As the whole world now knows, there was a mass shooting in Orlando, Fl. in the US on Sunday, leading to 50 deaths and countless injuries. Many are calling it one of, if not the most, deadliest gun-related violence in the United States. The shooter, as has been reported by the media, had pledged allegiance to ISIS and was an American born-Afghan named Omar Mateen. While the shooting was at a gay nightclub in Orlando and the mainstream media is calling it an act that was religiously charged, there are many more who are calling for a stoppage to perpetuating hatred against Muslims.

Here are what people from around the world, mostly non-Muslims, are saying in support of Muslim community:

Like the comedienne Sarah Silverman who rips the mainstream narrative around such incidents

Please remember Isis may be Muslim but not all Muslims are Isis. All serial killers are white guys but not all white guys are serial killers

— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) June 12, 2016

And the Youtube celebrity Lily ‘Superwoman’ Singh

And also, any media who ever uses the word 'islam terrorist' or 'Muslim terrorist,' please don't ever ask me for an interview. Thanks!

— Lilly Singh (@IISuperwomanII) June 12, 2016

I feel sorry for your beautiful mind because it's so easily manipulated by the media. https://t.co/rAZCMqJJOO

— Lilly Singh (@IISuperwomanII) June 13, 2016

Here’s jewelry designer and controversial tweeter Farah Khan Ali voicing her opinion on the matter

To those of you who hate Muslims,you only see in others what u see in yourself.There are good ppl,there are bad ppl but all faiths are good

— Farah Khan (@FarahKhanAli) June 13, 2016

Irish TV host Eoghan McDermott has a response to Donald Trump’s racist response to the shooter turning out to be a Muslim

American born citizen buys gun last week & kills 50+ innocent souls and Trumps response is LET'S BAN MUSLIMS! The Hitler of our generation.

— Eoghan McDermott (@eoghanmcdermo) June 13, 2016

Shaun King, an American writer, is talking numbers

Less than 4% of all mass shootings in America are from Muslims. Pointing at the 4% while ignoring the 96% isn't just dumb, it's bigotry.

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) June 12, 2016

Journalist Holly Brockwell just tweeted the truth

I think we need an infographic for the number of Muslims in the world (staggeringly huge) compared to the number who murder people (tiny)

— Holly Brockwell (@holly) June 13, 2016

 And Rob Delaney on the other hand just wants to spread love among everyone

I love gay people and I love Muslims and I love my neighbor and I love dogs and I love my mom and I love you.

— rob delaney (@robdelaney) June 13, 2016

And it’s not just the famous people who have a message of support for Muslims 

Maybe instead of banning Muslims, you could ask why the guy was let go after two FBI investigations AND allowed to buy a gun after.

— Ashley Joyce-Nyack (@theashleyjn) June 13, 2016

The irony; Trump advocates Muslims' hatred because of Omar Mateen while he advocates for people to have access to assault weapons

— Kheri R. Mbiro (@mndendeule) June 13, 2016

Instead of trying to get rid of Muslims, try to get rid of your pathetic guns first. It'd solve 99% of your problems.

— Char (@fightinqdestiny) June 13, 2016

Why is it important to recognize people supporting Muslims?

In a time when every act of violence leads to large scale condemnations about the whole of Muslim community and calling for “moderate Muslims” to separate themselves from terrorists who claim to be doing all of this in the name of religion, it is essential for those not from the Muslim community to come to terms with the idea that not all Muslims are terrorists and not all terrorists, suicide bombers, shooters, murderers, rapists and criminals are Muslims.

For Muslims to identify as “moderate” just because they don’t go blowing buildings or killing people for the sake of religion is taken as a norm following every terrorist attack that is said to be religiously motivated. It is time, we hold everyone else to the same standard since we all believe in equality, right?

And finally, condemning these acts shouldn’t be asked of anyone because as a sane person everyone should, regardless of their religious affiliation, not be in favor of unjustifiably killing innocent lives.

Cover Image via: The Star

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