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   Theese cartoons are nothing else but an attack on Islam. The same newspaper refused, in 2003, to publish some similar cartoons of Jesus (AS), because they didn't want to hurt the peoples feeling. In the case of Muhammad PBUH, the same newspaper had no idea that it will reach out to 1,3 billion muslims all over the world, but only to 200.000 muslims living in Denmark. 
A muslim living in Denmark 

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Abu-Ayoub Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Starter Joined: 08 September 2005 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Abu-Ayoub Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2006 at 6:34am
	Theese cartoons are nothing else but an attack on Islam. The same newspaper refused, in 2003, to publish some similar cartoons of Jesus (AS), because they didn't want to hurt the peoples feeling. In the case of Muhammad PBUH, the same newspaper had no idea that it will reach out to 1,3 billion muslims all over the world, but only to 200.000 muslims living in Denmark. A muslim living in Denmark

peacemaker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Male Joined: 29 December 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 3057	Post Options Post Reply Quote peacemaker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2006 at 10:42am
	Salam Abu-Ayoub, It was a deliberate attempt to defame Islam, and see what we "weak" Muslims can do. Our response to this crisis has to be well reasoned seeking the blessings of Allah. Those fools who did it, have no idea that apart from more than 1.5 billion Muslim followers, Allah will also frown upon them ( Edit add: unless they sincerely repent ) as they have depicted the Prophet of Islam in such a humiliating manner. Watch it, InshaAllah, world will take a great turn from this point onwards. And I can only see that the blessings of Allah will be on us Muslims ( Edit Add: if our response is islamically appropriate to the crisis ). And it would create just the opposite effect inshaAllah to what those evil cartoonists intended. Peace Edited by peacemaker
	Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? Qur'an 55:13

Israfil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 September 2003 Status: Offline Points: 3984	Post Options Post Reply Quote Israfil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2006 at 12:16pm
	As'Salaamu Alaikum Ya Muslimeen! Br's and Sr's let me remind all here that although what the Danish news media did was inappropriate by the standards of respecting the beliefs of others let me say here that remember Muhammad is not Islam. Muhammad brought the message of God to the world when it was lost and mankind needed a reminder of the word. When we see false depictions of the prophet Muhammad it should be set out as an "attack on Islam" because Islam existed far beyond the advent of the prophet. These depictions ar ein no way an attack at all. These are false depictions generated by the false understanding of Islam. Obviously these individuals in the media are using the ignorance of other Muslims who use violence in replacement of dialogue and correlate these actions with the tenents of Islam. Not only this, but this is also a hint of racism as well. The assumption here is that all supposed people of Arab decent wear turbans. Again not only are these depictions inappropriate but is the direct evidence of the ignorance of others. I hope we can get beyond any generalizations. I also hope the Muslims abroad can urge restraint and not damage property. Such actions only generate more bias against Islam and further gives other ignorant people ammunition to say "See told you so."

fatima Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 04 August 2005 Status: Offline Points: 979	Post Options Post Reply Quote fatima Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2006 at 1:07pm
	bismillah irrahman irrahim assalamu alaikum when these non-muslim ppl say whateva they sayin bout how muslims are reactin in different countries then u say ok they dont know how we r feeling, how could they bcos religion is not anything for them but honestly it really hurts when i see muslims talkin in their tone, so u think it is not an attack on islam just our prophet, let me remind u what Allah swt says in Holy Quran Say: If you love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your faults, and Allah is Forgiving, MercifuL on anathor occasion "Verily Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet (s). O, Believer! Send blessings upon him and salute him with a worthy salutation." and im sure u must hav heard hadith of Umar (ra) when he said to Sayyidina Muhammad (saw) that he loves him more than every thing apart from himself n Sayyidina Muhammad (saw) said ur imaan is not complete untill u love me more than urself n later on Umar (ra) came back n said that now i love u even more than myself Im quite sure that every muslim knows this fact that Sayyidina Muhammad (saw) is most beloved to our dear lord so how is it possible for every muslim who claims to love Allah swt not to be offended n outraged by this lowly act, im sure your hand will be raised against a person who talks against ur mum so why shame saying that ur blood boils even hearin this, honestly this reaction of trying to impose that ppl who r on street against this act are not representative of mojority of muslim bemuses me. mayb it dont represent those muslims who r not offended r whateva but they r representin majority of us. yeah they should not burn down danish embassies but i hope every muslim country n every individual gets enuf sense out of this incident n completely boycott danish products wassalam

peacemaker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Male Joined: 29 December 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 3057	Post Options Post Reply Quote peacemaker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2006 at 1:23pm
	Salam Fatima, Yes, I am going to boycott Danish products, and tell everybodyelse to do so until Danish government changes its laws so that such a mockery of "freedom of expression" doesn't happen again. This is the smallest thing I can do as a Muslim. And I am sure a majority of Muslims will agree that we would like to be assured that it doesn't happen again. A sincere apology from the Prime Minister is must. I am also going to boycott products from Euro zone nations who santioned this form of terrorism hurting more than 1.5 billion Muslims. I have to do this little thing. What if they go ahead and plan to nuke Mecca to "liberate" Muslims as many media channels focussed on this soon after Sept 11. ( Edit Add: We also need sincere public apology from Danish newspaper besides Danish Prime Minister. The newspaper, by refusing to apologise, is confirming his act of worst form of terrorism. ) Peace Edited by peacemaker
	Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? Qur'an 55:13

Jenni Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 June 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 705	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jenni Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2006 at 1:41pm
	To all of you, I hope that you would also be offended when European Media and American Media portray our other holy prophets such as Jesus and Moses in terrible ways. I have seen Esa and Musa made fun of, portrayed in terrible ways just like these cartoons. And I never heard a peep out of any Muslims about it. Remember they are our prophets too and the west has no regard for them either. Peace
	You cant be a good muslim if you are not decent and have a cold heart. Be a decent and kind person and care for women and children and the elderly.

peacemaker Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Male Joined: 29 December 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 3057	Post Options Post Reply Quote peacemaker Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2006 at 1:46pm
	Salam Jenni, I ( and many ) are equally offended, but majority of those followers keep quiet. InshaAllah, this wave ( Edit Add: of course islamically appropriate protest without burning of property or harming innocent civilians ) will teach them to stop insulting any Messenger of Allah ( peace and blessings of Allah be on them ). Peace Edited by peacemaker
	Then which of the favours of your Lord will ye deny? Qur'an 55:13

Israfil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 September 2003 Status: Offline Points: 3984	Post Options Post Reply Quote Israfil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 February 2006 at 2:40pm
	Fatima, Salaam I'm not saying anything about anyone in particular what I am saying is that these actions done by the media are inappropriate but we cannot validate any claim by responding in a physical violent manner. My position here i that ignoranceprevails anyway and to make a stad I believe we should respond in an educated and civil manner. Yes when they defame the prophet it is senseless and inappropriate, but as the Qur'an says "God is the best of planners." I'd allow people to say whatever because in the end the Almighty has the last laugh. I think our best bet is to return the favor by educating the masses even more. I myself cannot say that I'm personally offended because it was not a personal attack. Let me remind the Muslims that Muhammad did not come for Muslims but for mankind therefore do not feel personally offended. Just like Muhammad being of the Arab culture he was not for Arabs but for all mankind like every other prophet. We all know ignorance is bliss in the world but those who are not on the plane yet I say we become civil and act more through educating the general population Edited by Israfil