- Zeeshan Ali, a prominent Muslim YouTuber and advocate for justice, faced a YouTube sanction due to an old video. This occurred alongside his vocal support for the Palestinian cause, highlighting potential biases in free speech enforcement.
- Despite the sanction, he remains committed to advocating for the oppressed and providing informative commentary on the situation in Palestine.
Seasoned Muslim YouTuber, dedicated social and political commentator, eloquent advocate for Islam, Zeeshan Ali has earned a place among the 500 most influential Muslims. As the founder of Smile 2 Jannah and S2J News, he recently found himself in the crosshairs of YouTube’s community guidelines. The cause for this week long sanction? An aged video in which he humorously added Street Fighter effects to footage of Tommy Robinson’s altercation with another individual. This incident raises questions, for its timing is conspicuously synchronized with our dear brother’s outspoken stance on the Palestinian cause and destination towards unveiling truth and justice and serving the ummah.
In 2021, during a period of intensified atrocities against the Palestinian people, Brother Zeeshan orchestrated a grassroots and avant-garde campaign. He mobilized a multimedia LED screen-equipped bus, which made its way to Golders Green, serving as a vehicle for raising profound questions and shedding light on the profound injustices unfolding in Palestine. In addition, he has tirelessly found innovative ways to create videos on YouTube which educate the masses regarding the plight of the Palestinians.
Consequently, this sanction serves as a stark illustration of the challenges faced endeavoring to suppress voices that are neither unlawful nor incite hatred or violence. Instead, a recourse is made to resurrecting an innocuous piece of content created in jest to raise awareness.
It is worth noting the disparity in the application of free speech, where genuine hate preachers appear to evade repercussions. Those advocating justice, truth, and championing the cause of the oppressed encounter attempts to silence their voices, a maneuver that conveniently aligns with certain agendas.
Brother Zeeshan should perhaps view this decision by YouTube as a compliment, as he evidently is seen as a threat to Zionists, due to his exposing of those who continue to distort facts and have an agenda to manipulate the truth through their mass propaganda machine.
Nevertheless, this setback has not dissuaded Brother Zeeshan from persisting in his advocacy for the oppressed, we see this in his response to the temporary sanction. He remains steadfast (Allahumma Barik) in his commitment to serving Islam and the ummah by being informative and commenting on the current dire situation in Palestine.
You can continue to follow him on social media platforms such as X, Instagram, and TikTok this week.
In these turbulent times, we find ourselves in a society akin to Orwell’s dystopian vision in “1984,” where dissent against oppressive forces, whether conveyed through discourse or peaceful protest, carries the risk of losing livelihoods or the necessity to lower the banner of Palestinian solidarity in football stadiums. However, in the midst of these challenges, Brother Zeeshan serves as a beacon of courage, reminding us to stand resolute and be bold in the face of adversity, all in pursuit of earning the pleasure of our benevolent Lord, Allah. May brother Zeeshan’s unwavering commitment inspire us all…..Ameen!
