Rapper Lupe Fiasco's Inspiring hashtag #MuhammadShowedMe

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Rapper Lupe Fiasco’s Inspiring hashtag #MuhammadShowedMe

Posted on 23 September 2012 by Ilisha

Rapper Lupe Fiasco

Rapper Lupe Fiasco weighed in on the controversy over the anti-Muslim film, Innocence of Muslims, which has sparked worldwide protests. (H/T: Razainc)

Lupe Fiasco counters anti-Islam video

Cross posted from Al Jazeera

While protests spread over a video offensive to Muslims, rapper Lupe Fiasco promotes the hashtag #MuhammadShowedMe.

As news broke of demonstrations over an alleged US-made film said to insult Islam, rapper and activist Lupe Fiasco tweeted his take on the violent protests that followed:

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Lupe called for fellow Muslims to counter claims about their religion made in the video called Innocence of Muslims. He encouraged others to tweet about what the Prophet Muhammad means to them.

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Many tweets included SAW, or “sallallahu alayhi wasallam”, which translates to “peace be upon him”. The hashtag #MuhammadShowedMe quickly went viral, receiving almost 15,000 mentions in just two days.

See the trends map here and full article here.

Michael Elwood

What did Muhammad show me? He showed me that there is a reason God gave us two ears and only one mouth:

9:61 Some of them hurt the prophet by saying, “He is all ears!” Say, “It is better for you that he listens to you. He believes in GOD, and trusts the believers. He is a mercy for those among you who believe. . . .”

He showed me that compassion, not hate, is a virtue:

3:159 It was mercy from GOD that you became compassionate towards them. Had you been harsh and mean-hearted, they would have abandoned you. Therefore, you shall pardon them and ask forgiveness for them, and consult them. Once you make a decision, carry out your plan, and trust in GOD. GOD loves those who trust in Him.

And he showed me that those acting a fool over this silly movie don’t understand that blasphemy is an offense against God, not a human being:

18:110 Say, “I am but a human being like you, being inspired that your god is One god. So whoever looks forward to meeting his Lord, then let him do good works and not set up any partner in the service of his Lord.”
http://twitter.com/Raza_inc Razainc

We need more actions like Lupe’s when responding to provocations
mindy1

I love it when people counter hate in their own way