Pakistan, a country with over 2.3 million Facebook users, has banned the use of Facebook temporarily due to a Facebook group called “Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!” It’s an issue which clearly highlights the difficulties in managing and monitoring content that isn’t offensive in various cultures. The group’s details states “Hopefully this page will spark seroius debates in international forums.” It’s pretty clear the group of more than 44,000 members has accomplished its goals.
Facebook has a history of allowing controversial groups to develop a presence on the site. From Holocaust denial groups, to groups that call on the death of Obama (found here), Facebook is consistently filled with groups that can be considered offensive by most.
Facebook has erred in the direction of “free speech”, however where that line should be drawn has not been very clear. For a long period of time, Facebook allowed Holocaust denial groups and comments, before the company eventually caved and banned the groups. The extent to which “drawing a Mohammed” can result in massive backlash in Middle Eastern countries is significant.
As the BBC points out, “Publications of similar cartoons in Danish newspapers in 2005 sparked angry protests in Muslim countries – five people were killed in Pakistan.” For this latest group, a High Court Justice ordered Facebook to be blocked until May 31st. According to the BCC, the ban was eventually lifted, however it’s pretty clear that tension still exists, given that the group still exists.
Do you think this is similar to Facebook’s Holocaust denial groups?
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UAE has also blocked "Everybody draw Muhammad`s day".
Pakistan done a good job to block facebook. All Muslim countries should do this.
Comment by Rehan Syed.Muhammad — May 19, 2010 @ 7:59 am
Freedom of speech is freedom of speech. If the US is a sovereign country then individuals and collective groups should be allowed to have any view and assemble (including online) they want which does not interfere with others' rights or with an intentions for violence. Facebook should not have caved on allowing Holocaust Denier Groups.
Asking the question, "Do you think this is similar to Facebook’s Holocaust denial groups?" is like asking "does every country have freedom of speech" and does every country have separation of church and state. The answer is obviously no.
Comment by Nei — May 19, 2010 @ 8:14 am
This group should absolutely be allowed to exist. It's about time people stood up to this ridiculous overreaction by a culture that, in threatening to harm and kill others over a picture, is acting against the interest of the religion they're claiming to protect.
If Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Scientologists, Mormons, and all other ilk can handle the occasional jab without resorting to violence, Muslims should learn that they are perfectly capable of sucking it up and taking their lumps along with everybody else. ESPECIALLY when such comments are made in a non-Muslim nation that promises free speech to its citizens.
Comment by Wanda — May 19, 2010 @ 8:44 am
The group calling for Obama's death is a parody of the teachers union in New Jersey calling for Republican Govern Chris Christie's death with the same phrase.
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/04/new_jersey_t...
(the Facebook group was formed AFTER this story broke)
Comment by Vake — May 19, 2010 @ 8:52 am
I think this group should be banned… it sounds innocent enough, to draw a picture, but that plays on most people's ignorance of Islamic teachings and how blasphemous they consider creating an image of their prophet–equally or even more of an assault as denying the holocaust.
BTW, I am not a Muslim.
Comment by lucie — May 19, 2010 @ 9:22 am
Thats a good job . Pakistan Government should never unblock facebook
Comment by Usman Jillani — May 19, 2010 @ 9:44 am
Speaking from the point of view of a non Muslim man I can still understand the passion that these people have for their faith. I am a hard lined believer in a higher power I can see how they are upset. The wonderful thing about free speech id the right to say what you think. But it also allows for the right to be offended. Kudos to any person or group that is willing to stand up for their belief system and ban a product or service they find offensive.
Comment by kleeman — May 19, 2010 @ 9:48 am
Till Now
Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!
47,456 Likes
AGAINST "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!"
63,126 Likes
Comment by Salah Yahya — May 19, 2010 @ 9:57 am
I have decided the trick to coming to peaceful terms with Islam is to take their philosophy of worship and one up them. Not only is it bad to draw Muhammad, it should be considered blasphemy of the worst sort to speak of him at all and think of him.
Comment by Intellectual Skeptic — May 19, 2010 @ 10:15 am
No, it's not the same as Holocaust denial. When fun is made of Jesus, no one threats the authors that they will be killed, lest really kill them! And take a look at what kind of response the Danish drawings were met with. This is to show the Muslim people that the others have the right to express their opinions and you have to draw some boundaries. I may be offended by a caricature of my beliefs, but I would not go and kill the offender, because I am NORMAL.
Comment by Pawe? Krakowiak — May 19, 2010 @ 10:35 am
Exactly, Pawel. For this reason I will definitely be participating and drawing Mohammad. No nut job is going to intimidate me in my own country. If you don't like freedom of speech or expression, get the hell out of the United States of America.
Comment by Amy Machete — May 19, 2010 @ 11:19 am
No, of course it's not the same. Holocaust deniers are claiming that 6 million people didn't die, and in doing so, are making light of the issue. Draw Muhammad Day is poking fun at a ridiculous religious belief that the Muhammad boogie monster will be mad if you draw him. If calling attention to ridiculous Muslim beliefs means Muslim on Muslim violence then so be it. It is an outrage that we cater to violent muslims and censor ourselves.
Comment by Berg — May 19, 2010 @ 11:22 am
Is this freedom of speech?
M i allowed to make funny or fetish cartons of your father?
Comment by Jaffri — May 19, 2010 @ 11:31 am
@Amy Machete
u Americans have no culture. if u know history of america,, but i am damn sure u dont. its was the place of native Americans. the new america is the result of many nations.. so u people have no culture.. no norms, no ethics, and yes no human rights. what u are proud off. a nation who have no respect for other nations.. u should b ashamed of.
but u people have no shame. there is nothing like scene of shame in nations like u.
u talk about freedom of speech. what freedom of speech. u r just going against Islam.
dont for forget if u believe in FREEDOM OF SPEECH. then its right to believe in FREEDOM OF DEED like 9/11 and 7/7
then its or right. america is invading on Muslim countries so to protect world from so called terrorist.
i didnt understand it.. if non-Muslim kill someone its WAR against terrorist. and if some Muslim kills someone within you he is terrorist.
thats the double face of ur nation. pitty on u people.
i think thats enough to show u urself..
Comment by Bilal raja — May 19, 2010 @ 12:10 pm
All the non Muslims who have commented here just following the information they are being fed to them by their media. They don't know anything about ISLAM. We love and respect all human beings; it is our duty being MUSLIMS. Now may be you find many Muslims going against ISLAM's teachings but this doesn't mean that ISLAM's teachings are wrong. So as a human being hurting someone either physically or emotionally is a crime. Then how all these non Muslims who have commented here can justify their deed as righteous? Obviously they are doing this just because of their biased approach towards ISLAM & MUSLIMS. They intend to hurt Muslims using all possible means. And others are helping them to do so.
Any rational human being can easily understand the planned trickery behind arranging an event like DRAW MUHAMMAD DAY and extreme hatred of Muslims for such an event. Of course this is an attempt to show that Muslims are extremists. If you attack somebody and he attacks you in self defense then how can you call such self defense as terrorism or extremism?
As far as the question is concerned that “Do you think this is similar to Facebook’s Holocaust denial groups?". My answer is YES, even this is worst. In my opinion one should consider the number of human beings who will suffer because of anything (like making any group, or drawing etc.). More than 1 billion human beings will get hurt because of DRAW MUHAMMAD DAY as compared to HOLOCAUST DENIAL.
Comment by Muhammad Maqsood — May 19, 2010 @ 12:30 pm
this group shouldd be banned and wot ever the facebook's policy says no one on the Earth has a ryt to animate any PROPHET or any PERSON OV ANY religon. religon is a total private thing n bo one has a ryt to make fun out ov ant religon……… facebook has done a dam cheap thing n it deserves a bycot
Comment by azqa — May 19, 2010 @ 12:40 pm
I'm surprised to see that people are justifying such DEVLISH acts by comparing them with other such SATANIC deeds. That if those can be done why not this one. This is like if everyone is committing suicide theny what are we waiting for; we should also follow them. This is an alarmingly worst condition of inhumane behavior and uncivilized society.
Comment by Muhammad Maqsood — May 19, 2010 @ 12:41 pm
Liberty of speach does not mean making fun of others' religi0us beliefs and hitting people's faith. You justify by saying, "When fun is made of Jesus, no one threats the authors that they will be killed" (referring to the comment posted by Pawel).
You do not respect your prophet, and feel proud by insulting Him, But Sir, we do respect out beloved Prophet and we cannot see him insulted by anyone.
So, please remain sticked to your religion and do whatever you want….but please behave yourselves and stop making fun of our religion!!!!!
Plus… plz refer to the comment posted by salah yahya…and chck how many dislikes have been reported!!!!!
Comment by Sidra — May 19, 2010 @ 12:41 pm
Berg, what you said is an oxymoron. By ridiculing Muslim belief you are also making light of somebody's issue. When there is no respect for others you will find yourself in a cocoon of your version of freedom of speech. That doesn't sound much different from the Nazis who believed they were superior beings.
Comment by Rezwan — May 19, 2010 @ 1:26 pm
Yes ban this group. If you tell someone Paki, or White trash he can go to police against you (No freedom of speech here)but make fun of the Prophet Muhammad or any prophet and its freedom of speech! Shut up.
Comment by Asad — May 19, 2010 @ 1:43 pm
Do we stop eating ham in a restaurant because a Jew might be offended? Do we shut down the burger places because someone Hindu might be upset? No, we don't. Why? Because the people who eat ham and eat hamburgers aren't members of those religions, and they don't have to follow their rules. The same with drawing a picture of Mohammed. If the invisible friend of the Muslims doesn't want me to draw Mohammed and will punish me, that's between the two of us. You don't like it, don't look. This isn't Clockwork Orange. If you're offended, that's your insecurity, not mine. I don't even want to hear you complaining about people going out their way to offend you when I can't marry my partner or even hold his hand in some places for fear of physical violence. Heavens no, we can't offend you. You want to worship, fine. Just keep it in your church/mosque/temple/basement/whatever and don't inflict it on me.
And no, this group is not the same as the Holocaust deniers group. The Holocaust was an atrocity of epic proportion. It was enabled by fear and hate. Drawing Mohammed? Eh, people are gonna get cranky. Let them take a nap and get over it.
Comment by Matt — May 19, 2010 @ 1:47 pm
"Kudos to any person or group that is willing to stand up for their belief system and ban a product or service they find offensive."
Yes, kudos to those living in the 21st century who cannot confront issues directly through dialogue and instead muzzle and censor those with whom they disagree. The 2.3 million Pakistani Facebook users are surely better off for not potentially being exposed to this obscure Facebook group.
Comment by Larry — May 19, 2010 @ 3:00 pm
"When there is no respect for others you will find yourself in a cocoon of your version of freedom of speech. That doesn’t sound much different from the Nazis who believed they were superior beings."
A country bans the usage of Facebook for its entire population over a few cartoons drawn of Mohamed, and you're slapping the "Nazi" label on the owners of the Facebook group. Makes tons of sense….
Comment by Lloyd Braun — May 19, 2010 @ 3:09 pm
For all those who consider Muslims' such aggressive reaction as abnormal, Don't you think this shows the basic difference b/w all the other religions and ISLAM. We muslims do believe that all Prophets were right and we respect them all, but at present the only religion applicable to all human beings is ISLAM. We believe in all the Holy Books, All were sent by the same Almighty including Quran which is the latest version of all. So who is modern ? You are trying to stick to the older versions my friends, which are not even available in their true form. Our love to MUHAMMAD (peace be upon him)more than our lives and anything else in this world doesn't depict that there is something in this BEAUTIFUL RELIGION? Try to read and understand Quran and may Almighty put us all on the right way and prevent us from all kind of disputes.
Comment by Sohail — May 19, 2010 @ 4:26 pm
According to the dictionary of "Oxford University Press"- "Oxford guide to British and American culture", Freedom of speech is :"The right to express any opinions in public.This right became part of American law under the "First Amendment".If the opinions expressed are false or damage a person's reputation,however that person can take legal action under US law.In Britain people are free to express most opinions,but it is against the law to express some ideas,e.g ideas that aim to cause RACIAL hatred."
Pakistan took a very good step by bannin g fcaebook! curse on All those who tried to draw images and supported that competition. they not only playing with the feelings of muslims but are also breaking the rules. they need to learn that what freedom of speech is according to their own laws
Comment by ReeBz — May 19, 2010 @ 5:08 pm
Lloyd, my comment was on ridiculing Muslim beliefs not on the Pakistan Facebook ban – which many Pakistani netizens are protesting. To you it may be a few cartoons drawn on Muhammed – but for many – it is hurting their sentiments. And they have a right to protest that – as long as they do it in civic ways. I appreciate your stands on freedom of speech, and I believe you have the right to defend that in your own space. But that does not mean you have the right to impose colonial mentality over a population of some native country (Facebook is not limited to any country) and stop them from protesting. Respecting others' space and rights is also considered as respecting freedom of speech.
Comment by Rezwan — May 19, 2010 @ 5:56 pm
I wonder… why was this event planned? What is this group's purpose? Why draw Mohammed? It seems to me that there is only one reason to draw a prophet that would insult Muslims… and that would be to insult Muslims! If that is this group's purpose, then this has nothing to do with excersising "Free Speech." They are hiding behind "Free Speech" with the intent to cause emotional harm to all Muslims.
Comment by Bren Creegan — May 19, 2010 @ 6:00 pm
Hi,
@Bren yes i also don't understand why they wana show the freedom of speech by drawing Muhammad?
I saw some of muslims made an event on Facebook named "Draw Holocaust" as a freedom of speech and that group got deleted 10 times, why not the same happened with the event of "Draw Muhammad"? who is in the administration of Facebook? more over I went to attend the event to see what's going on, and what I have seen the Creator of that group called "Draw Muhammad Day " is a Jew girl from Tel-Aviv University, then I tried to find any post from that girl on that event, but no use I could not find any post from her. what I want to say here that the creator of that event just wanted let the people fight while they are hiding their ass. And about Americans I don't wana say anything because they are so innocent they don't know what is right and what is wrong.
They always plays in the hands of the evil powers.
Comment by Extrovert — May 19, 2010 @ 7:00 pm
the little picture at the top… how stupid, signs talking about killing people. Like omg you dont like something on the internet get off it, should everyone tippy toe and cater to the crazys?! No way! to me it seems religion is the biggest down fall over there! pft this could be dumber then boobquack
Comment by howdumb — May 19, 2010 @ 8:26 pm
proves how pathetic religion is. get a FUCKING life.
Comment by Kevin Liu — May 19, 2010 @ 8:53 pm
There is no absolute freedom. There is no absolute freedom of speech, only relative freedom. No negative liberty, only positive liberty.
if liberty harms and disrespects other cultures then it is to be vehemently opposed.
this is why that ‘draw Muhammad’ page is utterly Disgusting.
It being endorsed by a social media aka facebook only highlights the delusional world of ‘liberty’ and ‘freedom’ that the West lives in.
Comment by Syed Akif Shoaib — May 19, 2010 @ 8:55 pm
This is so stupid im a Pakistani and i don't care about this group, and neither should any other Muslims, such pages and groups don't need to get so much importance, every other religion and race is discriminated not just the muslims, there r so may muslims that are a part of other blasphemous groups against other religions so if you are entitled to your opinion why aren't other people? pakistan will never prosper if we keep acting up and getting upset over such stupid sites and pages.
I mean get over even if that facebook page is removed there will still be all this other anti muhammad and anti islamic stuff all over the internet is pakistan going to ban the inter internet. These same images are on google images as well lest's block google images as well then, lets just eliminate the internet all together in Pakistan why don't we, who cares what other people think and do, just like muslims think they have the right to hate jews and other races/religions most of the world thinks they have the right to hate muslims get over it.
Other people and countries are entitled to their freedom of speech, and banning such pages is not going to stop them from having an opinion.I think its very hypocritical of Pakistanis to ban international sites and groups and yet have their own sites and groups against those countries and still want to visit those countries and live there work there study there and exercise their freedom of speech and life style by partying and clubbing and drinking and living it up there where as they don't have those liberties in their own country.In that case stay in your own country and be oppressed. Pakistanis cannot choose freedom of speech or any kind of freedom only when it suits their convenience, it doesn't work that way.
Comment by sonia — May 19, 2010 @ 8:57 pm
you idiots. its not about freedom of speech. don’t get so fucking hormotional and try to use the ‘freedom’ card because its wrong. Certain material is sensitive for everyone. If i made a forum about your mothers virginity would you still try and play the ‘freedom of speech’ card? that’s right. you wouldn’t. Theres a fine line between freedom of speech and being utterly disrespectful in a completely pointless manner. there are diplomatic ways to go about things, and religion is a historically controversial topic, take a history lesson please.
it’s simply common knowledge that personal perspective on religion should be kept PERSONAL, and to go to the extent of blatantly mocking one is too far. The ignorant noob even claimed he would ‘hope this reaches international forums” so its clear his intentions were wrong in every way.
Comment by lenard — May 19, 2010 @ 9:00 pm
Killing people over drawings of a person that no one has a photo of seems beyond ridiculous. Like most religious books, there isn’t even solid proof that it was written by Mohammad, as the word of God. So, no, this isn’t the same as Holocaust Denier groups, which deny something that there is plenty of proof of.
Pakistani censorship is religiously motivated because they are a theocracy, despite what they might otherwise claim. However, that is that government’s choice and does not affect Facebook, a privately owned US based company, in any way.
So, let’s not make such a huge deal out of it and carry on with our personal choices.
Comment by Heather — May 19, 2010 @ 9:03 pm
@BILAL
You have got to be the most ignorant Muslim i have ever met well that's not true almost all Pakistani Muslims are ignorant because they choose to be.
America might be the result of many nations but they have built a prosperous nation for them selves and allow other nationals from other countries to come their work and study, giving them an opportunity for a better life and what do we muslims do there blow up stuff in the name of islam.And you think pakistanis have shame they kill their own people the government embezzles the countries money and pockets it more than half our population doesn't even pay tax, if that's called having shame your definition of that word is negatively skewed.
Comment by sonia — May 19, 2010 @ 9:12 pm
Keeping religion aside, it's just a demonstration of extreme respect for someone who is THE MOST important personality (pbuh) to Muslims. If someone (God forbid) tries to make fun of that personality just in retaliation to a violent group (whom even the Muslims don't own) with the sole intention of teaching billions of Muslims a LESSON, sorry, we have every right to register our protest in light of the teachings of our peaceful religion which asks us to Command Good and Forbid Evil and the order for forbidding evil is first through hand then with words and lastly with heart and that is the weakest faith! Allow us to practice this principle as it provides us a source n indication of our moral and spiritual health! Ignoring it and not reacting in the face of wrong means that we are spiritually and morally dead!
There is no second opinion about the evil nature of that FB page owner as he has specifically mentioned his malign intentions. Nobody is going violent against that guy but doesn't your 'Freedom' give Muslims a right to peacefully protest against or boycott the perpetrators??? Isn't this too a defiance to Muslims a 'Freedom' to react and condemn those who just want to emotionally humiliate a billion Muslims??
Can we wish and pray that everyone in this global society starts acting reasonable respecting others' sentiments, keeping their insensitivities aside??
Comment by Muhammad Fouad Abid — May 19, 2010 @ 9:53 pm
@Bren Creegan
yes u r 101% rite….. thanks some one got the "real inside msg".
Comment by Bilal raja — May 19, 2010 @ 10:30 pm
Kill a man who draw a funny picture. Hm… Oh, that's right! It's called self defense. Yeah…
Comment by Pawe? Krakowiak — May 19, 2010 @ 10:47 pm
freedom means where people live wid peace and speach means speak the truth. if freedom of speach hurts some one then it is no more freedom of speech but rediculus.
it is goood to block this kind of groups.
Comment by shakil — May 19, 2010 @ 11:03 pm
@Pawe: You're just taking one part of my comments without context. That is the main problem. Keep the context in mind that funny pictures of whom and why? Why everybody is dying to draw pictures of Muhammad (S.A.W.W.)? Just because they want to attack & hurt Muslims even after knowing that this is unacceptable to us. WHY? So if hurting someone is OK with you then why not killing somebody? Sometimes emotional pain & hurting is worst than killing somebody. If I abuse your mother in front of you, will you accept that without showing any reaction? And will you take it as FUN?
You people talk about HUMAN RIGHTS and don't know anything about these rights. Freedom of speech doesn't mean that I can do whatever I want to do. Like I can say anything to anyone without considering their emotions n feelings. HYPOCRACY…… UNCIVILIZED …… INHUMANE…… all these words suit what people are doing in the name of fun.
Comment by Muhammad Maqsood — May 19, 2010 @ 11:39 pm
Religion is a most sensitive issue and all muslims respect prophet MOHAMMAD P.B.U.H more than any one even thier parents and every muslim will heart if some one make any funny comments about theier prophet so why we should raise this subjcet, we have a millions of other issues to discuss.And I totally agree with one of my friend do we allow anyone to make funniest cartoon of our parents is this we call a freedom of speech?
Comment by ZAFAR CHEEMA — May 20, 2010 @ 12:11 am
It's not FREEDOM OF SPEECH.. it's Simply .. "RACISM"… u call urself civiliszed people with these hatred messages.. offending Human Rights.. Religios Abuse is against Human Rights… shame on u and ur racist attitude !!!
Comment by Shah — May 20, 2010 @ 12:27 am
I wonder how these Muslim countries feel about images of Mohammed that were around hundreds of years ago.
Comment by Anon — May 20, 2010 @ 12:30 am
Whatever all the Non Muslims wrote here we don't care, whatever you think about Islam we even don't care but that doesn't mean you are allowed to do what you want to do. You guys actually are afraid of Muslims teaching because you knows very well how accurate, truthful and peace full Islam is and just because of your negative approach towards Islam and Muslim you are not finding the fact just believing and doing what media wants you to do. Can any body give me any example about any Muslim who did all this shit with you Non Muslims or with your religion. NO you can't even tell a lie because this is your passion you Non Muslims are complex ed actually and that is the reason which is forcing you to do such kinda idiotic things.
If you non-Muslims think that what all you guys are doing is freedom of right or whatever you say it but do remember this is the main reason for what we Muslims called "Terrorist".
Comment by Salman Ahmad — May 20, 2010 @ 12:36 am
Thank God i'm a Muslim and being a Muslim my faith "ISLAM" doesn't allow me to insult any religion,any Holy Prophet,weather they are Jesus,Moses,David or other holy personalities,Thank God i'm a Muslim and i'm taught Human Rights since my childhood… Thank God i'm not among those SOLD RACISTS who follow policy-makers & offend Human Rights.. promoting hatred Messages in the name of Human Rights.
by the way u r following some idiot policy makers who r unconciously drawing attention of mass population towards Islam hence turning them Muslims
Comment by Shah — May 20, 2010 @ 12:39 am
The government should circulate this issue with other Muslim countries and ask them to block this facebook for good till facebook confirms and undertake that this type of incidence will not take place and further steps should be taken to sue facebook for such a heavy amount that it has to be close down for good.
Be a Muslim to take part in this seriously
Comment by Fiza — May 20, 2010 @ 12:46 am
Just Wait …….
the Sowred is COMING TOWARD YOUR HEADS SOON..
COUNT DOWN YOUR LIFE
Comment by amjad — May 20, 2010 @ 12:55 am
I am happy that Pakistan govt. took this step as if anybody who supports that blasphemous act talk about freedom of speech and liberalism, then i do not think so because if it is liberalism play with other people sentiments. If some people who disguise themselves as Muslims did wrong things then this does not mean that all Muslims are wrong. By doing these things they only portray that they are
same as those disguised people and we have the equal right to protest against them in our way. at least we are not playing these people sentiments.
Comment by Aysha Tahir — May 20, 2010 @ 12:55 am
TO ALL THOSE WHO THINKS ITS PART OF THEIR FREEDOM OR THIS CONTEST SHOULD BE ALLOWED…. ONE ANSWERE I WANT FROM ALL THOSE PPL ….WHY MOHAMMAD(S.A.W)???…WHY INSULTING OR PINPOINTING OUR RELIGION???…
I SUGGEST ALL MUSLIM COUNTRIES SHOULD TAKE DIS STEP TO BLOCK FACEBOOK !… AND ALL MUSLIMS AROUND THE WORLD SHOULD BOYCOTT…NOTHING WORTH MORE THAN OUR RELIGION!
Comment by pinky — May 20, 2010 @ 1:42 am
There is NO such thing called “Freedom Of Speeach” in any Religion,
Freedom Of Speeach dosent mean we can Draw Faces of Jesus or Muhammad(peace be upon Him).
This is Rediculus,
We can have freedom claiming our views for this World and People , But not Religion.
Muhammad(peace be upon Him) is Religion.
Jesus is Religion.
So STOP THE NON-SENCE.
Comment by Kamaran Raja — May 20, 2010 @ 1:44 am
This is a nice step by all the countries. Facebook is a biased site. with thousands of report of that particular they didnt do any thing.
Pakistan is the pioneer in banning and that is very good. no body should have the right abuse any other Religion.
Comment by Imran — May 20, 2010 @ 2:22 am
@Pawe? Krakowiak
totally agreed with you. This is self defense.
Kill Every one who Draws, this is a direct call of Violence.
Comment by Imran — May 20, 2010 @ 2:25 am
Quote:
"Like most religious books, there isn’t even solid proof that it was written by Mohammad, as the word of God."
Maybe, you should read it first, Heather.
Might change your mind.
Comment by Bilal — May 20, 2010 @ 2:37 am
if u expect gudwill from a dog instead of barking as it barks then u r ignorant…these pigs will continue to do such things…they cant respect their own Prophet and religion then how can u expect that they will respect ours..they r already attacking us by any means.they hav lost their fathers thats y they r doing such deeds…
Comment by Raza — May 20, 2010 @ 2:49 am
well Im a totally liberal muslim and until today I thought I was addicted to facebook zynga and playfish games for last three years…. but suddenly I realized I was wrong…. for the sanctity of my religion this is a pygmy sacrifice…. anyway what I want to say that artists all around the world should know what figure sketching means in Islam.. its simply prohibited… and just relating the fact that islam discourages figure sketching to drawing a picture of Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W) amplifies the gravity of this situation…. being a very liberal muslim Im feeling bad at what is happening so if actions like these are carried on, I can foresee the aggression aggravating in young minds which will lead to no good in future…… my message is simple… If you dont respect others, dont expect anything better in return
P.S: I saw that ban coming a few days back when around 40,000 users reported that page and facebook didnt take any action on it… so if you think poor facebook became victim in "the clash of titans" thats thats not the ultimate truth
Comment by Farooq — May 20, 2010 @ 2:54 am
Bren Creegan – May 19th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I wonder… why was this event planned? What is this group’s purpose? Why draw Mohammed? It seems to me that there is only one reason to draw a prophet that would insult Muslims…
These are the Only Questions That Needs The Answers … Why ?
What was the intention behind this immoral activity ..
And For Those Who Blindly Support This Non-Sense … HOW WOULD YOU EXPRESS THE FREEDOM OF YOUR FUCKING SPEECH IF I CREATE " DRAW YOUR MOTHER'S ASSETS CONTEST"
Comment by Yasir Rajper — May 20, 2010 @ 3:09 am
Pakistan has done a right thing. It is time to make a move for those smarty-pants kafirrun, who thought they knew, which is obviously didn't know anything about Muhammad saw. or Islam. In other word is offense. That group is absolutely has to be closed!
Comment by Ahmad Bakri — May 20, 2010 @ 3:51 am
Freedom of speech dosent mean an unethical campaign
It should be ban in all muslim countries at least and educated people of any religion must discourage these types of campaigns.
I would request all the muslim brothers and sister in the world please remove your account from Facebook
Comment by Raja Asmat Ullah — May 20, 2010 @ 3:58 am
Respect if your want to be respected….We hate those who make fun of our beloved prophet Muhammad (PBUH), our religion and our faith. Freedom of speech doesn't implies disrespect or to make fun of faith/sentiments.
Comment by Imran Khalid — May 20, 2010 @ 4:36 am
Islam IS a religion of peace! http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/
Comment by someone — May 20, 2010 @ 4:41 am
"Whatever all the Non Muslims wrote here we don’t care, whatever you think about Islam we even don’t care"
Yes, the fact that Pakistani Muslims had the world's 2nd most popular website completely shut down over cartoon drawings reinforces your sentiments of indifference.
"but that doesn’t mean you are allowed to do what you want to do."
Actually, we can. We can choose to respect Islam, or we can poke fun at your culture and the iron fist under which citizens live in countries such as Iran and Pakistan. It's as if none of you have any understanding whatsoever of the notion of freedom of speech. While speech to incite violence is illegal, that doesn't cover instances like this, where any violence committed would be by those seeking to suppress the speech.
I am a Christian living in the United States — you should hear some of the things people say about us. Not everyone is religious, or even respects religion. Get over it.
Comment by To Salman — May 20, 2010 @ 6:50 am
"Freedom of speech doesn’t implies disrespect or to make fun of faith/sentiments."
Unbelievable….
Comment by Tony Stark — May 20, 2010 @ 10:15 am
pakistan did a great job …..all muslims countries should block facebook…specially saudi arabia.
Comment by love MOHAMMAD(PBUH) — May 20, 2010 @ 10:23 am
In the Name of God, the Munificent, the most Merciful
"They (the disbelievers) desire to extinguish the light of God with their mouths, but God will complete his light, though the disbelievers dislike it." The Qur'an
The life of a true Muslim is based on sincerity,peace humility, justice, morality and the truth.It is expected from the enemies of Islam, as it has been since the dawn of man's submission to God, that they attempt to foment unrest in society by trying to debase the believers and their beliefs.
The Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him)holds a special place in the hearts of more than two billion Muslims today. He prohibited Muslims from mocking other religions; those who disregard this ordinance disregard God who in the Quran orders mankind to "obey God and the messenger (of God)".
As with hundreds of millions of Muslims, it is my duty as a Muslim to defend the very same man who was tortured by disbelievers, forced to starve and eat twigs for days on end, all for the concern for the guidance of humanity, his efforts being the exact reason why I have become a sincere Muslim.
Muslims adhere to a unique system of life: Islam is not only a religion but an unaltered code of life. Hence, I pray exactly as the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) prayed, I eat as he ate, I bath as he bathed… in fact, every action has been recorded by his companions and their companions in recognized books so that the lives of Muslims are governed by his life. He was the ultimate servant of God. Indeed insulting him in no way belittles his status.
On the contrary, it proves one's disregard for one's own humanity, for as humans, we are social beings. Our legal systems and governments, no matter what they be, are based on ethics. This is what defines the harmonious nature and stability of a society that will make its existence worthwhile.
It is disturbing to discover the terrible truth of the attempts of people to justify the prejudices of society. This, though malicious and bitter, is nothing new. It has merely reappeared in another form. Leaders like Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Omar Mukhtar, Mahatma Ghandi, Imam Khomeini and many more fought similar oppressive actions and injustices. It must be known that the oppressors truly believed that they were correct in mistreating or disparaging others. Yet history has judged their actions to be perverted. Morality is what should govern social relations. Tolerance and respect for the right to believe will inevitably triumph. These great freedom fighters could not merely 'get over' the oppression. they could not possibly do nothing. Instead they spent their lives to seek the liberation of their people.
It is my duty as a Muslim to do the same: to abandon frivolity and challenge the 'malignant hearts' of sinister people who have advocated this oppressive stance against the man all Muslims love more than their own parents . Muslims will never 'get over' tyranny. Yes, instigating unrest in our beautiful world is tyranny.
Enemies of Islam: Remember that truth will always prevail because it is the nature of falsehood to perish.
NB: Written in South Africa, the land of freedom, where Muslims, such as Ahmed Kathrada,Don Mattera, Fatima Meer, Naledi Pandor and others fought alongside Nelson Mandela against the racist system of apartheid, the system supported by Israel and other oppressive regimes.
Comment by Ambassador of the fi — May 20, 2010 @ 10:29 am
well…. freedom of speech by drawing a prophet..that sounds interesting! wt do u gain by drawing? self satisfaction?? or what exactly?
we muslims believe on all prophets that have decended on this planet u might not mind if some1 starts drawing jesus but we would, coz he too was a prophet, u already dont mind as u have made statues of him n worship him when he actully is a prophet created by God… u worship jesus because he is the son of God is it so? ya right that is why the SON of God got killed and GOD didnt bother saving him?? do u even believe this crap? Jesus was only a prophet who was sent on this planet to spread peace, and he was taken by God, not coz he was His SON but coz its one of Gods miracles, and he will be sent soon on this planet, its mentioned in the Quran,you might think its a crap what im saying but i suppose scientists(western scientists) have declared that soon the sun will start rising from the west in Mars or smthn? and soon it will be the same on earth, like the sun will rise from the west….this is already mentioned in a book (Quran) by a man(Prophet Muhammed) more than 1400 years ago…
we believe on whatever this man said as he was a messenger to deliver the words of GOD in a book ….
i dont blame anyone for their misbehavior, coz media have'nt delivered the right image of islam…if u plan to know islam in its true soul try to discover it not go behind what you see or hear…cz a criminal is innocent until proven guilt!
some muslims have been mislead i totally agree on it they too havent understood what actully ISLAM is.. islam in arabic means PEACE….n they havent made any peace…
Comment by Asma — May 20, 2010 @ 10:54 am
The cartoons express an irrationally satirical or sarcastic message. Why can we not act with maturity by recognizing that we share the world with others? Intolerance must be combated with strict measures as it is the most potent crime beleaguering our global village.
Comment by Ambassador of the fi — May 20, 2010 @ 10:55 am
FB should ban..Muslims never make fun with any religion even muslims cant make fun..muslims respects other religions also.Our beloved prophet preaches us to kind act with others and respect them.He never say that kill others and even heart them .he is prophet he was not common man.plz dont make fun and if any body have any confusion atleast read about him.you will satisfy.but plz respect all.freedom is not about religion it should be separate.
Comment by ahsankhan22@hotmail. — May 20, 2010 @ 12:17 pm
So what is blocking facebook going to do?
It wont go away…
All non-muslim pakistani suffer from this.
Because some people cannot tolerate that people in their country have ACCESS to some content they dont like…. =.=
Comment by Zatzat — May 20, 2010 @ 3:46 pm
"Intolerance must be combated with strict measures as it is the most potent crime beleaguering our global village."
Part of tolerance is accepting dissent, which it seems most of you are incapable of. In my mind flying planes into buildings and murder/suicides in the name of Allah rank slightly higher on the list of the world's "potent crimes" than drawing cartoons of Muhammad, but that's just me.
"u worship jesus because he is the son of God is it so? ya right that is why the SON of God got killed and GOD didnt bother saving him?? do u even believe this crap?"
I propose that allfacebook.com be banned in the United States since Nick allows such blasphemy about Jesus Christ to be posted in the comments section!
Comment by Larry — May 20, 2010 @ 5:15 pm
i hate face book ever forever……..
Comment by waqas — May 20, 2010 @ 7:45 pm
Proud to be Pakistani…That is why America/Israel is feared of Pakistan …Keep it up
Comment by Asif Hussain — May 20, 2010 @ 9:05 pm
@ Sonia
It amazes me (in a good way!!) that there are people who think like U!
I couldn't agree more with U!
Comment by Varun — May 20, 2010 @ 11:57 pm
You can still access these sites through your mobile internet gprs using mini opera. they should also block mobile net.
Comment by Sachall — May 21, 2010 @ 12:23 am
We all people should becareful.facebook is just to met ur frnds n for time pass with ur frnds but it dosent mean people from different countries should start making these kind of pages they should be warned with a handsome amount fine so they can care in their future life even they are Muslim or non Muslim pls dont make fun of Religon there is no fun its just to invite ur enemy.
Comment by Tayyab Maqbool — May 21, 2010 @ 1:21 am
My God Jesus Christ, whats wrong with these muslims? Do you have no sense of damn humour whatsoever?
Comment by Sam — May 21, 2010 @ 1:41 am
To all Muslims, its no use arguing with those who are supporting these. Lets be patient, they will understand if not today, then in the Hereafter, inshALLAH!!
Comment by Noorah Jannat — May 21, 2010 @ 3:07 am
@sam bro may allah show u the rite path……bro imean no offence but if i take a picture of yours parents having sex in an awkard manner and post it on facebook and awl ppl would be laughing over it cux it was for pure for fun U WUDNT MIND IT WUD U???i m sure not cux it was just humour wat i posted:-P
Comment by waleed — May 21, 2010 @ 7:16 am
its not about a sense of humor, its about false idols. to them any depiction of god or the prophet is blasphemous, and its in the quran that its forbidden.
btw, its also in the christian bible.
how about respecting the beliefs of others instead of mocking with the intention to provoke for a change
Comment by pffft — May 21, 2010 @ 8:03 am
oh and, this is not akin to the "holocaust denial groups"
just bc someone doesnt believe in something that you believe in, or because you believe something different, does NOT make them wrong.
educate yourself on the issues @ hand before you take a stance so that you can know wtf you're talking about and btw.. most of the above comments clearly point to ignorance of the issues.
How about this? tolerance. acceptance. respect.
learn what its about. use it, or dont bother to open your mouth bc you only make yourself look ignorant.
Comment by pffft — May 21, 2010 @ 8:06 am
OH my GOD you guys are crazy!
no wonder all the Americans think we're crackpots! You guys behave like crazy killer psychopaths.
Hello?! Look at yourselves?!
DON'T FORGET that our religion preaches PATIENCE AND TOLERANCE:
Years before that when he had just started preaching the call of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad went to Ta’if.
However, the people of Ta’if scorned his message of worshipping Allah alone, and hurled stones, garbage and insults at him as he sadly left the city.
In the face of continued disappointment, the Archangel Jibreel came to Muhammad and said, “If you wish, I will crush the town of Taif between the surrounding mountains.”
Bleeding from head to toe, battered and exhausted, the Prophet was faced with a choice. Should he or should he not seek to destroy the people who had just humiliated him by having their children chase him out of town while throwing stones at him? And for what crime? All he wanted to do was convey the message of the One God to His creation and seek to benefit for his own people.
Yet, though they hurt him, Muhammad looked beyond his own wounds and forgave them.
He chose forgiveness and mercy. Instead of cursing the people of this town, he prayed for their salvation. Would we have done the same even in lesser circumstances?
That is just one of so many examples of how this man, whom Allah describes as a "mercy to the universe" dealt with those who opposed him.
ALL OF YOU. ALL OF YOU who are defending the prophet right now by fighting and using abusive language, should be slapped!
Our prophet taught us to NOT TO DO ANY OF THOSE THINGS.
Idiots!
As for those who believe that drawing cartoons is FREEDOM OF SPEECH? Freedom of speech my FOOT. Its like that quote from Cold Mountain:
"They call this war a cloud over the land, but they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say, "Shit! Its rainin'!"
Nothing comes without its consequences. We weren't going to sit around and watch you make fun of the one thing that is most sacred to us. Don't be outraged if one of our crackpots gets up and blows himself up in the middle of one of your square's.
This is both of our faults.
Comment by Shehrezade — May 21, 2010 @ 1:12 pm
"its not about a sense of humor, its about false idols. to them any depiction of god or the prophet is blasphemous, and its in the quran that its forbidden."
Posting these photos of Mohammed serves the purpose of exposing many Muslims to be complete lunatics, which is a valuable exercise. I urge you to tolerate us as we do this.
Comment by Larry — May 21, 2010 @ 1:45 pm
I'm a pakistani, now guys come on now chill out, dont let cartoons get to ya, there r funny cartoons of jesus on family guy, and many others, chill out, now this doesnt mean one goes around blowing shit up , be sensible, have a sense of humor for a change, jokes r jokes lol…. Peace and Secularism is the way!!!
Comment by Murtaza Ali — May 21, 2010 @ 7:46 pm
I highly appreciate this positive decision of high court, but this ban should be permanent.
Comment by Birdy — May 21, 2010 @ 8:29 pm
"I think its just wrong and 'silly' to kill over a picture".
Well for Muslims its not.
Look at the group name itself. LETS DRAW Mohammad.
why make a page of drawing the Prophet? Surely you rats know Muslims don't like it. And yet you go ahead and make this page. On a website like on facebook. To spread hatred against muslims.
THIS IS NO FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Shall i make a fan page of your mother declaring her as a Harlot? will you call that freedom of speech? Im afraid not.
The person who created this page is a silly nincompoop claiming to give rights such as freedom of speech. Freedom to mock more like it. pfft.
Comment by Linda — May 22, 2010 @ 5:39 am
In the Name of God, the Munificent, the most Merciful
To Larry
I praise God for awarding the world with such inquiring minds epitomized by you. You posed intriguing issues in your response, the answers of which will be discovered through a sincere, unrelenting quest for truth on your part. Nevertheless, I will attempt to respond to these grounding issues to the best of my ability.
I must reinforce what I have said earlier (before the blog from which you quoted): Islam is a system of life, public, political and personal, which is based on peace (Islam is derived from the Arabic word for peace salam). Islam is so complete that it has even stipulated a moral code for military engagement with the enemies of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) forbade the killing of women and children during war. ( Bukhari volume iv: Book of Jihad: Hadith 258).Tolerance is not about accepting dissent, but rather about forbearing it. This is what more than two billion Muslims are doing right now, after our most beloved leader and the infallible servant most beloved to God himself is being insulted by rebellious people mentioned in the Quran. However, some Muslims do not display restraint and transgress the limitations of armed struggle stipulated by the sublime example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The killing of innocent women and children on 9/11 is without doubt against the ordinances of Islam.
The murder of non-combatants is a crime according to sharia. In addition, the insult to prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) is also a display of intolerance which undermines global peace and harmony.
You also quoted the issue of the alleged crucifixion of Prophet Jesus (may peace be upon him) from one of the comments by a Muslim.
God states in the unaltered Quran:
"And (consider) their boasting: 'We Killed Messiah Jesus, the son of Mary, the apostle of God, but they killed him not, nor crucified him….And those who differ herein are full of doubts with no certainty of knowledge, but only conjecture to follow. For a surety they killed him not" (4:157)
Muslims believe that Prophet Jesus (may peace be upon him and may God hasten his reappearance) was not killed nor was he a son of God, but rather one of the greatest prophets of God and a human who ascended to heaven whilst his enemies searched for him.
The bible also conforms to this at times and then contradicts itself as the existing version was written by a multitude of men and then edited by more men through the years whereas the Quran, memorized by millions of Muslims, is literally the exact word of God addressed to mankind.
We believe that God is one and no individual, not even one of the Prophets (may peace be upon them), shares a single of his divine attributes. I will reinforce the contradictions in the bible with a quotation from Mark 12:32:
" And the scribe said unto him, 'Well Master, thou has said the truth: for there is one God and there is none other than He."
The various authors of the bible then proceed to say that Jesus is 'Lord' or the 'son of God' or 'God'. These contradictions deem the bible unreliable. ( for more information research about Ahmed Deedat and his comparative religion)
The above critical analyses display a civil way of religious dialog.
The comments you quoted criticizing Christianity does not conform with Islamic principles as Muslims are prohibited from mocking other religions or jesting about them. This was taught by the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him).
I looked at one cartoon that portrayed the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) having sex with a pig. I shed tears. How can the enemies of Islam conjure such vile, crude images? The only explanation is the extreme fear of Islam or Islamophobia. The Zionist who began this campaign aimed at inciting religious tensions fears the only threat to the existence of the Zionist-apartheid state: Islam. Islam is the fastest growing religion on earth. This is not because of high population growth, but due to the spiraling number of converts to Islam. Volumes of contemporary books have been written on the scientific miracles of the Glorious Quran. Fear is what has fueled their hatred. Let them know that their efforts are in vain.
I am a young Muslim, like millions of others, and i intend to spend my life to spread Islam. Millions of muslims have vented their disapproval of this garrulous insult to a third( two billion) of all humans today.
God is Great! God is Great! God is Great!
I invite you to research sincerely about Islam. Discover the truth. Do not be a blind follower!
"Indeed in the heavens and the earth, and the alternation between night and day are signs for men of understanding."
The Quran
Comment by Ambassador of the fi — May 22, 2010 @ 9:05 am
@Sonia Your comment proves that you are nothing more than a QADIYANI .. If we have to ban whole internet for the sake of our beloved prophet then i am up for it !! Call me whatever you want because I SIMPLY DONT CARE !
Comment by ImTerrorist — May 22, 2010 @ 10:34 pm
Tolerance is fine,
Acceptance is practical,
Respect is earned.
Holocaust denial groups have the right to exist. Websites have the right not to show them. There is no confliction of rights here.
Comment by Hayden — May 23, 2010 @ 4:03 am
freedom of speech!
thats why 50% of Americans dont know the name of their fathers. but we muslim believe that freedom is bounded by religion
Comment by aak — May 23, 2010 @ 4:49 am
in islam , we pray to 1 God … and we dont put a picture of God infront of us, or create an image in our mind– as we firmly believe that we are created by the creator, so we cannot concieve what he knew or what He looks like
so if we have a photo of the prophet pbuh, then we will unconcsiously pray to him rather than God— other than being disrespectful.
btw we dont pray to kaaba, we only direct towards it
respecting and loving all the prophets, the 4 holy books and the people as a whole is a fundamental cornerstone of islam– this is not backward thinking
in the bible , ''son of god'' is used for above 80 prophets other than messiah [the one being rubbed — christ in english
in the original texts of bible — the name of muhammed is present [ahmed is a synonym for muhammed , which was translated as ''alltogether lovely ''
- google it.. also google quran and embroylogy
Comment by hhh — May 23, 2010 @ 9:30 am
freedom doesn't mean start hurting every one.
every one knows Muslims take their religious matter very seriously then why everyone has to do something to hurt their feelings?
wouldn't you mind if some one slaps u and then say i was just expressing my feelings! don't get angry.
Comment by Ibrahim Khan — May 23, 2010 @ 12:00 pm
Well I see Alexa hasn't updated Pakistan's ranking as it claims facebook is the 3rd most used still. I wonder what dent this will make to facebook…
Comment by J — May 24, 2010 @ 3:50 am
Guys chill, this ban on fb will soon be over. There r ups and downs in life, all I could say is that we should stop arguing over such small and ridiculous stuff, just relax and live in peace….
Comment by Murtaza Ali — May 24, 2010 @ 9:06 am
pakistan done really a goog job in blocking facebook due to draw muhammad s.w.p sketch
Comment by furqan — May 24, 2010 @ 10:40 am
hey!we all MUSLIMS are proud to be MUSLIMS And we all love our BELOVED PROPHET!and facebook should not make such a bad groups.u guys dont know the value of HAZRAT MUHAMMAD P.B.U.H..that's why u guys sayng such thngs.due to a muslim our religion taught us to b polite with everyone no matter he/she is a muslim.christan,hindu or anyone else thats why all the muslims who commented above are commenting in such a polite way!
facebook should remove this page.
and we are proub to b pakistani plus MUSLIM!=)
Comment by rida — May 24, 2010 @ 12:25 pm
hye to all those who think that it is fair enough to make pictures/cartoons of Prophet Muhammad be it so, but why the double policy? I love talking about and making fun of the holocaust.. why ban my Facebook page? or is it that you can not take the Free Speech crap up in this case?? I strongly agree that death threats are not the appropriate reaction but hye! its a free world.. people can act as they seem appropriate
Comment by ali — May 24, 2010 @ 9:37 pm
great thing doe by pakistan so far, i use to fink pak wud neva do sucha thng but got shcked to see fb blockd long live pak!!!
Comment by xd xd — May 26, 2010 @ 3:34 pm
Muslims hav never tried to step up on any one's religion or hav made fun of it then why the jews r havin problems with islam and its followers? Muslims are doin voilence agnst this page bcuz they love thier prophet not bcuz they luv to create voilence…… I luv my country now more bcuz it has banned FB……. LONG LIVE PAK…..
Comment by MUSLIM — May 27, 2010 @ 5:42 am
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH MUSLIM. WE MUSLIMS HAVE NEVER SAID ANYTHING AGAINST CHRISTIANITY OR OTHER RELIGIONS .WE HAVE NEVER MADE ANY PAGE THAT REDICULED ANY RELIGION. WE LOVE OUR PROPHET . AND IF WE PROTEST ITS OUR RIGHT. THOUGH YOU CHRISTIANS ARE MAKING FUN OF ISLAM AND OUR PROPHRT BUT YOU,LL NEVER HEAR US SAYING ANYTHING AGAINST JESUS OR PROPHET ESA AS WE CALL HIM , COZ WE TRULY BELIVE THAT HE WAS ALSO A PROPHET.
Comment by SABA — May 28, 2010 @ 9:52 pm
Tell me one thing people…how many pictures do u see us drawing of moses or jesus christ ( bless them both) ………hun………….sure have as much freedom of speech as u want…..unblock the page it doesnt make a difference to me …….because if anyone does draw those bad images it just shows just how low they are……..i am a muslim im proud to be one n i respect all religions……before im a muslim im a good human being n i think all of us need to learn that!
Comment by Ali Talib — May 30, 2010 @ 10:50 am
If all of theese people who draw theese images believe in God i think they should realise the fact that no religion allows someone to hurt others in anyway……….n this isnt even about religion ….its about being human….any good noble and kind person wud never ever draw images like that…..only sick people do………n to all of my christian hindu jewish sikh and muslim brothers and sisters…….who understand this i thank u with my life ….not because of religion ….but for ur noble kind and wonderful care…..i love you all!
Comment by Ali Talib — May 30, 2010 @ 10:56 am
@all those who r calling it freedom of speech!
I'l fuck ua mother n ua sis n call it as freedom of deeds!all of u r mother fuckers!v r saying ths as v got freedom of speech!hv ua father or jesus ever insltd by a muslim?absolutely not coz v respect thm its called freedom of speech.by ua scholars the world's best man in the earth is our muhammad.thts how u praised him?
Comment by sarla — May 30, 2010 @ 11:58 pm
Guys please realize that Muhammad(PBUH) was a prophet and all the prophets of God are sacred and respectable for all world. they were pious people and were better and superior than the common people. so we should respect every religion. what if facebook invites to draw Jesus or the Christ some day? that will not be a fun by any way. would the Jews or the Christians like to draw cartoons of these prophets? though the Muslims will never draw them because it is the condition in Islam to respect all prophets and the sacred heavenly books.
Comment by Farah — May 31, 2010 @ 11:06 pm
@Murtaza Ali
How about you send me a pic of your mother and we make cartoons of her having sex with pig. I upload it on facebook make a group of it, and you just chill and live in peace like you are suggesting to everyone here.
Same question asked from every one who supports this group….
Comment by Afraz Ali — June 1, 2010 @ 3:15 am
I appreciate for banning the facebook .Your religious believes are much better than Hindus .Some of the selfish people make their money only by playing jokes ,insulting God .
Comment by helpin — June 1, 2010 @ 8:47 pm
Anybody know what is pakistan new facebook web address ? I do a search on google but cannot find it. Thanks.
Comment by zonnorain — June 1, 2010 @ 10:22 pm
Since coming to power (probably couple of years), this is the only act from Pakistan Govt. which I feel proud of.
Facebook may be US privately owned company, but Pakistan Govt. have absolute right to block any site which is not in accordance to Laws of Pakistan. As a nation we usually dont follow our laws but there are few things about our religion where we make any concessions.
Non-muslims have lots of things to do in their lives to keep them busy rather than trying to express their freedom by violating other religion's respect/limit.
It is very obvious that Non-muslims respect each others Ideas e.g. I never heard Christian making fun of Holacaust or Jew telling Hindu that you got a rat god…. they have only seem to gang-up against islam all together.
Anyway … this stupid page which they created is not worth looking at all but definitely worth opposing and probably further….
Comment by KMD — June 2, 2010 @ 3:48 am
We are fine with this, we have a relacement (http://www.folkdirect.com) which is good for our needs. Hasan
Comment by HasanS — June 22, 2010 @ 5:06 am
pwe and amy if you think you people are normal then you are surely not. you people don't even know your fathers you are ethics. it doesn,t suits you.
Comment by esha — July 26, 2010 @ 11:20 am
i respect my religion from my heart and love my Allah and his prophet(PBUH) our religion teaches us to respect other religions and i am glad Pakistan banns this group…YOU DOGS KNOW NOTHING ABOUT OUR RELIGION ISLAM IS A PEACFULL RELIGION….YOU DOGS JUST WORK EAT BARK AND SLEEP…HERAMI HAIN SAB KAI SAB..
Comment by kiran — July 29, 2010 @ 11:53 am
Destroy Pakistan its a useless country in the world.
Comment by indian — September 1, 2010 @ 12:18 am
Pakistanis r misusing the name of islam, what is forbidden in islam those r available in Pakistan more than India like drugs, prostitutes, etc… inshah allah, allah will destroy soon that country
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