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في السرير مع حسني / In bed with Hosni
Published May 22, 2008 human rights , mubarak , كفاية 2 Comments
سؤال هام للزميل عبد المنعم محمود
Published July 8, 2007 ABdel Kareem Soliman , Abdel Moneim Mahmoud , Ayman el Zawahiri , Bin Laden , dialog , Egyptian Blogosphere , human rights , Internet Freedom , Islam , Islam Electronica , MP3 , muslim brotherhood , pluralism , Politics and religion , Religion , tolerance , violence , Zarqawi , عبد المنعم محمود 1 Commentعزيزي منعم
احتراماً لي زميلي و بعض الزائرين،
ختمت مشروع اسلام اليكترونيكا و
لغيت الفديو و المب٣
الرجاء ان تنظر إلي “الحوار” الذي تم حول هذه الفديو.
هتلاقي في جميع انواع الاراء : اللي غضبان،
اللي مستغرب بس بيبتسم، اللي فرحان،
اللي زعلان لكن فاتح مخه للمنقشة…
و في الاخر اللي الفاظه فيها نوع من العصبية
اعلي صوت كان صوت شخص اسمه “حاتوما”.
بالصدفة، قابلت تعليقات أخرى له، حول فديو “ليدي ديجا”.
يشترك “حاتوما” في حوار شديد العنف مع زميل اخر
مع اسفي الشديد للجميع لابد ان اقرر هذه الحوار الشنيع
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amaaa7 (3 days ago)
مش مهم مين يمسك مصر المهم مايكونش الشاذ جنسيا شنودة ومن معه من اقباط المهجر الكلاب
hatooma3010 (2 days ago)
معاك والله العظيم , الشواذ دول بيحلموا بتكوين دولتهم ,فاكرين البلد بتاعت ال جابوهم , إن شاء الله قريبا يا أخى هنكنسهم لتشاد ولا نرميهم فى البحر الأبيض ويبقوا يكملوها سباحه لإيطاليا
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هل هذه الالفاظ تمثلك كا بني ادم مصري و مسلم و غير مسلم؟ لا… بالطبع
هل هذه الالفاظ تشبه ايديولوجيا أخرى موجودة حالياً في سوق الكره، الجهل، العنف والقطل؟
نعم. ان هذه الالفاظ ليها وجه و صوت و اسامي عديدة : زرقاوي، بن لادن، ايمن الظواهري.
هل رأيت فدييو الظواهري الاخير؟ انه مثل الفديوهات السابقة: كره، جهل، عنف وقطل
س سؤال : هل أيمن الظواهري يمثل الاسلام؟
…لا
هل يمثل افكارك و أسلوبك في حل بعض المشاكل السياسية والاجتماعية، وعلاقتك مع العالم الغربي و العربي؟
أظن لا لكن لبعض المصريون، العرب والغرب، أظن ان الصورة مش وضحة ابد… انا بكلمك بمنتهي الصراحة
نريد اليوم ان نتحد بصوت واضح حول هذه الرسالة : أيمان الظواهري انت لا تمثلني
نرجوا ان تشترك في هذه المجهود و ان تعلن هذه الرسالة في موقعك
مع الشكر
أحمد شريف
An important question to Abdel Moneim Mahmoud
Published July 8, 2007 ABdel Kareem Soliman , Abdel Moneim Mahmoud , Ayman el Zawahiri , Bin Laden , Egyptian Blogosphere , Egyptian Freedom Songs , Egyptian Secular Opposition , freedom of speech , human rights , Internet Freedom , Islam , Islam Electronica , muslim brotherhood , pluralism , Religion , tolerance , violence , Zarqawi 2 CommentsDear Moneim,
As an expression of friendship and respect to my friends and some visitors, I have put an end to the “Islam Electronica” project, and have removed both the video and MP3 file.
If you take the time to read the discussion that took place during the Project, you’ll realize that it occasionned a variety of opinions: some were cross, some were surprised but smiled at me, some were very happy, some were opposed but with a mind open to discussion, and… finally there those whose comments expressed nervosity and stiffness.
The loudest voice was the voice of a user called “Hatooma”. I incidentally came across other comments written by the same “Hatooma” under one of my other videos. In these comments “Hatooma” engages in a discussion with another friend.
The violence of his words is beyond imagination.
With my sincere apologies to all viewers, I must repeat these horrendous words :
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Amaa7
It doesn’t matter who runs the country, as long as it’s not this homosexual called Shenouda and his followers, those Coptic dogs. (Editor’s note: Shenouda is the name of the Coptic Pope).
Hatooma3010
In the name of Allah the Great, I agree with you. Those homosexuals dream they will build their own government. They believe our country belongs to those who gave them birth. With Allah’s Will, we will soon brush them off and throw them in Mediterranean so that can swim back to Italy.
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Do you relate to these words as a human being, an Egyptian, a muslim or other than muslim ?
No. Of course you do not.
Do these horrific words remind you of similar ideologies, currently available on the markets of hate, violence, ignorance and murder ?
Yes, they do. These words have a face, a voice and several names. Zarqawi, Bin Laden, Ayman el Zawahiri.
Have you watched Ayman el Zawihiri’s latest video ? It resembles the previous ones: hate, violence, ignorance and murder.
I have a question: does Ayman el Zawihiri represent Islam ?
… no, he doesn’t.
Does he represent your ideas and your attitude in solving our political and social problems, your vision of what our relation should be with the West and the Arab world?
I would say “no” as well but I truly think that it isn’t that clear to many people, Egyptians, Arabs and Westerners.
Today, I believe we need to unite in clearly stating : “Ayman el Zawahiri, you do not represent me”.
I kindly request that you participate in this clarification effort, and that you display this message on your Website.
Many thanks,
Ahmad Sherif
سؤال هام للزميل عبد المنعم محمود
Published July 7, 2007 ABdel Kareem Soliman , Abdel Moneim Mahmoud , Egyptian Blogosphere , Egyptian Freedom Songs , Egyptian Secular Opposition , human rights , Internet Freedom , Islam , Islam Electronica , muslim brotherhood , pluralism , Politics and religion , tolerance 2 Commentsعزيزي منعم
احتراماً لي زميلي و بعض الزائرين،
ختمت مشروع اسلام اليكترونيكا و
لغيت الفديو و المب٣
الرجاء ان تنظر إلي “الحوار” الذي تم حول هذه الفديو.
هتلاقي في جميع انواع الاراء : اللي غضبان،
اللي مستغرب بس بيبتسم، اللي فرحان،
اللي زعلان لكن فاتح مخه للمنقشة…
و في الاخر اللي الفاظه فيها نوع من العصبية
اعلي صوت كان صوت شخص اسمه “حاتوما”.
بالصدفة، قابلت تعليقات أخرى له، حول فديو “ليدي ديجا”.
يشترك “حاتوما” في حوار شديد العنف مع زميل اخر
مع اسفي الشديد للجميع لابد ان اقرر هذه الحوار الشنيع
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amaaa7 (3 days ago)
مش مهم مين يمسك مصر المهم مايكونش الشاذ جنسيا شنودة ومن معه من اقباط المهجر الكلاب
hatooma3010 (2 days ago)
معاك والله العظيم , الشواذ دول بيحلموا بتكوين دولتهم ,فاكرين البلد بتاعت ال جابوهم , إن شاء الله قريبا يا أخى هنكنسهم لتشاد ولا نرميهم فى البحر الأبيض ويبقوا يكملوها سباحه لإيطاليا
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هل هذه الالفاظ تمثلك كا بني ادم مصري و مسلم و غير مسلم؟ لا… بالطبع
هل هذه الالفاظ تشبه ايديولوجيا أخرى موجودة حالياً في سوق الكره، الجهل، العنف والقطل؟
نعم. ان هذه الالفاظ ليها وجه و صوت و اسامي عديدة : زرقاوي، بن لادن، ايمن الظواهري.
هل رأيت فدييو الظواهري الاخير؟ انه مثل الفديوهات السابقة: كره، جهل، عنف وقطل
س سؤال : هل أيمن الظواهري يمثل الاسلام؟
…لا
هل يمثل افكارك و أسلوبك في حل بعض المشاكل السياسية والاجتماعية، وعلاقتك مع العالم الغربي و العربي؟
أظن لا لكن لبعض المصريون، العرب والغرب، أظن ان الصورة مش وضحة ابد… انا بكلمك بمنتهي الصراحة
نريد اليوم ان نتحد بصوت واضح حول هذه الرسالة : أيمان الظواهري انت لا تمثلني
نرجوا ان تشترك في هذه المجهود و ان تعلن هذه الرسالة في موقعك
مع الشكر
أحمد شريف
Islam Electronica / اسلام اليكترونيكا
Published July 6, 2007 Egyptian Blogosphere , Egyptian Freedom Songs , Egyptian Secular Opposition , freedom of speech , human rights , Inheritance of Power , Internet Freedom , Islam , Islam Electronica , MP3 , muslim brotherhood , pluralism , Religion , tolerance Leave a Commentاحتراماً لي زميلي و بعض الزائرين ، قد ختمت هذه المشروع و لغيت الفديو و المب٣.
مع الشكر.
احمد شريف
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As an expression of friendship and respect for certain viewers and fellow bloggers, I have put an end to the Islam Electronica Project and have removed both the video and MP3.
Many thanks,
Ahmad Sherif
Islam Electronica Part 2 – اسلام إلكترونيكا
Published July 4, 2007 ABdel Kareem Soliman , dialog , Egyptian Blogosphere , Egyptian Freedom Songs , freedom of speech , human rights , Internet Freedom , Islam , Islam Electronica , MP3 , muslim brotherhood , pluralism , Religion , tolerance 3 CommentsClosed / مغلق
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الاسلام يستخدم جميع ادوات التكنولوجيا الحديثة : الكمبيوتر، الاجهزه الإلكترونية ،الانترنت، و لغة إعلامية من احدث اللغات .
هل انا كافنان استطيع ان أعبر عن ديني بلغة موسيقية حديثة و نفس الادوات الإلكترونية ؟
اشترك في هذه الحوار الحر وانظر الي الفديو.
مع الشكر.
أحمد شريف
This is an open discussion aiming at understanding our relationship to modernity. Islam is in many ways hypermodern.I, as a an artist, wish to participate and celebrate my religion, just as other muslims use new technologies to discuss, celebrate and explain Islam. If Islam uses Flash Animations, PHP, LINUX and Chatrooms, can I sing and use my electronic music tools ?
Thanks for watching this video and participating in a friendly way.
Ahmad Sherif / AhmadSherif
أنا أدون لأجل السلام و التفاهم
Published July 1, 2007 Abdel Moneim Mahmoud , dialog , Egyptian Blogosphere , Egyptian Secular Opposition , equality , freedom of love , freedom of speech , human rights , Internet Freedom , Islam , love , muslim brotherhood , niqab , pluralism , tolerance , women's rights 1 Comment
I am not Ikhwan – انا مش اخوان/ الي اخي العزيز عبد المنعم محمود
Published June 29, 2007 Abdel Moneim Mahmoud , Egyptian Blogosphere , Egyptian Secular Opposition , freedom of speech , human rights , Internet Freedom , muslim brotherhood , niqab , pluralism , Politics and religion , tolerance , women's rights 10 Commentsانا مش اخوان/ الي اخي العزيز عبد المنعم محمود
English translation:
مصر اشكال و الوان إذن انا مش اخوان — الي اخي العزيز عبد المنعم محمود
Intro : Egypt is diverse and plural, hence I am not “Ikhwan” (Muslim Brotherhood). To my dear brother Abdel Moneim Mahmoud
Translation of the video :
Title : I am not Ikhwan – A video to my dear brother Abdel Moneim Mahmoud
The video says :
I am this sculptor, I’ve been sitting this way for 4000 years
(Portrait of a Luxor sculptor)
I am Mrs Mary and Mrs Zeinab, two friends and neighbors since 1956
(Portrait of two old ladies)
I am this writer, you remember the “Building” he wrote about about
(Portrait of Alaa el Aswany, author of The Yacoubian Building)
I am this young man asking for your liberation because you are a human being, not because you are Ikhwan.
(Portrait of a secular protester)
I am Nermeen and Rania : just last week, that one was wearing a Higab and the other one was not
(Portrait of two female Bank employees)
I am Rouby, whith her art, her beauty and her determination
(Portrait of Rouby, the singer, model and dancer)
I am these features, this thick skin, those eyes.
(Portrait of an Egyptian smiling peasant)
I am this soul, and whoever would forbid it would be a fool
(Portrait of Adel Imam, the actor)
I am you, with your seriousness and your hopes for the future
(Portrait of Abdel Moneim Mahmoud)
I am this young Nubian boy, who was told when he was born : you’ll become a servant and if you oget lucky you’ll become a “bawwab”
(Portrait of an anonymous Nubian Child)
I am these girls who when you tell them “Salam Aleykum” reply by telling you “hi”.
(Portrait of a group of anonymous Egyptian girls)
I am this woman wearing the Niqab. Who ever does her any wrong is also doing me wrong.
(Portrait of an anonymous woman wearing the Niqab)
Voice over in the End :
Different books and different tunes
Different thoughts and different faiths
Old people… youngsters:
The Egyptian people is a colorful one
and cannot be satisfied with only one color:
the green color of “Ikhwan”.
Ahmad Sherif / Ahmadsherif
مصر اشكال و الوان إذن انا مش اخوان — الي اخي العزيز عبد المنعم محمود
عماد الكبير رضا فتحي اسلام نبيه مبارك العدلي
Published March 4, 2007 Egyptian Police Station , Emad el Kabeer , Enough , Habib el Adly , human rights , Islam Nabih , Judges , Manipulation , mubarak , police brutality , Political Corruption , sexual assault , torture , كفاية , violence 2 CommentsEmad el Kabeer actor of the year/Islam Nabih Reda Fathi Mubarak
No, the Torture video of Emad Kabeer was not an enactment or a forgery:
Background:Emad Kabeer is a young Egyptian bus driver who had been arrested for no reasonable charges, then tortured and raped by Egyptian police.
A few months ago a video was released on the Internet by blogger Wael Abbas, showing the entire scene in its unbearable crudity.
This video (1) made it possible to identify and arrest two of the torturers: Islam Nabih and Reda Fathi.
On trial day (very first days of March 2007), accusations against both torturers were rejected almost in full, and the video in question was considered as a forgery, an enactment.
If this was an enactment… then Emad Kabeer does definitely deserve an Oscar for “Best Actor of the Year 2007”. This is what we attempted to do in this satirical video. We also wished to congratulate the directors, Islam Nabih, Reda Fathi, and their producers and sponsors, President Mubarak and Mr Habib el Adly, Minister of Interior.
Ahmad Sherif
(1) Available on Wael Abbas’s Youtube Channel, under the title: “التعذيب في المعتقلات المصرية”. Be warned: highly explicit.
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Besides Islam Nabih and Emad Kabeer,
both featured in this video,
***NO OTHER PERSONALITIES***
featured in this video are connected
or related ***IN ANY WAY***
to the torture events described above.
© Copyright Notice: Many thanks to all those, artists, comedians, film directors, producers, Youtube managers, who will agree to leave this video as an expression of Freedom and Fair Use.
MubarakGroup Police Brutality in Egyptian Police Station-English
Published February 26, 2007 Egyptian Police Station , Enough , human rights , police brutality , torture , كفاية , violence Leave a CommentGroup Police Brutality in Egyptian Police Station-English
This video was made for non arabic speaking viewers. It is the English translation of a video provided by Wael Abbas. It features several Egyptian policemen having fun in one of President Mubarak’s ‘Torture Summer Camps’, also knows as ‘Egyptian Police Stations’.
The original video may me found here:
Note: due to the low quality of the original soundtrack some parts were hardly audible. This translation is as accurate as possible, nevertheless feel free to notify me with any error you would notice.
كفاية
Published February 24, 2007 Ahmed Nazif , Alaa Mubarak , Egyptian Blogosphere , Gamal Mubarak , human rights , mubarak , Safwat el Sherif , كفاية Leave a CommentKifaya Song 2.0-Mr Mubarak, 26 (years) is Enough
A freedom and peaceful march song against President Mubarak’s totalitarian regime, against police brutality in Egypt, against corruption and a whole bunch of sweet details that are hardly speakable. This song is also a tribute to Ayman Nour, imprisoned for being an opposition candidate and to ‘Kareem’, a blogger sentenced on Friday 23rd of February 2007, to 4 years… including one year for criticizing President Mubarak.
إلي دكترت السيد حسني مبارك: إتفو علي هيبوكرات؟
Published February 23, 2007 Ayman Nour , el ghad , human rights , torture , كفاية Leave a CommentEgypt – إلي دكترت السيد حسني مبارك: إتفو علي هيبوكرات؟
The advising doctors to President Hosni Mubarak are a shame to their profession and should be suspended from practicing medicine and baring the title ‘doctor’. All Egyptian doctors take the famous ‘Hippocratic Oath’, also known as ‘medical ethics’. As a doctor it is your *duty* to immediately assist those whose lives are in danger. Advisors: not assisting Ayman Noor and other egyptians wherever they may be is your disgusting shame. Ayman Noor is known to have diabetes (سكر) and heart condition.
ياحرية
Published February 23, 2007 Enough , freedom of speech , human rights , mubarak , police brutality , sexual assault , torture , كفاية , violence Leave a CommentEgyptian Freedom Song – Ya Horreya / ياحرية
A freedom song.
أنت يا مصري
Published February 23, 2007 cairo , Egyptian Police Station , Egyptian Secular Opposition , Enough , freedom of speech , human rights , mubarak , NDP , Police State , Safwat el Sherif , tolerance , torture , كفاية , violence 1 CommentAn Egyptian Freedom Song – Enta Ya Masri / أنت يا مصري
A Freedom Song.
حكومة التعذيب
Published February 23, 2007 Ahmed Nazif , constitutional amendments , dictator , Egyptian Police Station , human rights , mubarak , NDP , police brutality , Police State , Political Corruption , Safwat el Sherif , sexual assault , torture , كفاية , violence Leave a CommentEgyptian Postcard 3-Brutality in Egypt/حكومة التعزيب
These images have gone around the World. Those on the left and those on the right. Send a postcard to President Mubarak next time you visit the Pyramids.
Ahmad Sherif Project / أحمد شريف / أنت يا مصري 