Set as Homepage - Add to Favorites

【Sister Emanuelle】

Source：Wisdom Convergence Information Network Editor：Life Time：2025-06-26 13:06:57

For Muslim communities across the United Kingdom,Sister Emanuelle March was a particularly frightening month.

Muslim homes and nonprofits began receiving letters declaring April 3rd "Punish a Muslim Day" in Britain. The letter detailed specific acts of violence against Muslims that would be rewarded with points, with some of the highest number of points awarded to people who "butchered" a Muslim "using a gun, knife, vehicle or otherwise."

Whether the letter intended to inspire actual violence, or just incite terror, Muslim communities in both the United Kingdom and the United States went into high alert. One nonprofit helped to launch a counter-hashtag, #LoveAMuslim, and it easily took off.

The letters that were sent list incredibly specific and violent acts of hate. Pulling a Muslim woman's hijab, for example, is awarded with 25 points, throwing acid with 50, and bombing a mosque, 1000 points.

Metropolitan Police told London's Evening Standard that there is “no credible information” that any hate crimes were planned.

Mashable Trend Report Decode what’s viral, what’s next, and what it all means. Sign up for Mashable’s weekly Trend Report newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

British charity Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) responded by circulating an alternative letter, enjoining readers to support the Muslim community by throwing a fundraiser for the most vulnerable members of their community (1000 points) or taking a weekend trip with their Muslim colleagues (250 points). Upon its release, #LoveAMuslim went viral on Tuesday, both in the United Kingdom and the United States, which saw a spike in hate crimes against Muslims since Trump's election.

"Beyond sharing the hashtag, we hope that people will act with love and kindness towards their Muslim neighbors — not just today, but every day of the year," Linda Sarsour, Executive Director of American nonprofit MPower Change, told Mashable. "This means not only being an upstander if you witness acts of hate, but actively working to build community and solidarity."

Sarsour noted that the hashtags were happening on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination:

"With this week marking the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, we remember his words: 'Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.'"

All across Twitter, leaders in the Muslim community as well as their allies, chimed in with words of support.

Featured Video For You
Sports journalists in Brazil have had it with sexual harassment on the job

Previous：Dell S3422DWG Gaming Monitor deal: save $100 at Amazon

Next：Character AI reveals AvatarFX, a new AI video generator

Related Articles
Related Recommendations
Categories
Latest Articles
Popular Articles
Hot Recommendations
Featured Column

Quick Links

9 times British Twitter narrated the U.S. election in glorious fashion5 people we think should play young Dumbledore in 'Fantastic Beasts'Election fatigue? Check out this new UN climate report and feel even worse.Canadian immigration site crashes midDonald Trump gets booed on his way to voteIndia issues new Rs 500, Rs 2,000 currency notes, this is what they look likeBarack Obama's Election Day superstition might be an actual thingTopless women removed while protesting at Trump's expected polling placeTrump gets confused by difference between 'county' and 'country'This feels like 2000...But worse because of social mediaActual voters scoff at Trump's poll watchersAttack against Trump and Clinton's websites same as Twitter attackWatch Hillary and Bill Clinton cast their ballotsSnapchat's 'World Lenses' let you augment your surroundings with rainbowNo America, this is not an episode of 'Black Mirror'Videos of insanely long voting lines show serious dedicationGuy investigated for using a drone to fly to the store and pick up his lunchVan Jones just summed up why a Trump win would be so painfulOn Election Day 2016, the whole world is Winston ChurchillYou blew it, America: World reacts to a Trump presidency on Twitter Feminine design is the next frontier of gender Google Search makes it easier to find what you're looking for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 gets launch date and flat screen, rumors say Twitter is working on a way for people to request a blue checkmark, again Labeling Tesla’s Autopilot system as ‘semi Pete Souza's absolute best trolls of Donald Trump Watching trucks slide perfectly into parking spaces is a satisfying way to waste time online Even scientists funded by Zuckerberg think Facebook is screwing up Grim chart shows atmospheric carbon dioxide hit a record high in 2020 How to plan out your whole summer movie season during lockdown Say hello to your favorite 2032 Olympic swimmer, Boomer Phelps The Pope did not appear that thrilled to meet Justin Trudeau Yep, someone has made music from a fidget spinner Elsewhere in Europe, America's dad Barack Obama went golfing Amber Ruffin from 'Late Night' recounts her experiences with the police Hulu ends support for old Roku devices Tesla will make 12 Google Maps launches features for traveling during coronavirus pandemic Uber is only legal in London for 4 more months Aussie mag shoots iconic Instagrammer with an iPhone for its cover

2.48s , 10132.515625 kb

Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Sister Emanuelle】,Wisdom Convergence Information Network  

Sitemap

Top

Quick Links