Video summary and reflection

September 11, Video Summary and Reflection Pakistan: “ Facebook Blocked in Pakistan Over Prophet Images” (Associated Press)
Introduction: The video clip entitled “ Facebook Blocked in Pakistan Over Prophet Images” was noted to be reported by Associated Press and published online through YouTube reported proposed banning of Facebook due to encouragement of posting the Prophet Mohammad’s images.
Summary: The video is shown within one minute and 25 seconds and the main point that was presented was the reported protest of the social networking site, Facebook, for allegedly encouraging users to post images of Islam’s prophet, Mohammad, which was reportedly not allowed. The video showed protesters asking Muslim countries to unite for the sake of banning Facebook. As such, the report also indicated that the government has directed Internet providers to ban access to Facebook.
Reflection: One strongly believes that people from all walks of life, depending on values, traditions and beliefs, have the right to assert what they think conforms to their philosophies and ideals. As such, for Muslim countries with deep regard and belief in Islamic teachings, the violations noted for posting the prophet’s image could actually be devastating. As such, one affirms that the government should take a stand and enjoin other Muslim countries in asserting concrete policies and procedures regarding this particular concern at the soonest possible time to resolve this issue.
Malala Yousufza: “ Malala Yousafzai, 16, and Her Miraculous Story of Surviving Being Shot by the Taliban” (ABC News).
Introduction: The video entitled “ Malala Yousafzai, 16, and Her Miraculous Story of Surviving Being Shot by the Taliban” reported by ABC News was published online through YouTube foretold of a remarkable story of a young teen-aged girl named Malala Yousufza.
Summary: The video documented the remarkable story of Malala Yousufza, specifically after she was shot by a Taliban rebel for speaking in behalf of millions of young girls to be educated. Accordingly, she was nominated for a Nobel Peace prize. Malala narrated what she remembered just before she was shot. There were a number of miracles that happened and contributed to saving Malala’s life: the presence of a top specialist in pediatrics trauma, Dr. Feona Reynolds; the lending of a plane with complete medical facilities; and how the bullet apparently ricocheted from the skull to be diverted to her shoulders. The story was considered a miracle.
Reflection: The story was very moving and touching. It attested that miracles still happen in life. One is convinced that there is still a more powerful force beyond what humans can understand who ultimately governs man’s purpose in life. As manifested and exhibited by the remarkable experience of Malala, her incredible journey from near-death to a new life was just astounding. The experience affirms that her inner strength in character and the purity, as well as goodness in her heart, made these miracles happen. As she relayed, death indeed was not ready for her. It only proves that she still has more profound endeavors that must be relayed to other people for the betterment of mankind. Hers was truly an amazing and inspiring story.
Works Cited
ABC News. ” Malala Yousafzai, 16, and Her Miraculous Story of Surviving Being Shot by the Taliban.” n. d. YouTube. https://www. youtube. com/watch? v= CXvs1vwiD0M. 12 April 2014.
Associated Press. ” Facebook Blocked in Pakistan Over Prophet Images.” n. d. YouTube. http://www. youtube. com/watch? v= dd9lYFBFL14. 12 April 2014.