Death Threats and the Freedom of Expression

Regarding An article published by an anonymous writer introducing himself as “jihad” calling for beheading Hilath. This was first addressed by the “freelance journalist” Hilath Rasheed. Several articles were written by Hilath within 24 hours before M, Nahseedh (kutti nasheed) addressed the matter and the MJA (Maldives Journalist Association) and the Maldives police force issuing a press release regarding this matter.
As I see it this is a very well planed plot by Hilath and some of his friends to create a scenario of fear within the community and to degrade a certain group of people of a certain faith. Hilath Rasheed is a person well known for his propaganda of Gay rights and anti Islamic ideologies. Years have passed and not a single government institution has condemned his works against the religion of this nation and the mockery he brought on the public of Maldives. The only excuse the government officials gave was, there was no way to prove that the website established by the name “hilath.com” was actually a property of Hilath Rasheed thus there is no way a court case can be filed on him. Yet they had no way even to close the site or to block it because all the journalists are protected by the article 27 of the constitution of Maldives (article “freedom of speech”) a bit confusing isn’t it?? Because the article states clearly that the freedom of speech should be within the boundaries of Islam. After all it’s obvious that it’s a game played by the government to change the ideology of the public. After all we have seen the internet news site that changed and gave a great deal of support for the opposition public during the reign of Maumoon and how it helped to change the point of view of a lot of people. And now we see “DO” (Dhivehi Observer) also has joined with this anti Islamic movement to promote the concept of his “home”.
Maldives journalist Association must understand and conduct their events and act within the boundaries of the constitution.
"Freedom of Expression27. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought and the freedom to communicate opinions and expression in a manner that is not contrary to any tenet of Islam."
I believe that this association “claims” they are to make sure that the freedom established by this article is “bestowed” on all the journalists of Maldives. But it seems that some journalists are above the law. Because when they mock and attack others and their faith and the very faith of this nation, there have been no press release and action taken against them. When the institutions responsible to bring justice fail to do so, the public will try to bring justice upon their understanding even if they are wrong. So it’s the utter most stupid thing to stand to protect someone who have been attacking Islam and going against the constitution. If you (MJA) wants to protect and practice the article 27 in its full meaning than I suggest to work within the walls of it and to be a free and fair association rather than promoting a certain propaganda. The public has lost their faith and respect for this association after experiencing the double standard they have practiced. It’s a shame and guilt that shall never come to pass.
It’s very sad that that the Maldivian police falls in to a trap and portray themselves as if they are a privet company providing security for anyone who pay them. Police issuing a press release stating that they will hunt down anyone who gives out death threats and anti Islamic articles as if it’s very hard to hunt them down. There are several well known people like Ahmed Moosa (DO sappe) (the one who forgot that his ex wife had human rights..), Hilath Rasheed (gay hilath) and some teenager who claims himself to be a very concerned Maldivian while he spend his life in India and would conclude that there is no God, meaning he is not a Muslim thus making him not a Maldivian. So if the great police force of our nation wants to bring an end to these threats and peace to this nation I suggest to fully practice our constitution and to be fair in all events conducted by the police and not to promote any political propaganda.
And never was it a problem and a fear when the state minister for Islamic Affairs, Mr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed was called and given a death threat even though police confirmed it, so was the threat to Umar Naseer (hallakee umar or hallala umar). But all of a sudden Hilath and DO Sappe is very important. I wonder why?
I call upon the public not to take any information from the internet unless it is authentic with proper proof and quotes. For this is a war waged on our nation and the very foundation of our great country, to divide the people of this nation. It is very obvious if this nation is a 100% Muslim country it will be in peace and prosper and if they have united it will be very hard for “some people” to sell out this nation so they need the community to have different factions and different ideologies.
They have seen the effects of the united Muslims of this nation when they failed to allow alcohol trade, which was a great loss for them. So now they need to create a fear within the public of this nation so that the public will think it’s always because of the people practicing the religion. But isn’t it clear enough we have more youths praying and involved in moral events rather than wasting their lives, more youths work hard to earn and take care of their families and old parents rather than steal and spend it on drugs, isn’t this because of the lectures given by sheikh Ilyas, sheikh Fareedh, sheikh Shameem, sheikh Ali Zahir and all the other sheikhs. Wasn’t it the fear they had for Allah’s torment and the love they had for Allah’s paradise made them be kind to each other and take care of their parents.
Yes there are a handful of extremists in our nation, but why can’t the authorities take action against them? Ali Jaleel was known for this until his death, Mohammed Mazeed is still illegally teaching on mosques and deluding youngsters in the name of Islam the government knows this even the police know this and the police have enough information to take action against them but why haven’t they taken any action, why?? Just so that the public would think that this is what Islam is, and to create a stereotype, support it, and degrade the very belief of this nation.
Regarding Hilath, who has suffered a lot in his childhood and lost an ever so unforgettable lover, which made him portray himself as a homosexual and thinking that its religions fault that he has lost her.
I believe most children go through a stage where they suffer ASB and it depends on their environment how much they suffer this, most children who actually would get a lot of attention from their parents and family would actually suffer very little, as for the children who don’t get that much would actually seek more and more attention and may result in a life long illness. So these unfortunate children would later create a lot of trouble in the community while trying to gain as much attention possible and there are many categories of them.
The sufferer, The savior, The rescuer, The organizer, The manipulator, The mind-prisoner, The drama queen, The busy bee, The feigner, The false confessor ,The abused, The online victim and The victim.
From these categories Mr. Hilath Rasheed qualifies under the following categories.
1-The Manipulator, 2- The mind-Prisoner, 3-The drama queen, 4-The abused (which we have just seen), 5-The online victim (seen too), and of course 6-The victim.
I would suggest Mr. Hilath Rasheed and the likes of him to seek serious counseling and medical help to overcome this illness and to have a normal life.
I call upon all the Muslim brothers and sisters who are angry and upset because of these disturbed people, not to issue death threats and violent messages and to give them a chance to receive proper medical treatment and to come back to society as proud responsible citizens of this nation.
And we convey our deepest sympathy to Mr. Hilath and all like him in this sorrowful moment of failing and exposure of a well planed plot and event of realizing that they are suffering an illness. We wish you would get well very soon and overcome this disorder very soon. Thank you.
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