Faraz Ahmed | farazahmed.com
Social networking sites are abuzz with news about Muslims being killed in Burma.You can see the sporadic posting of pictures by different people with captions like ‘Muslims killing in Burma’, ‘Muslims slaughtered by Buddhists in Burma’ and so on.
Thus, I took on the mission to sort the truth out for myself once and for all and researched some pictures that I felt were dubious. Below are a few pictures and their original copies. You can evidently see the gross difference between them and how they are thrown out of context.
A picture shared on facebook:
I have found original version here:
http://www.tibetancommunity.be/news/chinaquake.html
This picture was taken in 2010 regarding Earthquake in China and tibetians community help and rescue in China. Now Islamic political parties and some other elements are sharing this image as Muslims killing / slaughter in Burma.
This was a picture shared on Facebook.
I have found the original version which reads differently to the the one posted on the social networking site.
This picture was taken in 2010 after an earthquake in China and captures the efforts put in by the Tibetans to help rescue the victims. Now, Islamic political parties and some other elements are sharing this image as Muslim killing and their slaughter in Burma.
Another widely circulated picture captioned “More then 1,000 people killed in Burma” is also fake.
The original, as you can see below, is taken in Thailand in the year 2004. This picture shows protesters that were tear-gassed outside the Tal Bai police station in Bangkok. This is roughly 1,409.9 km away from Burma! What is grossly negligent about these photos is the factual ignorance of the hate these misleading photos can culminate.
Below, please find another image which was posted online, this time. It reads ‘Terrorists of Budhism of Burma kills 500 Muslims’.
As you can guess, this is also a fabricated picture.
In reality, this image belongs to a Human Rights violation incident by the Thai authorities against the Rohingya ethnic minority of Burma. These refugees were detained for a few weeks and then sent off drifting into the sea.
Here is another instance of such fallacy spreading across the social media sites regarding the massacre of Muslims in Burma.
This picture is extremely misleading considering that the original image was about the riots in Thailand that took place in 2003!
Now, take a look at the image below and observe how it is blown out of context.
Now, view the original.
The original picture is not even remotely close to what the picture above states. In fact, a Tibetan protester had set himself on fire in protest prior to the arrival of Chinese president Hu Jintao and that too in Delhi.
I do not deny the killings of Muslims in Burma – not even for a minute.
I think it is horrific and I am sympathetic towards the immense loss being suffered by my Muslim brothers and sisters abroad.
What I am against is being lied to.
Imagine the amount of lies we are being fed through these pictures. How can one trust any image online if such drastic manipulation and editing is being done to cater to someone’s political or personal agenda?
Social media and networking sites, if used properly, can be an impressive tool in spreading awareness amongst its users, but it can be an equally dangerous median as well if misused.
These images are false and are only igniting hatred and prejudice in our youth.
We need to become more vigilant and aware of the credibility and authenticity of pictures we browse through. It only takes one wrong image to push us over the edge towards extremism.
added: 07-18-2012
I have found more more picture (07-18-2012) so I am sharing it here.
The real image was regarding 9/11 attacks and arrests of Tajikis and Uzbiks.
I Like to mention that POSTING THESE FAKE IMAGES DOESN’T MEANS THAT MUSLIMS ARE NOT KILLED IN BURMA, THE ONLY REASON OF SHARING THOSE IMAGES IS TO SHOW HOW SOCIAL MEDIA AND POLITICAL PARTIES ARE MANIPULATING IMAGES.
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It’s reprehensible that any should behave so savagely towards others; however, I would like to point out the fact that there is seldom if ever such protests made against Muslim atrocities or their similar distortions against other ethnic groups, such as the Jews. You may call me racist ifyou wish, but you also make a blatant assumption by labeling “Buddhists” as murderers, when it is not possible that the entire Buddhist population of Burma committed these terrible crimes. It reminds me of old cowboy movies; if the Indians did it, it was a “massacre”. if the cowboys did it, it was a “victory”.
see this video , this is real, please do not follow your hate against islam, these are humans, think that maybe you and your family may suffer the same, and I will support you and do not think that you are not muslim, for me you are human, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN9TT1zaxi4&oref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DqN9TT1zaxi4&has_verified=1
You lie, we have been in Burma, and we saw with our own eyes the other events that you are not showing here, How the beat and kill Muslims in Burma, it is real. You just hate Muslims that is why you come with this pics and try to manipulate truth. Cleaver but not enough.
really? yeah i think so too. seems like we can’t trust anyone. but i don’t think the burma massacre is fake.
Social media and networking sites, if used properly, can be an impressive tool in spreading awareness amongst its users, but it can be an equally dangerous median as well if misused…According to false news they said 20000 Muslim killed,,as I know it less than 500,,so the false news has multiplied by *40..See how false news kill this world.. the medias,politicians only act for its profits,privileged,,but people believe its for their,religions,caste,race,color, etc..what to do,we have only one brain and don’t have enough money to travels those areas to analysis ourselves,,but only thing we can do,stop sharing false news and,share your love and kindness to every being including animals….Then you will have a better world without any discrimination,,
You can clearly see in the image that says a muslim is being burnt with no one helping that it is a Tibetan. Look closely at the flags…they are Tibetan flags!
Social media is the truth.
Those photos may not be real but the genocide is real. Only people without mercy and conscience would turn their back from the Muslims of Rohingya.
I just wonder why so much emphasis is given on the wrong photos but less with the genocide as a crime. WHY?
Open your eyes! Open your conscience as well!
kashmiri r with u [fight till death ad never fear
This article proves that IN THE NAME OF THE GOD, The wrong punch lines were deliberately .used on pictures of some OLD NEWS, in order to mislead the public . Is this what your religion teaches you to do? You may be able to trick some unintelligent readers but you can never TRICK to your own God. May He forgive you for your terrible LIES.
maybe they enjoy killing human
In the name of God the merciful and unless we insist Muslims in Burma and Anzarethm on their enemies and mercy of their dead and brought them in Thy righteous God destroyed the enemies of Muslims everywhere O lift their banner and united their word God be merciful dead Burma and brought them roomy Jnank you bestow supplication
This article proves that IN THE NAME OF THE GOD, The wrong punch lines were deliberately used on pictures of some OLD NEWS, in order to mislead the public . Is this what your religion teaches you to do? You may be able to trick some unintelligent readers but you can never TRICK to your own God. May He forgive you for your terrible LIES.
I went to some of the links provided by you but they are no longer valid. And one is a you tube video but doesn’t show anything what you have said about authenticity of the picture.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.
Well done! "Do not believe in anything (simply) because it is spoken and rumoured by many. BUT if after observation & analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason & is conductive to the GOOD & BENEFIT of one & all then accept it & live up to it. Buddhism teach non-attachment to "forms", we believe every sentient being is like a little seed with the potential to grow into a beautiful flower. The enemy is not outside but inside (ignorance, greed & aversion). Let not incite any more anger & aversion.