I am an Albanian by the way..born and raised in Tirana and from a Muslim background.
Do you want to know why there's Islamophobia? Here's why:
1. Thanks to Saudi Arabia's and Iran's good works...Jews and Christians are often compared to "infidel" pigs to be slaughtered. Just read some of the jewels of "enlightnment" printed in the Saudi press and distributed all over the world and you'll know.
2. Any scholarly work performed by Muslims and Christians alike in Europe that scrutinize the Quran and the Islamic faith, is condemned by fanatical Muslims as tinkering with the word of God. It's not beyond these psychopaths to even kill "per nje fjale goje" ("for a simple word" to the non-Albos) that they don't like, like they did in Netherlands.
Nowhere in the Western world do researches have to live in fear of death for publishing controversial books...unless of course the book involves Islam.
3. Between the suicide bombings, the savagery of Muslim-against-Muslim and everyone else in Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Algeria, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan, Indonesia, Philippines..., the stoning of Muslims by Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, all citing the Faith as the source/justification for their bestial behaviors and you actually wonder why Islam is fast becoming the most despised religion in the world?
Every "insult" against Islam that the Danish cartoonist or the Dutch film maker has thrown has been a test for Muslims to react in a measured, civil, educated way...and what happens instead? The Muslims, especially the ones in the Middle East and Asia (where the majority of all Muslims live btw.), failed every single one of those tests.
You just did too by supporting a ban when a simple criticism of that book would have done just fine.
As for me, I can only hope that Albanians of all faiths stick to their "Albanian first" tradition and do not fall prey of the "Middle East" ideological pollution. Albanians have NOTHING AT ALL TO LEARN from that lot.
ment,in fact althought I`m psychologist I can`t understand why so many people today have Islamophoby.It was my opinion than ist better in tasht way than to offend someone only because they have another religion.It looks like everyone ar against muslims and Islam and like are having a competition to do something to offend them.Ment,you are doing that calling them bearend guys.If you are not a muslim you can`t understand why muslims offend when you shout Aisha,Muhamed etc.Criticizing is another thing,offending is another thing.WE muslims have stoppage to offend Jesus,Moshe,because they were profets.AND looks the jews or cristians how call our profet Muhamed?
What happened here is a disgrace. Are you suggesting that a bunch of fanatical bearded thugs can dictate what we can and cannot read?
Many books are written that criticize Christianity and probably even the Hebrew faith, but you don't see anyone banning those books do you?
If what Alban is saying is correct, then the rest of the Muslim communities in the Balkans have something to learn from the one in Albania.
Those so-called Muslims that get so easily offended need to grow the hell up and start using their brains for a change rather than just run their mouths. This is not Medieval Times anymore.
to alban
its your opininon that you do not agree but isn`t fact that it`s better to withdraw that to be have a reaction like in the case of pictures with Muhammed a.s.I really cant understand why they justify their hate for Islam with the free speech word.
Few months ago the Albanian publicist and MP ben Blushi published a controversial (to some) book named "Living on an island" in which he tackles some aspects of Turkish occupation of Albania. The book challenges the reader on some issues that Albanians hold dear, such as Gjergj Kastrioti, the churches in Voskopoja etc. Certainly, reactions pointed out that the author used a provocative language towards Muslims and attempted to revise the history. The Islamic Community of Albania reacted to controversial moments depicted in the book, but it never even contemplated the possibility of appealing to ban or censore the book. A lively public debate ensued, pro et contra sides presented their views. Meanwhile, the book is still a bestseller both in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia.
Being a muslim myself (well, not quite a dedicated and practicing muslim) I find it deplorable that the book you refer to here would be banned or censored. I respect the sentiments of all believers (of all religions), but the opening word of Kuran is "learn", not "deny, ignore or bann".
The fact that Aishe was a minor at the time when she married Muhamed A.S. must be seen in a historic context and not as an inspiration for modern role modeling. Besides, such examples can be found in all religions and corners of the world, in addition to other acts that are incomprehensible to modern standards.
The paradox is though, that the culture of censorship and ban is a phenomenon that persist to this day and we still accept it as something "naughty" but nevertheless consider it as a lesser evil. I find that appaling.
Eventually, one may think that the prompt reaction by authorities in Serbia to rush to ban the book relates to recent treatment of muslims in Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia. I can understand that, but I would not justity it.
Does Europe not believe in an unreliable right to free speech? Is the United States the only democracy that does not have a human rights commission to oversee Muslim sensitivities? Are we truly the only state in which the press is not codling terrorism by refusing to confront it intellectually?
Are there any knowledgable Muslims on this site that can offer an o.p. on this? I have heard that if anything the book praises "Aisha" rather de-mean her. Not being provactive-seeking perspectives.
Few months ago the Albanian publicist and MP ben Blushi published a controversial (to some) book named "Living on an island" in which he tackles some aspects of Turkish occupation of Albania. The book challenges the reader on some issues that Albanians hold dear, such as Gjergj Kastrioti, the churches in Voskopoja etc. Certainly, reactions pointed out that the author used a provocative language towards Muslims and attempted to revise the history. The Islamic Community of Albania reacted to controversial moments depicted in the book, but it never even contemplated the possibility of appealing to ban or censore the book. A lively public debate ensued, pro et contra sides presented their views. Meanwhile, the book is still a bestseller both in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia.
Being a muslim myself (well, not quite a dedicated and practicing muslim) I find it deplorable that the book you refer to here would be banned or censored. I respect the sentiments of all believers (of all religions), but the opening word of Kuran is "learn", not "deny, ignore or bann".
The fact that Aishe was a minor at the time when she married Muhamed A.S. must be seen in a historic context and not as an inspiration for modern role modeling. Besides, such examples can be found in all religions and corners of the world, in addition to other acts that are incomprehensible to modern standards.
The paradox is though, that the culture of censorship and ban is a phenomenon that persist to this day and we still accept it as something "naughty" but nevertheless consider it as a lesser evil. I find that appaling.
Eventually, one may think that the prompt reaction by authorities in Serbia to rush to ban the book relates to recent treatment of muslims in Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia. I can understand that, but I would not justity it.
Does Europe not believe in an unreliable right to free speech? Is the United States the only democracy that does not have a human rights commission to oversee Muslim sensitivities? Are we truly the only state in which the press is not codling terrorism by refusing to confront it intellectually?
I am an Albanian by the way..born and raised in Tirana and from a Muslim background.
Do you want to know why there's Islamophobia? Here's why:
1. Thanks to Saudi Arabia's and Iran's good works...Jews and Christians are often compared to "infidel" pigs to be slaughtered. Just read some of the jewels of "enlightnment" printed in the Saudi press and distributed all over the world and you'll know.
2. Any scholarly work performed by Muslims and Christians alike in Europe that scrutinize the Quran and the Islamic faith, is condemned by fanatical Muslims as tinkering with the word of God. It's not beyond these psychopaths to even kill "per nje fjale goje" ("for a simple word" to the non-Albos) that they don't like, like they did in Netherlands.
Nowhere in the Western world do researches have to live in fear of death for publishing controversial books...unless of course the book involves Islam.
3. Between the suicide bombings, the savagery of Muslim-against-Muslim and everyone else in Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Algeria, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan, Indonesia, Philippines..., the stoning of Muslims by Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, all citing the Faith as the source/justification for their bestial behaviors and you actually wonder why Islam is fast becoming the most despised religion in the world?
Every "insult" against Islam that the Danish cartoonist or the Dutch film maker has thrown has been a test for Muslims to react in a measured, civil, educated way...and what happens instead? The Muslims, especially the ones in the Middle East and Asia (where the majority of all Muslims live btw.), failed every single one of those tests.
You just did too by supporting a ban when a simple criticism of that book would have done just fine.
As for me, I can only hope that Albanians of all faiths stick to their "Albanian first" tradition and do not fall prey of the "Middle East" ideological pollution. Albanians have NOTHING AT ALL TO LEARN from that lot.
Are there any knowledgable Muslims on this site that can offer an o.p. on this? I have heard that if anything the book praises "Aisha" rather de-mean her. Not being provactive-seeking perspectives.
What happened here is a disgrace. Are you suggesting that a bunch of fanatical bearded thugs can dictate what we can and cannot read?
Many books are written that criticize Christianity and probably even the Hebrew faith, but you don't see anyone banning those books do you?
If what Alban is saying is correct, then the rest of the Muslim communities in the Balkans have something to learn from the one in Albania.
Those so-called Muslims that get so easily offended need to grow the hell up and start using their brains for a change rather than just run their mouths. This is not Medieval Times anymore.
to alban
its your opininon that you do not agree but isn`t fact that it`s better to withdraw that to be have a reaction like in the case of pictures with Muhammed a.s.I really cant understand why they justify their hate for Islam with the free speech word.
ment,in fact althought I`m psychologist I can`t understand why so many people today have Islamophoby.It was my opinion than ist better in tasht way than to offend someone only because they have another religion.It looks like everyone ar against muslims and Islam and like are having a competition to do something to offend them.Ment,you are doing that calling them bearend guys.If you are not a muslim you can`t understand why muslims offend when you shout Aisha,Muhamed etc.Criticizing is another thing,offending is another thing.WE muslims have stoppage to offend Jesus,Moshe,because they were profets.AND looks the jews or cristians how call our profet Muhamed?
Are there any knowledgable Muslims on this site that can offer an o.p. on this? I have heard that if anything the book praises "Aisha" rather de-mean her. Not being provactive-seeking perspectives.
Does Europe not believe in an unreliable right to free speech? Is the United States the only democracy that does not have a human rights commission to oversee Muslim sensitivities? Are we truly the only state in which the press is not codling terrorism by refusing to confront it intellectually?
Few months ago the Albanian publicist and MP ben Blushi published a controversial (to some) book named "Living on an island" in which he tackles some aspects of Turkish occupation of Albania. The book challenges the reader on some issues that Albanians hold dear, such as Gjergj Kastrioti, the churches in Voskopoja etc. Certainly, reactions pointed out that the author used a provocative language towards Muslims and attempted to revise the history. The Islamic Community of Albania reacted to controversial moments depicted in the book, but it never even contemplated the possibility of appealing to ban or censore the book. A lively public debate ensued, pro et contra sides presented their views. Meanwhile, the book is still a bestseller both in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia.
Being a muslim myself (well, not quite a dedicated and practicing muslim) I find it deplorable that the book you refer to here would be banned or censored. I respect the sentiments of all believers (of all religions), but the opening word of Kuran is "learn", not "deny, ignore or bann".
The fact that Aishe was a minor at the time when she married Muhamed A.S. must be seen in a historic context and not as an inspiration for modern role modeling. Besides, such examples can be found in all religions and corners of the world, in addition to other acts that are incomprehensible to modern standards.
The paradox is though, that the culture of censorship and ban is a phenomenon that persist to this day and we still accept it as something "naughty" but nevertheless consider it as a lesser evil. I find that appaling.
Eventually, one may think that the prompt reaction by authorities in Serbia to rush to ban the book relates to recent treatment of muslims in Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia. I can understand that, but I would not justity it.
to alban
its your opininon that you do not agree but isn`t fact that it`s better to withdraw that to be have a reaction like in the case of pictures with Muhammed a.s.I really cant understand why they justify their hate for Islam with the free speech word.
What happened here is a disgrace. Are you suggesting that a bunch of fanatical bearded thugs can dictate what we can and cannot read?
Many books are written that criticize Christianity and probably even the Hebrew faith, but you don't see anyone banning those books do you?
If what Alban is saying is correct, then the rest of the Muslim communities in the Balkans have something to learn from the one in Albania.
Those so-called Muslims that get so easily offended need to grow the hell up and start using their brains for a change rather than just run their mouths. This is not Medieval Times anymore.
ment,in fact althought I`m psychologist I can`t understand why so many people today have Islamophoby.It was my opinion than ist better in tasht way than to offend someone only because they have another religion.It looks like everyone ar against muslims and Islam and like are having a competition to do something to offend them.Ment,you are doing that calling them bearend guys.If you are not a muslim you can`t understand why muslims offend when you shout Aisha,Muhamed etc.Criticizing is another thing,offending is another thing.WE muslims have stoppage to offend Jesus,Moshe,because they were profets.AND looks the jews or cristians how call our profet Muhamed?
I am an Albanian by the way..born and raised in Tirana and from a Muslim background.
Do you want to know why there's Islamophobia? Here's why:
1. Thanks to Saudi Arabia's and Iran's good works...Jews and Christians are often compared to "infidel" pigs to be slaughtered. Just read some of the jewels of "enlightnment" printed in the Saudi press and distributed all over the world and you'll know.
2. Any scholarly work performed by Muslims and Christians alike in Europe that scrutinize the Quran and the Islamic faith, is condemned by fanatical Muslims as tinkering with the word of God. It's not beyond these psychopaths to even kill "per nje fjale goje" ("for a simple word" to the non-Albos) that they don't like, like they did in Netherlands.
Nowhere in the Western world do researches have to live in fear of death for publishing controversial books...unless of course the book involves Islam.
3. Between the suicide bombings, the savagery of Muslim-against-Muslim and everyone else in Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Algeria, Morocco, Somalia, Sudan, Indonesia, Philippines..., the stoning of Muslims by Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, all citing the Faith as the source/justification for their bestial behaviors and you actually wonder why Islam is fast becoming the most despised religion in the world?
Every "insult" against Islam that the Danish cartoonist or the Dutch film maker has thrown has been a test for Muslims to react in a measured, civil, educated way...and what happens instead? The Muslims, especially the ones in the Middle East and Asia (where the majority of all Muslims live btw.), failed every single one of those tests.
You just did too by supporting a ban when a simple criticism of that book would have done just fine.
As for me, I can only hope that Albanians of all faiths stick to their "Albanian first" tradition and do not fall prey of the "Middle East" ideological pollution. Albanians have NOTHING AT ALL TO LEARN from that lot.
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