Muslims in Malta condemn anti-Christmas poster campaign
A poster campaign against Christmas in the UK has been condemned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta.
In a statement, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Malta said it very strongly condemned the campaign by a fanatic Muslim from a banned Islamic hate group.
The fanatics have launched a nationwide poster campaign denouncing Christmas as evil.
It described the campaign as “a most provocative act” that would only cause distress and anger to millions of peace-loving persons worldwide.
“Showing disrespect to any religious event or occasion is a horrific act and is directly contrary to the teachings of all the world's major religions.”
Such actions, it said, were not a service to humanity or to any religion, but would destroy the peace, tranquility and serenity of the world.
“The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which is a peace loving community, rejects and condemns all acts and forms of disrespect and insult towards other religions, their teachings and their events and celebrations, unreservedly and totally, because it is our deeply rooted belief that not only Islam but no true religion, whatever its name, can permit disrespect or insult towards others.
“The Ahmadiyya community very boldly and loudly, without any fear, speaks against these acts of hatred.”
It wished all Christians a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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Munawar Malik
Dec 30th 2010, 02:44
I do not know what kind of Islam these hate mongers are spreading. They are the one who are evil. If any body is cofused about Islam, visit alislam.org.
Love for all hatred for none
Muslim for peace.
Joe Xuereb (United Kingdom < 50yrs.)
Dec 27th 2010, 00:49
@D.Galea (4hrs.30mins.). I'm sorry I got the Imam's name wrong, my sincere apologies to him and you, a fan of his it seems - but it's near enough and good enough for me and you, as is obvious. I tried to look up the interview in my archives and failed, there are so many. But the righteous, the honest also have their memory to rely on. So one does not mess with them.
It sounds like you missed my point big time. You thought it apt to respond however. And honestly speaking, I really don't get what you are trying to say. Write back and give an account of your thoughts. Please do.
@Michael Walter. I hear your voice.
Alex Ciantar
Dec 27th 2010, 00:08
The UK brought this situation on with its own hands.......now it is paying the price!!!!
Michael Walter
Dec 26th 2010, 22:17
I bow my head in shame when see what has become of my homeland .My father's and my grandfather's generation gave their youth,health and blood to protect the world from monsterous regimes.They must indeed be turning in their graves.In just a few decades incompetant grasping politicians in Britain aided by a much larger group the eu, have managed to give away or sell out to foreigners every decent asset.Opened the floodgates to the dross from every corner of the world.They offer succour and support to all those that would destroy and erradicate the last vestige of our culture and dignity.
Joe Xuereb
Dec 26th 2010, 16:42
I remember some while back the Imam - el Sadr? - of 'Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Malta' saying that 'people have a right to roam since even Jesus was an itinerant'.
I would accept the condemnation of extremist Muslims by 'good' Muslims in their own country. But 'good' Muslim populations are spreading (27.000 in Luton UK). I understand the cortege of the war dead in Wootton Bassett are to be discontinued so as not to provoke(?) - there have been disturbance during such ceremonials.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/6923700/Outrage-over-controversial-Islamic-groups-plan-to-march-through-Wootton-Bassett.html
Many Westerners (Christians) may indeed be disgusted by USA policies and the degradation of Christmas. But the alternative would be the total degradation of Western Institutions including the Christian faith. And I say this as someone indifferent to religion. But as we say, better the devil you know......
I was brought up on a diet of Motherland and Monarchy, English Nursery Rhymes, Mistletoe and Shakespeare. These will mean nothing to newcomers, even those born here. These great Institutions will disappear. And churches in Malta will add minarets; and the language is already halfway there so the transition should be painless. No?!
The anti-Christmas campaign website? So?! Evil because there's a blatant agenda there, that's why.
DGalea
Dec 26th 2010, 19:49
The gentleman recognized as an Imam In Malta is Mr. El Saadi. He runs the Muslim school, that is inspired by Shariah Principles. I dont think he is an Ahmadi muslim . Therefore, I do not think that this leader of the Ahmadi muslim community in Malta who was making the statement referred in this article, was speaking on behalf of the main muslim community in Malta . Ahmadi muslims follow mainly the peaceful and tolerant aspects of Islam and are persecuted in mainly muslim countries for being heretics to Islan,
Glen Rennie
Dec 26th 2010, 13:43
I'm very sorry to say that the remarks about the UK are true. We have had government after government without the backbone to say "NO" to the various demands of every minority they have allowed to settle here.
Incoming immigration is fine and should be welcomed but people should adopt the way of life of their host country. Remember, when in Rome........!
I couldn't give two hoots about a poster by some Islamic group. Thanks to the brave men and women who died defending the UK they have the freedom to spout their jibberish, mindwashed rubbish just as I have the freedom to ignore it! it's just ironic that the freedom of speach they enjoy with their adverts and website would NOT be available to them if their plans to make Britain Islamic came to fruition!
The recent case of an illegal immigrant (nationality irrelevent) who killed a young girl but was given permission to stay because being sent back to his country would infringe his human rights says everything there is to say about this country!
In the very slim event of another war, I wouldn't sign up to defend this country - there is NOTHING here worth saving!
Graham Holme
Dec 26th 2010, 13:05
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Carmel Cillia
Very true,in UK, Islam, Muslims the protected species.
They can do,say anything with impunity
Burn our symbol,the poppy,burn our flag,burn bibles on the street,with a police protection,chant their vile messages of hate etc.
Yet a 15 year old girl,burns a copy of the Koran,she is arrested,in police custody,for what the powers that be say ,inciting hatred towards Islam.
Any suspected Muslim terrorist activity in Britain,the police have to gain permission ,to raid the the property,police dogs must wear booties,no cameras to be taken inside,in case a Muslim female is not fully covered,any Muslim at prayer,they must wait till he has finished.
Those brave men and women,who fought in 2 world wars must not only be turning in their graves they must be spinning,our so called leaders,not only giving our once great land to Islam,handing it over,on a silver platter,gift wrapped
john watson
Dec 26th 2010, 12:39
Britain as the older Maltese citizens remember it, has gone. It has been destroyed by generations of British politicians since the second world war.
We older people of the Brirish Isles mourn the passing of the country we both loved and fought for.
JOe VELLa
Dec 26th 2010, 14:08
@Thomas Abela
Just a small correct to write: ''So called churches in the south will tell you homosexuals and african americans and anyone else not like them will go to hell'', is not correct.
1. The south is made of at least 13 States; 2. Some States in the south have became more Mexican/African other than the total of other races put together, anyone saying these things he is in for a big problem by the local; 3. Some things die hard you should read what the Koran say of Black Africans. 4. Where I used to live we had FOUR denomination churches one on each corner of the street and nothing of this sort was every said. 5. Extreme individuals you find even in the Vatican.
John Spear
Dec 26th 2010, 14:50
@John watson
I too served and I too feel sorry, the truth is time never stop and history repeat itself. It happened to Egypt, Greece, Rome, Ottoman Empire, Holy Roman Empire, Spain, France, Communist Russia, you name it, it is there to see and it is history on one side of the globe. Now it is our turn and most possible the U.S. of A.. They say a generation built and another dismantle. How true I do not know but it seem it happens.
Carmel Cilia
Dec 26th 2010, 09:03
I have always respected the English nation. I started working with the british services back in 1965. Alas today I am sorry for everything that is British. Todays Englishmen should at least feel ahamed of their ancestors. Where are the hearts of oak. What happened of the same British blood that was spilled during the last War. It is being thrown down the drain to let their country be dominated by foreigners. No wonder a friend neighbour of mine who was a spitfire fighter in the 1940 tells me in his old Age "Britain is no longer the country I fought for". I would never go back to Briatin. Isn't it a sorry statement to hear. Isn't it a pity of a once great nation.
s.Koludrovic
Dec 25th 2010, 19:40
If a sector of the British Muslims do not like Christmas,Why do they stay there? They can very easily return back to their country of origin, sooner better than later.
Irfan Rabbani
Dec 25th 2010, 19:47
Well said.
Ronnie Gauci
Dec 25th 2010, 15:33
Christmas is evil while beheadings and suicide bombings are not!! I will never understand Muslims, Islam looks like one religion but in fact there are millions of interpretations to it, one day they tell you the Koran is peaceful then the other day they kill you in its name...Hawwadni ha nifhmek!!!
Happy Xmas to all people of the World and hope the coming year will bring peace and happiness to all nations.
Thomas Abela
Dec 25th 2010, 21:44
You'll find there are several branches of Islam as there are several branches of christianity, Both religions have spawned smaller groups (in the christian case, several so called "Churches" such as those in the southern states of the U.S.) that will tell you that homosexuals, african americans and anyone else who isnt like them are going to hell simply for being who they are.
The true faith would never condemn another religion's sacred feasts, it's a shame that there are so many people who decide to read their religious texts and induce them with their own hateful agendas.
DGalea
Dec 27th 2010, 00:39
The word Islam , means Submission , submission to Allah's word. There is no such thing as an ''interpretation ''of the Koran. Muslims are not required to interpret the Koran but to submit to it and accept it literally word by word, because every word is , according to muslims, Allah's own word that cannot ever be changed but remains valid until the end of times.
COLIN STANLEY
Dec 25th 2010, 09:44
xmas might be evil, but CHRISTMAS surely is not !!!! H appy Christmas to all who believe in it.
JOe VELLa
Dec 25th 2010, 07:48
While the Maltese Muslim community condemn this anti-Christian poster/sentiment that we ascertain is becoming open hatred in the UK and the USA against Christian. I applaud the local community for their stand.
Unfortunately today's world is in pursuit of material gain and personal exult, that ALL will pass with the individual. Rather than endeavor towards: PEACE and GOOD WILL towards one another.
May this community continue to be guided by this Imam who according to the 'Book', a man who pursue peace, is a man of God.
Wish you all the Best Seasonal Greetings!
Joseph Micallef
Dec 25th 2010, 00:31
Although I don't condone any violence I can see from their website that what they say makes a lot of sense. I mean they are seeing Christmas as it has become and not as it should be. Who can blame them?!!
Charles Grixti
Dec 26th 2010, 06:18
The Ahmadiyya Muslims are not mainstream Muslims and are even considered to be a deviant sect in the eyes of Islamic orthodoxy. In fact, recently in the UK, the peace-loving Ahmadiyya Muslim community came under attack by the 'true' Muslims and the police had to intervene. I guess not all facts are reported by the politically correct mainstream Media and one has to search alternate news to be truly fully informed of what is going on around the world.
Hope every person of goodwill around the world had a wonderful Christmas.
CZARB
Dec 24th 2010, 23:06
Its easy to talk when one is part of a very small minority with little political power. Things tend to change once people has more bargaining chips in their hands. I think that Islam has a lot to answer expecially regarding tolerance towards other religions Violent Incidents has occurred even in countries like Palestine, Egypt and Turkey which are portrayed as the 'perfect' example of Islamic tolerance. Even in Malta, one can find people who had defended the barbaric sharia law.
C Cassar
Dec 25th 2010, 10:23
The same for the Christian Catholics also. The IRA were catholic and yet murdered thousands violently in the same way that the minority of extremists who call themselves Islam. The Christians are no better in this respect.
Robert Callus
Dec 25th 2010, 11:20
The issue is secularism. NO RELIGION should have "bargaining chips". Express its opinion - definitely. But just that.
CZARB
Dec 25th 2010, 16:00
@ Cassar
IRA is a strictly political thing, Nothing more, nothing less. I've never heard of an IRA terrorist claiming that his actions were justified by Christ or the new testament.
@ Callus
What happens when the majority of people (or a strong minority) do not believe that secularism is the right way? I guess that you already know that certain Sharia laws have already been introduced in 'secular' England, the same law which was defended by Islamic moderates in Malta.
Raymond Cachia
Dec 26th 2010, 06:36
You have got to be kidding me right?
The bottom of the poster declares: 'In Islam we are protected from all of these evils. We have marriage, family, honour, dignity, security, rights for man, woman and child.'...
What is should read is, "In Islam we revel in all these evils. We have forced-marriage, family-polygamy, 'honor' killings of women, to protect their 'dignity', security-in-mosque stored weaponry, more 'rights' for man, than woman and child..."
Sexual abuse is widespread among Muslims, within and without their community.
In Norway and Denmark, where Muslims represent 4% of the population, the "true believers" account for an astonishing 70% of convicted rapists. In Denmark, incidents of rape are 3 in 100,000 among Danes, but FIFTY TIMES that among Muslims. In Sweden, the statistics are about the same.
http://europenews.dk/en/node/29775
Joe Camilleri
Dec 24th 2010, 21:42
Did the muslims in UK condemmed this anti-christmas campaign ???
joe falzon
Dec 24th 2010, 21:41
It was beautiful to see such a statement from Muslims --- hopefully the world may one day see a harmonious co-existence of all religions which exists to a degree. as stated in the article ---- itt's the fanatics that make such a dream difficult, and fanatica are found in many religions and spheres of society.........@Reuben Gauci...Long live brotherly love which is the essence of the spirit of Christmas
Robert Calus
Dec 24th 2010, 20:32
@Franco & Jeremy
"kull razza ghanda l-paljazza" same goes for religions. The same text (koran, bible etc) can be interpreted as a force for good as well as for evil.
Many Christians I meet however, seem not to understand that Islam, like Christianity has hundreds of denominations/sects/splinter groups?
http://robertcallus.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/what-is-islam/
In my opinion there isn't any good or bad religion - as long as they stay away from politics, that is.
Andrew Farrugia
Dec 25th 2010, 21:18
"as long as they stay away from politics, that is": Why? What is wrong with your interpretation of politics? Isn't politics supposed to mean the way people live together in a tolerant society as opposed to fascist, communist, tyrannical regimes?
Robert Callus
Dec 26th 2010, 13:25
By politics I mean "decision making". There are various ways. Some which I definitely do not agree (fascism, communism, totalitarian etc). But they are still politics.
What I believe in is above all a democratic and SECULAR state, where religious organizations have their opinion, are free to state it in public but not FORCE it on the public.
Andrew Farrugia
Dec 26th 2010, 22:18
Haha, Mr Callus, i happen to be fully aware of your political and sociological agenda, and you do not need me to remind you that i am not at all impressed.
Reuben Gauci
Dec 24th 2010, 19:41
Long live Christmas
Mario Cassar
Dec 24th 2010, 18:44
This is a link to the anti christmas poster => http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2412/xmasisevil.jpg
And the anti christmas organization's website => http://www.xmasisevil.com/
Charles Sammut
Dec 24th 2010, 18:25
Get it frrom the horse's mouth: www.xmasisevil.com Representing the Authentic Islamic Viewpoint Disclaimer: Xmsisevil is an independent body with no affiliation to any particular group or organisation. Xmasisevil does not support or condone racial hatred.
brian farrugia
Dec 24th 2010, 20:26
Nahseb li ma qalu xejn hazin....................ghax il Milied hekk spicca !
Jan Sammut
Dec 24th 2010, 18:25
Further information on how the UK muslim comunity view Christians/non muslims may be found on this site: http://www.xmasisevil.com/
Frans Sammut
Dec 24th 2010, 17:51
The AMHM's statement is a commendable act. It demonstrates the local Muslim community's sense of decency that should be emulated by other associations. The fanatics who mounted the despicable poster must be shown for what they really are: dangerous elements who simply want to provoke more trouble between Christians and Muslims that would be of benefit to no-one.
May I wish a Happy Christmas to both Christians and Muslims. It is an occasion for the promotion of peace and prosperity to believers in the two religions - God forbid it is marred by perverted minds that can think of nothing better than causing trouble and unease to all people of good will.
Franco Farrugia
Dec 24th 2010, 17:38
Heaven forbid if Christians in Muslim countries have to behave the same way as Moslems behave in traditionally Christian countries. THIS is the 'noce del problema'! Hate to say this at Christmas, but it's the truth.
Jeremy J Camilleri
Dec 24th 2010, 19:21
Yes franco..tar everyone with the same brush...thats the Catholic spirit... Of course, if you're a christian you should watch this and see if you relate with this woman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hI1mO2eeTY You get rotten apples in every religion.
A cassar
Dec 24th 2010, 20:28
Dear Franco,
The tolerance the western world has is testament to our Christian values. It is a POSITIVE thing that we can tolerate and deal with criticism in an appropriate way. It is a NEGATIVE reflection of Islam that Islamic countries are so intolerant of criticism, minorities and dissent.
Muslim countries are the big losers in all this. In the European dark ages the Muslim world was thriving and more advanced than us...why?.....because they were a tolerant (relatively to those ages) to other religions. The Muslim world was full of philosophers, scientists and theologians.
When Europe starts being intolerant.....our downfall begins.
Happy Christmas
Franco Farrugia
Dec 24th 2010, 21:41
Mr Camilleri, I don't need to 'relate' with anyone or watch stupid videos. I have my ear to the ground and that's enough for me. I am open-minded and far from conservative and have a tendency of being objective. Watch the news and then tell me who is the more intolerant in the world.
D.Mercieca
Dec 25th 2010, 11:38
Very well said Franco!!!!!
Franco Farrugia
Dec 25th 2010, 17:32
@ A. Cassar: Please, do not get me wrong. I am not saying that Christian values, as practised by Catholics, are anything to get by, as regards tolerance. Catholics are not known to be extremely tolerant towards those who do not follow the traditional rules of the Church. Take Cardinal Ratzinger's directions to the bishops regarding homosexuals for starters, and you will know what I mean.
Marcel Dingli
Dec 24th 2010, 17:30
I am Catholic, but a Muslim is my brother. So is a Buddhist , a Jew, a Hindu or any one of any other creed who is in good faith. Indeed we find it in the Gospel where Jesus says that he has sheep of different folds. May Peace be with everyone of good will this Christmas.
Irfan Rabbani
Dec 25th 2010, 19:53
Well said brother. May we all servants of faith live happily and win each other's heart in nam eof One God the almighty , the ever merciful, amen. Happy Christmas.
Marcel Dingli
Dec 26th 2010, 21:53
One thing though. Here we have laws which i would like to remain as such. Any one who does not like it is free to leave anytime.
Please choose the reason of your report below: