Singapore Muslims condemn anti-Islam film that sparked protests in Egypt, Libya

There is a look of concern around the table at this Middle Eastern restaurant in Singapore’s Muslim Street. Much of the frustration is directed towards a film produced by an Israeli-American writer and director aimed at increasing sectarian tensions. For these Singapore residents, they are searching for ways to support Muslims in the Middle East as protests continue against the insulting film.
“We are all very disturbed by the events over the past two days in Egypt and Libya because this is not the Islamic way,” said cafe owner Mahmoud, a Pakistani Muslim who has lived in Singapore for 15 years and is a citizen.
He told that “the film that shows Mohammed as a child sexual abuser and homosexual is obvious hate speech.”
He further condemned the violence against the United States consulate in Libya, calling it a “misunderstanding of how Muslims are supposed to respond to such attacks of our faith.”
Others at the table nod their head in agreement. They are feeling the situation close to home. As Muslims they argue that all members of the religion should work together to end this misinformation in an adequate manner.