
monchi | October 7, 2007 1:20 AM
I 100% support this. So, count me in.
ahmed adam | October 7, 2007 1:52 AM
Bismilaalhi
Yaaa-Seeen. BOOOOOOM!!!! (that spells loud explosion for you Jihaadi idiots out there who think Osama is the coolest guy and Harun Yahya is the best thing that has happened to Science)
ahmed adam | October 7, 2007 3:15 AM
pencil: wake up Islam-man. look around. who're the terrorists? your namaadh buddies. Jews are busy making great advances in science and making great movies. Czech pornstars are fantastic. what are muslim arabs doing? having sex with camels and killing innocents. try to get this to ur brain through that stupid foshaa.
pencil | October 7, 2007 2:33 PM
hey ahmed adam-u r so right. arab muslims and several others do have sex with animals . even saudy prince came to maldives with thoyusands of [prostitutes.
they kill innocents and do it in the name of islam-
in quran allah loves jews much more than some muslims. i know u detest reading my posts just check it out. hehhe-iam not a man. and ofcourse i do wear a fosha or a black hijab.
"Strongest among men in enmity to the believers (Muslims) wilt thou find the Jews and Pagans; and nearest among them in love to the believers wilt thou find those who say, 'We are Christians': because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world, and they are not arrogant. (The Noble Quran, 5:82)"
so ofcourse some jews are good and some christians are good too. and most of the arab muslims are just having an islamic name and corrupting islam AND AS U POINTED HAVING SEX AND MORE SEX WITH ANIMALS.
most of good muslims are muslim converts from USA.
y dont u see this video. keeping a perspective mind without geeting upset with me. h eh ehehehe. this video was not posted by muslim of any kind. they are non-muslims and also white americans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3oIbO0AWE
and iam not supporting any killings or bombings- I HATE TERRORISM!
shine | October 7, 2007 8:02 PM
TO hell with ure protests, those people have been made to commit such crimes by our beloved president , he should take responsibilities of all this.. that SOB
denekasrof | October 9, 2007 12:34 AM
count me in..cox i surely dont want the safe streets turn out to be a nighmare(i just dont want it to get worse than it is right now..)
at | October 16, 2007 5:36 PM
streets of male' were never safe and it would not be. just becase ligher fluid cans did not explode every other day in male' it doesnt mean that it was safe.
just think of all the victims raiding houses and shops and even pedestrians even years before the incident so just dont look at this the other way while you all know the truth.
just think of all the unrest brought by the so called civilization of the west. drugs, sex, alcohol, street fights and so on.
millions of innocent pppl are getting killed and slaughtered for... the name of what-cracy? freedom? just because they have faith as we should have, just because they are muslims.
you ppl have been followed so blidly that you dont have a second to think about it. to think about what lies for every individual after the time here.
every individual muslim is labelled wether you belive it or not, wether a finger points at you this second or not, even if you have a beard, a moustach doesnt matter. the west, crusaders, zionist, athiests in their words you bein a muslim is a terrorist yourself. you dont have to make explosions.
so terrorists be prepared and know that you will die and you would be questioned for your acts and words.
the best use of today is the preperation for tommorow.
yaittey | October 17, 2007 5:30 PM
count me IN!!! :D