The Media's war upon Islam!

[Rafael]

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This is just 1 part of a very long documentary made by an American Muslim, It shows about the negative propaganda about Islam and Muslims and the Hypocracy of westerners.

[Ibne Khaldoon]

Hypocrisy can only be dealt with by having strong belief in what Islam offers to humanity. Ironically, we the Muslims also have so much hypocrites among us, so we are not strong enough to counter this propaganda from the non-Muslim media ('western media' may be an ambiguous term).

This can be seen from an other angle, the Muslims who think they are strong believers of Islam, consider photography, film making and its related skills as Haram leaving the media world free for non-Muslims. How can Muslims tackle this challenge this way? We are giving a walkover to our rivals.

Another aspect of Muslims being defeated in media war is that our (Muslims') media work as a reactionary machine instead of being creative. We lack research based programs, highly skilled, dedicated and innovative personnel in media as a whole.

Iranian media may be an exemption, but again it lack marketing, and its audience is very limited as compared to non-Muslim media

A solution may be a satellite and an Islamic World Channel funded by Islamic countries jointly, having top level crew. Look, how many Muslims are working with BBC, CNN etc. Why they can't be hired on comprehensive pay packages for a Muslim World Channel.

[Rafael]

Exactly. The basic problem is the lack in education among the muslims and due to this weakness of ours, We are not able to compete with the westerners not only in media but in every field of life. For huge number of muslims, working for a media is still a taboo.

Thanks again to the Mullah culture.

Btw, Did anyone notice the last part about those cards that the protesters were holding? The writing was the same and faces were covered....Its hard to believe that they will go down to this level!

[Solid Beast]

Muslims have presented a desirable target by bending over with their patloon down to their ankles by focusing on inane nationalist and isolationist ideals that never existed (because let's face it the majority of the Muslim countries are unnatural fissures and collections of squiggly lines drawn on parchment by our former blue eyed overlords) instead of creating socio-economic partnerships with follow Muslim countries, an example that is best portrayed by the Western world in their dealings amongst themselves.

[Interceptor]

Originally Posted by ibne khaldoon

This can be seen from an other angle, the Muslims who think they are strong believers of Islam, consider photography, film making and its related skills as Haram leaving the media world free for non-Muslims. How can Muslims tackle this challenge this way? We are giving a walkover to our rivals.

We have plenty of film makers through out the Muslim world, but why are we weak in expressing our views, is due to the fact 90% of the muslim world is governed by a form of authoritarian, tyrant oppressor. They do not allow free media free speech on their channels but they will allow the public to watch Indian movies. I call it state brain washing to only allow certain content and the rest to be void.

We living in the subcontinent are very lucky, politics is innate to us, we understand it, in middle east you are not allowed to talk about politics. How can you expect them to voice there concerns if they are likely to be shot by doing so. Do you know it was in the Middle where paper was manufactured in large enough quantity to be distribute to the world especially Europe. Muslims later wrote many books and Arabic became a common language among the Europeans, we can inspire the world if only we are allowed to have progressive thought.

Look at Pakistan it is the only nation among the Muslim world that made a constitution that is revered, we declared ahemedis not muslims, we made a law to make alcohol haram. You will not find this in other muslim countries, where they will say we use shariah but have casinos pubs what not.

You cant expect an arab quaid e azam they would kill him on the basis of not following tradition and forgetting he should be drunk.

[vinod2070]

Well, the Muslim world's depiction of non-Muslims is worse, really crass.

You may accuse the others of only doing a better job, not worse intent.

[Adux]

Islam is not 21st century, Islam doesnt go with the current order of things in the world, Islam is violent and forceful on people who arent Islamic,in this world of human rights, secularism, where every catholic priest is virtually pulled up for child molestation or the other, where the very standing of Catholic Church is being questioned, Acutally Islam is given a free and easy ride in comparison. Islam will loose this bought,Secularism is a natural phenomenon in an educated world. This is Islam's last stand.

[DarkStar]

Are you living in a fantasy world, Adux?

Islam is a reality, which cannot be ignored, cannot be destroyed...far from it's last stand, the 21st century will be the century of Islam in the USA and Europe.

Islam is the religion of peace, rationality, logic, science, and progress. The legacy of the colonial era has left its mark, but we are beginning to lose those shackles. The Islamic world is progressing fast, whether it is Turkey's democratic example, or the innovation and creativity of malaysia and indonesia...When Pakistan comes out of its current crisis of terrorism supported by its enemeies, it will be stronger and more prospoerous than ever.

There is no doubting that a lot more needs to be done, yet that doesn't take away from what has been achieved in the past half century since coloniasim was overthrown.

Finally, we as muslims, will not let the actions of a few misguided terrorists bring shame upon us or our religion. The violent minute minority, cannot be the paradigm through which the peaceful silent (not so silent anymore) majority are viewed. That would be unjust and illogical.

[Mary]

why, no religion is 21st century. People should know what they are talking about and those who have studied Islam closely, know that its applicable for all ages , in all aspects of life.Its a comprehensive & complete solution to all problems if only you knew.
And I really would like to know the true definition of "Secularism". If being secular means to bend Islamic rules, and forgo the religious teachings for our own convenience and pleasure then I for one won't opt for it. I'm in no favor extremism but if secularism eliminates the difference of Halal & Haram, chastity & Zina then I'm against it.Pakistani film/theatre Industry would be far more successful if it represents the true culture of Pakistan, bring forth our core problems , our national issues through their work( movies ).Not all but quite a lot of them are copying others that dont belong among us. We're losing our identity this way.

[vinod2070]

Islam is a reality, which cannot be ignored, cannot be destroyed...far from it's last stand, the 21st century will be the century of Islam in the USA and Europe.

Well, the very fact that you need to mention USA and Europe here, which are not Muslims countries but only allow Muslim immigrants in large numbers and that are in a major anti-Islamic throes now, says a lot.

Can't find any examples within the Muslim and Arab worlds?

Turkey's democratic example, or the innovation and creativity of malaysia and indonesia.

Turkey is successful not because of Islam but because it shunned the shibboleths and embraced modernity. They banned Burqa and much else several decades before France!

Malaysia and Indonesia too have been successful due to mostly the enterprise of the Chinese communities. Also they didn't shun their past heritage as most other Islamic countries did. Not the right examples.

Finally, we as muslims, will not let the actions of a few misguided terrorists bring shame upon us or our religion. The violent minute minority, cannot be the paradigm through which the peaceful silent (not so silent anymore) majority are viewed. That would be unjust and illogical.

They have been quite successful and you know it.