Here is an extract from a letter from the Coordinator of the International Committee Against Stoning to Kofi Annan:
The International Committee against Stoning is a network of more than 200 women’s rights and human rights organizations and individuals. We, heartened by the success of our campaign to save the Nigerian woman Amina Lawal from the brink of stoning, and overwhelmed by the level of support and sympathy directed towards our campaign, proposed to declare July 11th, the day on which in 2001 Maryam Ayoubi, an Iranian woman and mother of three children was stoned to death, as the International Day against Stoning. This day has been endorsed by many other organizations.In order to recognize this day by the international community, we have urged all women’s rights and human rights organizations to observe one-minute silence at 11:00 am GMT on 11th July 2004.
On behalf of the International Committee against Stoning, I would like to urge you as the Secretary-General of the United Nation to announce and observe a minute silence on July 11th 2004 at 11:00 am. I am sure you agree with us that the announcement by the UN will definitely be a step forward towards saving many lives and recognizing one of the most basic rights of people living under the threat of stoning.
Sincerely
Mina Ahadi
Coordinator of the International Committee against StoningCc: European Union
Human rights and women’s rights organizations
You can find all this and much more extremely important information at www.stopstoningnow.com (thanks to Ali Dashti), in English, Farsi, and more. And remember: a minute of silence tomorrow at 11:00AM GMT (that's 7:00AM EDT, and the middle of the night in California, so it should be easy for you Westerners to maintain the silence).
It is absolutly outrageous that in the year 2004 there is a need for a committee to stop stoning. If islam did not exist there would be no need for this committee.
Panties on the heads of muslim men throw the masses into a frenzy....but stoning and beheading are par for the course...I can't believe anyone can call islam a religion any longer.
The punishment of stoning is prescribed by Almighty Allah (swt). It is part of His (swt) divine and perfect Sharia. All Muslims accept this. Unbelievers have no right to question it.
Allahu akbar
Unbelievers have the right to question anything and everything we want to, and to impose forcible change where we see fit.
Even though you can't access it anymore, I'll still point out that Reza identifies herself in her email address as "rezareza666". Puts her comments in perspective, doesn't it?
Reza et al:
Sharia'a that permits stoning and other tools of enslavement of non-believers and other Muslims is a disgraceful and indecent type of governing that I reject and repudiate with all my being as do all the rest who refuse to submit to this inhumane and disgusting ideology that you are putting foward. Shame on you.
Cordially,
epg
I think Reza is having a laugh.
I can question ANYTHING I like. That my dear is the joy of living in a free society that values and encourages thinking for yourself.
Stoning is absurd. People in old days were punished by crucifiction....does that mean that we should start nailing muslims to the cross because it is mentioned in the bible...that statement just proves how ridiculas stoning and all the other ancient barbaric rituals are. Simply to do something because it was done years ago is absolutly dumb.
Unbeliever? Who said I was an unbeliever? I believe in God, I do not however believe in allah. I could not care less if muslims want to bang their heads against the dirt 200 times a day and worship a chunk of rock....just dont impose it on me or anyone else that doesnt want it. This is where muslims get it wrong, no one cares who or what you want to worship, however when islam starts to encroach on free society and demand changes and cause death of those who do not belive in islam there will be war...and for pity sake get over the fact that Israel exists and always will...and will always give muslims a good asskicking whenever they start any trouble with them. It really is so simple...worship as you want but dont think you can get away with thinking the entire world will be islamic...hasn't happened in the last 1400 years and isnt about to happen in the next 1400..or ever.
reza Borg Master said, “The punishment of stoning is prescribed by Almighty Allah (sob). It is part of His (sob) divine and perfect Sharia. All Muslims accept this. Unbelievers have no right to question it.
Allahu akbutt”
reza, you are such a barbarian, like all the rest of your ilk. Stoning is an acceptable form of punishment?? What kind of wacky god do you pray to? Beating your wife is ok? Sex slaves is your reward in heaven? Your one and only prophet screws nine year old girls? Think about this cult you belong to. Your immortal soul is in danger.
“Your grandchildren will be throwing rocks at allah the akbutt.”
Reza
You sound the type who agrees with 'Honour Killings' as well.Rather than back in the seventh century, think you are still in the Stone Age.If you haven't noticed there is anything amiss about chucking rocks at someone [usually a woman] until they are dead, there is a something wrong with your mentality. Like psychopath!
Reza is a cocksucker!
I am sorry if I offend everyone else.
I would be willing to meet you on the field of battle rEza - I would not stone you though. I would peirce your heart with my sword and pray to God that he forgives me for killing one that is below His animals.
Stoning?? Humph!
This from a religion of peace as our "fearless leader" bUsh says - Tell the truth bUsh. I wouldn't vote for that aSsshole to save my life.
So don't kidnap me you mOoooooslim punks, I hate him too. Buy the way Kerry is a frog lover and deservse not even a mention.
Long Live the Crusades!!!!