Following the terrorist attack at Christchurch, New Zealanders have come together as a nation and have set an example for rest of the world on how to treat minorities.
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The Women Of New Zealand Doned On Head Scarves To Show Support For The Muslim Community
The hastag #HeadscarfForHarmony has been trending across Twitter to show to the Muslims that New Zealand is their home as well and that they are not alone in this dark time.
Their Flag’s Monogram Was Changed Which Depicted The Stages During The Muslim Prayer
A simple but powerful image by @canberratimes cartoonist @patcartoons in response to the Christchurch massacre has been shared around the world, cutting through the millions of words written about the tragedy. https://t.co/GX5RT3fYhE
— The Age (@theage) March 22, 2019
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Ban On Assault Rifles
The move to ban assault rifles is just one example of how the legislature intervened to ensure the well-being of their minorities.
“Today I am announcing that New Zealand will ban all military-style semi-automatic weapons.” – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) March 21, 2019
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Non-Muslims Gathered At A Mosque To Learn More About Islam
Common people mostly non-Muslims gathering around a mosque to learn about Islam is just another example of a nation where the masses are willing to comprehend each other’s beliefs, ideas and concerns to ensure that everybody is able to feel safe.
Standing with Muslims! 🇳🇿
— Danyal Gilani (@DanyalGilani) March 19, 2019
After the Christchurch terror attack, local people in New Zealand gather at a mosque to learn more about Islam, and witness dozens of worshippers offer prayers.#NewZealand #ChristchurchTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/yeBLyxr3p3
Not only that, the “Azan” was called out publically which was respectfully heard by both Muslims and the Non-Muslims! Take a look!
"New Zealand mourns with you. #WeAreOne"
— Bloomberg Quicktake (@Quicktake) March 22, 2019
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and thousands of others observe the Muslim Call to Prayer at Hagley Park near the Al Noor Mosque in #Christchurch #ChristchurchTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/clbgkAneoU
The PM of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern Herself Has Been Exemplary In Terms Of Leadership
Jacinda Arden is what every leader should strive to be. Human, compassionate and of the people. #ChristchurchTerrorAttack https://t.co/kav4fqW1dT
— Mohammad Jawed Akhtar (@md_jawedsupar) March 18, 2019
Jacinda Ardern has become such an example that a petition has been initiated for her to be awarded a nobel prize!
#UnitedNations: #NobelPeacePrize for NZ Prime Minister #JacindaArdern
— So-Star (@SoStarMusic) March 25, 2019
– Sign the #Petition! #NobelPeacePrizeForjacindaArdern #Share #UN #NewZealand #ChristchurchTerrorAttack #Christchurchhttps://t.co/pFec11cdxI via @UKChange
People are so touched by her efforts that one of the Muslims invited her to Islam:
Mashallah this brother has very
— Faizan (@faiizaann) March 22, 2019
Kind words for PM.#JacindaArdern#ChristchurchTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/3FnR1RexU8
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There are good and bad people in every community and every religion and hence, singling out and blaming a particular community should never be the way forward and New Zealand has truly proved this to the world. New Zealand, you are doing it right!