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| Seiful_Islam |
| 10/21/02 at 14:55:31 |
| [img]www.inminds.co.uk/bis.gif[/img] [color=blue]America A Terrorogenesis: Reply to the Terrorist Jerry Falwell Dear Readers: Salaamun Alaikum, All praise is to Allah (S) and blessings to his beloved Messenger Hazrat Muhammad (P). It is very well known that recently a senseless statement was given by an ignorant leader of Christian (Jerry Falwell) who calls Holy Prophet Muhammad (P) a terrorist. Well, this is only because the conversion of the people towards Islam is reaching to its height and to stop people from accepting Islam, many such steps have been taken to prove Islam as a religion of terrorism. The attack on World Trade and the irrational statement of the Falwell against Holy Prophet (P) are some of the steps used by the enemies of Islam to divert people from accepting Islam. Mr. Jerry Falwell, for your kind information, Islam Condemned such acts like the attack on World Trade, because it was against humanity and Islam orders such people to be severely punished, no matter of what ever religion they are. Instead of taking steps against such terrorist, you blame Islam and the Prophet of God? Your unjust steps, shows that you have nothing to do with terrorism because you yourself is the guardian of such terrorism, and you yourself is responsible for it. It is you'll, who for the purpose of selling your arms, gave birth to terrorism. Where were you sleeping, when the blood of innocent people was shed in Iran, Iraq, Bosnia, Palestine, USSR, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India etc. and now when your own house is attacked, you realize the feelings of humanity? It is you'll, who wear the dresses of humanity and create destruction all over the world. First you try to understand your own religion and then interfere in others religion, It was Jesus Christ who brought peace in this world but you people have always tried to destroy the policy of Jesus. Remember, if any human being is killed in regard to your statement, then you are responsible for it. O, the Father of Terrorist Jerry Falwell! If you claim that the attack on World Trade is an Islamic terrorism, well then, what statement shall you give for Americans, who bombarded Nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki (Japan) during 2nd World War? And what is your view regarding Hitler killing innocent Jews, was it not Christianity terrorism? Thought it is proved that Christians had bombarded the nuclear bombs on Japan but it is not yet proved that the Muslims had attacked the World Trade. So on what bases do you blame Muslims? When an immoral person like you is unable to define his faith, he starts using the power of devil and disturbs other communities. Though you preach Christianity to others, but you yourself do not follow it. We Muslims are much better then you, because we respect and follow the path of Prophet Jesus Christ (P) but you Christians have joined hands with the enemy of Jesus Christ (P), who crucified him. Though we keep beard, and claim that we follow the principal of Jesus (P) but you people practice opposite to it. Our women cover their heads, and claim that they follow the path of Mother Mary (P) but you being a religious leader, lead your community women to follow the path of a Devil. So a wicked person like you, who is not sincere to Christianity and Jesus Christ (P), what hope should we keep, that you might be sincere to others and respect others religion. You people believe, that Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. Is it sensible? If it is, then you have no right to punish any criminal and no need of going and confessing before father in Church, because Jesus Christ has already sacrificed for their sins. Such an illogical belief cannot be the religion of Jesus Christ. You are leading people away from the true message of Jesus Christ. The Bible to whom you believe WORD OF GOD, rejects your belief and proves that you are misleading the Christianity. The Bible says: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. (Ref. Ezekiel 18:20). The above verse clearly indicates that Jesus might not bear the sins of Jerry Falwell. Well you believe, that God and Jesus Christ to be same. But the Jesus says in Bible, …go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. (Ref.: John 20:17). In another place Jesus said; …My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? (Ref.: Matthew 27:46). If, Jesus Christ was God himself then it would be more appropriate for him to say "...and to myself, and your God, or Myself, Myself, why hast thou forsaken me? Was Jesus the son of God or Prophet of God? According to the Bible in Matthew 21:11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. This was Jesus. He was a prophet of God. He was sent like other prophets to deliver the message of His ONE and only ONE God. But you lead Christians to the concept of trinity which is baseless, illogic and against the Bible. Jesus was a true messenger of God Almighty. He was sent by God to deliver His will. The Jesus says in Bible, John 5:30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. These are the true characteristics of a prophet. The Quran says, Say: (O' Our Apostle Muhammad!) (unto the People) 'We believe in God, and what hath been sent down to us, and what hath been sent down to Abraham and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Tribes, and what was given to Moses, and Jesus and the Prophets from their Lord, we make no difference between any of them, and we unto Him are Muslims (CH 3: Vr 84). Thus the above verse proves that your cruel intention of calling Prophet Muhammad a terrorist, is not only for Prophet Muhammad (P) but for all the other Prophets. May Almighty God curse you and those who are involved in this anti humanity scheme. Very soon you will perish like Firaun, and other enemies of the Almighty God - Aameen. [/color] Please reply at: do_u_think@soon.com. The Terrorist Falwell (may Allah curse him) can be reached at jerry@falwell.com |
| 10/23/02 at 10:29:30 |
| bhaloo |
| Re: Reply to the Terrorist Jerry Falwell |
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| Fatimah |
| 10/21/02 at 18:47:32 |
| [slm] [quote](may Allah curse him)[/quote] I really don't think it is right to curse someone. May Allah guide him or give us victory over him. 8) Salam. |
| Re: Reply to the Terrorist Jerry Falwell |
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| Kathy |
| 10/22/02 at 07:57:35 |
| [slm] Can any of you make my life a bit easier? Next week the Dawah Centre is giving a talk to a church group. I need to prepare the speakers...and myself. I have a gut feeling that Falwells speech and Prophet Muhammad [saw] will be the major discussion. Is there a link you can post me to that lists the "misinterpeted hot spots" of Muhammad [saw]- with an explanation? Things like Aisha/9 year old, battle booty, right hand pocess... etc... Jazak Allahu Khirun |
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| jannah |
| 10/22/02 at 12:51:26 |
| [slm] aha!! I was just discussing this with truthfinder on chat and inshaAllah she's going to begin to put together a draft of such a document a "top ten misunderstood hadith/verses" kind of thing and then we can all help her with it and post it on the web. I think it will be useful for a lot of people!! |
| Re: Reply to the Terrorist Jerry Falwell |
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| Abu_Atheek |
| 10/22/02 at 13:23:59 |
| [slm] [quote]Things like Aisha/9 year old[/quote] [url]http://www.themodernreligion.com/index2.html[/url] Prophet Muhammad and Aisha Siddiqa® [i]by Sabeel Ahmed[/i] Through the centuries, orientalists have advanced numerous accusations and far-fetched theories to discredit Islam and its last Prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him). Praise be to Allah alone, all such accusations have been successfully refuted by the Muslims Ummah. Currently, one of the ‘reinvented’ accusations against the noble character of the Prophet is about his marriage to young Aisha Siddiqa ®. Let’s probe some of the orientalists’ charges in detail in the light of modern research, historic evidence and the Islamic sources of the Quran and the Sunnah to separate truth from falsehood, and display to the world that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is indeed an exemplary for all of mankind. Two main theories are often advance by orientalists to attack the pure character of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on his marriage to Aisha ® at her young age. A. He was a Pedophile. B. He was involved in child abuse. Let’s analyze each theory to dig out the truth, through the Guidance of Allah (SWT). A. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married Aisha ® because he was a pedophile? Definition of a Pedophile: "Pedophile: also spelled PEDOPHILIA, psychosexual disorder in which an adult's arousal and sexual gratification occur primarily through sexual contact with prepubescent children. The typical pedophile is unable to find satisfaction in an adult sexual relationship and may have low self-esteem, seeing sexual activity with a child as less threatening than that with an adult." Encyclopedia Britannica, 1998 "pe.do.phil.ia n [NL] (1906): sexual perversion in which children are the preferred sexual object -- pe.do.phil.i.ac or pe.do.phil.ic adj." Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary The diagnostic criteria for pedophilia according to American Psychiatric Association: Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent intense sexual urges and sexual arousing fantasies involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children. The person has acted on these urges, or is markedly distressed by them. The person is at least 16 years old and at least 5 years older than the child or children in A. DSM-III-R Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ed 3, revised, copyright American Psychiatric Association. "In addition to their pedophilia, a significant number of pedophiles are concomitantly or have previously been involved in exhibitionism, voyeurism, or rape". (Voyeurism’s the recurrent preoccupation with fantasized or acts that involve seeking out or observing people who are naked, or are engaged in grooming or in sexual activity". Synopsis of psychiatry, Harold I.Kaplan et al., 5th ed., pg360, Publishers: Williams and Wilkens, 1988 Does the Prophet fit the above criteria of a pedophile? With the above criteria of a pedophile in mind, lets analyze the lifestyle of the prophet and his marriages. Name of Bride Bride’s age at marriage Comments Khadija bint khawilad 40 Twice widowed before Sauda Bint Zama 50 Widow Aisha bint Abu Bakr 9 Started living with the prophet at the age of 9. Hafsa Bint Umar bin Khattab 22 Widow Zainab bint Khuzaima 30 Umm-I-Salma bint Abu Umayia 26 Widow Zainab Bint Jahash 38 Widow Juwaeria Bint Harith 20 Widow Umm-I-Habiba bint Abu Sufyan 36 Widow Marya Qibtiya bint shamun 17 Virgin, Egyptian Safia bint Hayi bin Akhtab 17 Widow Raihana bint umru bin hanafa Not available Maimuna bint harith 36 Widow Source: The Prophet of Islam, the Ideal Husband, by Syed Abu Zafar Zain, Kazi Publications, Lahore, Ist Ed., pg. 10-12 Statistics from the above table: Percentage of his wives who were 17years and older = 91 % Percentage of his wives who were widows = 75% Comment: The statistics show that the prophet’s marriage to Aisha at her young age was an exception and not a norm of his other marriages. Furthermore ‘a pedophile’s main mode of sexual satisfaction is with prepubescent girls’, which is contradictory to the 91% of prophet’s marriage to women 17 years and over. An unbiased examination of Prophet’s life and his marriages to his wives blatantly rejects the notion of his lifestyle fitting that of a pedophile. All his brides were aged widows (except Aisha and Marium). Moreover, according to the criteria in the references cited above in ‘Synopsis of Psychiatry’, a vast majority of pedophiles possess a history of exhibitionism, voyeurism, or rape. Again, there is no single reference from either religious or secular sources that the noble Prophet ever indulged in such sadistic behavior (God forbid). This truth is observed and accepted by both Muslims and unbiased non-Muslims scholars. "It is impossible for anyone who studies the life and character of the great Prophet of Arabia, who knows how he taught and how he lived, to feel anything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, one of the great messengers of the Supreme. And although in what I put to you I shall say many things which may be familiar to many, yet I myself feel whenever I re-read them, a new way of admiration, a new sense of reverence for that mighty Arabian teacher." – Annie Besant, THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF MUHAMMAD, Madras, 1932, p. 4. B. Others claim that the noble Prophet (peace be upon him) indulged in child-abuse when he married Aisha at her young age. Let scrutinize this allegation… Definition of Child Abuse: Child Abuse, also called CRUELTY TO CHILDREN, the willful and unjustifiable infliction of pain and suffering on children. The term can denote the use of inordinate physical violence; unjustifiable verbal abuse; the failure to furnish proper shelter, nourishment, medical treatment, or emotional support; incest; other cases of sexual molestation or rape; and the making of child pornography. Frequently described by the medical profession as the "battered-child syndrome," abusive treatment of children is almost universally proscribed by criminal statutes. Child abuse can have serious future consequences for the victims involved. Delays in physical growth, impaired language and cognitive abilities, and problems in personality development, learning, and behavior are common following instances of child abuse or neglect.Encyclopedia Britannica, 1998 Comment: None of the criteria of child-abuse applies to the noble life of the Prophet (pbuh). There is no single incident of any infliction of pain and suffering by the prophet on Aisha or any other human being for that matter. Neither any instance of verbal or sexual abuse can be concluded from the relationship of the prophet with Aisha ® or any of his wives. An abused child can have serious future consequences…delayed physical growth, impaired language..learning and behavior…etc (above definition). As one examines the chaste life of Aisha ®, her personality, physical, mental and spiritual development are all contrary to that of an abused child. In fact through the Prophet’s marriage and his guidance to Aisha, history testifies that she should be labeled not as an abused child but as a ‘blessed child’. After analyzing and refuting the accusations against the noble character of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the only viable alternative left with us is: C. The Prophet married Aisha for the benefit of Islam and Humanity. Lets analyze… The Prophet married Aisha primarily for three reasons: To reinforce the friendly relations already existing with Abu Bakr (his closest companion). To educate and train Aisha so she may serve the purposes of Islam. To teach her to utilize her capabilities for the sake of Islam. Her Marriage with the prophet was a Wahi (Divine Revelation). She, herself relates from the Prophet, ‘He said, "I saw you in dreams three times. The angel brought you to me and you were clad in white silk. He (the angel) said that it was your consort and he (angal) showed me by opening your face. You are just like that…" Sahih Muslim, Vol.2, p.285. Aisha ® was born after her parents had embraced Islam. Therefore, she was free from the defilement of polytheism right from her birth. In her youth, already known for her striking beauty and her formidable memory, she came under the loving care and attention of the Prophet himself. As his wife and close companion she acquired from him knowledge and insight such as no woman has ever acquired. Aishah lived on almost fifty years after the passing away of the Prophet. She had been his wife for a decade. Much of this time was spent in learning and acquiring knowledge of the two most important sources of God's guidance, the Quran and the Sunnah of His Prophet. Aishah ® was one of the three wives (the other two being Hafsa ® and Umm Salamah ®) who memorized the Revelation. Like Hafsa ®, she had her own script of the Quran written after the Prophet had died. So far as the Hadith or sayings of the Prophet is concerned, Aishah ® is one of four persons (the others being Abu Hurrah, Abdullah ibn Umar, and Ana ibn Malik) who transmitted more than two thousand sayings. From her, 2210 Hadith have come, out of which 174 Hadith are commonly agreed upon by both Bukhari and Muslim. Many of her transmissions pertain to some of the most intimate aspects of personal behavior which only someone in Aishah’s position could have learnt. What is most important is that her knowledge of Hadith was passed on in written form by at least three persons including her nephew Urwah who became one of the greatest scholars among the generation after the Companions. It is the claim of the Scholars of Islam that without her, half of the Ilm-I-Hadith [knowledge, understanding of the Hadith (and Islam)] would have perished. Many of the learned companions of the Prophet and their followers benefited from Aishah's knowledge. Abu Musa al-Ashari once said: "If we companions of the Messenger of God had any difficulty on a matter, we asked Aisha about it." "Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said from Said ibn al-Musayyab that Abu Musa al-Ashari came to Aishah, the wife of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and said to her, "The disagreement of the companions in a matter which I hate to bring before you has distressed me." She said, "What is that? You did not ask your mother about it, so ask me." He said, "A man penetrates his wife, but becomes listless and does not ejaculate. "She said, "When the circumcised part passes the circumcised part ghusl is obligatory." Abu Musa added, "I shall never ask anyone about this after you." Al-Muwatta of Imam Malik Hadith 2.75 Arwa Bin Zubair says, "I did not find anyone more proficient (than Aisha ®) in the knowledge of the Holy Quran, the Commandments of Halal (lawful) and Haram (prohibited), Ilmul-Ansab and Arabic poetry. That is why, even senior companions of the Prophet used to consult Aisha ® in resolving intricate issued".Jala-ul-Afham by Ibn Qaiyem and Ibn Sa’ad, Vol.2, p.26 Abu Musa al-Ashari says: "Never had we (the companions) had any difficulty for the solution of which we approached Aisha and did not get some useful information from her".Sirat-I-Aisha, on the authority of Trimidhi, pg. 163 As a teacher she had a clear and persuasive manner of speech and her power of oratory has been described in superlative terms by al-Ahnaf who said: "I have heard speeches of Abu Bakr and Umar, Uthman and Ali and the Khulafa up to this day, but I have not heard speech more persuasive and more beautiful from the mouth of any person than from the mouth of Aishah." The Prophet said, "The superiority of 'Aisha to other ladies is like the superiority of Tharid (i.e. meat and bread dish) to other meals. Many men reached the level of perfection, but no woman reached such a level except Mary, the daughter of Imran and Asia, the wife of Pharaoh." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith, Narrated by Abu Musa Al Ashari Hadith 4.643 Musa Ibn Talha ® says, "I did not see anyone more eloquent than Aisha ®" Mustadrak of Hakim, Vol.4,p.11 Men and women came from far and wide to benefit from her knowledge. Aisha’s great interest in the study of the Qur’an is understandable. She was an eye-witness to a number of revelations and had therefore a clear idea of the circumstances in which they were revealed. It was on her bed alone (and no other consort’s) that the Prophet received Wahi (Divine Revelations) several times. This helped her in interpreting the verses. At the time of the Prophet’s death, the Prophet’s head was on her lap. It was in her quarters that the Prophet was buried. The life of Aishah (R) is a proof that a woman can be far more learned than men and that she can be the teacher of scholars and experts. Her life is also a proof that a woman can exert influence over men and women and provide them with inspiration and leadership. Aisha (R) is a continuing inspiration and role model to today’s youth who are diligently searching for an example amongst the pop stars, movie actresses and sports stars. May the memory of her’s live forever in the heart of the Muslim Ummah and may Allah grant her the highest abode in Paradise…Aameen. Conclusion: It was the aforementioned qualities of Aisha ® and the Prophet’s guidance in molding these capabilities for the service of Islam, were the main reasons, why the Prophet Married young Aisha ®, and not the perverted reasons brought forth by misguided orientalists. Muslims invite all sincere humans to study the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon) in the light of the authentic sources of the Quran and the Sunnah (exemplary sayings and deeds of the Prophet) and judge for themselves where the truth lies. Indeed, by recognizing the truth of Islam as the final and complete Guidance sent by our Creator can humanity find lasting peace in this world and a means of salvation from the hell fire in the hereafter. "I have studied him - the wonderful man and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Savior of Humanity. I believe that if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would bring it the much needed peace and happiness: I have prophesied about the faith of Muhammad that it would be acceptable to the Europe of tomorrow as it is beginning to be acceptable to the Europe of today." George Bernard Shaw, THE GENUINE ISLAM, Vol. 1, No. 81936. Though, the Prophet is not among us in his flesh, but his exemplary life has been preserved for all humanity to follow. |
| 10/22/02 at 13:38:58 |
| Abu_Atheek |
| Re: Reply to the Terrorist Jerry Falwell |
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| Red |
| 10/22/02 at 15:26:52 |
| [slm], Aishah lived on almost fifty years after the passing away of the Prophet. She had been his wife for a decade. Much of this time was spent in learning and acquiring knowledge of the two most important sources of God's guidance, the Quran and the Sunnah of His Prophet. Aishah ® was one of the three wives (the other two being Hafsa ® and Umm Salamah ®) who memorized the Revelation. Like Hafsa ®, she had her own script of the Quran written after the Prophet had died. [/quote] i never know that Aisha ®, memorized the quran! I am always learning something new everyday about Islam! wasalam, Red |
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| Seiful_Islam |
| 10/22/02 at 16:55:24 |
| IN THE NAME OF ALLAH Dear Brothers and Sisters [slm] Brother truthfinder, I'm sure you will agree with me if we curse Firawn, Namroud, or other tyrants and oppressors of this world. Firawn and his alike are cursed by Allah and all His Prophets (as) because they were injust and oppressors. Attacking our Holy Prophet is attack on Islam and attack on Almighty Allah (SWT). It is attack on our beliefs and values, attack on our identity, attack on our existence, attack on our religion. Calling our Holy Prophet (SAW) bad names is not accepted at all and will never be forgiven . Those ignorants who attack our islam and our Prophets should be punished severly. Our scholars should give Fatwa to punish this terrorist who is spreading hatred and poison against Islam and Muslims. I bet you he will never never dare to attack any other religion such as Judaism, Budhism, Hinduism, etc...because he knows what will happen! The other religions will never let any one to attack their beliefs. But we Muslims, everyone can attack our beliefs and our Prophet (pbuh). Do you know why? because we are very weak. Why weak?because we are disunited; we are fighting each other, killing each other, stealing each other, lying to each other, backbiting each other. This is Hanbali, this is Shafiee, this is maliki, this is Hanafi, this is Sunni , this is Shiee, etc... They know that Muslims can do nothing except talking. Words without actions can do nothing. Therefore I don't see any difference between the terrorist Falwell and the terrorist Firawn. Both must be condemned and cursed until the Judgement day. Accept my best wishes and regards May Allah be with you Your Brother in Isam Seiful Islam |
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| Seiful_Islam |
| 10/22/02 at 17:02:46 |
| IN THE NAME OF ALLAH Dear sister Kathy [slm] visit Sheikh Ahmad Deedat Website at: [url]www.ais.org/~maftab/deedat.html[/url] May Allah be with you Your Brother in Islam Seiful Islam |
| 10/22/02 at 21:17:20 |
| bhaloo |
| Re: Reply to the Terrorist Jerry Falwell |
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| Fatimah |
| 10/22/02 at 18:07:28 |
| [slm] [quote]aha!! I was just discussing this with truthfinder on chat and inshaAllah she's going to begin to put together a draft of such a document a "top ten misunderstood hadith/verses" kind of thing[/quote] Alhamdulilah, I've already started my homework :) If anyone likes to help or have any ideas just send me a message. Sis Kathy, try this site: www.muslim-answers.org [quote]Brother truthfinder[/quote] It's sis truthfinder ;) and I know what you mean with your post. I just get nervous to curse someone because we never know the future..he could become a better Muslim than us someday..Allahu Alim, Allah guides whom He wills. Pharoah is of the past and we know he was cursed, so I see that as different. If this guy dies on what he is on now..that's different, but he still has a chance to repent. 8) |
| 10/22/02 at 18:11:35 |
| Fatimah |
| Re: Reply to the Terrorist Jerry Falwell |
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| Seiful_Islam |
| 10/22/02 at 18:41:33 |
| [quote]It's sis truthfinder and I know what you mean with your post. I just get nervous to curse someone because we never know the future..he could become a better Muslim than us someday..Allahu Alim, Allah guides whom He wills. Pharoah is of the past and we know he was cursed, so I see that as different. If this guy dies on what he is on now..that's different, but he still has a chance to repent. [/quote] Dear Sister Truthfinder [slm] Sorry I thought you were a brother :) Regarding the cursed Jerry, when he repents and becomes a good Muslim, then we stop cursing him, But as long as he is cursing Islam and our Holy Prophet [saw], we can't praise him for that ! Fee Aman Allah Your brother in Islam Seiful Islam [Edited by Admin.] |
| 10/22/02 at 23:50:45 |
| jannah |
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