---------- The question is WHY DO WE PROTEST? ---------- * We PROTEST to announce disassociation from the ZALIMEEN * We PROTEST to condemn oppression and give others the courage to condemn oppression * We PROTEST to give courage to the oppressed that we are with them * We PROTEST because if we do not, we will be considered amongst the Zalimeen (reference: Ziyarat e Ashura) * We PROTEST to spread awareness in masses * We PROTEST to put pressure on the Zalimeen and their supporters (it does make a difference) * We PROTEST because it shows our strength * We PROTEST because it unites us * We PROTEST because it allows us to spread our ideology and our stances * We PROTEST because it highlights an issue and brings others\' attention to it. WE HAVE BEEN IN THE STATE OF PROTEST SINCE AFTER KARBALA. THIS IS HOW KARBALA HAS STAYED FRESH IN PEOPLE\'S MINDS AND SOULS. ---------- The REAL QUESTION is; IS PROTEST ENOUGH??? ---------- * The answer is NOOOOOOO. * This is the bare minimum one can do. This is the first baby step. * One must strive to fight against oppression in all forms. * Evaluate your skills, energies, strengths, opportunities and see what you can do in addition. * Discuss it with some brave, wise, ba-baseerat, senior brothers and ulama and see if it is in line with the teachings of Quran and Ahlulbayt (a.s). * If it is, check to see if it applies in this time and age by looking at the direction that is being given by the Leader of the Muslim Ummah, Vali Amr Muslimeen. Once it makes sense, thank Allah (s.w.t) and step forward to carry out your responsibilities. May Imam Al-Mahdi (a.t.f.s) guide us and show us the path.