Anti-Islam film signals new propaganda against Muslims: Iran MP

An Iranian lawmaker says the recent release of an anti-Islam movie in the US on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is an Israel-led plot aimed at launching a new wave of propaganda against Muslims.

“It is crystal clear that this measure has been taken under the management and guidance of Zionists on the anniversary of the 9/11 [attacks] to deflect the public opinion away from this issue, widen the religious gaps and tarnish the image of Islam,” Elias Naderan said on Thursday.

“Moreover, with the emergence of social movements following the Islamic Awakening in the region and the world, the US and the Zionist regime see themselves in total isolation; therefore, they insult Muslims’ sanctities in a bid to launch a new wave of propaganda campaign against Muslims,” he added.

The Iranian lawmaker called on regional Islamic countries, the UN, and other international bodies to condemn Washington’s act and double efforts to further isolate the US and Israel on the international scene.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that the blasphemous movie has been produced by anti-Islam Israeli-American Sam Bacile.

The report added that, Bacile, a real estate developer, has assumed responsibility for the film, which he said was made thanks to Jewish donations totaling USD 5 million.

The anti-Islam movie has sparked (protests) across the Muslim world.

AR/SS

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2012/09/13/261348/us-film-signals-new-antiislam-campaign/

Obama must apologize to world’s Muslims over insulting film: Lawmaker

A senior Iranian lawmaker says US President Barack Obama must apologize to all Muslims of the world for production of an anti-Islam film in the United States that insults Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).



“US President Barack Obama must apologize to all Muslims of the world and prevent distribution of this offensive film by issuing an immediate order,” Chairman of Iran Majlis (parliament) National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Wednesday.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that the blasphemous movie is called Innocence of Muslims and has been produced by the anti-Islam Israeli-American Sam Bacile.

Bacile, 52, is a real estate developer living in southern California and a sworn enemy of Islam.

The report added that, Bacile has assumed responsibility for the film, which he said was made thanks to Jewish donations totaling USD 5 million.

The anti-Islam movie has sparked outrage in the Muslim world, leading to massive demonstrations in Egypt and popular protests in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi in which US Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three other embassy staff were killed.



Referring to protests in Libya and Egypt, Boroujerdi said the reaction of people in the Muslim countries shows that the West’s policy to corrupt and weaken the religious beliefs of Muslim nations has failed.


“Today the wave of Islamic Awakening has begun in the world and those in the US who try to douse the burning flames of this awakening by such plots as producing these films are mistaken,” the Iranian lawmaker concluded.

MYA/SS/AZ

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2012/09/12/261214/obama-must-apologize-to-muslims/

Please Take Note:

I opened this thread solely to discuss the anti-Islam film and the satanic propaganda campaign against Islam.

All those who want to talk about the killing of the American ambassador in Libya and to divert attention from the cause of the problem to attack Islam or provoke Muslims are adviced not to derail this thread and to contribute in these threads on the killing of the ambassador:

https://www.nairaland.com/1045832/us-ambassador-killed-libya-muslims#12149045

https://www.nairaland.com/1046605/final-straw-islam-indeed-bloody/1#12160607

m.aljazeera.com/se/201291311247270525

In the above link, u would find evidence that the Sam bacil seem more like someone who does not exist and actors in the film claimed they were ignorant of the film religious refrences . . .

I think muslims must react to this cautiously.

Lebanon's top mufti urges unity against anti-Islam movie

Lebanon’s top cleric has called on the Lebanese to unite in denouncing the US-made movie mocking the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), Press TV reports.



Grand Mufti Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Qabbani urged Muslims and Christians to join hands in foiling enemy attempts to create a rift among the followers of the two religions.

“If they succeed in their attempts, we will only sow useless bloody conflicts,” Qabbani warned in a statement.

He called on people to pressure authorities into taking all necessary diplomatic measures in the name of Muslims and Christians against the United States, which hosted and supported the producers of the sacrilegious movie.

The cleric said the US should be aware of the repercussions of such offensive moves, calling on Washington to assume its responsibilities and hold accountable those involved in the blasphemous act.



“This kind offense terminates the human freedom of belief under the disguise of counterfeit legislation and laws,” Qabbani stated, urging US authorities to prevent repetition of such offenses.


The Muslim world is seething with anti-US sentiments over the release of the $5-million movie financed by more than 100 Zionists.

Angry protesters across the world have poured into the street to condemn the movie and demand the US government apologize to the Muslim world.

In Yemen, one person was killed after security forces opened fire on the furious demonstrators who stormed the US Embassy in the capital, Sana’a.

On Tuesday, thousands of Egyptians stormed the embassy, scaled its walls, pulled down the US flag and called for the expulsion of the US ambassador to Egypt.

In the same day, clashes broke out at the US consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi after a group of people held a demonstration to protest against the anti-Islam movie.

US Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and three staff members of the US consulate were killed during clashes at the consulate building.

ARZ/MRS/JR

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2012/09/13/261367/unite-against-antiislam-movie-cleric/

Ayatollah Khamenei Statement on US film insulting Prophet of Islam



The following is the full text of the message issued on September 13, 2012 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution to condemn an American-made film which insults the Holy Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family).

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

The Mighty and Wise Allah said: “Their intention is to extinguish Allah’s Light with their mouths: But Allah will complete His Light, even though the unbelievers may detest (it).” [The Holy Quran, 61: 8]

The wicked enemies of Islam have once again revealed their deep malice by insulting the Holy Prophet (God’s greetings be upon him and his household) and in an idiotic and disgusting move, they showed that evil Zionist groups are furious at the increasing brilliance of Islam and the Holy Quran in the world today. The fact that they have made the holiest person in all of creation the target of their disgusting nonsense is enough to disgrace those who have committed this great crime and sin. What lies behind this wicked move is the hostile policies of Zionism, America and other leaders of the arrogant powers, who are vainly trying to make young generations in the Islamic world lose respect for what is held sacred and to extinguish their religious sentiments.

If they had refused to support the previous links in this evil chain – namely, Salman Rushdie, the Danish cartoonist and Quran-burning American priests – and if they had not ordered tens of anti-Islam films from the companies affiliated with Zionist capitalists, today this great and unforgivable sin would not have been committed. The number one culprit in this crime is Zionism and the American government. If American politicians are sincere that they are not involved, they should duly punish the perpetrators and the financial backers of this hideous crime, who have filled the hearts of Muslim people with pain.

And our Muslim brothers and sisters throughout the world should know that these futile and desperate moves by the enemies against Islamic Awakening are a sign of the greatness and importance of this uprising and a sign of its increasing growth.

“And Allah has full power and control over His affairs.” [The Holy Quran, 12: 21]

Sayyid Ali Khamenei

Shahrivar 23, 1391

http://www.aimislam.com/ayatollah-khamenei-statement-on-us-film-insulting-prophet-of-islam/

It is a pity, some individuals prefer playing politics with such a serious situation. Engaging in blackmail, hauling unprovable allegations and name calling is not befitting for any muslim leader.

It is a pity that at a time the Muslims of the world should unite to defend the honor of our beloved Prophet (sa),some evil jin with satanic whisperings,in the form of man are trying to sow discord and read meaning where there is none.unfortunately,such evil jin would criticize the leaders who have the courage to speak, to sow discord out of jealousy and malice,and try to deflect attention from the tyrannical leaders,slaves of the west he supports that do not have the manly confidence to defend the honor of the Prophet (sa) against the US.instead or rather,they would support and defend the honor of the US against the holy Prophet (sa).

May Allah (swt) destroy the hypocrites within this ummah before the open enemies without and expose their hearts filled with the hate and ignorance of Abu Jahl and Abu Lahab.

Point made

May Allah destroy those fraudulent grave worshippers pretending to b muslims and their leaders who play politics with the prophet's honour and at the same time insulting his honour by insulting his members of his household, the same leaders who are slaves to atheist and communist Russia and China, who despite seeing china oppress muslims and preventing them from fasting kept their mouth shut as any slave would do when he see his master do thing that is cruel, the cowards and slaves of dajjal cannot defend Muslim honour in the presence of their evil masters. Amin

vedaxcool: Point made

May Allah destroy those fraudulent grave worshippers pretending to b muslims and their leaders who play politics with the prophet's honour and at the same time insulting his honour by insulting his members of his household, the same leaders who are slaves to atheist and communist Russia and China, who despite seeing china oppress muslims and preventing them from fasting kept their mouth shut as any slave would do when he see his master do thing that is cruel, the cowards and slaves of dajjal cannot defend Muslim honour in the presence of their evil masters. Amin

You know very well that any uncalculated post you make and inconsiderate words you type will not go unhammered.you should learn how to be mature and have the least akhlaq a muslim is expected to.your presence in a muslim forum is honestly a disservice to muslims.

The last time I checked russia and china do not have military bases colonizing iran.but the US have military bases with pork and whiskey consuming "crusader" soldiers desecrating Islam's holiest land thanks to the saudi wahhabi monarchy.if you've got the least iman you should see something wrong with that.

As for the muslims in china,may be saudi arabia should encourage the US to "defend" the muslims in china like saudi arabia and qatar are clamoring for foreign intervention in syria which would lead to more lose of innocent lives.you should learn that what is happening to muslims in any one country is internal affair of that country.we can only pray and offer moral support through peaceful and diplomatic means.the conflict between religious people and the irreligious government of china shouldn't be compared to a zionist led campaign to insult the most holy muslims hold.the insulting movie cuts across borders and offends all muslims.but ofcourse zionists and wahhabis are two faces of the same coin of papa america.

Your name calling and panting would only expose how devilish you're.you came into a thread meant to support Islam to create division and disunity.

In this case which of the two parties are reasonable ?

Obama can be sued over insulting film: Iran official

A senior Iranian official says US President Barack Obama could face legal action in connection with the production of an anti-Islam movie by an American Jew.

“A complaint could be filed with US courts against Obama for his violation of articles 18 and 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) calling for respect of faiths,” Javad Mohammadi, the deputy head of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution (SCCR), said on Sunday.

“Article 18 and 27 of the ICCPR, adopted by the United Nation, stipulate that the religion and the rights of the minorities should be respected,” Mohammadi said.

The US government is a signatory to this covenant and has to respect it. Therefore, an individual or an NGO (non-governmental organization) can file a lawsuit against the president of the country for breach of the covenant, he added.

Mohammadi heaped praise on the Muslims for their massive protests against the movie, noting “Protest against insults to religious sanctities should not be limited to time, place and customary reactions and we should undertake legal measures.”

“The world’s elite know pretty well that Islam is a divine religion and Muslims have always respected divine religions and messengers and would never remain silent vis-à-vis any desecration,” the official said.

The controversial movie that has sparked outrage in the Muslim world has been produced by anti-Islam Israeli-American Sam Bacile.

Bacile has assumed responsibility for the direction and production of the blasphemous film, which he said was made thanks to Jewish donations totaling USD 5 million.

KA/PKH/AZ

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2012/09/16/261898/obama-could-be-sued-over-profane-movie/

Vedaxcool and Lagosshia, both of you need to stop arguing everywhere... It is embarrassing sometimes....

tbaba1234: Vedaxcool and Lagosshia, both of you need to stop arguing everywhere... It is embarrassing sometimes....

You can judge who is always following shaitan's attribute: causing enmity among people.he did so in this thread insulting the leader of the Islamic revolution.

LagosShia: Obama can be sued over insulting film: Iran official

A senior Iranian official says US President Barack Obama could face legal action in connection with the production of an anti-Islam movie by an American Jew.

“A complaint could be filed with US courts against Obama for his violation of articles 18 and 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) calling for respect of faiths,” Javad Mohammadi, the deputy head of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution (SCCR), said on Sunday.

“Article 18 and 27 of the ICCPR, adopted by the United Nation, stipulate that the religion and the rights of the minorities should be respected,” Mohammadi said.

The US government is a signatory to this covenant and has to respect it. Therefore, an individual or an NGO (non-governmental organization) can file a lawsuit against the president of the country for breach of the covenant, he added.

Mohammadi heaped praise on the Muslims for their massive protests against the movie, noting “Protest against insults to religious sanctities should not be limited to time, place and customary reactions and we should undertake legal measures.”

“The world’s elite know pretty well that Islam is a divine religion and Muslims have always respected divine religions and messengers and would never remain silent vis-à-vis any desecration,” the official said.

The controversial movie that has sparked outrage in the Muslim world has been produced by anti-Islam Israeli-American Sam Bacile.

Bacile has assumed responsibility for the direction and production of the blasphemous film, which he said was made thanks to Jewish donations totaling USD 5 million.

KA/PKH/AZ

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2012/09/16/261898/obama-could-be-sued-over-profane-movie/

I have seen the movie trailer and it's an amateurish attempt at satire. While the film is nauseating and leaves a bad taste, and Muslims have a right to seek legal redress. However, Iran is the wrong choice to talk about that.

Sometime in 2011, the Iranian government burnt 300 Bibles and seized thousands more hurting the sensibilities of its Christian minorities and others the world over. Even though they could have respectfully returned the revered book they choose to burn them. Ironically an Iranian commander demanded the "burning down of the white house" to assuade the hurt felt over the burning of the Koran in Afghanistan.

The Iranian government has neither commented or apologized for that despicable action. The provisions quoted in that write up catches iran on the wrong side as well.


www.polyvore.com/iranian_government_security_forces_burn/thing?id=20512343


www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10090141.htm

www.foxnews.com/world/2012/09/13/nadarkhani-free-but-irans-jails-hold-many-more-christian-pastors/


Minorities in Iran have had and are having a raw deal over freedoms of religious beliefs. These are well documented and will count against Iran pressing on with the case. They should allow other Muslims to pursue this case.

Maybe through this sordid saga the world can come to a consensus on how to treat all religions with respect where ever they reside. And I hope iran will implement same.

@^^^^: if this your opinion quoted here becomes the reality of the future, in my sincere and unbiased observation, though i hate many of the steps the muslims do take to voice their position, the outcome is that Islam would have benefited even you:

Maybe through this sordid saga the world can come to a consensus on how to treat all religions with respect where ever they reside.

even though you are not a muslim and may actually hate ever becoming one.


Muhammad [sa] asked Jibril [as] if Jibril had received benefit of association with Muhammad as Allah says in The Quran, Muhammad [sa] is a means of mercy? Jibril [as] was reported to have answered that before revelation to Muhammad [sa], though he Jibril carried revelation to earlier messengers and prophets [as], it was until Muhammad's time and only that Allah says about Jibril to be trustworthy in Surah Najm, that he Jibril became assured. Before he used to be so afraid that maybe he was making mistake, fearing if he had not performed as expected.

Sweetnecta: @^^^^: if this your opinion quoted here becomes the reality of the future, in my sincere and unbiased observation, though i hate many of the steps the muslims do take to voice their position, the outcome is that Islam would have benefited even you: even though you are not a muslim and may actually hate ever becoming one.

Sir we can't stop talking about our opinions. It just may change the world. How we act too in reaction to issues is also important as it may send a wrong message (or even misleading ones) that serves nobody any good.

For example, it hurts when people make films like "the Da Vinci code". But there are several sites and speakers that have taken the author to task on his stance and it has forced him to acknowledge the inaccuracies in that book.

It is important that the world agrees on how to treat religion. One may not agree with a particular religion or even all but as long as people believe in it, it deserves respect to the sensibilities of its adherents. Also, the adherent must respect others too. In that way walls will melt away, suspicions will desolve and we will all have the time and energy to face the challenges of every day life with a little more ease.

PS. I don't hate Islam - I only disagree with its teachings. I have Muslim friends, relatives and "egbons".

^^^ the yoruba in you just came out.

i know a whole lot of christians who insult me by islam;
telling me muslims knock heads on the floor. telling me my last messenger [sa] was deficient in good morals.

the same people will say i am a good person. I challenge them by reminding them my best came from Islam and Muhammad [sa].


i am simply telling you that if your proposal is successful while you are alive, Muslims by their love for Islam have saved your religion of christianity and you from the oral pogrom of the atheist, for example. you would will reap the benefit of the struggles of the muslims, standing firm on their faith.

And what makes you think that my religion and I have not been insulted by others - in words and deeds. Muslims & aetheist insults abounds - Jesus is this and that, not divine, Bible is worthless, corrupted, Appostle Paul is this and that etc.

Also killings of worshippers for no reason (eg lunar eclipse riots, Danish cartoon riots etc) and bombings at houses of worship as well as ordering Christians out of certain parts of the country are other forms of insults.

If you sincerely look carefully Muslims and their love for their religion has also caused the most repressive countries as regards religious freedoms. For example legislation that make apostates liable for severe punishment, restrictions on freedom of worship in Islam countries and limits on building houses of worship. Ironically predominantly Christian countries are more liberal to Muslims converting, practicing their faith and protecting their freedoms.

The struggle of Muslims is seldom for religious equity. You know that. That is why even in predominantly Christian countries Muslims seek to impose their way of life and mannerisms eg sharia zones in London, demanding change of Switzerland flag cos of the cross etc

But that is not the issue. We need to redefine how religion is treated by ALL faiths so as foster understanding and respect for ALL. One thing though, respect cannot be legislated and can seldom be enforced. It has to be earned.

^The place I will disagree with majorly with you is your last line. If that is what you want the world to go by, then you will never know peace in it.

Mac, understand me.

Actions can be legislated upon. Eg don't say this or that, don't come here or there, or do this or that. That can help prevent hurtful actions like this silly film in question.

On the other hand this legislation can not ensure respect. The definition of respect which I am relaying on is ;


Noun: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

Verb: Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements


www.google.com.ng/search?q=meaning+of+respect+&hl=en&oq=meaning+of+respect+&gs_l=mobile-heirloom-hp.12...0.0.1.1405405.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0...0.0...1c.4-4AU9PzqUo



How can you make someone have deep admiration for something/someone through legislation? It's Impossible. You can only respect and admire someone or something as a result of abilities, qualities or achievements ie output. That is the say the object of respect earns it by its worthy quality or output.

I remember while growing up we used to admire and respect the average Hausa man for honesty and frankness. It made us shop for most things likely to be faked from them cos we trusted them. How can that respect be drawn out by legislation? It was got by earning it from me. I still trust an average typical Hausa man more than others with my goods any day. That respect and trust was earned.

While legislation will delineate boundaries between religions, all religions must be good ambassadors of their faith so that there is mutual respect. It's much better, creates less friction and the society is much better for it.

tiarabubu: Mac, understand me.

Actions can be legislated upon. Eg don't say this or that, don't come here or there, or do this or that. That can help prevent hurtful actions like this silly film in question.

On the other hand this legislation can not ensure respect. The definition of respect which I am relaying on is ;


Noun: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

Verb: Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements




How can you make someone have deep admiration for something through legislation? Impossible. You can only admire someone or something as a result of abilities, qualities or achievements.

I remember while growing up we used to admire and respect the average Hausa man for honesty and frankness. It made us shop for most things likely to be faked from them cos we trusted them. How can that respect be drawn out by legislation? It was got by earning it from me. I still trust an average typical Hausa man more than others with my goods any day. That respect and trust was earned.

While legislation will delineate boundaries between religions, all religions must be good ambassadors of their faith so that there is mutual respect. It's much better, creates less friction and the society is much better for it.

You see what you can come-up with after some subtle nudging. Well said!

maclatunji:

You see what you can come-up with after some subtle nudging. Well said!

Thanks.

I hope we all understand ourselves better sooner than later. There is so much wahala out there that we all must not add more to our already difficult problems of disease, poverty, corruption and hunger.

I earnestly pray for world peace (Nigeria first sha o)

Best wishes.

tiarabubu:

I have seen the movie trailer and it's an amateurish attempt at satire. While the film is nauseating and leaves a bad taste, and Muslims have a right to seek legal redress. However, Iran is the wrong choice to talk about that.

Sometime in 2011, the Iranian government burnt 300 Bibles and seized thousands more hurting the sensibilities of its Christian minorities and others the world over. Even though they could have respectfully returned the revered book they choose to burn them. Ironically an Iranian commander demanded the "burning down of the white house" to assuade the hurt felt over the burning of the Koran in Afghanistan.

The Iranian government has neither commented or apologized for that despicable action. The provisions quoted in that write up catches iran on the wrong side as well.


www.polyvore.com/iranian_government_security_forces_burn/thing?id=20512343


www.assistnews.net/Stories/2010/s10090141.htm

www.foxnews.com/world/2012/09/13/nadarkhani-free-but-irans-jails-hold-many-more-christian-pastors/


Minorities in Iran have had and are having a raw deal over freedoms of religious beliefs. These are well documented and will count against Iran pressing on with the case. They should allow other Muslims to pursue this case.

Maybe through this sordid saga the world can come to a consensus on how to treat all religions with respect where ever they reside. And I hope iran will implement same.

Madam,
First let me tell you that fox news isn't good for your health.it'd make you hallucinate and also have nightmares about muslims.please if you have reliable news source about your claim of bible burning present it.bible isn't banned in iran.there are indigenous christians in iran whose presence there even pre-dated Islam in persia.

I don't want to go over this topic about christianity in iran.but I'd caution you not to mix up iranian indigenous christian minority with fanatical evangelicals from the US who are trying to create inroads in iran and use means such as financial reward and visa bribe to do their ill-intended,highly politicized and provocative mission in iran especially among the needy and the less educated.if those bibles were truly burnt then there must be a good reason.perhaps if the evangelicals broke no law with their "holiness" nothing of the sort would have happened,assuming your claim is true.as for whatever maltreatment you're claiming about muslim countries I'm yet to see a muslim insult Jesus (as) or display the childish rudeness we've seen in the west against islam from cartoon drawings to this movie.also muslims believing in Jesus (as) as a man and prophet of God is not insult but based on sincere religious belief that can even be found written in your bible calling him "man" (not "god" ) and "prophet".for a reminder early christians were split on the issue of Jesus' nature.it happened the romans adopted what naturally would prevail as the romans held political power.however there is no insult in beliving or disbelieving.you don't believe in Muhammad (sa) because you're not convinced he's a true prophet of God.and I'm not offended by that.so freedom to believe or disbelieve shouldn't be confused for insult,provocation,slander or defamation.

I don't want to divert or derail the thread.so whatever about christianity and iran and also about indigenous iranian christians who are treated fairly well in contrast to the evangelicals and also issues on that pastor,you can review these threads and all issues involved and reasons are found therein:

"The Lives Of Religious Minorities In The Islamic Republic Of Iran"
https://www.nairaland.com/956939/lives-religious-minorities-islamic-republic

"Iranian Pastor Freed From Apostasy Death Sentence"
https://www.nairaland.com/1042870/iranian-pastor-freed-apostasy-death

"Iran: Pastor Sentenced To Death For Refusing To Accept Islam!"
https://www.nairaland.com/773960/iran-pastor-sentenced-death-refusing/1

Hezbollah leader calls for ban on attacks on religious symbols

Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah has called for the adoption of an international law to criminalize all forms of attacks against Islam and other religions.

In a speech broadcast on closed-circuit television in Lebanon on Sunday, Nasrallah said, “There should be resolutions adopted in top international institutions, which are binding on all states and governments in the world, to forbid the defamation of religions.”

He was speaking in reaction to a low-budget film recently made in the United States that insults Islam and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

“Those who write or draw or make such a film would know that they would be punished wherever they are and they would not feel protected,” the Hezbollah secretary general stated.

He called on the Muslims across the world to protest against the anti-Islam film, which he described as “the worst attack ever on Islam, worse than the Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie, the burning of the Qur’an in Afghanistan, and the cartoons in the European media.”

“The whole world needs to see your anger on your faces, in your fists and your shouts… The whole world should know that the Prophet (PBUH) has followers who will not be silent in the face of humiliation,” he added.

Anti-US demonstrations, which began on September 11 over the anti-Islam film, have been held across the Muslim world, with protesters storming US embassies and torching US flags.

Muslims in Iran, Turkey, Sudan, Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, India, Iraq, Morocco, Syria, Kuwait, Nigeria, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Australia, Britain, the United States, France, Belgium, and some other countries have held many demonstrations to condemn the movie. Similar protests were also held in Kashmir and the Gaza Strip.

Nasrallah called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to hold an extraordinary meeting on the issue. The Hezbollah chief also demanded an urgent Arab League session to discuss future moves against the sacrilegious film.

He also criticized the double standards practiced by European states and the US. Nasrallah referred to laws that impose heavy fines and even jail terms on anyone who questions the Holocaust or the Israeli occupation and atrocities.

The Hezbollah chief called on the US to hold those behind the movie accountable and prevent a possible screening of the entire two-hour video. He called for weeklong protests in Lebanon to condemn the provocative film.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Nasrallah urged Muslims to know the hidden goals of the people who produced the sacrilegious movie, and cautioned them to be vigilant.

“Those who made the movie knew that Muslims would be enraged by it, and attributed it to Christians to cause strife between Muslims and Christians. Israel wants to watch Muslims killing Christians and burning their churches.”

“Yet, Muslims released their anger on the US and Israel, and not on Christians, which is a positive sign,” Nasrallah noted.

GJH/AS

http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2012/09/16/261992/criminalize-insult-to-religions-nasrallah/

LagosShia:

Madam,
First let me tell you that fox news isn't good for your health.it'd make you hallucinate and also have nightmares about muslims.please if you have reliable news source about your claim of bible burning present it.bible isn't banned in iran.there are indigenous christians in iran whose presence there even pre-dated Islam in persia.

I don't want to go over this topic about christianity in iran.but I'd caution you not to mix up iranian indigenous christian minority with fanatical evangelicals from the US who are trying to create inroads in iran and use means such as financial reward and visa bribe to do their ill-intended,highly politicized and provocative mission in iran especially among the needy and the less educated.if those bibles were truly burnt then there must be a good reason.perhaps if the evangelicals broke no law with their "holiness" nothing of the sort would have happened,assuming your claim is true.as for whatever maltreatment you're claiming about muslim countries I'm yet to see a muslim insult Jesus (as) or display the childish rudeness we've seen in the west against islam from cartoon drawings to this movie.also muslims believing in Jesus (as) as a man and prophet of God is not insult but based on sincere religious belief that can even be found written in your bible calling him "man" (not "god" ) and "prophet".for a reminder early christians were split on the issue of Jesus' nature.it happened the romans adopted what naturally would prevail as the romans held political power.however there is no insult in beliving or disbelieving.you don't believe in Muhammad (sa) because you're not convinced he's a true prophet of God.and I'm not offended by that.so freedom to believe or disbelieve shouldn't be confused for insult,provocation,slander or defamation.

I don't want to divert or derail the thread.so whatever about christianity and iran and also about indigenous iranian christians who are treated fairly well in contrast to the evangelicals and also issues on that pastor,you can review these threads and all issues involved and reasons are found therein:

"The Lives Of Religious Minorities In The Islamic Republic Of Iran"
https://www.nairaland.com/956939/lives-religious-minorities-islamic-republic

"Iranian Pastor Freed From Apostasy Death Sentence"
https://www.nairaland.com/1042870/iranian-pastor-freed-apostasy-death

"Iran: Pastor Sentenced To Death For Refusing To Accept Islam!"
https://www.nairaland.com/773960/iran-pastor-sentenced-death-refusing/1

Please please LagosShia. You are notorious for denying facts and making up excuses. So I will not waste my time with you. Please just use Google and you will find thousands of sources that will satisfy you. Also,your attempts to whitewash the problem of minorities in Iran were thoroughly debunked here:

https://www.nairaland.com/956939/lives-religious-minorities-islamic-republic

So i will not waste any time on your posts.

I have just had a civil discussion with Maclatunji on the matter and regard it as closed.

tiarabubu:
Please please LagosShia. You are notorious for denying facts and making up excuses. So I will not waste my time with you. Please just use Google and you will find thousands of sources that will satisfy you. Also,your attempts to whitewash the problem of minorities in Iran were thoroughly debunked here:

https://www.nairaland.com/956939/lives-religious-minorities-islamic-republic

So i will not waste any time on your posts.

I have just had a civil discussion with Maclatunji on the matter and regard it as closed.

I'm not looking for your approval rating.but you're a very unreasonable person who prefers long arguments that are senseless instead of reasoning.for you to have had a civil discussion with anyone it shows you were really cornered and for the first time decided to give up.

If your claim is so popular and true,I don't need to google anything.provide a reuters,bbc or even cnn source.I'm not looking for recycled trash from fox news.

Besides today is monday and very busy.so you might not have the privilege of another reply from me to honor your boring arguments.