Today, popular YouTuber and fake news peddler Dhruv Rathee may seem like a messiah of sorts to the Muslims. But did you know that there was a time not so far back in the past when he used to speak against Muslims strongly? Here is a look at some of his posts on various social media platforms holding Islam responsible for terrorism and such.
Blast From The Past
Back in 2016, several terror attacks took place in Germany where Rathee has been residing. Rathee claimed the German government’s response to the recent terrorist attacks by proposing compulsory Islam lessons in schools failed to address the root cause, which he felt was the “problematic ideology found in certain interpretations of Islamic religious texts that promote intolerance, rejection of secularism, gender inequality, and undemocratic values“.
Instead of promoting the religion itself, he felt that the focus should be on fostering critical thinking, promoting universal human values of equality and peaceful coexistence, and challenging regressive mindsets that breed extremism.
In response to an article on Muslims not being terrorists, he had written quoting a Hadees about the 72 virgins that a jihadi would get if he killed himself for the cause.
He also called out the barbarity of Bakrid. He shared a picture of Bangladesh’s streets filled with blood after rain during Bakrid.
Responding to a comment that said that Islam never teaches anyone to become a terrorist, Rathee replied, “All terrorist attacks, even in Muslim countries happened in the name of religion. The terrorists themselves claim to be followers of Islam. The only thing one can conclude from this is, “Most terror arises from religion””
Dhruv Rathee’s posts from the past highlight his modern liberal stance. Despite this, many Muslims believe Rathee advocates for them and continue to support him. It’s still puzzling why people follow him and consider his statements as factual.
(This article is based on an X thread by Desidudewithsign)
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