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Dear Mr. Rehman Malik,
I recently found out that you have decided to take action (aka, block, ban and forget) against blasphemous content on the internet.
Let me take this opportunity to tell you that I am extremely delighted at this announcement.
In fact, I am so overwhelmed by the idea that I have decided to write this letter of appreciation and to help you filter content (that needs to be censored immediately).Let me first define blasphemy (since confusion is rampant) and allow me to restate this: nothing would disappoint the Prophet (PBUH) more than violence being justified in his name; nothing is more blasphemous than using Islam as a tool to justify violence.
Therefore Mr. Malik, the following recommendations have been made in this light.
Ansar-Al-Mujahideen: The possibilities with this one are endless, from videos, forums to press releases for ‘Mujahideen,” this one has it all. Must read the newest thread titled, “claiming responsibility for kidnapping two French citizens and exposing the stupidity of the French.” I rest my case.
Haq Chal Yaar: The website promotes hate speech against Shias and the Ahmadis. It also goes on to claim (http://www.kr-hcy.com/shia/kufr.shtml) that Shias are non-Muslims, urging people to fight the Shia Fitna. The forum concludes that anyone who disagrees with them “has to suffer with the words of Kafir/Infidel.” In the presence of muftis and a federal Shariah court this should at least qualify for contempt of court if not blasphemy.
Muslaman Bachay: A magazine run by Jaish-e-Muhammad (a banned outfit). The site features an art gallery with drawings from children. Different from your usual drawings, these are portraits of suicide bombers, guns, swords and such. You get my point, don’t you?
These are just few examples of terrorist websites that perpetuate hate, discrimination and promote violence, that are accessible throughout Pakistan. To be more accurate, according to the 2006 statistics there around 4,500 extremist websites, most of which are accessible in Pakistan.
Child porn: A simple Google search is self-explanatory.
Please note that since May 2010, over 1,200 websites have been blocked, without any prior warning or an explanation or notice regarding the duration of the ban. This appears to be an honest mistake, because child porn and terrorist websites continue to be accessible throughout Pakistan (blasphemy of the utmost level). I hope that you will take notice and assure a crackdown on all sites mentioned above. After all, this is Islamic Republic of Pakistan and we must ensure that even our virtual world is secure from all forms of blasphemous content.
Last, but not the least, since you are well-known for making honest mistakes please avoid us all the embarrassment and not block Facebook, YouTube and Twitter this time around? After all, they have already proven their piety in front of the Lahore High Court.
Sincerely,
A citizen, concerned about the freedom of the internet.
Sana Saleem is a Features Editor at BEE magazine and blogs at Global Voices, Asian Correspondent, The Guardian and her personal blog Mystified Justice. She was awarded the Best Activist Blogger Award by CIO & Google at the Pakistan Blogger Awards. She can be found on Facebook and Twitter. 
The views expressed by this blogger and in the following reader comments do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Dawn Media Group.
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Jan 27, 2011 10:10pm
Really nice article.
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Jan 28, 2011 04:29am
Unfortunately we try to find something to criticise others to trying to cover up their own faults instead of changing with the times. It is time we try to rectify what is wrong with our society instead of pointing to others and accuse them of doing something like Sati, which is outlawed in India and is not practised by Hindus anymore. When will we learn to change some of our bad laws and practises such as opression of women and teaching hatred towards minorities?
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Jan 28, 2011 04:20am
Actions speak louder than words. Saying something a thousand times does not make it the truth.
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Jan 25, 2011 10:05am
Agreed completely! if there's anything that needs to be banned in this country its hate mongering!
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Jan 21, 2011 06:54am
I pledge my fullest support to this woman and her cause.
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Jan 21, 2011 07:25am
Very well said Mustfa Bhai. The tormentors of Pakistan are the half-baked Mullahs, who have hypnotized innocent minds to such an extent that they move around as zombies in search of Janat at any cost. I have no solutions for redemption of Pakistan from Mullahgiri but I am sure of one thing: what cannot change by evolution, will change by revolution. The cost will be heavy but the result will be a new beginning. When, where or how this change will occur, no one can predict. We must remember that freedom of thought cannot be encased by faith. Humanity cannnot progress with captive thinking.
Sana Saleem is a courageous young lady and perhaps a small beacon in an otherwise dark tunnel. Pray she does not fall victim to another Quadri.
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Jan 21, 2011 10:42am
All sort of hate mongering whether on WEB ,Print or electronics media should be discouraged and banned .
It is really good to see that our young generation opposing the path which we have followed for a long time and have achieved nothing except destruction.
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Jan 21, 2011 10:34am
mr.Rafeeq
I never endorsed Porn..and I never will.....I just highlighted the fact that the child porn is even more deadly sin that the actual porn......
So if according to NOT endorsing porn is liberal view,then I'm not a liberal...I'll become a hardline extremist like u....
I think,you people should understand the actual meaning of liberal...Maybe,some religious leader thought you that those persons drinking,watchin porn,wearing immodest dress are liberal and those with self respect are extremists....
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Jan 18, 2011 10:06am
SS
Obviously seems to be "electronics play" for reasons unknown... perhaps look at it, from perspective... you can catch who is doing all this... stoping it, end it and making sure it doesn't happen again is the answer...
thanks
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Jan 21, 2011 08:02am
Nasir Bhai, I was in a church many years ago when an old lady approached the priest for giving last communion to his daughter who was seriously ill and about to pass away. The priest declined saying the girl had not led a pious life and therefore not worthy of last communion. Another gentleman standing nearby heard priest's comment and said: "Father, you have no business to be judgemental. It is for God to judge the conduct of his followers and He alone judges. You do your duty of helping the girl pass on into the Kingdom of God."
That, Nasir Bhai, I feel is the role of Priests, Mullahs, Lamas, Pundits and other so called self appointed "representatives" of God on Earth. Show the way and not drag them through it. We mortals have no right to judge the deeds or conduct of anyone. If you have faith in Allah or Creator, leave it to Him to take care of aberrations against Him.
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Jan 21, 2011 03:28am
May ALLAH (SWT) bless you for being so straightforward. We should blame ourselves for the current quagmire because when we vote for corrupt politicians/mullahs.
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Jan 20, 2011 07:05am
Why only child porn? Block all porn websites.
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Jan 21, 2011 08:31am
Liberals thinks that viewing porn other than child porn should be protected under personal freedoms laws.
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Jan 20, 2011 04:20am
Sati were introduced to get away from Mughal Wrath.
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Jan 20, 2011 05:41am
Assalam-O-Alaikum
Thanks for writing honestly and telling that there are other very important and equally serious matters that need the attention of our high profile Govt officials and not the only case of blasphemy that Salman Taseer was so whole heartedly following blindly without taking into consideration all other matters.
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Jan 19, 2011 04:57am
More importantly, where does Quran say to wear Burqa?
Most of the blind-faith practices are added by men and culture. Quran represents a common sense religion. Suppression of an entire half of God's creation is not common sense. Interestingly, this it is not just Islam's teachings that have been manipulated by men, so have all other religions. The difference is that some societies have woken up to reality. Muslim world will also figure it out - but we have to ask first...would God want us to be this blind?
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Jan 19, 2011 08:30am
Good on you Mr. Nasir Aziz. Well said. Allah and His Prophet don't need us to protect Their honour. Allah bestows honour on all mankind and takes it away too - and He definitely doesn't need any help from anyone. We should realise our menial status and get involved with the many tasks ahead of us in all humility.
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Jan 19, 2011 08:02am
"Extra long" is actually not limited to burqa, it can be associated with any other piece of clothing like sarees, gowns etc. Also, I have seen many fall without wearing a burqa.
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Jan 18, 2011 05:21pm
Great Suggestions. Blasphemy is not only that speaks of BUT all of the silent efforts should be catered for as Sana has mentioned in this article.
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Jan 19, 2011 03:27am
My good friends, I admired Pakistani people, being a foreigner living among you. I wonder how much pain for senseless violence, hunger for financial crunch or lack of hope can you take anymore... I have seen nations in general revolt for less than what we are seeing here, Armies taking control to ensure the citizen of the basic human rights... But the patience (or servile attitude??!!)of Pakistani people seems to have no limits. I congratulate you for the article. Brave and straight to the point. When the simple citizen identifies the corrupt political class and the religious extremism as the cancers that are destroying this country, we will see much blood... but a new Pakistan will be born. I think this is a part of the process of this Nation which we cannot avoid. Wish the critical media would do more to reach out to those who cannot read and write to start forming the conscience of a new beginning. Happy Week to everybody!
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Jan 19, 2011 07:12am
Rehman malik has ordered an investigation about this matter. hehhe.
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Jan 19, 2011 07:05am
Completely agreed with Bilal.
Dear Sana, need not to repeat, it is a good blog. I'm not at all opposing your views and just giving what my opinion is.
We could block all the sites, okay, good step, but what is needed is "the sense" from inside. Like, once in my accountancy school, admin. decided to make uniforms compulsory to avoid very open dressings. Next week pupils came with uniform wearing but you know what? Girls were wearing even pathetic and shameful, yes, literally shameful sort of shirts and pajamas.
the point that I'm trying to make is just strictly implementing (blocking sites as you are saying) a decision is not the only solution but to correct our thinking within is.
Unfortunately, as a nation we are in a very sick habit of believing that whatever we know, is 100% accurate and even worse, we don't feel a bit of need to rectify or search for another angle of the issue. I'm sure many of you must have experienced this thing after brutal assassination of Salman Taseer. And that could really make you people understand meticulously what I mean.
Again, well done! And, I agree with you.
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Jan 19, 2011 09:06am
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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Jan 19, 2011 06:14am
Ms. Sana, I am very glad to see that somebody did think rationally and brought such stuff to light but pretty much more interesting are the comments where we find people complaining about politicians. Neither am in a support of any of them but as a nation we never look into our selves to evaluate our character and deeds. No doubt if our leaders are worse than us because they have also been selected from the same nation. Though we might have rote learned all the Quranic verses yet we all are no less than any corrupt politician.. plz at least start thinking to rectify yourselves people and stop criticizing others either your neighbor or some honorable politician, it's a great irony of fate for us a nation. Think about it!!.. ciao
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Jan 21, 2011 12:02am
Islam is a peaceful religion. The Prophet, PBUH, of Islam taught us by numerous examples of his holy life and teachings about forgiveness, peace, reconciliation and mercy. Those who promote violence, extremism and hate in the name if Islam are misguided and illiterates. These misguided people should learn and educate themselves in teachings of Islam before preaching Islam to others. We should all pray for them and their guidance in God
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Jan 19, 2011 04:16am
Yes! Mr. Interior minister do as suggested her. :)
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Jan 19, 2011 03:20am
@Adnan - Feel free to air your comments and don't worry about people feeling offended as to what appears "offensive to rational mind" to you. Earth, Air, water, "Open air" as you put it and Fire are described as elements that sustain human life on our planet- not as "Gods". If you apply same logic/rationality you are trying to apply to "proud to be hindu doctor"' s comments to any faith that mankind claims to follow you will find big holes. Everyone claims his faith is superior. No wonder some have created ultimate protection from any scrutiny or critism in form of laws.
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Jan 18, 2011 07:29pm
THREE RULES FOR WOMEN DRESS CODE IN ISLAM
THE BEST GARMENT, FIRST RULE :
[7:26] "O children of Adam, we have provided you with garments to cover your bodies, as well as for luxury. But the best garment is the garment of righteousness. These are some of GOD's signs, that they may take heed."
This is the BASIC rule of DRESS CODE in the Quran. This is the first rule in WOMEN DRESS CODE in Islam
SECOND RULE, COVER YOUR BOSOMS:
The second rule can be found in 24:31:
"And tell the believing women to subdue their eyes, and maintain their chastity. They shall not reveal any parts of their bodies, except that which is necessary. They shall cover their chests, (with their Khimar) and shall not relax this code in the presence of other than their husbands, their fathers, the fathers of their husbands, their sons, the sons of their husbands, their brothers, the sons of their brothers, the sons of their sisters, other women, the male servants or employees whose sexual drive has been nullified, or the children who have not reached puberty. They shall not strike their feet when they walk in order to shake and reveal certain details of their bodies. All of you shall repent to GOD, O you believers, that you may succeed."
THIRD is in 33:59:
"O prophet, tell your wives, your daughters, and the wives of the believers that they shall LENGTHEN their garments. Thus, they will be recognized and avoid being insulted. God is Forgiver, Most Merciful." 33:59
I hope Abdullah I have answered your question.
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Jan 19, 2011 04:08am
Instead of filtering and blocking web sites we should be fighting for Absolute Freedom of Speech. This is only way we can understand each other.
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Jan 20, 2011 11:00pm
In a country where every Muslim feels he is Malik Mumtaz Qadri, who believed he is a prosecutor, jury, judge, Qazee, Muftee and executioner despite the fact that this country has its laws and judicial process binding on all its citizens, this country is a serious threat not only to its own people but all mankind. Uncontrolled lawlessness in one country affects the entire world.
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Jan 18, 2011 09:33am
Sana,
Brave Effort to write on this subject - Blockage of such websites is not a huge problem for govt. Take a leap out of UAE who have blocked various websites in accordance with their social requirements., And Also it has been welcomed by all segments of UAE society including foreigners living there-
So,
I think it's a matter of Choice which No One wants to make here..........
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Jan 18, 2011 07:26pm
@ Hadi
Kindly gentleman does not pass any comment if you
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Jan 19, 2011 10:25am
Please stick on to the contemporary topics, Sati was a tradition which was abolished long back.If you think that it is still being practiced somewhere, you're grossly mistaken.
I do agree that there are some mistakes in the traditions of Hindus too but you've to keep in mind that they are thousands of years old like all the other religions' traditions but we're rational enough to reject the ones which are not contemporary and are still working on making it suit the current era.
Passing judgments on things which are already abolished wont achieve anything.
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Jan 19, 2011 04:42am
I was not aware of any such website bcz i have no interest in all this but this give me a chance to look at these. I think we should work to learn and give better learning to others rather than trying to impose our thoughts on other the same as way as these fanatics do.
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Jan 19, 2011 02:32am
Sana,
Please keep up your good work. May your tribe increase. The hope of Pakistan is in people like you.
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Jan 19, 2011 02:17am
You are most welcome to comment anything on the 'Hindu tradition'.Regarding 'time,earth,water,fire air,ether,mind,intelligence,ego,the entire material and spiritual creation all come from Krsna.The individual elements are goverened by demigods and godesses.Why is that not possible? That is how the demigods and goddesses offer their service to Krsna.In Gita Krsna states 'Time I am the great destroyer of the worlds... that is, 'In the form of 'time' I annihilate every living entity and the entire material worlds.
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Jan 19, 2011 11:46am
Good shot Sana !
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Jan 19, 2011 01:10am
Excellent article. Sana deserves praise for her work.
There is a saying in Farsi. "Neem Hakeem Khatra-e Jaan, Neem Mullah khatra-e Eemaan." Meaning: a half learned physician is a danger to life and a half learned Mullah is a danger to faith (Islam)."
Pakistan is ruled by Mullahs and almost all are half learned Mullahs. Politicians including Mr. Rehman Malik fear Mullahs and they will do everything possible to protect them from the wrath of Mullahs.
Allah says in Holy Quran "If any one killed a person, it would be as if he killed all mankind; and if any one saved the life of a person, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind." (Quran V: 32). Can you imagine what is the value of a single life in front of Allah? But Mullah gives blessings to Muslim youths and prepares them to blow up in mosques killing Muslims standing in front of Allah in Salaat. Let us follow Deen of Allah, not Deen of Mullah.
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Jan 19, 2011 12:52am
Adnan, What a great comment. You are absolutely right. The proud to be Hindu doctor from UK has forgotten all the hindu traditions, not to mention the Satti. It is a shame rather than something to proud of.
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Jan 19, 2011 12:49am
Yes close these sites of hate propaganda immediately. Well said but also do NOT forget to bomb the hide outs of those who are behind the killings of innocent Pakistanis. The Supreme Court of Pakistan need to issue a special edict to bring these extremists to account. There need to be severe punishments for those who have rendered these acts by taking the laws of Pakistan into their dirty hands. These extremists have declared an open war on Pakistan's citizens. If you do not take action now they will continue their war against Pakistan. These extremists are the elements who were against the creation of Pakistan and the ideals of Quid -e-Azam. The activities of these extremists need to be wiped out throughout Pakistan. Just closing their websites is like putting a band aid on Pakistan's wounds. Punish these extremists and remove this filth from the Pure land of Pakistan. These debased, self-serving, unholy, hypocrite extremists are the ones who need to be educated.
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Jan 18, 2011 09:26am
You cannot advance in any direction with this Interior Minister, because he is part of the political gang that is source of the murderous mayhem in Karachi.
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Jan 19, 2011 06:51am
Who can stop a BIG rolling bolder down the hill now? Whether in 2012 the world will come to an end or not but looks like some countries are speeding towards their own destruction for sure. Small pebbles like these - Sana will not be even stop that. Feel sympathies for lovely people like her!
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Jan 26, 2011 08:42pm
Excellent piece. I hope Rehman Malik reads this and promises to take action. Ms. Sana Saleem, do you plan to write a follow article up to let us know if this has been actioned by Mr. Malik?
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Jan 18, 2011 11:08pm
This is what Quran says about dressing for women and men. It does not specify niqab or hijab, which are creations of Mullahs and blind following of a backward arab culture.
'Say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty ; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof. " [Quran : 24.31]
" Say to the believing man that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty ; that will make for greater purity for them, and God is well acquainted with all they do. " [Quran : 24.30]
" And O ye believers turn ye all together toward God, so that ye may attain bliss. " [Quran : 24.31]
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Jan 18, 2011 10:56pm
Mr. Malik's initiative is more about self-preservation and less about religion and country. Being a Pakistani agnostic, who hurts at the sight of how poverty and ignorance mixed with a backward religion is destroying our country, i instinctively judge all women in Hijab. however, I enjoyed your article and must agree with your voice of reason.
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Jan 18, 2011 07:01pm
Sana, you were too early to write this post! PM has also announced there will be no amendment in the law. Now you will have to put extra effort for another. But, I feel happy about Proud Hindus who are passing their expert opinions on Islamic laws. You may have to change your profile pictures as well to express solidarity with them. God bless you!
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Jan 18, 2011 10:16pm
Dear Author,
Abdul Rehman Malik Sahab is not sure how long he and his party will be in office because of their lack of interest in solving ANY public issue but creating new problems for the people.
The best person would be the head of Pakistan Internet Exchange (PIE) or Chief Justice for directing PIE to establish an online form to enter URLs of such websites that need to be banned.
Since you guys are in print media, you can create a momentum about this effort on other channels and news papers.
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Jan 18, 2011 09:22am
i wonder why are bloggers wasting time and energy by saying everything in english....just to show off!!! for God's sake preach whatever you want using Urdu media so that majority of people would understand. but you also seem to be afraid to be labelled as blasphemer. blog readers are already following liberal views.
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Jan 18, 2011 10:17pm
And what about non-muslims ?
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Jan 21, 2011 09:01am
If Porn is a sin,then Child Porn is 100 times more than that.....
The Child is someone who is totally innocent ..even if he's born from a sinner's womb.....
Honestly,i feel forcing a child to do porn or watching it should be given serious capital punishment because it can cause abuse against children..
and a survey tells that those people who faced abuse as a child, have behaviorial problems when they become adults.....
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Jan 18, 2011 06:27pm
Good job. We need to write this kind of article often. As the killer around us certainly involve in hate crime either on the name of religion, sect, or language. If we want to survive in 21st century then the logic is only weapon. If we think we can shut up any school of thought on the power of weapon then there is no limit ,no end and the result will be worst than what we are having in our country now-a-days. The leaders of hate crime are spreading poison in our society which will cause it to die soon if drastic measures will not be taken. The only way to survive is let the others to survive with their believes and choice.
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Jan 18, 2011 09:13am
Well Written.
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Jan 18, 2011 09:14am
nice way to embarrass.. like your straight forwardness
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Jan 18, 2011 10:28am
Madam very nice way of writing with lots of satire but I do miss some more points, you did not mention about the fatwa
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Jan 18, 2011 05:43pm
How about help people of the country with security, jobs, and things that actually matter? Allah and Mohammad PBUH do not need our help protecting Them. Just remember who the creator is, so do not interfere with His matters. Blasphemous people will be taken care of by the Almighty if desired by Him. Who are we to make judgments?
While we leave everything on Allah, why can't we leave this for Him to worry about to? Right hypocrites?
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Jan 18, 2011 05:53pm
Where did you get this info about Hindus 'kissing' all these articles. Anyway, personal belief is another matter altogether - a Prophet for you may be the best person who walked on the earth but to a rational mind he was just an ordinary man with totally manly desires.
Just the other day I saw a lady in a head to toe burqa rushing to catch a train with a baby in her arms. The extra long burqa got tangled in her feet and she fell forward with the baby. Luckily, the baby was safe but as she picked up the baby with a hand, she was adjusting the veil with the other hand.
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Jan 18, 2011 05:45pm
Amazed by the ignorance of people.
How can one say that burqa / hijaab / naqab is "invented" by latter day mullahs?
Can u give any reference of 'moderate dressing' from Quran or hadith or any other authentic book of Islamic law?
It's always advisable that one first get to know the subject matter before commenting!
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Jan 19, 2011 04:25pm
Uzma, read carefully. Sana is criticising the "Honorable Politician". What else do you think she's saying?
If Sana shared your sentiments, she would have addressed the society, not the honorable minister. Western societies criticise, infact demand resignations from their corrupt leaders and their leaders oblige. these societies don't market the concept of leaders being corrupt bcoz society is corrupt and that's why their progressing.
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Jan 18, 2011 09:23am
Fine!
As per the Hajj sermon of Prophet Muhammad PBUH, He said, "O People
Just as you regard this month, this day, this city as sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust".
Lets start respecting and treating each other like real brothers.
I'm sure this will bring most problems to an end.
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Jan 18, 2011 04:54pm
Al Quran, Al-Nour (The Light)
24:31 (Picktall) And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and be modest, and to display of their adornment only that which is apparent, and to draw their veils over their bosoms, and not to reveal their adornment save to their own husbands or fathers or husbands' fathers, or their sons or their husbands' sons, or their brothers or their brothers' sons or sisters' sons, or their women, or their slaves, or male attendants who lack vigor, or children who know naught of women's nakedness. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And turn unto Allah together, O believers, in order that ye may succeed.
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Jan 18, 2011 04:52pm
Religion is nothing but one's perception to look at GOD. It's like sun glasses but instead of wearing it on our eyes, people put it on the brain. Religion is not about hating other's perception, but to be compassionate, humanity. While uttering the very word Allah or God, bhagwan, jesus our head should bow in respect and not be aggressive, violent. Being religious does not mean we undermine other religions and people who follow it. When someone show me the color of blood other than RED, I would believe and follow them. Till that time let the peace prevail on this earth. Naquab, Burkha or any other such dresses should not be determining factors about the human being, but their karma. Think something good about improving the shameful, fearful, painful lives millions of human beings are leading today. So stop all this non-sense about religion. On the name of religion we have created more problems in the world than making it more livable place. Our EGO will never allow to settle the argument as far as the religion goes. So keep religion to homes. Don't make a world problem which is the case today.
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Jan 18, 2011 04:33pm
wonderful sacrasm, only thing is if Rehman Malik reads this...do they really read something;i guess not!
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Jan 18, 2011 04:14pm
Our Interior Minister can close a few websites, but that will not stop increasing extremism and terrorism in Pakistan. The nation has been brought to the brink of anarchy and collapse, we need to wake up to this national threat and act now. What is needed is "zero tolerance", with swift and exemplary punishment given to the perpetrators, regardless of their political or religious affiliation. As our courts have failed to punish the terrorists and stop their destruction of the country, they should be tried by Military courts since we are in a state of war.
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Jan 18, 2011 03:47pm
Great are your views, Sana, on asking for the expansion of Sectarian hatred, porn to be included in banned list of websites.
But arent you contradicting yourself and assisting these websites in a way by presenting the links to these on your 'open letter' so that people of my likes who were oblivious to these links get tempted to check what are they all about and add to their 'hits' count. True they exist , but then why should their access be facilitated through your open letter.
Isn't that a subtle way of advertising for them?
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Jan 18, 2011 02:46pm
Way to go, Sana!!!
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Jan 19, 2011 06:51pm
You are right, the last messenger of god Muhammad (PBUH) is not only confined to Pakistan or Islamic world, his personality is for all over the universe, including non-Muslim countries. How the mullahs of Pakistan implements that
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Jan 18, 2011 02:27pm
110% agreed.
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Jan 18, 2011 04:03pm
As a true well wisher of Pakistan,I wish to compliment Sana Saleem. It is high time that this debate about blasphemy is elevated to an intellectual one rather than a convenient definition by a few. The Prophet stood for enlightened ideas and thoughts and his stature will not be dimished by someone perceived to be offending him. It is time for mature debate and this will require the internet to remain a forum.
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Jan 18, 2011 08:52am
Is this Islamic Republic of Pakistan?? really.. .
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Jan 18, 2011 09:07am
Dear Sana,
I should salute you for bringing up the matter. If things has to change and we want them to change then start banning these webistes.
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Jan 18, 2011 07:05pm
Well said!
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Jan 18, 2011 08:49am
direct, but nicely worded. hope it will reach right ears very soon.
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Jan 18, 2011 08:44am
why you guys take so seriously what these politicians say.this minister is on record admitting that target killing is not a new phenomena in karachi. one says degree is degree; whether fake or real. they all want votes and public support.channels which wanted facebook blocked now have their facebook pages. its all about popularity, making hifi statements to capture the limelight.
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Jan 18, 2011 09:51pm
Thank you Hilal. That was quite a watch!
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Jan 18, 2011 12:36pm
For 'Proud to be Hindu Doctor from UK' - first of all sir i wish you had done us a big favour and just told us your name. secondly - i do believe that if one is not well versed with a topic, should not pass strong opinions on it. Right of opinion is not absoute freedom.
Just as you have v. callously said you feel offended by muslim women wearing a burqa - it is not your place to comment and she is not asking 'you' or your wife/sister/daughter to wear one.
If one were to comment on the hindu tradition/custom of kissing, wrist bands, time clock, calendar and open air - with the claim that time, air and etc are all Gods, then surely the commentatros would find it 'offensive' to their rational mind. However it doesn't harm us if you kiss a wrist watch.- we take it as hindus respecting time, which is a noble trait to have.
So be in peace doc.
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Jan 18, 2011 12:22pm
May I suggest that Mr. Malik learn a few basic Islamic verses to start with. Protection of Islam will come a lot later.
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Jan 18, 2011 12:14pm
And where is it commanded to dress "moderately and nothing more" ?
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Jan 18, 2011 12:16pm
Hats off Sana Saleem,
This is best argument I have seen in recent days.
-Ganesh Bhosle
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Jan 18, 2011 11:34am
a thought provoking letter or blog, we as a nation are doing more harm to islam than any non muslim, we our acting like kuwain key maindak. if we visit any country even islamic country they look every pakistani as a terrorist. it is not the reasponsibility of goverment only but of all citizens specially the muslim citizens not to propagate these terrorist elements,and try to be more tollerant towards everyone.
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Jan 18, 2011 11:37am
Allah has commanded to be moderately dressed andnothing more. Jallaba, Burqa
with Nakab has been added by latter days Mullah.
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Jan 18, 2011 11:27am
Nothing to do with mosques but ignorance of ppl... It amazes me when I see some women covered in different funny ways (their choice tho), bcoz instead of following the Book of God they read books written by different people from here & there and would associate their act with religion but what can you say in the 'Land of Pures' even the so called religious scholars defend suicide and murder on the name of a religion which clearly prohibits it in strongest words possible
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Jan 18, 2011 10:54am
Islam is a religion in which submission only belongs to Allah and if Allah has commanded the women to cover themselves then it is infact an honour for them to do so.
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Jan 18, 2011 11:21am
Dear Sana,
Hat's off for such an eye-opening letter for Mr Rehman Malik.
Hopefully the Honourable Interior Minister will do the needful ASAP.
Best Regards,
Zahid
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Jan 18, 2011 08:48am
Very thought provoking but... Sana, please dont expect the 'Honorable' Interior Minister to actually read such stuff - he would be more interested in issuing senseless statements...
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Jan 30, 2011 09:27am
impressed
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Jan 31, 2011 09:09am
Great article!!!!
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