Aquila09
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This is not just a rock. This is the rubble of an apartment complex levelled to the floor by Israeli mortar. This is not just a school. This is a school full of displaced families targetted by air. This is not just blood. This is the blood of a 3 year old smashed by F16 missiles. This is not just any boycott... this is an M&S boycott.
As we impotently watch the events unfolding in Gaza, there are text messages flying around asking us to boycott Israeli goods or companies that have close relations with Israel. But we've been here before haven't we? We need to ask ourselves why have previous boycotts failed and what lessons can we learn from them.
There are a few problems with boycotts. One of the main problems with boycotting companies that support Israel is the sheer volume. On one website there were over 100 diverse companies, everything from GAP to Shreddies. Just remembering the list is impossible, let alone acting on it. It is impractical to boycott all of them, so the majority of us boycott none of them.
The other problem is that it makes no sense to quietly boycott a company. Will anyone really notice if Ahmed from Swindon decides not to buy KitKat bars and instead switches over to Dairy Milk? Not really. By boycotting something in private, the effect is limited to an individual and no statement is being made. It also makes it easier for the person to go back to the product or company he was boycotting as no one will know that they've failed except themselves.
The final problem with boycotting is something much more profound, yet basic. Many people feel that they've "done their bit" by boycotting a company. It soothes our fragile conscience and makes it easier for us to switch the channel when the news comes on. If the reason behind a boycott is to help our brothers and sisters, then it is very hard to see tangible results and this leads to demotivation. Why should we inconvenience ourselves when nothing seems to happen from the boycott?
The solutions to the above problems are the following:
1. Reduce the number of companies being boycotted to a few at a time. Target companies that can be effectively and totally boycotted to produce real results. Don't stop until they collapse or reconsider their actions.
2. If you are boycotting a company, tell your family, friends and even strangers. Stick posters up everywhere and make a big deal about it. Encourage others to follow your principled stand until walking into an M&S store would become worse than walking into a pub disco on laylatul Qadr. Oh, and don't forget to send an email to the company you are boycotting informing them that their support for Israel has cost them the most important thing in the world to them - money.
3. Remember and remind others that boycotting is not the answer - merely a part of it. The real answer lies in the Muslims uniting together on Islam and breaking down barriers of mistrust, nationalism and sectarianism that has led to the situation where 1.3 billion can be terrorised by 13 million. Boycott all nationalist events, boycott all secular muslim groups and gatherings, boycott all those who call for keeping the muslims divided based on madhab or ethnicity. From now on, unity based on Islam is our desperate need and those who stand in the way - especially Muslims - are our greatest enemies.
So here is the recommeded boycott list we ask that you follow:
1. MARKS & SPENCERS
Few companies are as public and proud of their support for Israel and Zionism. What makes matters even worse is the fact that their always moaning about declining profits and making a loss, yet still find money and time to support a desperately unpopular foreign "state." M&S has been the focus of boycotts for years, but during this economic crisis they are especially vulnerable. For the store founded by Zionism cheerleaders, it is about time we boycotted them into bankrputcy - and encouraged all people of justice to do the same.
2. STARBUCKS
Not only does Starbucks have a chairman who is a committed supporter of Israel, but they also have supported and funded various events and possibly websites that raise money for it. Added to this they have even donated an antire store to US troops in Afghanistan and free coffee beans for those in Iraq. In two words - Starbucks sucks.
3. L'OREAL & ESTEE LAUDER
The chairman of Estee Lauder, Ronald Lauder has personally led a rally in Jerusalem and co-founded a right wing Israeli think tank. L'Oreal was given the Jubilee award by Israel for services rendered and even has a special product line (on permanent display in Lakeside shopping Centre) called L'Oreal Israel. Boycott these muppets - believe me, despite the adverts - they're not worth it
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Wassalam, Aquila09
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This is not just a rock. This is the rubble of an apartment complex levelled to the floor by Israeli mortar. This is not just a school. This is a school full of displaced families targetted by air. This is not just blood. This is the blood of a 3 year old smashed by F16 missiles. This is not just any boycott... this is an M&S boycott.
As we impotently watch the events unfolding in Gaza, there are text messages flying around asking us to boycott Israeli goods or companies that have close relations with Israel. But we've been here before haven't we? We need to ask ourselves why have previous boycotts failed and what lessons can we learn from them.
There are a few problems with boycotts. One of the main problems with boycotting companies that support Israel is the sheer volume. On one website there were over 100 diverse companies, everything from GAP to Shreddies. Just remembering the list is impossible, let alone acting on it. It is impractical to boycott all of them, so the majority of us boycott none of them.
The other problem is that it makes no sense to quietly boycott a company. Will anyone really notice if Ahmed from Swindon decides not to buy KitKat bars and instead switches over to Dairy Milk? Not really. By boycotting something in private, the effect is limited to an individual and no statement is being made. It also makes it easier for the person to go back to the product or company he was boycotting as no one will know that they've failed except themselves.
The final problem with boycotting is something much more profound, yet basic. Many people feel that they've "done their bit" by boycotting a company. It soothes our fragile conscience and makes it easier for us to switch the channel when the news comes on. If the reason behind a boycott is to help our brothers and sisters, then it is very hard to see tangible results and this leads to demotivation. Why should we inconvenience ourselves when nothing seems to happen from the boycott?
The solutions to the above problems are the following:
1. Reduce the number of companies being boycotted to a few at a time. Target companies that can be effectively and totally boycotted to produce real results. Don't stop until they collapse or reconsider their actions.
2. If you are boycotting a company, tell your family, friends and even strangers. Stick posters up everywhere and make a big deal about it. Encourage others to follow your principled stand until walking into an M&S store would become worse than walking into a pub disco on laylatul Qadr. Oh, and don't forget to send an email to the company you are boycotting informing them that their support for Israel has cost them the most important thing in the world to them - money.
3. Remember and remind others that boycotting is not the answer - merely a part of it. The real answer lies in the Muslims uniting together on Islam and breaking down barriers of mistrust, nationalism and sectarianism that has led to the situation where 1.3 billion can be terrorised by 13 million. Boycott all nationalist events, boycott all secular muslim groups and gatherings, boycott all those who call for keeping the muslims divided based on madhab or ethnicity. From now on, unity based on Islam is our desperate need and those who stand in the way - especially Muslims - are our greatest enemies.
So here is the recommeded boycott list we ask that you follow:
1. MARKS & SPENCERS
Few companies are as public and proud of their support for Israel and Zionism. What makes matters even worse is the fact that their always moaning about declining profits and making a loss, yet still find money and time to support a desperately unpopular foreign "state." M&S has been the focus of boycotts for years, but during this economic crisis they are especially vulnerable. For the store founded by Zionism cheerleaders, it is about time we boycotted them into bankrputcy - and encouraged all people of justice to do the same.
2. STARBUCKS
Not only does Starbucks have a chairman who is a committed supporter of Israel, but they also have supported and funded various events and possibly websites that raise money for it. Added to this they have even donated an antire store to US troops in Afghanistan and free coffee beans for those in Iraq. In two words - Starbucks sucks.
3. L'OREAL & ESTEE LAUDER
The chairman of Estee Lauder, Ronald Lauder has personally led a rally in Jerusalem and co-founded a right wing Israeli think tank. L'Oreal was given the Jubilee award by Israel for services rendered and even has a special product line (on permanent display in Lakeside shopping Centre) called L'Oreal Israel. Boycott these muppets - believe me, despite the adverts - they're not worth it
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Wassalam, Aquila09