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AssalamuAlaikum all,
A brother compiled this list of ways we can support our brothers and sisters in Gaza, please find them below:
1) *deleted*
2) DONATE MONEY
IRFAN-Canada specifically sends to Palestine and Gaza - they did
a fundraising event on Dec. 31.
You can donate after the event by:
- Online donation at
www.irfan.ca
- Calling 514-287-3307 - they will take your donation by phone
3) BOYCOTT ZIONIST PRODUCTS
Hit them where it hurts them most...
Many people adopt a defeatist attitude that "it's impossible" or "all
money goes to them anyway", etc. In most cases, this type of attitude is
sparked by complacency, selfishness, cowardice...or some kind of combination of
all of those.
Muslims and conscientious people in this world CAN make a difference -
see what happened with the boycott of Danish products following the
Caricatures of the Prophet(saw).
And even if it doesn't make MUCH of a difference, at least your conscience can
be a bit clearer in front of Allah(swt), for whatever it's worth.
Here is a list of Zionist products:
http://www.inminds.co.uk/boycott-brands.html
Or if it's too much, at least start slowly by boycotting these 5 MAJOR
supporters of Zionism:
1. Coca-Cola (includes Sprite, Crush, Fanta, Minute Maid)
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: Pepsi, 7up, CPlus, any generic brand
2. Nestle
http://www.ya-hussain.com/int_col1/i...in_zionism.htm
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: Hersheys, Cadburys or other chocolate makers
3. Starbucks
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: Second Cup/Tim Hortons/other coffee shops
4. McDonalds
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: none - it's terrible for our health...but if
need be, Subway/Harveys/Pizza Hut/others
5. Disney
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: go to other amusement parks (La Ronde,
Wonderland) or elsewhere on vacation. Buy cartoon movies from other
filmmakers, if possible. Help protect your child at a young age from
becoming a slave of his or her desires.
6. Chapters/Indigo
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: Paragraph, any independent bookstore
4) TAKE 10 SECONDS TO FILL OUT THIS ONLINE FORM:
http://www.cjpme.ca/action_gaza_2008_12.shtml
5) CONTACT THE PM, DEPT. of FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND YOUR MP
You are paying their salaries - they are supposed to be representing
you. SILENCE MEANS COMPLICITY.
** AND IT IS A CONFIRMED FACT THAT EACH AND EVERY EMAIL/LETTER/FAX/PHONE CALL
THEY RECEIVE HELPS SHAPE THEIR POLICY **
Take advantage of your democratic right and contact the Prime
Minister's Office - you can request an immediate cease-fire, and
lifting of the siege imposed on Gaza. Call 613-992-4211 and email
pm@pm.gc.ca.
Call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Phone: 613-944-4000 - and/or
send a FAX: 613-944-4500 – and/or email to
L.Cannon@international.gc.ca ;
Cannon.L@parl.gc.ca , and CC to
Obhrai.D@parl.gc.ca ;
Ignatieff.M@parl.gc.ca ;
Layton.J@parl.gc.ca ;
Duceppe.G@parl.gc.ca ;
leader@greenparty.ca ;
RaeB1@parl.gc.ca ;
Zed.P@parl.gc.ca ;
Patry.B@parl.gc.ca ;
Martin.K@parl.gc.ca ;
Goodale.R@parl.gc.ca ;
Leblanc.D@parl.gc.ca ;
Dewar.P@parl.gc.ca ;
Paquette.P@parl.gc.ca ;
Faille.M@parl.gc.ca
Contact your local MP at the following site:
http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Comp...ByPostalCode.a
spx?Menu=HOC
6) WRITE TO NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES OR POST ONLINE COMMENTS
It is a misnomer that letters have to be complicated or written in
University-level language. The best letters are short, concise, and
make up a maximum of 1-2 points.
Here is a list of popular outlets you can write to:
Montreal Gazette -
letters@thegazette.canwest.com
Maisonneuve Magazine -
letters@maisonneuve.org
Globe&Mail -
Letters@globeandmail.com
Ottawa Citizen Press -
letters@thecitizen.canwest.com
Toronto Star Press -
lettertoed@thestar.ca
Toronto Sun -
editor@tor.sunpub.com
National Post
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/i...=Letters&SUBJE
CT=Letter%20To%20The%20Editor
and a list of non-print media:
Global -
globalnational@canada.com
CTV -
news@ctv.ca
CBC -
http://www.cbc.ca/contact/index.jsp
CBC the National -
http://www.cbc.ca/national/yourturn/
CBC Ombudsman -
ombudsman@cbc.ca
7) Make sincere dua' (supplication) to Allah that He help those
in need and those who are oppressed and may He devastate and demolish the oppression.ameen
Wassalamu Alaikum