Religion has the power to both unite and divide people and sometimes a few bad apples are enough to ruin our perceptions of certain groups. One religion, in particular, is used to getting a bad rap - Islam. Islamophobes focus on those who have gone on the radical path, which has resulted in violence against others, but one Muslim educator is trying to change all that with his messages of peace on Twitter.
Imam Mohammad Tawhidi rose to fame in Australian media back in 2016 as the voice for Muslim reform and combatting against the spread of extremists in his religion. "When I am worried about what I see is happening from my community and religion, trust me that there is something going on," he told the Seven Network's Today Tonight program on February 27, 2017. Since then he has used Twitter to not just talk about his own religion but shout out love and support for members of other groups. There have been disputes over Tawhidi's educational qualifications as an Imam, and his past ideologies, however as of now it appears he wants to use his platform for positivity.
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I’m so glad I found you on Twitter. You are a voice of reason in this insane world. Thank you.
THIS is how the muslims I used to know are. Long before Isis. And this is why I (christian raised, now atheist) still defend muslims when someone around me talks bad about them... And why it hurts so much when some muslims proof me wrong.
wish I could upvote this more. People ignore true homophobia to get offended about the smaller things. I'm bisexual, and dont really care about a comedians jokes. This is what deserves out attention.
I'm thinking Salman Rushdie, light version. He's got balls, but them balls are in danger...
I fully agree with this. I think a world where everyone is living is own thing in the same place is a dream that will never come true. We have, in french a saying (i don't know if it is in english too) "My freedom is stopped where the freedom of others begins" Some (I'm not saying all) Muslim, Sikh, Jewish etc way of life are not compatible with the modern european society. And the reverse is also 100% true. Everyone should try to live by his rules, as long as it doesn't break the rules where he is and as long as he doesn't try to force his rules on other.
WHAT A GREAT MAN! A true voice for peace, love and understanding among all people, and against hypocrisy and hatred. I'm not on Twitter, but I do browse the Internet every day; I'm shocked and saddened that I had never heard of Imam Tawhidi. He should be a lot more famous. He and his messages of truth should be spread all over the world. If he's well-known on Twitter, the mainstream media must have heard about him. It looks like they've CHOSEN to ignore him, because they'd rather publicize negative stories. It's the old saying in journalism: "If it bleeds, it leads."
refreshing to see a post on Bored Panda that for once isn't trying to throw conservatives in as bad a light as possible. Huge respect for this guy.
My life is full of conservatives, I'm surrounded by them. They aren't the problem.....extremism is the problem. On both sides.
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And this is why society shouldn’t condemn all muslims because of the radical extremists. The terrorists may claim they are Muslim but terrorism has no religion.
This is why no one belonging to any group should be condemned because of the actions of a few who also belong to it... insert any race, religion, political affiliation, etc.
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My mom, who's a Catholic this year went to a Ramadan celebration with Jewish and Christian friends. She's in a tiny Catholic community that usually participates big Jewish holidays, where a rabbi has a talk about the origin and meaning of the given tradition that they participate. This year they decided to extend this educational process to Islam. Three different religions were sitting together in peace and joy. They learned about each other's background, had nice conversations and laughs. This seems the easiest and most fun way to learn, understand and accept each other.
My grandma's village is 2/3 muslims and 1/3 christians and they celebrate all hollidays together for years. My country is with very mixed population - ortodox and catolic christians, muslims, jews and only politicians try to separate them for their own profit. Centuries we lived all in peace.
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refreshing to see a post on Bored Panda that for once isn't trying to throw conservatives in as bad a light as possible. Huge respect for this guy.
My life is full of conservatives, I'm surrounded by them. They aren't the problem.....extremism is the problem. On both sides.
Load More Replies... And this is why society shouldn’t condemn all muslims because of the radical extremists. The terrorists may claim they are Muslim but terrorism has no religion.
This is why no one belonging to any group should be condemned because of the actions of a few who also belong to it... insert any race, religion, political affiliation, etc.
Load More Replies... My mom, who's a Catholic this year went to a Ramadan celebration with Jewish and Christian friends. She's in a tiny Catholic community that usually participates big Jewish holidays, where a rabbi has a talk about the origin and meaning of the given tradition that they participate. This year they decided to extend this educational process to Islam. Three different religions were sitting together in peace and joy. They learned about each other's background, had nice conversations and laughs. This seems the easiest and most fun way to learn, understand and accept each other.
My grandma's village is 2/3 muslims and 1/3 christians and they celebrate all hollidays together for years. My country is with very mixed population - ortodox and catolic christians, muslims, jews and only politicians try to separate them for their own profit. Centuries we lived all in peace.
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