Assalamlaykum

i heard facebook was banned in pakistan and in some other countries
i deactivayed mines too after i heard what happened
i hope everybody did that tobut why are there muslims still on facebook?
were we supposed to ignore what they did?

First of all tell us what the problem is...I have been on facebook for a year now!!

Ok...I see that facebook was banned because of the controversy over the drawing contests of pics of the Prophet(Astaghfirullah) on May 20th 2010 UNTIL the 30th. Youtube was also banned for similar reasons.

Most Muslims did not know this nor participate in this. Here in the USA...news like this travels fast but this is a first.

Read more here:http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/International/facebook-banned-pakistan-prophet-muhammad-sketch-competition/story?id=10688625

FACEBOOK MENACE - MESSAGE FROM MUFTI EBRAHIM DESAI

In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalāmu ῾alaykum wa Rahmatullāhi Wabarakātuh

The issue of Facebook and their latest antics against our Beloved Muhammad sallallāhu ῾alayhi wasallam has angered and frustrated the Muslim Ummah. The reaction of the Muslim Ummah in the face of such blasphemy is appreciated. This malevolence is not foreign to Islam and the Muslims. During the time of our beloved Muhammad sallallāhu ῾alayhi wasallam , individuals like Ka’ab Bin Ashraf , Abu Lahab, his wife and others were also guilty of defaming our Prophet sallallāhu ῾alayhi wasallam. Their fate is known to all.

Our responsibility as Muslims and lovers of our beloved Muhammad sallallāhu ῾alayhi wasallam is as follows:

To delete Facebook accounts and any other media that deems it acceptable to disrespect our beloved Rasoolullah sallallāhu ῾alayhi wasallam and never to reactivate them again.

To inform others of the above as well.

Deleting facebook is one form of expressing our love for Rasoolullah sallallāhu ῾alayhi wasallam . However, objective love of Rasoolullah sallallāhu ῾alayhi wasallam is to inculcate his teachings in our life.

Make dua for guidance of the involved individuals.

لو كان حبك صادقا لأطعته
إن المحب لمن يحب مطيع

Had your love been true, then you would have surely obeyed him
For indeed, a lover is most obedient to his beloved

Let’s prove our obedience!!!

Why the International Muslim Community is Angry About the Insulting Cartoons!!!

The international Muslim community is deeply offended by cartoons mocking the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and depicting him negatively. It is evident that these publications are aiming to demonise the character and personality of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who is followed by 1.5 billion Muslims globally and who is admired by millions of others all over the world. After all, what was the intention of these publications by depicting the Prophet negatively when it is a well known fact that he was a paragon of peace, mercy, tolerance and forgiveness?

The publication of these cartoons demonstrates contempt for the religious beliefs of the Muslim Community. These publications have abused freedom of speech by taking it to a dangerous, irresponsible and unacceptable level by showing disregard for the sensitivities of Muslims around the world. The Muslim community views the publications of such offensive material as a serious attack on the integrity of their religion, and as an attack on the global Muslim Community.

MEDIA SHOULD NOT ABUSE FREEDOM OF SPEECH

The media has a duty to act responsibly in sensitive issues of this nature and not to push the right to freedom of expression to ridiculous levels where the lines of distinction between profound and profane are virtually obliterated. Freedom of expression is not an absolute; it is limited by the requirement of not causing offence or inciting racial or religious hatred.

Sensible and responsible leaders around the world, including the pope, issued strong statements against the Danish cartoons some time back. The US Government also condemned these caricatures. "These cartoons are indeed offensive to the belief of Muslims," State Department spokesman Kurtis Cooper said in answer to a question. "We all fully recognize and respect freedom of the press and expression but it must be coupled with press responsibility. Inciting religious or ethnic hatreds in this manner is not acceptable."

IMAGES NOT ALLOWED

The reason why Muslims are so angry is because these cartoons have violated fundamental teachings of their religion. Islam has traditionally prohibited images of humans and animals altogether - which is why much Islamic art is made up of decorative calligraphy or abstract arabesque patterns. Throughout history Muslims have cast out, destroyed or denounced all images, whether carved or painted, as idolatry.

Therefore, images of the Prophet are strictly forbidden in Islam, because it is forbidden and because this is deemed disrespectful to him, and for the very fear that his image could then be distorted and abused. Thus no records of any authentic image or portrait of the Prophet is to be found anywhere in the world throughout history. Yet some people seem to have little understanding of why this should be so, nor do they understand the intensity of the feelings aroused in Muslims when this is done.

Muslims love the Prophet (peace be upon him) so intensely that this love supersedes their love of everyone else. When speaking or writing, his name is always preceded by the title "Prophet" and followed by the phrase: "Peace be upon him", often abbreviated in English as PBUH.

Attempts to depict him in illustration were therefore an attempt to depict the sublime - and so forbidden. To depict him in a series of mocking and provocative cartoons is the worst form of blasphemy imaginable. No Muslim can ever tolerate such disrespect. The Muslim Community is disgusted at these cartoons and must protest against them responsibly. Write to publishers, editors, participate in all legal marches and protests within the law.

RESPECT - AN IMPORTANT ISLAMIC VALUE

The entire culture and value system of Islam is based on respect and reverence, such as respect for parents, wives, elders, religious symbols and so forth. For certain people respect means nothing at all. Such people satirise and mock anything and everything, including their own religion, all of which is done in the name of freedom of expression. They expect to also mock at others, in the name of freedom of expression. But Muslims, who are required by their religion to respect all of the Holy Prophets (peace be upon all of them), will not tolerate the mockery of any of the Holy Prophets. Hence when the Prophet (peace be upon him) was mocked in the cartoons, there was a furious reaction from Muslims around the world and this could very well be the case again. Unfortunately some editors either do not have the understanding of Islamic values, or deliberately abuse the freedom of speech to incite and offend Muslims in these provocative ways.

Two things are wrong with the cartoons. Firstly, the illustrated depiction of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and worse, the intention to ridicule the Prophet (peace be upon him) through it. This was an explosion waiting to happen. Muslims view this as an example of the ignorance and arrogance that certain people display towards them.

Yet there are countless of other people, who may not be Muslims, but who have shown respect and admiration of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) not because they believe in him or are his followers, but because they are fair, just and not prejudiced in their study or analysis of his personality as recorded in his biography. These people have found him to be a wise, kind, tolerant, forgiving, honourable and generous person, who has inspired millions around the world.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) himself was the subject of abuse, violence and mockery in his lifetime, but he always tolerated, forgave and showed kindness even to his opponents. Although Muslims are furious about disrespect shown to the Prophet, it is important that they register their protest respecting law and order, and do not act irresponsibly, for that is not what the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) would have approved.

also a very good link V

http://albalagh.net/current_affairs/0103.shtml

This is a great post, Mashallah. But why delete Facebook when Muslims can use it to propagate Islam correctly? Too many times we as Muslims would rather delete a situation instead of using it.

Often times the media is responsible for the bad press of Islam as well as the Prophet( . When are we going to return the favor and propagate Islam to the Media? Each chance I got, I did just that, and still do.

Muslims do not propagate this religion regularly enough for the public to take us seriously. Youtube is not the only media that can help us do just that. Muslims should open an account on Facebook and bombard it with nothing but Islamic information, write about the seriousness of degrading any part of it for jest, and give them something to think about everytime they open their page, Inshallah.

I do not get upset anymore without having a solution to the problem. Kno one knws just what the Prophet looks like except those who were around him when he was alive. Anything else is heresay, and ignorant imaginings. The precious character of the Prophet demonstrate a tolerance to all acts of intolerance or hatred or ridicule. Never did he retaliate against those who were making fun of him or humiliating him. On the contrary, he showed concerns for them when told about their misfortune. For centuries people have ridiculed him yet he still remains the "Most Influential Person in History, Mashallah!!

The young woman and others should be shown and taught the etiquettes of the mischief and degradation of their actions. I feel sorry that they do not have what I have, but can IF Allah wills, through us...as Muslims...not angry retaliators.

Why should we spend our every emotions on anger when we can spend it better by propagating this true religion? I always opt for propagating..it has worked for many.

Facebook is lame anyway. Trying to meet some Muslims on there. Unfortunately most of them are stingy culturalists and not Muslims.

What have YOU done to re-educate them, Akhi? Muslims and non-Muslims could benefit ! You may think facebook is lame, but why not look at it as a portal to giving dawah and not what the people do there?? Your lame may become game for Islam...hmmmmm

why should every Muslim delete their facebook because the website refuses to censor people?

Facebook gives people the right to express their opinions. If you don't like a group somebody has made, ignore it. No offense but, there have been tons of anti-Muslim groups on facebook for a long time... just like there are anti-Jewish groups and anti-Christian groups and anti everything else groups... there are also plenty of pro-Muslim groups and pro-Jewish groups, etc.

I don't like facebook because it is a distraction from my school work but I fully support people's right to express their opinions uncensored.

Um well, the reason to why im picky on who to chose over to add on facebook is because people tend to judge a book by its cover. Whoever, doesn't is welcome to add me so long as i acknowledge the fact they are not stalking me and are the right sort of people. Not, random people i don't know.

But some people go around adding everyone. Its sad.