Thailand's Simmering Buddhist-Muslim Tensions

[@wishen4fishen2]

I traveled Thailand and lived short time in very rural N. Thailand as a white Christian American man.I have to say they were extremely nice to me,there generally very peaceful and the most tolerant of others I have ever experienced in my life.If the practicing Buddhist can not even get along with Muslims,,,well nuff said and it was same in Christian Philippines when there as it is every where Islam gets it's numbers up,not some times"always".It's not everyone else who has this problem,it's Islam.

[@landcruisertoy9667]

wishen4fishen2 indeed.

[@yourfavoritenetcitizen6525]

this is completely true.

[@wishen4fishen2]

***** Thank you for your reply but I don't see it that way.Christian and Buddhists can live in peace because our teachings are that of peace where ever possible.There is only one reason to justify harming or killing another human being in both Buddha and Jesus teachings and that is for self defense or defense of other innocents.Islam on the other hand has proven it's self out by it's very actions to others. Ask the Swedes,Germans,Filipino's,Brits,Thais,French,east Indian Hindus,Jews ect. about the fruits of Islam in general. On the meal ticket worship comment.Just because blond and white skin is considered attractive by allot of folks doesn't mean it's man worship,not at all! No my friend we do not see other peoples the same. Peace>I wish

[@jasonphang3596]

They want to migrate to a developed country instead of being mired in poverty! It has nothing to do with skin color!

[@landcruisertoy9667]

why they need to do violent? Al muslims do if they are within 10% population. Than they wont there sharia law.

[@Falamu445]

Asia would probably be better off without Islam, under Buddhism. And I say this as an East Asian.

[@jalilsagzai7396]

***** with all due respect muslims did do that and i meant the company apple not the fruit.

[@tomabbott1096]

+DieDaiGeneral Muslims did not improve on anything. The ancient Egyptians who improved math lived in the pre-Islamic era. Islam has never improved anything.

[@MsJerkinbabe]

Falamu445 people are allowed go live anywhere. Buddhist people are the same.

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

Malchik Blue that and global jewishness

[@paulyfrog6553]

ElPocho DelMundo everything you mentioned came before Islam,,,,shitzlam invented nothing.

[@kshitijkulkarni8698]

This seems to be a global problem.

[@ScorpioBornIn69]

+Tiger Thornton Very true. You cannot coexist with them at all.

[@ScorpioBornIn69]

+Tiger Thornton "Islam is a Pestilence, a Malignant Cancer upon the world. It brings Death and Destruction to everything and everyone it touches. It cannot coexist in a civilized society, it will only destroy it and those who live by those standards. For a civilized society to exist it must first eradicate Islam. The stronger Islam becomes the faster and deeper society will descend into the abyss and chaos of Evil. Islam in a man is as Rabies in a dog.” --- Sir Winston Churchill.

[@shana_sakai]

Tiger Tough all of this is truth!

[@gaweshakaya8329]

True islam is global cancer

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala and we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion.

[@Mari443Garrett1]

Muslim waging war against Buddhist too..

[@jasonphang3596]

You are trying to re-write history?

[@guyp9596]

Riyan Sadiq Muslims protesting Peacefully? Lol u mean in parallel Universe?

[@InternetsToughestGuy]

You dont hug your invaders

[@naser1109]

this conflict has nothing to do with religion. the Buddhists are trying to cover their racial hatred with religion. this is ethnic conflict and religion is only used as a tool by both sides. anyway, i found ironic how you people always talk about peace and love and justice but when muslims are involved you show you true nature

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@JeTeps]

Is it racist to ask if there is any place on Earth where muslims don't cause any tensions with other religious faiths or secular communities?

[@estebanmans3932]

I bomb your country !!! ALLUHA SNACKBAR!!! Nah, i just wish they go away too

[@Rahab111222]

Considering that the Thai government has systematically disenfranchised the Muslim minority in many ways including with employment, I don't blame the Muslims for being a tad bit angry...

[@bucktooth002]

Latin America

[@irreligious.6091]

Its not about religion it just caught between the movement.

[@SuperALAN888]

no offence to Islam but it's really a aggressive religion..

[@ScorpioBornIn69]

+alan Tan "Islam is a Pestilence, a Malignant Cancer upon the world. It brings Death and Destruction to everything and everyone it touches. It cannot coexist in a civilized society, it will only destroy it and those who live by those standards. For a civilized society to exist it must first eradicate Islam. The stronger Islam becomes the faster and deeper society will descend into the abyss and chaos of Evil. Islam in a man is as Rabies in a dog.” --- Sir Winston Churchill.

[@InternetsToughestGuy]

The Pattani Kingdom of southern Thai is invaded by the Thais.

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala and we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion.

[@สอยสอย-ท7ฌ]

They said Islam is peace but not been in real life!!

[@ARISTOMIM]

what is your religion about? peace? hahaha... look at you and ur country thailand and myanmer... then judge others...

[@chandakumari952]

Religion of peace-islam and religion of love- Christianity. Lol

[@pauldavies5655]

isaaq empire --------ISLAM has never ever been the rligion of peace ,,,, shall i get you the VERSE S from the QURAN ?/

[@husainhassain6260]

สอย สอย it's payback for Burma leave us Muslims alone because we never forget

[@pauldavies5655]

BENAN YILDIZ --- speak english or go to your OWN countries you tube xx. i dont really understand what you mean ??

[@hornet5761]

Wherever islam is there are tensions. Why can't muslims coexist with other cultures?

[@scooterahlers6719]

Because Islam's ultimate goal is to conquer the ENTIRE WORLD and kill or enslave ALL non believers!!

[@chadhutton8553]

Scooter Ahlers Convert, leave, pay a high tax, or die if one is not of the same radical ilk as the Jihadis. It's really sick. While no religion is without its nutters and bloody history, the radical form of Islam we see today is a special kind of wilful ignorance, blood lust and crazy as far as the modern age is concerned. =/ I can't say every muslim I know is a violent nut job. i know plenty who are mellow folks sickened by the actions of the militants. However,I know several "moderate" muslims who may not endorse the violence carried out by the radicals, but they sure as shit don't speak out against it either.

[@omnamahshivayom5691]

Muslims become a major problem when they are with other muslims... so, it can be concluded that Islam is the problem... they can't coexist with anyone.. they need someone or something to keep on hating

[@sidmalhotra4442]

Yep, Christians just out right genocide and capture, like they did in Australia and the Americas. Then they preach tolerance to Muslims.

[@guyp9596]

Islam itself is about War, Blood and Death, it can never coexist with any Religions

[@lhamolobsang8145]

i believe buddhist is peaceful.

[@rachmannrachie8383]

Lhamo Lobsang _ Except manmaar brand of buddism...raping women, burning children and beating elderlies....!! All manmaar buddez-people shd be sent into China and Endieya as refugees ( 10-million each ). Next 20-million burmiss bodezz_ shd be sent tó 'Syariah" ,,compliant hard-labour Camps available in Central burmah, Tibet, Indonesia and Endieya..!! Further 10-million burmess can become 'boat-people' to cross the 7-seas.... Then vibrant Islam With God-blessed 'Prosperity' will be Masters of All-ASIA....!!! Burmess brand-of Buddism will be given to stray-dogs and cats...!! @ Johore Baguss _ S.E.asia...!!

[@uvelruiz]

Rachmann Rachie you are brainwashed. Fuck islam and fuck Mohammed who invented allah and it's quaran and terror to humanity

[@franklinrosevelt758]

Lhamo Lobsang i believe budhist terorism

[@borneandayak6725]

isaaq empire can you show us one Buddhist doctrines that promote violence? Your Islamic pagan religion have Jihad, a violence way to spread your pagan religion. I'm not Buddhist, but its clear for me that Islam are the most toxic religion on earth.

[@borneandayak6725]

Your pagan islamic kaaba worshipper aslo a false religion...arab create a new religion by using the Jewish, Christians, Zorosterian and Nabatean pagan religion to create Islam...

[@alejandroarditivolvo5152]

Everywhere islam kills.

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@InJor]

Buddha is a better choice than mohammed

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala and we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion.

[@nics129]

I'm a Buddhist Thai. I have mixed feeling and sympathy but then stop when she mentioned they should spit from Thailand. If you want to be with Malaysia then you are welcome to leave but not a single inch of land will go with you.

[@amols8836]

love Thailand from India ..namo buddhay

[@arashshahid3946]

The border today was created by the British and your cruel ancestors without telling our Malay sultans. You see your ancestors came to southeast Asia from china and invaded our land. All of the peninsula from the kra isthmus untill johor belonged to the Malays

[@arashshahid3946]

@Hibiscus Yes things has past but u never know our feelings. If u know history then u know how the thais treated our ancestors

[@irreligious.6091]

We Patani citizens fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@indies.d.7372]

So in Thailand if you're a Buddhist you can get a better job. In Malaysia if you're a muslim you get a better job.

[@jasonphang3596]

Not necessary! If you have the skills and qualification and you speak Thai, you can still compete and win in Thailand because you are Thai. Those who fail are those who cannot speak the Thai language but only the local dialect and arabic!

[@kanchittagong3404]

ํYes, that's correct. The reasons for many Muslim people in the south do not get a better job are that they cannot speak Thai, they do not have the right skills and qualification because they attend private religious schools which teach only Islamic religious. They are equipped to be best teachers of Islamic religion. Those who are prepared, not only in religion but also in professional skills, get good jobs and good pay. Some also rise to the top in many organizations, including the army. It's only their excuse to say that they cannot get a better job; they have to focus more on professional/vocational education as well as learning the Thai language in order to integrate and assimilate to the society.

[@nadzrinpuad1283]

Nah, in malaysia, if you have family inside the governemnt u can have a jobs. Dont need to be muslim.

[@jomosama92]

Kanchit Tagong youre wrong all muslim in pattani can speak thai and malay,you never go there dont you

[@kanchittagong3404]

I didn't say all Muslims in the south but many of them. I've watched news on TV and documentaries on KZbin and many of the people in the news can't speak Thai. They speak through a translator, so I suspect that not all of them can speak Thai, especially older generations. Younger people who have attended Thai schools, of course, can speak Thai well.

[@kevin080592]

this is surprisingly fascinating.. no wonder Philippines and Thailand are often compared...im filipino, and while watching.. thailand has this same issue as that with the southern island of mindanao here in the philippines

[@freethinker.2977]

Different issue because the people in Mindanao are religious and people in these 3 Malay state are frustrated living under lady boy kingdom.

[@jackroth1049]

Buddhist religion is the gentlest and most humane in the world by far. What could Islam be doing that would cause Buddhists to treat Muslims badly?

[@benawesomebw1197]

Jack Roth A Muslim man raped a Buddhist monks daughter, so the monk who just lost his robes for being a danger to the community killed the guys, so the Muslims family started a small rampage causing the Buddhist to flee. The Buddhist had no choice but to deny there religion and fight back, even if it effect there soul, its not worth losing there people.

[@1920F]

Its their native land,they are ethnic malays not thais,their region was given to thailand by the british.

[@warpdrive9229]

One side is always muslim. Whether its Thailand, Myanmar, Phillipines, India, China(Xinjiang), Russia(Cechnya), Macedonia, Serbia, Armenia, Greece, Bosnia, Israel etc. In some countries like India(Kashmir), Serbia, China, Russia etc situation is so worse that the muslims not only oppose the non muslims but the country too; to establish Sharia Law and have a part of their country.

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@nics5018]

The reason Muslim can't get a good job not because people discriminate against your religious, but because your religious have a condition that in many cases, affects the continuation of the work. so Muslim who got in to the company are most likely to break many of their own rules. If you are qualified and willing to follow the world system then we are happy to accept

[@Mrmotorhead2]

Why cant muslims just live in peace with other religions; why do they feel as though they have to try to convert or crush other religions.

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala and we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion.

[@yamlapagla7552]

The exact strategy was carried out by Islamic separatists in Kashmir (India) in late 80s and early 90s. Hindus were systematically killed and their Muslim neighbors looked the other way with indifference. Nearly all Hindu Pandits left the Kashmir valley. Then the dumb government woke up and sent in troops by the thousands. Today the valley is relatively peaceful as insurgents, and those supporting them are eliminated by the troops, and the others know what's in store for them if they stir trouble. Now with a no-nonsense nationalist government in power, there are plans to resettle them back in Kashmir. I hope these Thais learn from our experience, and stand their ground.

[@shambhujha2599]

Buddhism is most peace loving religion ....and based upon non voilence ......

[@geirerlinggulbrandsen851]

I met a muslim in Thailand once. He freaked out completely because I was wearing bermuda shorts or something(they have to wear really long trousers that don't show their shoes or feet, apparently) But this was in Bangkok, not some poor, backwards muslim southern province, so I just laughed at him. Uf I had been in stone-age land, maybe I would have dressed differently, but not in Bangkok!:)

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala and we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion.

[@adisaksurikon6931]

I feel pity Thai Buddhists in southtern of Thailand 😭

[@lionm7537]

อดิศักดิ์ สุริกร I can understand the situation. The ideology of death and destruction, victim hood narration goes on.

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion.

[@روسلان-ق3ض]

Why pity, during thai colonialism they brought northern buddhist to south to assimilate malay people. Southern thai should never be part of thailand

[@freethinker.2977]

@@روسلان-ق3ض Dont use backward M.E letters its embarrassing.

[@livsstilen]

Muslims are not happy in the afterword , because they can no longer kill on behalf of their religion, nor can they course suffering to their fellow man. Only the ones who have peace in their hearts can be happy in the afterword.

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala and we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion.

[@slimmorden5771]

์Not too long ago the Buddhists donated enough money to the Muslim community to repair their house of worship. 14 days the Buddhists were bombed.

[@xplosivelilly]

The malays are in the southern provinces and were part of malaysia, but were annexed to thailand by the british; that's where the problem lies. However in Thailand the Malays aren't the only Muslims; there are many ethnic Thai muslims who identify with Thailand and are very integrated; in the north there are chinese hui Muslims and in the cities there are indian and pakistani immigrants. The problem isn't religious alone but also nationalistic.

[@microgaze]

One cannot sleep peacefully in a house with a mad dog.

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala and we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion.

[@Dagmazal]

the only way to handel them. pity no other way

[@GustavoRodriguez-qr5po]

Dagmazal zionism is hardly better

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala and we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion.

[@chrisdaley8551]

And this is what is going to happen to the UK if Muslim population growth goes as predicted and they become a majority .

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@prashanthb6521]

HINDUS are being persecuted in Pakistan and Bangladesh and Afghanistan. PLEASE HELP.

[@dischargesummary8794]

I just fed my pig the Quaran 🙇🏿‍♂️

[@pauldavies5655]

please THAI S ,, dont let the muslims take your country !!

[@pauldavies5655]

@NM as long as the muslims DO NOT try to intimidate the THAI S. but they CANNOT do that as they follow the quran and it says in their holy book to " slay or convert the infidels" none of us are safe untill the muslims change that attitude!

[@pauldavies5655]

@NM then if you ARE irreligious --- you will have no problem condemning the muslim faith for it s attitude towards NON- BELIEVERS , can you do that now in print and give your real name also ?

[@pauldavies5655]

@ꤾꤳꤰꤻꥃꥅꤹꥆꤶꥄꥂ are you going to condemn the QURAN in writing here ? as you did not answer my question.

[@pauldavies5655]

@Ateis. no it does not !

[@pauldavies5655]

@ꤾꤳꤰꤻꥃꥅꤹꥆꤶꥄꥂ then you should have NO PROBLEM saying both the QURAN and the BIBLE are useless ?

[@HarrySmith-hr2iv]

Buddhism=religion of Peace. Islam-religion of Satan and evil.

[@spacexlivesp]

we support MYANMAR, ISRAEL , INDIA on the war against ISLAM

[@FaizalMohdMustapa]

How about getting yourself out of poverty first?

[@bhsultan7806]

Over 400 million people still dont have a toilet in India. Have some shame.

[@bhsultan7806]

+Hiram Abiff India today - The fastest growing major G20 economy. Some 800 gods worshiped by the Hindus in India yet they identify with one religion and one nationality a common bond. Look at the Muslim umma today this Sunni - Shia divide and vice-versa. The backwardness the irrational suspicion, stubborn division and war-mongering. We are a Thick people.

[@Bhutanesedownunder]

That is why myanmar is right in what they are doing to Rohingyias

[@irreligious.6091]

This is my land leave it to us and Thai will see no problem.

[@DENNIS1234575]

why cant muslims live in peace with other religions ..its happening world wide ..a country with muslims always has trouble with muslims

[@elliewong162]

Every faith....attacked by Islam.....anyone notice??!!

[@owltv6401]

Namo Buddha Buddhist from all around world is with u thailand

[@sayedmuhammed5274]

Burma ..basted buddist. 😠😠😠

[@irreligious.6091]

We fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@SipLeila]

Oh, so she has to put on a head scarf? Why?

[@CyberSetan]

The southern states are majority Muslims states with predominantly Malay population similar to that of the Malaysian state of Kelantan. It will depend on the people of these states to rise up against Thai rule and create their own country or join Malaysia.

[@nathanremix5800]

"Judge people by their religion no different than Hitler. If you judge people by their action than you are the people with knowledge" -Sergeant Marshal Jacob

[@irreligious.6091]

We Patani citizens fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@awu25]

I am a victim!! that's always muslim's execuse

[@irreligious.6091]

Both side has did something.

[@lesbooth9454]

That's how you deal with a group of unhappy Muslims

[@kevinwalker4124]

This is what the problem is Quran (2:191-193) - "And kill them wherever you find them, and turn them out from where they have turned you out. And Al-Fitnah [disbelief or unrest] is worse than killing... but if they desist, then lo! Allah is forgiving and merciful. And fight them until there is no more Fitnah [disbelief and worshipping of others along with Allah] and worship is for Allah alone. But if they cease, let there be no transgression except against Az-Zalimun(the polytheists, and wrong-doers, etc.)" (Translation is from the Noble Quran) The verse prior to this (190) refers to "fighting for the cause of Allah those who fight you" leading some to claim that the entire passage refers to a defensive war in which Muslims are defending their homes and families. The historical context of this passage is not defensive warfare, however, since Muhammad and his Muslims had just relocated to Medina and were not under attack by their Meccan adversaries. In fact, the verses urge offensive warfare, in that Muslims are to drive Meccans out of their own city (which they later did). Verse 190 thus means to fight those who offer resistance to Allah's rule (ie. Muslim conquest). The use of the word "persecution" by some Muslim translators is disingenuous - the actual Arabic words for persecution (idtihad) - and oppression are not used instead of fitna. Fitna can mean disbelief, or the disorder that results from unbelief or temptation. A strict translation is 'sedition,' meaning rebellion against authority (the authority being Allah). This is certainly what is meant in this context since the violence is explicitly commissioned "until religion is for Allah" - ie. unbelievers desist in their unbelief. [Editor's note: these notes have been modified slightly after a critic misinterpreted our language. Verse 193 plainly says that 'fighting' is sanctioned even if the fitna 'ceases'. This is about religious order, not real persecution.] Quran (2:244) - "Then fight in the cause of Allah, and know that Allah Heareth and knoweth all things." Quran (2:216) - "Fighting is prescribed for you, and ye dislike it. But it is possible that ye dislike a thing which is good for you, and that ye love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knoweth, and ye know not." Not only does this verse establish that violence can be virtuous, but it also contradicts the myth that fighting is intended only in self-defense, since the audience was obviously not under attack at the time. From the Hadith, we know that this verse was narrated at a time that Muhammad was actually trying to motivate his people into raiding merchant caravans for loot. Quran (3:56) - "As to those who reject faith, I will punish them with terrible agony in this world and in the Hereafter, nor will they have anyone to help." Quran (3:151) - "Soon shall We cast terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers, for that they joined companions with Allah, for which He had sent no authority". This speaks directly of polytheists, yet it also includes Christians, since they believe in the Trinity (ie. what Muhammad incorrectly believed to be 'joining companions to Allah'). Quran (4:74) - "Let those fight in the way of Allah who sell the life of this world for the other. Whoso fighteth in the way of Allah, be he slain or be he victorious, on him We shall bestow a vast reward." The martyrs of Islam are unlike the early Christians, who were led meekly to the slaughter. These Muslims are killed in battle as they attempt to inflict death and destruction for the cause of Allah. This is the theological basis for today's suicide bombers. Quran (4:76) - "Those who believe fight in the cause of Allah…" Quran (4:89) - "They but wish that ye should reject Faith, as they do, and thus be on the same footing (as they): But take not friends from their ranks until they flee in the way of Allah (From what is forbidden). But if they turn renegades, seize them and slay them wherever ye find them; and (in any case) take no friends or helpers from their ranks." Quran (4:95) - "Not equal are those of the believers who sit (at home), except those who are disabled (by injury or are blind or lame, etc.), and those who strive hard and fight in the Cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred in grades those who strive hard and fight with their wealth and their lives above those who sit (at home).Unto each, Allah has promised good (Paradise), but Allah has preferred those who strive hard and fight, above those who sit (at home) by a huge reward " This passage criticizes "peaceful" Muslims who do not join in the violence, letting them know that they are less worthy in Allah's eyes. It also demolishes the modern myth that "Jihad" doesn't mean holy war in the Quran, but rather a spiritual struggle. Not only is this Arabic word (mujahiduna) used in this passage, but it is clearly not referring to anything spiritual, since the physically disabled are given exemption. (The Hadith reveals the context of the passage to be in response to a blind man's protest that he is unable to engage in Jihad, which would not make sense if it meant an internal struggle). Quran (4:104) - "And be not weak hearted in pursuit of the enemy; if you suffer pain, then surely they (too) suffer pain as you suffer pain..." Is pursuing an injured and retreating enemy really an act of self-defense? Quran (5:33) - "The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His messenger and strive to make mischief in the land is only this, that they should be murdered or crucified or their hands and their feet should be cut off on opposite sides or they should be imprisoned; this shall be as a disgrace for them in this world, and in the hereafter they shall have a grievous chastisement" Quran (8:12) - "I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them" No reasonable person would interpret this to mean a spiritual struggle. The targets of violence are "those who disbelieve" - further defined in the next verse (13) as "defy and disobey Allah." Nothing is said about self-defense. In fact, the verses in sura 8 were narrated shortly after a battle provoked by Muhammad, who had been trying to attack a lightly-armed caravan to steal goods belonging to other people. Quran (8:15) - "O ye who believe! When ye meet those who disbelieve in battle, turn not your backs to them. (16)Whoso on that day turneth his back to them, unless maneuvering for battle or intent to join a company, he truly hath incurred wrath from Allah, and his habitation will be hell, a hapless journey's end." Quran (8:39) - "And fight with them until there is no more fitna (disorder, unbelief) and religion is all for Allah" Some translations interpret "fitna" as "persecution", but the traditional understanding of this word is not supported by the historical context (See notes for 2:193). The Meccans were simply refusing Muhammad access to their city during Haj. Other Muslims were allowed to travel there - just not as an armed group, since Muhammad had declared war on Mecca prior to his eviction. The Meccans were also acting in defense of their religion, as it was Muhammad's intention to destroy their idols and establish Islam by force (which he later did). Hence the critical part of this verse is to fight until "religion is only for Allah", meaning that the true justification of violence was the unbelief of the opposition. According to the Sira (Ibn Ishaq/Hisham 324) Muhammad further explains that "Allah must have no rivals." Quran (8:57) - "If thou comest on them in the war, deal with them so as to strike fear in those who are behind them, that haply they may remember." Quran (8:67) - "It is not for a Prophet that he should have prisoners of war until he had made a great slaughter in the land..." Quran (8:59-60) - "And let not those who disbelieve suppose that they can outstrip (Allah's Purpose). Lo! they cannot escape. Make ready for them all thou canst of (armed) force and of horses tethered, that thereby ye may dismay the enemy of Allah and your enemy." As Ibn Kathir puts it in his tafsir on this passage, "Allah commands Muslims to prepare for war against disbelievers, as much as possible, according to affordability and availability." Quran (8:65) - "O Prophet, exhort the believers to fight..." Quran (9:5) - "So when the sacred months have passed away, then slay the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them captive and besiege them and lie in wait for them in every ambush, then if they repent and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, leave their way free to them." According to this verse, the best way of staying safe from Muslim violence at the time of Muhammad was to convert to Islam: prayer (salat) and the poor tax (zakat) are among the religion's Five Pillars. The popular claim that the Quran only inspires violence within the context of self-defense is seriously challenged by this passage as well, since the Muslims to whom it was written were obviously not under attack. Had they been, then there would have been no waiting period (earlier verses make it a duty for Muslims to fight in self-defense, even during the sacred months). The historical context is Mecca after the idolaters were subjugated by Muhammad and posed no threat. Once the Muslims had power, they violently evicted those unbelievers who would not convert.

[@nutanfulmali3798]

Don't you think this comment is too long brother.

[@kevinwalker4124]

@@nutanfulmali3798 Only for lazy, illiterate people.

[@guyp9596]

The Quran is from The Devil.

[@guyp9596]

@ꤾꤳꤰꤻꥃꥅꤹꥆꤶꥄꥂ Maybe The Native Americans should get their land back too. Ohh maybe Malaysia should return Sabah to the Phillipines, Aboriginals too. woooh lets all take every land back 😂😂😂. No, Patani belongs to Thailand and always have been 🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@totomu401]

If malaysia wants the three southernmost provinces of thailand (yala, pathani, narathiwat) then they should give back sabah to the philippines!

[@arashshahid3946]

We only give Sabah to Brunei the real owner not to some peoples who wants to be Spanish 😂

[@SipLeila]

Iran was taken over by Muslims and their original religion thrown aside due to the aggression by Muslims.

[@emptyspace2251]

How can peace be restored???only one way give independent to Pattani peoples....If Buddhist government of Thailand cant give equal right to these muslims peoples...Let them live on themselves....or let they live under Malaysia government...

[@ภูมิสิทธิสมวงศ์]

What, you can have more chance to study in the college if you are a Muslim in Thailand.

[@sukuvar]

islam is terrible...scared of it..

[@Xpakipiglover]

Islam's Latest Contributions to Peace "Mohammed is God's apostle. Those who follow him are harsh to the unbelievers but merciful to one another" Quran 48:29 2013.12.10 (Baqubah, Iraq) - Seven Shia shepherds are murdered in cold blood by Sunni extremists. 2013.12.10 (Baqubah, Iraq) - Eleven worshippers at a Shiite mosque are exterminated by a Shahid suicide bomber. 2013.12.10 (Garissa, Kenya) - Eight Kenyans are killed when al-Shabaab militants spray a car with automatic weapons.

[@lob115]

Salute to the reporter. Very comprehensive and detailed. Saddened with these events. God bless Earth.

[@wisepersonsay3142]

Which country annexed the former Malaysian territory to the Thailand? The colonialist UK??! Look at all the current wars and territorial dispute, the Israel and Palestine, the Middle East, the Arakhan in Myanmar, the Kalimantan(Borneo) Island, Kashmir and Pakistan, etc, etc. The same goes on with the African continent. The European Colonialists including the UK - ex-British Empire have a lot to account for. The Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire also are causing unnecessary strifes of the 21century. Whose right is it to divide lands according to greed of a nation and some nations. The flooding influx of refugees to Europe and USA are the natural payback of their colonialism. Unless the constitutions guarantee the freedom of religion and expression, this kind of conflict will never be resolved. There must be a hefty punishment in forms of fines and imprisonment against the violation of freedom of religion.

[@sheepbull]

Good job Thailand!

[@justinvilla6314]

Buddhist are way better.

[@DeliciousDeBlair]

This is good backing for my book "Thai Chili" which I hope to produce in Thailand some day.

[@guillermomontoyo]

krubun...the thing I really hate about Southern Thailand is no sensual massadge parlors there

[@jamesdunn7376]

Its nice to see a journalist admit that the economic implications of the Islamic subjugation of women make it inevitable that Muslims will always disproportionately populate the lower rungs of society.

[@amols8836]

shows atrocities on Buddhist in Indonesia and Malaysia ...how Buddhist disappeare there

[@kosolouch]

then again, stop the killing and just act on the positive joy and positive excitement. we are all one and what we send out come back to us.

[@irreligious.6091]

We Patani citizens fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@affanfadli7462]

It seems that all the comments here are anti muslim. I bet those people who made these negative comments no nothing bout islam nor the people of southern thailand.

[@guyp9596]

I don’t want to know anything about Islam, because its a Horrible 7th Century Satanic Cult

[@SilveradoNL]

@15:52 Is that person on the left throwing something at the car?

[@bomenjan]

To much hate, and to much pc warriors. Allahu'akbar islam is a peacefull religion, if some one did something and hes a muslim blame him, not islam

[@hhansen3120]

The demonstrators who threw the stones caused the deaths of their people, you cannot bring violence to the police and not expect them to retaliate, they fear for their lives too,on the other hand, I do not know the history of the southern provinces, acquisition from Malaysia , but if Thailand gave them back , maybe there would be peace, just saying

[@personaldove]

I like this journalist. No bullshitting.My bet she's a conservative.

[@8000jk]

If they do not like it in Thailand they should move to Malaysia. Not demand separation of this region in order to join Malaysia. Islamic countries persecute religious minorities and when Muslims are a minority in the different country they seem to create issues with the locals of that country. They need to be closely monitored, and putting them in settlements or reservations would be a good solution. The schools and mosques should be the target for surveillance.

[@aashumittal5583]

thiland is buddist country .but 4 region is muslim mojrity.so not control thai government.

[@aldomeow]

Team Buddhists!

[@MohammadNihalShaikh]

Guys just watch the video carefully and also watch Journeyman Pictures's other video /watch?v=vC3c8k_wKhk stop being ignorant. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_Thailand read the above article. these muslim activists are not just fighting for themselves. they are fighting for all the religions in thailand because their government is biased towards Buddhist community as buddhists are majority there, minorities aren't getting equal rights as buddhists get. and please do not talk about my women (all the muslim women in the world) they are happy with their religion, let them practice it and do whatever they want to do, please don't tease them. i am not saying bad about anyone, just for a moment stop hating and see the world positively. i was an atheist before, after i stopped being ignorant i tried to do reaserch about all the religions and in the end i realized that islam is the truth. Islam is the final Abrahamic religion of God. It is not a new religion but a restoration of the teachings of Moses, Christ, Noah and all other prophets. The Quran does not teach to Kill ANYONE. Please check AUTHENTIC source: qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=7&ID=9801&CATE=1426 20,000 americans convert annualy. 70,000 French annually, list goes on. Islam is the fastest growing religion. Truth prevails. 2 billion followers and counting... no one is forcing them to convert, they choose it by themselves, by doing research,by looking at other practicing muslims. God gave us the freedom to choose, but we all will face Him one day. and when i said that i was an atheist, i didn't mean just some person who doesn't believe in god blah blah, i meant that i was a person who believed that earth came into existence by itself (using some physics references). as i did more research it was clear to me that god does exist and nothing can happen without any super being. and thats when i started looking into all the religions. well thats it. i didn't mean to hurt anyones feelings (if i did please forgive me). Stop Hating and just do some research. you all have some wrong image of muslims because of mainstream media. just go deeper and you'll find the truth :) Peace

[@hhansen3120]

demonstrate peacefully, if you attack the police, and unnerve them, you do not know how it will turn out

[@leftovercrass5210]

we all know the Buddhist can fight. why do they have to though?

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@benedictdelacruz2535]

what are the cross-eyed portion of the population?

[@senadbajrami426]

at least there s no perverted sex tourists no deasease no prostitution no pedophile on south of thailand

[@carpetfarmer]

Yay Religion

[@diamondmoti]

i live in scotland with my scottish wife and two children i am muslim and i live in peace and i can see all the propaganda against islam

[@MysteryPunisher]

grant them independence.

[@puppupzera6435]

still looks like the hole world needs to get a life

[@suraj22ish]

They carried the exact same things to make pakistan and bangladesh, which were parts of India. They still continues the same act in now Indian provinces of Kashmir and WestBengal, were all hindus now have to leave.

[@nangkhamkoo]

Just compare Thai in Malaysia and Muslim in Thailand, then you will see the truth!

[@reinamariposa6259]

People need to learn to love one another regardless of religions n races,,,even if u dont like others,,,plese dont cause destruction in other people's lives..both religion do not promote hatred,,but when ths hatred and killing happen,,we know d one who started it r those who have bad and dirty heart, they just hate peace..we all should stop this hatred cycle,,otherwise it'll going on n on n benefit nobody except bring more tears,,an eye for an eye will only turn this world blind!

[@reinamariposa6259]

omgg very bad..is that ur countryy?

[@reinamariposa6259]

***** i definately think it's an individual thing,,if they have bad heart like tht,,n it has nothing to do with religion..i have muslim thai frens,,n they really wanna peace,,,n i have buddhist thai frens,,they also against this brutalism

[@timinbisbee]

It is time to get militant against the hate and ignorance of ALL religion !

[@steinkeith9801]

THAILAND NEEDS TO STEP UP WITH DEFENCE !!!!!!

[@arunakumara4581]

where is the Muslim there is fighting

[@woodyexplorer]

Job discrimination is unlikely be true. However it is true that many children in the Southern 3 provinces studied in religious schools where they have less chance to learn necessary skill for work. Those who go on to vocational or university have no problem getting jobs of their choices. Also since most companies are Thai companies, learning Thai language is a prerequisite. Parents should prepare kids for that.

[@jasonphang3596]

Many Thais who go to study at the International Islamic University in Malaysia share the same views. They speak the Thai language and find themselves good jobs upon their return. Those who go to "pondok"schools ( religious schools) only speak the local Muslim dialect and find difficulty in joining the mainstream socially!

[@swisscheese3688]

2:40 That drum kick

[@CyberSetan]

The three southern states Yala, Patani and Narathiwat should claim independance from Thailand and form their own country or join Malaysia to become part of Malaysian states.

[@apipar7681]

no. as a thai buddhist im not willing to give them our land that we fought for. its not easy at all to fight at war for a piece of land. and just giving it up so easily to muslims is not a choice for me because of what they've done to us. they dont deserve it. im a buddhist but i actually dont hate muslim people but if they make another move i will definitely change my mind.

[@asherlev6170]

wanting to keep your country safe is not bad

[@MrMSalexanderMK]

GO TO THE ARAB MUSIM WORLD GO EGIPET GO TO KOSOVO GO TO BOSNIA TO SEE HOW THE HRISTIAS ARE CLEANS AND SLOTED.

[@Staint12]

Tinggalkan Siam dan masuk Malaysia adalah lebih bagus untuk Selatan Thai.. Kebanyakkan Buddist benci Islam jadi buat apa duduk di negara yang membencimu? Lepaskan Selatan Thai..

[@erinmontemonalase6843]

Lepaskan Juga sabah dan serawak yg bukan melayu

[@arashshahid3946]

@@erinmontemonalase6843 Sabah Sarawak tergolong dlm rumpun melayu

[@craigsrck4382]

Prof Mcgonnagal once said Why is it that when something bad happens its always you three

[@tlzsowns55]

Well, then there's the constant of human nature. Don't pretend we aren't, if accorded to similar circumstances, exempt from this type of behavior.

[@irreligious.6091]

We Patani citizens fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion

[@lokbahadur1880]

Is this the solution these people light the flame of hatred,war,negativity.

[@tg916.th.21]

The muslims aren't speaking that. Only the Buddhists are.

[@justinread4557]

You get a good job because you are good at doing it and getting good results. It's not about what religion you.hang on to. How does that help?

[@msq2012]

Islamophobia is a strong tool in hands of Majorities. You falsely blame them and then kill them.

[@blobbyblob2573]

The reporter is a pain

[@turcoboshnak]

I have never seen so many idiots commenting. The biggest Muslim empire, the Ottomans, ruled Christian countries for 600 years and they still thank the Turks for not converting them by force and giving them freedom of religion. Do you research before you generalize.

[@argotcalo5575]

THAT'S NOT TRUE. The muslim government of Turkey conducted the Armenian genocide. 1,500,000 armenians where killed by muslims between 1915 and 1923. That is a fact. Now, if you want to talk about crusades (like many muslims want). Well, the crusades were a defense act against muslim conquests. Jerusalem was a christian and jew town before muslims conquered it by force, by jihad. That was the reason for the first crusade. To stop muslims fanatics who wanted the land because "allah say so".

[@fkujakedmyname]

no there was no freedom in ottoman empire they forced heavy taxes on non muslims and confiscated children to serve in the military

[@turcoboshnak]

fkujakedmyname You have to read more. Just recently scholars from Hungary, Greece and Bulgaria thanked Ottoman empire for the freedoms it provided. They said if any other country had invaded them, they would not have been able to preserve their culture and language etc. Recruiting of children to be trained and serve in the Imperial Army was a practice from 15th century Remember those times Europe was in its darkest period, middle ages, Christian and Jewish minorities were controlling the business and they were the richest.

[@moafhar8185]

chicle verde and then when the muslims conquered jerusalem back they didnt kill the christians instead left them free if they wanted to leave . Dumbfuck

[@fightforlife1448]

The European sympathies Muslim in Asia but in Europe they are fight with Muslim , and they complain Muslim in Europe problem with them. They are do they are do for their own religious organizations and in further years they face problem from Muslim

[@zametihad80]

hutang darah di balas darah .

[@lokeswaram4271]

Good job thai army

[@kisslug]

Its a shame...21th century ..happening such a occurence ...for religion .....

[@irreligious.6091]

I'm in Yala and we fight for our right this is our land we ask for independent starting from the day Thailand colonized us we do not want more conflict we only want our land and be good neighbours with each others. Every race deserves their own land, Thais in their own and we in our own. Religion is not needed my family does not believe in religion.

[@lesbooth9454]

And what is his Western journalist doing they're sticking up for Islam by the end of the show should be suggestion that we bring them to our countries