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Media Martyrs and Symbolic Resistance

Omar Suleiman

CHAPTER

Criminalization of Symbols and Symbolic Resistance

This chapter explores the criminalization of symbols like the kufiyyah and flags in different countries and emphasizes their importance as a form of symbolic resistance. It discusses instances of freedom of speech being used to insult the Prophet Salaam while wearing these symbols can lead to arrests, highlighting the need to stand up for oppressed groups and be united as an Ummah.

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