Please make du3a for egypt now now now now

[جوري]

The fastest way to get Mubarak to step down is to find a fast escape route for him to get out of Egypt. It must be very scary for a despot to step down as they are very much aware that in doing so they have lost all power and will be at the mercy of the people they mistreated when they do.

I was thinking of Catherine cousin to Anne Boleyn when she practiced the night before her demise how her head would look on top of the tower!
problem isn't with Mubarak alone it is with the entire regime.. that cretin he elected for a vice president, has an extensive history of capturing Muslims and torturing them in Egyptian prisons.. I want people to not waver in their wants.. they said 'isqat ar'regime' meaning they want to uproot that entire group!

so make du3a people.. surely Allah swt is with the righteous..

 

[Woodrow]

I was thinking of Catherine cousin to Anne Boleyn when she practiced the night before her demise how her head would look on top of the tower!
problem isn't with Mubarak alone it is with the entire regime.. that cretin he elected for a vice president, has an extensive history of capturing Muslims and torturing them in Egyptian prisons.. I want people to not waver in their wants.. they said 'isqat ar'regime' meaning they want to uproot that entire group!

so make du3a people.. surely Allah swt is with the righteous..

I believe it is now past the point of no return. change will happen.

My Du'a is that a righteous Leadership is the change that happens.

 

[جوري]

I believe it is now past the point of no return. change will happen. My Du'a is that a righteous Leadership is the change that happens.

But life has returned to 'normal' so to speak.. there is no media coverage of the matter.. people are going to work and he's letting those people just sit there until they get bored..
of course I am certain that black water 'death squad' will come in, in civilian clothing ensure that a CIA operative 'Omar Suliman' stays in power just like what happened with east Berlin.. and killing millions of people in the process, which is very likely. I need the rest of the country to wake up and NOT go back to work.. does this not matter to them?

 

[Dagless]

But life has returned to 'normal' so to speak.. there is no media coverage of the matter.. people are going to work and he's letting those people just sit there until they get bored..
of course I am certain that black water 'death squad' will come in, in civilian clothing ensure that a CIA operative 'Omar Suliman' stays in power just like what happened with east Berlin.. and killing millions of people in the process, which is very likely. I need the rest of the country to wake up and NOT go back to work.. does this not matter to them?

It hasn't returned to normal. They were saying earlier that there is only limited openings of banks. AJE are still covering it. I doubt it can ever go back to normal until Mubarak is gone.

 

[جوري]

It hasn't returned to normal. They were saying earlier that there is only limited openings of banks. AJE are still covering it. I doubt it can ever go back to normal until Mubarak is gone.

Even if he is gone, that turd omar suliman who is even worst will take office and the people who were out on the square won't see the light of day.. people in Egypt are also oblivious.. I was telling my aunt the other day about Mubarak's assets and she couldn't believe it, she said they reported that in the western news? They just have cooking shows and bought political analysts in that 'Nile Station' brain washing the masses as always or down-playing it.. It didn't get much media coverage today.. in fact just a little snippet after the wiki leaks guy, and Sudan and the super bowel.. you name it, it too precedents .. it is a game they're all playing at the expense of the people.. May God dam n them.. The only thing we can do is make du3a.. but is du3a enough without action? surely they can't protest forever? He just wants to wear them out and trivialize their efforts!.. already calling them homos and half men and under-educated and traitors.. you name it.. of course after a laundry list of other things to contain this situation!

 

[Argamemnon]

The fastest way to get Mubarak to step down is to find a fast escape route for him to get out of Egypt. It must be very scary for a despot to step down as they are very much aware that in doing so they have lost all power and will be at the mercy of the people they mistreated when they do.

What you're saying reminds of the Romanian Revolution in 1989 and how Ceaucescu - despite attempts to flee the country by helicopter - was eventually captured and killed. That was so dramatic, I was only 13 at the time.

 

[Dagless]

Even if he is gone, that turd omar suliman who is even worst will take office and the people who were out on the square won't see the light of day.. people in Egypt are also oblivious.. I was telling my aunt the other day about Mubarak's assets and she couldn't believe it, she said they reported that in the western news? They just have cooking shows and bought political analysts in that 'Nile Station' brain washing the masses as always or down-playing it.. It didn't get much media coverage today.. in fact just a little snippet after the wiki leaks guy, and Sudan and the super bowel.. you name it, it too precedents .. it is a game they're all playing at the expense of the people.. May God dam n them.. The only thing we can do is make du3a.. but is du3a enough without action? surely they can't protest forever? He just wants to wear them out and trivialize their efforts!.. already calling them homos and half men and under-educated and traitors.. you name it.. of course after a laundry list of other things to contain this situation!

We'll find out soon enough, but the square is still full, and after so many deaths I doubt the public would just give up. Tell your aunt to watch AJE!

 

[Argamemnon]

If Romanians can bring down the brutal dictator Ceaucescu surely Egyptians too can bring down Mubarak? I would be a little disappointed if they gave up.

 

[جوري]

We'll find out soon enough, but the square is still full, and after so many deaths I doubt the public would just give up. Tell your aunt to watch AJE!

What is AJE.. all we ever owned was our du3a.. we sail in the sea with du3a as our only safety net..

 

[Dagless]

What is AJE.. all we ever owned was our du3a.. we sail in the sea with du3a as our only safety net..

Al Jazeera English.

 

[glo]

I saw this heart-warming footage.
After Christians protecting Muslims during their prayers, here is a group of Muslims protecting Copts during their Mass.

The translation I was given is this (perhaps Lily or somebody else can confirm this):

Translation: Coptic Priest (with loud speaker): "In the name of Christ we unite our ranks all together, and in the name of Muhammad" Christian/Muslim Crowd: "One hand! One hand! One hand! One hand! One hand! One hand!... " Coptic Priest: "We shall remain in this square until the tyrant fall

 

[glo]

A Virtual "March of Millions" in Solidarity with Egyptian Protestors
Location: This is an ONLINE event. You do not need to be in Egypt or attend a particular march take part in this event. By clicking “I’m attending” you are simply showing your support for the Egyptian cause online.

Over 800,000 people from every nation, race and religion are showing their solidarity with the people of Egypt by joining this 'virtual march' on Facebook.
Please join to show Egypt that they are not alone!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126197157451259

 

[Argamemnon]

I saw this heart-warming footage.
After Christians protecting Muslims during their prayers, here is a group of Muslims protecting Copts during their Mass.

The translation I was given is this (perhaps Lily or somebody else can confirm this):

Which makes Egypt an example to follow for the rest of the world, including the West.

Peace

 

[transition?]

Which makes Egypt an example to follow for the rest of the world, including the West.

Peace

Under Islam, coexistence and peace is possible and will be possible.
Far from imposing and executing various religious communities, Muslims lived with, and even ruled over, numerous rival Christian communities. Muslims were forced to decide disputes between these Christian sects. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a prime example of Muslim arbitration and administration in negotiating a peaceful and progressive approach between Christians of various denominations. Up until this day, a Muslim family holds the honor of opening the door to allow the various Christian denominations to enter and worship. The arrangement of responsibilities between the Christian sects was decided with Muslim governance.

Muslims will find ways for coexistence and peace despite what other sources claim.

Gate Keeper at The Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Twice each day, a Joudeh family member brings the key to the door, which is locked and unlocked by a Nusseibeh (Muslim). This Mr. Nusseibeh.

Being a gatekeeper demonstrates a level of trust and understanding, with respect =).

 

[glo]

Which makes Egypt an example to follow for the rest of the world, including the West.

Peace

Amen to that.

Let's hope this unity and harmony continues beyond this period of 'fighting a common enemy'.

 

[Argamemnon]

Under Islam, coexistence and peace is possible and will be possible.

If Muslims are true Muslims (not only by name!) there won't be violence and aggression and intolerance. If you read history you will see the difference between Islam and Christianity, or to be more accurate; between Muslim rulers and Christian rulers.

For hundreds of years (unfortunately) violence was the NORM in Christian lands whereas Muslim rulers were far more tolerant and peaceful (there really is no comparison!). This fact is also acknowledged by reputable western scholars. Of course this doesn't mean that there were no good Christians at the time, but violence and intolerance was the NORM, not the exception. I hope I haven't offended anyone, but this is history and it's indisputable.

Anyhow, history is history; let's hope and pray for peace and tolerance in the present and in the future

Peace

 

[جوري]

An American in Cairo: Close Encounters With Chaos


Feb 7, 2011 – 3:17 PM

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Sam Ahmad

CAIRO -- I live on a houseboat on the Nile -- far from the cobblestone streets of my native Brooklyn.

Cairo was my first stop on a long trip through Asia and Africa. I've spent the last several months taking in its history, beauty, culture and, until recently, its security. Knowing that I could unchain the houseboat and float from these shores to those of New York Harbor added to the comfort and peace that I took for granted.

That changed when I went from greeting the water skiers and herons that passed my rear deck to dodging the tear gas and tanks that passed my front door.

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Sam Ahmad stands in the streets of Cairo. The American has observed the protests in Tahrir Square and been interrogated by police and the army.

On the morning of Jan. 27, I left my home aware that the Internet and cell-phone service had been blocked by the government. As I opened my front gate, I emerged to a crowd of young policemen carrying protective shields and batons -- facing protesters with stones in their hands and determination on their faces.

I witnessed several hours of these clashes. By late afternoon, the protesters had pushed forward, setting fire to police cars, tires and eventually the police station next door, as tear-gas canisters were being shot with the frequency of a heartbeat. Bloodied police officers were being rushed to their camps. There was a huge burst of euphoria from the protesters when the police began to retreat.

As the protesters marched forward, four terrified officers who had been left behind jumped the fence with the property next door and hid on the 12-inch ledge that separated them from the Nile. Hours later, they asked me for water and a change of clothes so that they could go home in civilian clothes as the entire Cairo police force had just done.

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Ahmad stands next to an Egyptian tank in the streets of Cairo.

I awoke the next morning to find ordinary citizens directing traffic and organizing neighborhood watches, in lieu of the now disbanded police force. At this point, there was mass hysteria, as the state-run television stations were airing phone calls from hysterical women describing how thugs were attempting to break down their doors.

Word on the street was that looters were undercover police officers sent by the Mubarak administration in an attempt to create panic. A number of looters who were nabbed by watch groups were found with police IDs. Reports of prisoners being freed did not help. We all bought it and armed ourselves with homemade weapons, as we guarded our front doors.

Later that night, I received word that an older English woman five houseboats down was alone and terrified. My groundskeeper and I took his dirty 3-yard rowboat down the Nile to pick her up and bring her to my home. The trip would have been a beautiful one were it not for gunfire and screams that surrounded us.

The next few days were comparatively calm, even though each night, I fell asleep to the sounds of sporadic gunfire. I had made several trips to Tahrir Square to observe the protests. The anti-government protesters were calm and organized -- most appeared to be artists, students and professionals.

Things changed when, en route to Tahrir Square, a friend and I were removed from a taxi and interrogated by a mob of medieval-looking men wielding clubs and machetes. Rumor had it that these mobs were police posing as civilians. My only crime was having an American passport, as Egypt's state-run television had been blaming the protests on foreign influence.

Across Cairo, foreigners were being systematically arrested for being "spies" or journalists. As the mob handed us over to uniformed policemen, one of our captors told the police they had caught us smoking marijuana in the back of our cab.

The police searched and interrogated us, and after some very tense moments, handed us to the army. They questioned us in a police station with bloodied walls and windows that had been shattered in earlier demonstrations. After a terrifying four hours, we were eventually released -- to return to the same mob-filled streets.

Each of the three groups who had detained us -- the mob, police and army -- were interested in whether or not we had a camera. If they had seen the photos I had taken in Tahrir Square the day before, or behind the lines with the protesters, we would have been in genuine trouble. This was the first time I had left home without a camera -- and it was only because I had forgotten it. I thank God for that.

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As of this week, it appears that the government is slowly regaining control. Two weeks without paychecks and security has taken its toll on the already cash-starved Egyptian population. Many who were initially involved in the demonstrations are supporting the government again, while thousands wake up each morning in Tahrir Square hoping for a new day.

After hearing about the previous night's ordeals, a friend said, "It's moments like this that I realize how good we have it here in America. ... Why do I complain over the most mundane things?"

I responded, "That's what the people of Egypt are fighting for -- the right to complain about a traffic jam as if it's the biggest deal in the world."

Sam Ahmad, 39, is an entrepreneur and former U.S. lawyer who now lives in Cairo. You can read more about his travels at samonearth.blogspot.com.

 

['Abd Al-Maajid]

Over 800,000 people from every nation, race and religion are showing their solidarity with the people of Egypt by joining this 'virtual march' on Facebook.
Please join to show Egypt that they are not alone!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126197157451259

I am one of the 836,407 people.

 

[glo]

I am one of the 836,407 people.

Yay! So am I.

The number is up to 847,850.

 

[glo]

Egypt unrest: Bloggers take campaign to Tahrir Square

Read what some bloggers on Tahrir square have to say.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12381295