Brussels Bombings: #StopIslam Has Backfired In The Best Possible Way

Terrorism has no religion.
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A Twitter hashtag calling to 'StopIslam' has backfired after it began trending in the wake of the deadly terror attacks in Belgium.

At least 34 people have been killed in the twin attacks, with blasts ripping through a Brussels Metro station and city's major airport.

Despite the hashtag being dominated initially by negativity...

People can moan all they like about it bein their religion it don't change the fact all these terrorist attacks r because of it #StopIslam

— TSUNAMI JOE (@_TSUNAMIJOE) March 22, 2016

Many soon leapt to defend Islam against those tarring all Muslims as terrorists...

"If you didn't study Islam, Please don't say anything about Islam"
Islam doesn't teach terrorism. #StopIslam pic.twitter.com/47FbELIX99

— Anas (@Anaslqbal) March 22, 2016

Still you guys wanted to #StopIslam ???#Brussels #brusselsattack #PrayForBelgium pic.twitter.com/QqHUm0qfoO

— Sana Khan (@SanaKhanGeek) March 22, 2016

Just to add another perspective to some of the close minded #StopIslam.. pic.twitter.com/KBnzCrFDYw

— Omar Alwahbi (@OmaR7RauL) March 22, 2016

Again, educate yourself. #StopIslam pic.twitter.com/DgQ7HJTb7w

— Prince of lethargy (@behlul_official) March 22, 2016

Those trending #StopIslam must remember this message of a Palestinian boy "You can destroy my home but cannot Islam" pic.twitter.com/vkEp9mTOXf

— Anas (@Anaslqbal) March 22, 2016

If you don't know Islam, then please don't talk about Islam. This trend is so immature and stupid #StopIslam pic.twitter.com/oPVZTtuFek

— Justin Bieber (@WeHonourJustin) March 22, 2016

One person even helped out with a very clear definition...

why trend #StopIslam when we can trend #StopISIS ?
there's a difference. pic.twitter.com/RgJbRyT0vA

— ♡ (@adidaslouisasf) March 22, 2016

While others simply called for a little education...

The #StopIslam trend would make sense if terrorism had a religion. It doesn't. This makes no sense. Islam promotes peace. Get educated.

— gordita pterodactyl (@aly_is_queen_) March 22, 2016

First learn Islam. Then judge Islam.

Such ugly trends only prove extremists right. Down with hate! #StopIslam

— MJ (@maahajay) March 22, 2016

terrorism has no religion. i'm a muslim and i'm not a terrorist. stop islamophobia, not islam. this hashtag is stupid #StopIslam

— ezza (@pinkfloydharold) March 22, 2016

Although no one is immediately claiming ownership of the #StopIslam, the hashtag dates back to 2009...

RT @SamerKaram When using #StopIslam hashtg make sure you include #Islam too to reach all twits searching for Islam (social media targeting)

— JoeBillScott™ (@JoeBillScott) July 24, 2009

Coinciding with #StopIslam, the word Muslim also began to trend, with people using it to inundate the site with messages of support...

Some terrorism is committed by Muslims. Doesn’t make every Muslim a terrorist. See also: Christians.

— Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) March 22, 2016

There are over a billion muslims on this planet if islam was really about violence you'd all be dead by now.Terrorism has no place in islam

— ♔ (@_nm781) March 22, 2016

STOP BLAMING MUSLIMS FOR TERRORISM

— maria (@radialmendes) March 22, 2016

MUSLIMS ARE NOT TO BLAME FOR THE ATTACKS, IF THE TERRORISTS CLAIM TO HAVE A RELIGION IT DOES NOT MEAN THEY ARE PART OF IT.

— steph (@LukeBrooksEyes) March 22, 2016

Terrorists are terrorists. Muslims are Muslims. The Muslim religion promotes peace. Terrorism has no religion.

— ℕUFF$AID (@nuffsaidNY) March 22, 2016

hope muslims everywhere stay safe and dont fall victim to islamophobes looking for a scapegoat

— ප්රභා (@prabability) March 22, 2016

I shouldn't even have to say this in 2016, but...

Not all Muslims are terrorists and not all terrorists are Muslims.

— Brian Gay (@brian2596) March 22, 2016

If all #Muslims are to blame for tragedies like #Brussels, then all Catholics are to blame for paedo priests & Protestants for the KKK🙈

— AJ (@Lad87Red) March 22, 2016

Things that "radicalize" Muslims:

- YouTube videos
- Cartoons
- Hashtags
- Climate Change

Strangely never on the list:

- Islam

— Countermoonbat (@CounterMoonbat) March 22, 2016

if you never read the quran & you dont know anything about Islam besides "muslims are terrorists" dont even speak you're embrassing yourself

— aria (@all1dcrew) March 22, 2016

I hate it so much when y'all manage to blame Muslims for a crime they didn't even commit! It's always them isn't it?

— fay (@explicitzjm_) March 22, 2016

This is my unfortunately necessary tweet to remind everyone that most Muslims are not terrorists and that Islam is an Abrahamic religion. ☮

— Mary Wojcicki (@MaryWojcicki) March 22, 2016

Islam isn't the problem!!!! Muslims aren't the problem!!!! This is a radical group that are using religion as an excuse!

— ✌️Alexx ✌️ 26 days (@Scotty_Noodle) March 22, 2016

The blasts occurred just before 8am local time.

Emergency number for concerned relatives: +44 2070 080 000

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