‘Religion has nothing to do with terrorism’, said Imran Khan at the UN conference on hate speech this Wednesday. It’s the same narrative that Muslims around the world have been trying to make everyone understand, in response to hate crimes against the Muslim community. Unfortunately, these crying voices speaking the truth fade behind the targetted campaigns portraying Islam and its followers in a negative light; that has resulted in Islamophobia.
Prime Minister Imran Khan gave a befitting reply at the CFR (Council on Foreign Relations) event when asked about Modi and Trump’s fight against radical Islamic terrorism.
Via Facebook/Imran Khan
This definitely motivated Imran to take further steps in promoting the religion in its entire truth and essence. Furthermore, he took it to Twitter to announce the action plan to fight Islamophobia and misconceptions about Islam, worldwide.
Imran addressed the ‘Radical Islam’ issue at UNGA!
Prime Minister Imran Khan Speech with Urdu Subtitles at High-Level Round Table Conference on Countering Hate Speech in United Nations #HateSpeech pic.twitter.com/XnMgMrkg3d
— PTI (@PTIofficial) September 25, 2019
Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia will start an Anti-Islamophobia Channel spreading the real image, concept, and ideology of Islam!
Imran has taken a head-on approach declaring collaborating with President Erdogan of Turkey and PM Mahatir of Malaysia on a project that involves a dedicated English language channel aimed at “setting the record straight on our great religion – Islam.” as Imran placed it.
President Erdogan, PM Mahatir and myself had a meeting today in which we decided our 3 countries would jointly start an English language channel dedicated to confronting the challenges posed by Islamophobia and setting the record straight on our great religion – Islam.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 25, 2019
A dedicated media presence will be given to the Muslims addressing all issues linked to Islamophobia.
According to Imran, sensitive subjects will be discussed in detail that unite people against Muslims leading to hate crimes.
Misperceptions which bring people together against Muslims would be corrected; issue of blasphemy would be properly contextualized; series & films would be produced on Muslim history to educate/inform our own people & the world; Muslims would be given a dedicated media presence.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 25, 2019
Muslim leaders have not been able to come together and selflessly work for Islam but for the first time in this modern era, Imran Khan was able to achieve this feat. Not only he has convinced them to speak up on the Indian atrocities against Muslims of Kashmir but strive to promote Islam and battle the enemies giving the religion a bad name.
This channel will not only educate the Non-Muslims but also help the Muslims as well. This news comes as a pleasant surprise for everyone and they express their joy.
Indeed, this is beneficial for the Ummah as well.
This is huge. I am glad to read. We can teach our generation’s in a better way through this channel. The west will also have to opportunity to understand us better. Great decision
— SYEDA TUBA AAMIR (@TubaAtweets) September 25, 2019
A little constructive criticism and praise on his credible efforts towards spreading the true religion of peace.
The way you were and are leading Pakistan with confidence and sincerity, you made us all proud.
You need to show that same confidence in handling some of the elements in your team who are not at your level.
May Allah be with. You made Pakistan proud. I felt great tonight.
— Mir Mohammad Alikhan (@MirMAKOfficial) September 25, 2019
This is a great initiative and will yield desired results that will hopefully change the perceptions of anti-Muslims around the globe.
Excellent. A big thanks to President Erdogan, PM Mahatir, you guys are super heroes. Sir you’re doing your best for Pakistan and Islamic World. Best wishes and prayers for your success Ameen.
— Fatima Ishfaq (@fatima_ishfaq) September 26, 2019
Finally, the leaders have taken charge to battle the long-standing issues affecting Muslim communities around the world; where innocent children, women, and men are targetted since there is a false idea attached to the religion. Kudos to Prime Minister for embodying the real spirit of a Muslim leader.
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