'The Revival' persons of the year 2004

The year of 2004 has passed into our (long forgotten) memories. Alot happened in the year with the forces of good and evil engaging on multiple levels for the hearts and minds of individuals. Many were seduced by the dark side. Others tried to see the light, and show it to others.

Here We will state who we think helped the year to make it a more pleasant environment for muslims.

This is the moment you have all been waiting for. After long consideration, discussions, and taking in mind the nominations from TheRevival forums, We have decided who we think are the winners of 2004.

Muslim Of the Year 2004

There were a number of outstanding Muslim personalities who made positive contributions on behalf of muslims. The nominations were:

Ayatollah Sistani - He Kept a very fragile peace

Yusuf Islam - For his Continued presence as a muslim activist etc.

Hamza Yusuf - The face of Islam as portrayed in the media

Amer Khan - for getting beat in the Olympics final. One of the highest profile muslims this year.

Dr. Tahir Ul Qadri - Political reforms, welfare programs, books etc.

Zakir Naik - Giood representative of muslims especially in the media

Abdul Bari Atwan - defending Islam on all major news outlets. Especially CNN (he is an expert on palestine and the Middle east, editor Al-Quds)

Harun Yahya - For continued effort in producing high quality media regarding Islam, Science and contemporary issues.

The Winner is:

Abdul Bari Atwan

He has defended Islam on major news outlets especially CNN and is anexpert on palestine and Middle east and the editor of Al-Quds.

You may not know his name, but We are sure most of you have seen him on the news. (He looks like Inspector Clusoe!).

2004 was dominated by International issues like the Iraq war, Israel and Palestine issue etc and Abdul Bari Atwan has defended the Muslim world magnificently - fighting and answering the bias and prejudiced media, the lying politicians and misinformed public. Mr Atwan has defended the Muslim and Islamic view point at every opportunity.

He may not be as famous as other Muslim personalities but he is one of those people who is carrying out the media jihad and is definitely benefitting the Muslim Community.

Non-Muslim Of The Year

In such divided times, many non-muslims also tried to ease their consciences by doing the right thing. The nominations were:

Michael Moore - Farrenheit 9/11.

George Galloway - span rebuttal of Tony Bliar's lies.

Tony Benn - As always a span voice against oppression.

Karen Armstrong - Good author on Islam.

John Pilger & Robert Fisk - For telling the truth regularly.

The Winner is:

Micheal Moore

For his documentary, Farrenheit 9/11. He was outspoken against all the lies and misinformation spread by the Bush administration, and showing the Americans what the consequences of their governments actions are.

He has Been criticised for having a big ego and simplifying the issues too much, however he has managed to get the general population to think about issues that would have otherwise been ignored.

Forum Member Of The Year

The Nominations were:

Admin - A hard working person, updating the site, and moderating the Forums.

TheRevivalEditor - For being a thorn. As always. His fiery views have sparked many a debate discussing core issues.

MuslimSister - For her good posting, moderation, insight and patience.

Omrow - For being the opposite of the above, and entertaining other members

Yuit - common sense is not really that common.

Easy D - Thoughtprovoking replies.

The Winner is:

MuslimSister

For her educational and intellectual posts. For remaining calm and using wisdom at all times . For making this forum full of knowledge.

Disagree with Our winners of 2004? Let us know on TheRevival Forums.

This article is from The Revival's first website, where its publication date was not recorded. The date shown above is approximate.