Pakistan’s Valentine War

57 responses to “Pakistan’s Valentine War”

1. Aziz says:

   February 15, 2010 at 2:13 pm

   @Asma: What do you mean by “outside culture”? We do not live in the 7th century anymore and we should not try to live in that century either. The world is not “mine and yours” anymore. We are a melting pot. Everything fits in its place. We cannot be rigid and not express our feelings through other cultures specially when your own culture does not any dedicated day to express love and affection. The Indian Sub Continent is a mixture of several different cultures including British.

   Also remember, culture is different than religion. If someone defies religion and drink or eat pork etc., are not along the same lines of showing affection on February 14th or wishing New Year on January 1st. I work in USA. I am the only muslim in my deparment yet in the month of Ramadan, they fast with me. They may not follow the rules to the dot but they atleast try to respect the fact that I am fasting and they decide not to eat also. It benefits them in several ways. First, it saves them $10 a day for 22 days. Second most of them lose weight. Their intention may not be the same as mine when we all fast but the fact that they understand “other” cultures and religions and respect it makes me proud of them.

   No other country needs valentines day more than Pakistan right now. It may have a Catholic history but it makes me feel good when I bring flowers and gifts to my wife, kids and parents. It makes me feel good that I can take time out of my busy life and acknowledge that I am what I am today because of the ones I am loved by and vice versa.

   So grow up Pakistanis. Valentines day has been celebrated in Pakistan for years and years and no protests were held until recently. Do yo use a trend?

2. ShahidnUSA says:

   February 15, 2010 at 11:52 am

   LOL! @ Asma That was funny.

   What the hell was she wearing??
   I was asked by a friend who just saw a woman wrapped in a black burqa walking ten feet behind her fellow man.
   (Since I am little bit familiar with this culture)

   Listen buddy I said, I am equally shocked and amused at the sametime when I see a very little shorts (I would not describe more, since its a family site)
   This is the only dominance they have, I continued.
   Its like a control, somewhat like a Revenge of the ninjas.

   We can see you but you cant see us.

   Happy judges day.

3. ATP Administrator says:

   February 15, 2010 at 11:38 am

   Some comments from the ATP Facebook Page:

   – “we are such an intolerable bunch!”
   – “Why Pakistanis have to wage a war for everything under the sky???”
   – “Coz in pakistan… many things r out of their shapes… this happens when culture of east mixes with west.”
   – “Happy Valentine Day! Clerics create conflicts to bring cleavages and establish their territories of influence. This is their power politics for ‘social and political space’. They are good in using religion for gains.”
   – “arnt you a Pakistani as well? just bcoz u dont live in Pakistan doesnt give you the authority to comment on Pakistanis as some aliens living on a different planet. Own yourself fgs. and yes valenstupidtine does not hold a place in our society..and should be discouraged on every level.”
   – “INwestrn culturethay love onlyone day in a year. but we dont need to celebrate it ,bz we love allyear…..our whole life……….we love,to …………every one..who r very close to us….”
   – “hahahahah LOLx, Goodi Good (N.M)”
   – “Nothing Problem in Valentine or Love day ……………. Do love but in Legitimate way. Love your Parents, Siblings, Wife. But why doing Haram act in the name of Love ? All know what is usage of this day in our society. Go to any Park and see.”
   – “Sooraj Hamen Har Shaam Yehi Dars Deta Hay
   Maghrib Ki Taraf Jaogay To Doob Jaogay.”
   – “Firstly, being a thinking human gives me the authority/privilege to comment on anything and it has nothing to do with my being a pakistani living outside of it. Secondly, its never too late to step back a moment in life and take a look at our mistakes. Its not a matter of a day like valentines to be celebrated or not, its our intolerance of the difference. And lastly, I think muslims should celebrate the day as it is the epitome of what our religion is all about: love and peace. Leave somethings for God to judge.”
   – “celebrate love but with ur loved once woth crosiing limits of our religion or culture. GF ya BF 7 celebration allow nhi per family members k 7 jao, koun mana karta h”
   – “Valentine is Haram!!!”
   – “not valentine is haram…valentine’s day is haram…”JO MAZHAB KISI AUR MAZHAB KE SATH MUSHAHBAT RAKHE GA(RESEMBLANCE OR SIMILARITY)USKO USSI MAZHAB KE SAATH UTHAYA JAYEGA”(Hadees)….(@_@)”
   – “YA THOSE “NINJA TURTULES” HOLDING DA PLAY CARD ARE BUNCH OV AMUSMENT ………….”
   – “our youth is taking valentine in wrong sence,,,,,,,(BOY TO GIRL,,girl to bor,,,,)celebrate it 4 ur father,,sis,,,bro,,mother,,grand maa,,grand paa,,,,,,”
   – “THESE SO CALLED MUSLIM SCHOLARS WANT US TO STOP SMILING ,CHEERING UP AND ENJOYING SOME BEARDED MULLAH ALONG WID NINJA LADIES COME ON DA ROAD AND DO STUFF LIKE THIS????………………..I HAVE TO GO IN MY OWN “QABAR” WHO ARE THAY TO STOP ME …..OR ANY ONE ELSE …………”
   – “i agree with u in some manner but its______[?] as i mention above…”
   – “YAAR V HAVE CREATED ENUF MESS IN OUR COUNTRY AND SOCIETY USING THESE INTOLERABLE METHODS OF IMPOSING ISLAM……………TRY TO CONVINCE RATHER THAN CONDEMN AND FORCING……………………KHAIR THINGS ARE NOT GONA CHANGE AS I SAY…………..BUH I CAN HOPE…..”
   – “make me understand how this is Haram? Disclaimer: for all, ever so ‘quick to judge’ Pakis that im neither the celebrator nor this day bothers me!”
   – “read again what ever i mentioned….i wrote a Hadees…now u want anything else more than this…”
   – “ye hai pakistan”
   – “m 2”
   – “what do u thin, is it Islam to take ur GF to a date??? don’t change Islam to your wishes. our religion has defined some curbs which must a binding upon all of us. it is not allowed in Islam that boys and girls are going on date and doing rubbish there. so, think before u act. u must have enough information before u give any FATWA”
   – “and for this “I HAVE TO GO IN MY OWN “QABAR” WHO ARE THAY TO STOP ME …..OR ANY ONE ELSE …………”: Mr, it is an ayat of Quran “Wa Amaru Bil Marufi Wanahau Anil Munkar” whish translates as “Neki ka Hukum Dou aur Burai se Roko”. so Mr, i hope u have understood why they are those Daughters of Ummah, u r calling ‘Ninja Turtles’, are asking u to adopt the right path”
   – “its true..”
   – “yeh tou aik bahana hai get together ka, its not abt to hurt some ones feelings….. jis ko jo karna hai woh kare sab ko apni qabar main jana hai …..”
   – “”

4. no name says:

   February 15, 2010 at 11:36 am

   why every one is criticizing there protest. they are using their right of ” freedom of expression”. What they think they demonstrated. Even if the sentimental puppies of Zardari can protest on his recent adventure then why they don’t??
   lets us agree to disagree,must have patience to accept others views.Its essence of democracy.(if its working in Pakistan)

5. Asma says:

   February 15, 2010 at 11:12 am

   I agree with Shahid and these Jamati women. We should not follow outside ideas and culture about friendship and love and giving gifts and being happy. Like the women in the picture we should follow our own culture of burning and klling and protesting and shouting and telling everyone else that they are going to hell!