Facebook for Muslims launched in Pakistan
Here's a solution for everyone that is complaining about Facebook.
'Facebook for Muslims' launched in Pakistan after real thing is blocked over 'blasphemous' Prophet images
Last updated at 8:32 PM on 29th May 2010
Resourceful IT experts in Pakistan have launched their own version of the social networking site Facebook after the real thing was blocked for showing 'blasphemous' images of the Prophet Mohammed.
MillatFacebook, meaning Nation Facebook in Urdu, was launched on Wednesday and has already attracted some 8,000 users.
Omar Zaheer Meer, one of the six web developers, said their aim was to offer an alternative to Facebook which condemned the contest encouraging users to submit images of the Prophet Mohammed.
Millat Facebook also promises stronger privacy settings than its US counterpart.
'We are saying that we are technologically independent and that you can't make money from us and then not respect our views' said Mr Meer.
'Millatfacebook is Pakistan's very own, first social networking site. A site for Muslims by Muslims where sweet people of other religions are also welcome,' the website tells people interested in signing up.
The Facebook page 'Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!' encouraged users to submit images of the prophet on May 20.
Muslims argue that any representations of the Prophet are blasphemous. A series of cartoons of the prophet published in a Danish newspaper in 2005 sparked violent protests and death threats against the cartoonists.
facebook protest
Over the past ten days, access to Facebook, Youtube, encyclopaedia site Wikipedia and photo-sharing site Flickr has been temporarily blocked in Pakistan.
'The (Pakistani) government action against both Facebook and YouTube after it failed to persuade the websites to remove the 'derogatory material,' the regulatory body said in a statement.
It welcomed representatives from the two websites to contact the Pakistani government to resolve the dispute in a way that 'ensures religious harmony and respect'.
While thousands took to the streets to protest against the 'blasphemous' contest, other internet users simply switched to micro-blogging site Twitter to broadcast their protests against the crackdown to the world, which consequently surged with Pakistani traffic.
facebook protests
When a Facebook user decided to organise an 'Everyone Draw Mohammed Day' competition to promote "freedom of expression', it sparked a major backlash among Islamic activists
'Sad and embarrassing day in the history of Pakistan. Tough times to be a Pakistani. Questionable decisions in a so-called "democracy,"' one user tweeted.
'What's common to Facebook and Lashkar-e-Taiba?' one user on Twitter wrote, referring to a Pakistani militant group that is believed to have carried out the terrorist atrocities in Mumbai.
'They are both banned in Pakistan, but Pakistanis can still find them if they want to.'
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have all been at the forefront of anti-government protests in the last few years, most notably during last year's Iranian elections.'.
It remains to be seen how successful the government will be at keeping Pakistan's nearly 20 million Internet users from accessing the blocked sites.
Other countries, such as China, permanently ban Facebook and YouTube. But citizens often have little trouble working their way around the ban using proxy servers and other means.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1282495/Facebook-Musli...
Khattak, I am so very sorry I actually asked an intelligent question. I should have known better. ;)
This "Fun Thread" is only meant for HiJacking... No Q & A here.
Here is what I am wondering about....since the regular
Facebook is not what those people want, why are so many of them on QL then? I find that rather strange.
Can someone explain please?
nope Drmana... when I post this pic I was laughing on ghanta bit ;)
Lol soonam, good one. By the way, did you also read that Ghanta bit just now:-P
HAHAHHAHAHAH Ghanta bit ;)
lol sonaam, nice one. I love the ghanta bit by Amitabh especially.
but I doubt AB will use it while talking to Dharam LOL
i sold it ArieL.
Rizk so howz yoru bike? :L
Yeah I don't mind a hi-jack when the thread has run its course.
Laughter FU makes anyone's day I suppose!!!
Deepb facebook is old story anyway
again...you are in a good mood today...as always!
lol, from facebook to anal penetration. Nice work :P
Well just exploring possibilities since you were so explicit about your rear
Dot.com i wish even the enemies dont get friends like you....:)
wat a chakka by Mehnis
Rizk, i hope it wasn't like that :P
LoooL Mehnis !!
don't blame me, i was just helping him
as u know well, "A friend in need, is a friend indeed ;)
Khanan for makin preggy u need to do someting ? :)
Fu does this relate to what Rizks is saying::
A couple were sitting up waiting for their 16 year old son to come home from a social engagement when the boy came into the house with a big smile on his face.
"Hi, Mum! Hi, Dad! he said breathlessly. "Guess what! I've just had sex for the first time, and it was wonderful!"
His mother turned red and said to her husband, "He's your son. You talk to him". Then she left the room.
The father said "Son, that's great. Now you've become a man and I'm proud of you.
I'm going to celebrate the occasion by buying you that ten-speed bike you've been wanting. I hope you don't mind waiting till payday to get it". "That's OK, Dad", said the boy.
"I couldn't ride it right now anyway, my @ss is too sore."
yup failed to make him pregnant only!
No FU..Thank God !!Pheww...
They tried, but FAILED.
Never i did
Nor i will
? You are making me nervous.
LOLzzz.....MOD coulndt see 8 threads on same subject ...but he was quick enough to delete my comment
stoppppppppppppppppppppppp khattakkkkkkkk
this is tooooooooo muchhhhhhhhh
Sorry .... Double Post
this is wat i called most of the time
"Skull without Brain" ;)
ask Khanan, i never wish to have it ;)
u need not to worry, i've good memories of that night in my album, will pass you soon :-)
saala FU...:)
sure buddy i shall join you along with Khanan and Dot.com...
but wait....did u say Khanan and Dot.com ? Oh no then my rear is in DANGER.....:(
oh yes...sorry about that but let's do something sometime soon.
lol
i'm on silent mood these days, and strictly thinking to apply for a new id on QL and to become a Troll :D
we waited alot for you at Sheraton Park but you never showed up:(
but you are avoiding me these days that's why I deflected my offer via Rizks head.lol
believe me, official language will be Hindi there, no more Pashto :P
shall i accept ur indirect offer :D
B-}
us someday? It'll be fun. Bring khanan and dot.com as well.
:X
:~)
:-)
:DD
is it of PMS.
Google it. How to cope with PMS. Some useful tips :)
:((
FU thanks for the dinner by the way on Thursday. The food tasted really good.
lol FU...
did you finish that Whyte thing already?
its ur lunch time, we are on fasting :-)
:):)
Yes FS, I hate everyone right now.
WK you going on Isolation mode??
Khattak Spot on!
The other threads will be deleted :)
I deleted my FB profile today.
DotComma...dont worry. The other threads would be deleted soon.
Good idea.
in no one anymore. I'll try bestiality now.From tomorrow.
FU shouldn't you be more interested in single women :-/
Wow really! You can see peoples photos on Facebook! Crazy :p
profiles too. Maybe I'll create an account soon. I heard from reliable sources that I can actually see marriage photos of people on FB! Amazing I tell you. Technology has come so far!
LOL yes, that's what I mean :)
I'am sure :D
never heard of the latest news.
thnx for update.
So will only men be allowed to use it? Cause isn't one of the current issues Muslims have with facebook is that it allows unrelated men and women access to each other?
i doubt
curiosity catches only the locals Coma :L
since curiosity will lead american babes to that site ;)
haja shaik solution? how will you date an american babe in that facebook? :)
Its nice to hear about like immediate solution or alternatives creative ideas!
We need the same for all the issues we are facing or forced to face!
look like i'm accessing same topic 4th time on QL main forum.
Facebook is about talking with your friends and joining groups you're interested in. So I really don't see why people don't just ignore this page and others like it.
But hey, if Muslims want to segregate themselves even more from the rest of the world, go for it.
for the lack of diversity. But what do I care...If they like it.
So separate the Muslims from the rest of the world.... Hmmm didn't the Nazi's segregate the Jews once? Although since this is a self imposed segregation I guess this is good....
I'm very happy. All the crazies can get off my Facebook :)
In my view this is very good step from Pakistan Govt. The respect of any religion is most imp than the other admiration ...I m really very appreciate this act from Pakistan and very happy to see this all .
our believes is life and if someone hurt anyone believe so it’s like a murder ...Anyway May God give everyone stronger believe and unwrap eye to see all act which is humiliated the human being ,,,,
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:p Repost ^_^