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Snapchat's decision to live stream from Mecca praised by thousands of Muslims online Snapchat's decision to live stream from Mecca praised by thousands of Muslims online
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Snapchat’s decision to live stream intimate images from Mecca has prompted thousands of Muslims to celebrate the positive portrayal of their religion.Snapchat’s decision to live stream intimate images from Mecca has prompted thousands of Muslims to celebrate the positive portrayal of their religion.
Social media has been deluged with images from Mecca shared by the millions of Muslims making the holy pilgrimage to the birthplace of the Prophet Mohamed.Social media has been deluged with images from Mecca shared by the millions of Muslims making the holy pilgrimage to the birthplace of the Prophet Mohamed.
Among the thousands of images shared, many have commented on how refreshing it has been to see their religion celebrated as Snapchat users experienced Islam “first hand”.Among the thousands of images shared, many have commented on how refreshing it has been to see their religion celebrated as Snapchat users experienced Islam “first hand”.
#MeccaLive was pretty much American's first time experiencing Islam first hand instead of hearing based off how the Media portrays it.
You can't tell which is Rich, Poor, Worker or a Boss. They are their for 1 reason Subhanallah #islam #mecca_live pic.twitter.com/bPpaI9rJp5
This is just so perfect! Perfect example of unity One Religion One Direction For All. #mecca_live #Alhamdulillah pic.twitter.com/hLRRzss4Lp
Islam is a religion of tolerance and love and surrender to God and terrorism has no religion #mecca_live pic.twitter.com/EfQldFfinx
#mecca_live U can't tell which one is poor, rich, worker or a boss And they don't care, they R here for one reason. pic.twitter.com/OgpKkK5OD0
Terrorism is not Islam #mecca_live pic.twitter.com/As1EcdZN8u
#mecca_live This is Islam pic.twitter.com/LrY7bRm9eA
#mecca_live #MeccaLive Security men in serve muslims . pic.twitter.com/OuwEYXrAKX
Here we agree there is no difference between us, and our Only goal is to worship one God #mecca_live #MeccaLive pic.twitter.com/GTEPliAIg7
This is the most beautiful place in the world #mecca_live pic.twitter.com/iE3feZBKxT
Thousands more commented on the positivity of the message shown by the social media postings, with many noting the difference between the media's often negative slant on their religion and the genuine outpouring of affection and joy that social media users were able to demonstrate.Thousands more commented on the positivity of the message shown by the social media postings, with many noting the difference between the media's often negative slant on their religion and the genuine outpouring of affection and joy that social media users were able to demonstrate.
Sometimes social media clarifies what traditional media has been trying to sabotage for years! Thank you #mecca_live pic.twitter.com/ly7n7Z8mzR
The #mecca_live snapchats are the best things to grace my eyes!! Absolutely love seeing the peacefulness and unity of Islam
Looks like the #mecca_live snap undid years of negative portrayals of Islam by media and Islamaphobes. Much appreciated @Snapchat #Peaceí¿¿
. @Snapchat did what news medias failed to do in ages in seconds. Thank you for showing true Islam to the world. #mecca_live
Islam is the religion of peace , love and mercy #mecca_live pic.twitter.com/K9vX4rclQn
I'm so proud to be a Muslim seeing the reactions make me cry. Terrorism is not Islam #mecca_live please RT pic.twitter.com/mWzB1AiISK
It's amazing how non muslim twittering about #MeccaLive pic.twitter.com/iTCrXAUd92
The #mecca_live snapchat story is BEAUTIFUL !! ☺ï¸
Snapchat’s live stream happened after roughly one million Muslims petitioned the social media giant online.Snapchat’s live stream happened after roughly one million Muslims petitioned the social media giant online.