Saturday, May 23, 2009

7 quick ways to do something about gaza

A brother compiled this list of ways we can support our brothers and sisters in Gaza, please find them below:
1) ATTEND DEMONSTRATIONS RE: SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINIANS IN GAZA

2) DONATE MONEYIRFAN-Canada specifically sends to Palestine and Gaza .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 issparked by complacency, selfishness, cowardice...or some kind of combination ofall of those.Muslims and conscientious people in this world CAN make a difference -see what happened with the boycott of Danish products following theCaricatures 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.htmlOr if it's too much, at least start slowly by boycotting these 5 MAJORsupporters of Zionism:
a. Coca-Cola (includes Sprite, Crush, Fanta, Minute Maid)SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: Pepsi, 7up, CPlus, any generic brand2. Nestle (SEE:http://www.ya-hussain.com/int_col1/int_coll_net/Nestle_investment_in_zionism.htm
b)SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: Hersheys, Cadburys or other chocolate makers
c. StarbucksSUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: Second Cup/Tim Hortons/other coffee shops
d. McDonaldsSUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: none - it's terrible for our health...but ifneed be, Subway/Harveys/Pizza Hut/others
e. DisneySUGGESTED SUBSTITUTE: go to other amusement parks (La Ronde,Wonderland) or elsewhere on vacation. Buy cartoon movies from otherfilmmakers, if possible. Help protect your child at a young age frombecoming a slave of his or her desires.
f. Chapters/IndigoSUGGESTED 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 MPYou are paying their salaries - they are supposed to be representingyou. SILENCE MEANS COMPLICITY.** AND IT IS A CONFIRMED FACT THAT EACH AND EVERY EMAIL/LETTER/FAX/PHONE CALLTHEY RECEIVE HELPS SHAPE THEIR POLICY **Take advantage of your democratic right and contact the PrimeMinister's Office - you can request an immediate cease-fire, andlifting of the siege imposed on Gaza.
Call 613-992-4211 and emailpm@pm.gc.ca.
Call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Phone: 613-944-4000 - and/orsend a FAX: 613-944-4500 – and/or email toL.Cannon@international.gc.ca ; Cannon.L@parl.gc.ca , and CC toObhrai.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/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC=====

6) WRITE TO NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES OR POST ONLINE COMMENTSIt is a misnomer that letters have to be complicated or written inUniversity-level language. The best letters are short, concise, andmake 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 Posthttp://www.canada.com/nationalpost/info/contactus/mailto.html?name=Letters&SUBJECT=Letter%20To%20The%20Editorand 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 prayer to god that He help those in need and those who are oppressed and may He devastate and demolishthe oppression.

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