#shuhada' sadaqat

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Sinead O’Connor is dead at 56.

A stunning Irish musician, and someone who truly spoke truth to power.

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Shuhada' Sadaqat (Sinéad O'Connor), original antifa.

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Shuhada' Sadaqat, Sinéad O’Connor, rest in peace, I will never forget you.

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ID: a Facebook post by That SJW the nazis warned you about:

“Shuhada' Sadaqat lost her life today. I am infuriated to see almost nobody respecting her chosen name (yes, I am aware she released music and played live otherwise. I am also aware of the impossibility that really rebranding her name like that would have been), or who she was at the end of her life.

Very few even mention that she changed her name, and converted. Those who do only mention it in a passing sentence while clearly avoiding it as much as possible.

Way to disrespect someone who suffered enough.

Let's go to sleep. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un”.

[hairtusk]

(via catpowerofficial on instagram)

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Sinéad O'Connor, 17 October 1988. Photo by Kevin Cummins/Getty Images.

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Yes, Annie Lennox!! As Shuhada' Sadaqat would’ve wished for, CEASEFIRE NOW

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why is “your green jacket” by sinead o’conner the perfect azicrow song

[flouryhedgehog]

You know it's a proper tribute to the life and work of Shuhada' Sadaqat née Sinéad O'Connor when people are mad at you for standing up for victims of a profound systemic injustice.

[dorkusmalorkus666]

annie lennox calling for a ceasefire during her tribute to Shuhada' Sadaqat was absolutely respectful, she would have done the same

anyone says she would have been mad knows nothing about her

she was in full support of Palestinian liberation

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Sinéad O'Connor attending an anti-Sinéad O'Connor protest in disguise

(via https://twitter.com/DrJamesJBailey/status/1409186186518745089)

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Fight the real enemy

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It’s been one month since Shuhada' Sadaqat/Sinéad O’Connor passed away. I’ve never been so upset about the passing of a famous person whose professional work I wasn’t really familiar with. I knew about her protest on SNL and was somewhat familiar with her support for different marginalized groups, but I had never really listened to her music outside of Nothing Compares 2 U when it played on the radio. After she passed, I saw the outpouring of stories of her courage, her humour and her care for others in spite of all the hate she received. I’ve spent the last month listening to her music, watching interviews and falling in love with her. She seemed like a truly wonderful human being and I wish she could see all the love so many have for her, even those who didn’t know much about her before she passed. Her music and her impact will continue on.

Rest in Power

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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

Shuhada' Sadaqat

Thank you mh_creatives for the artwork. It's beautiful.

Source

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a true force of nature, rest easy sinéad,

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

[whileiamdying]

Sinéad O’Connor, acclaimed Dublin singer, dies aged 56

The Irish musician found worldwide fame with hit single Nothing Compares 2 U in 1990

Sarah Burns Wed Jul 26 2023 - 18:31

Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56, her family has announced.

In a statement, the singer’s family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

The acclaimed Dublin performer released 10 studio albums, while her song Nothing Compares 2 U was named the number one world single in 1990 by the Billboard Music Awards.

Her version of the ballad, written by musician Prince, topped the charts around the globe and earned her three Grammy nominations.

The accompanying music video, directed by English filmmaker John Maybury, consisted mostly of a close-up of O’Connor’s face as she sung the lyrics and became as famous as her recording of the song.

In 1991, O’Connor was named artist of the year by Rolling Stone magazine on the back of the song’s success.

Ms O’Connor was presented with the inaugural award for Classic Irish Album at the RTÉ Choice Music Awards earlier this year.

The singer received a standing ovation as she dedicated the award for the album, I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, to “each and every member of Ireland’s refugee community”.

“You’re very welcome in Ireland. I love you very much and I wish you happiness,” she said.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar led the tributes to O’Connor, expressing his sorrow at the death of the singer in a post on social media.

“Her music was loved around the world and her talent was unmatched and beyond compare. Condolences to her family, her friends and all who loved her music,” said Mr Varadkar.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said he was “devastated” to learn of her death.

“One of our greatest musical icons, and someone deeply loved by the people of Ireland, and beyond. Our hearts goes out to her children, her family, friends and all who knew and loved her,” he said.

Ms O’Connor is survived by her three children. Her son, Shane, died last year aged 17.

She drew controversy and divided opinion during her long career in music and time in public life.

In 1992, Ms O’Connor tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II on US television programme Saturday Night Live in an act of protest against sex abuse in the Catholic Church.

“I’m not sorry I did it. It was brilliant,” she later said of her protest. “But it was very traumatising,” she added. “It was open season on treating me like a crazy bitch.”

The year before that high-profile protest, she boycotted the Grammy Awards, the music industry’s answer to the Oscars, saying she did not want “to be part of a world that measures artistic ability by material success.”

She refused the playing of US national anthem before her concerts, drawing further public scorn.

In more recent years, O’Connor became better known for her spiritualism and activism, and spoke publicly about her mental health struggles.

In 2007, Ms O’Connor told US talkshow Oprah Winfrey that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder four years previously and that before her diagnosis she had struggled with thoughts of suicide and overwhelming fear.

She said at the time that medication had helped her find more balance, but “it’s a work in progress”.

Ms O’Connor had also voiced support for other young women performers facing intense public scrutiny, including Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus.

The singer converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat, though continued to perform under the name Sinéad O’Connor. In 2021, Ms O’Connor released a memoir Rememberings, while last year a film on her life was directed by Kathryn Ferguson.

Broadcaster Dave Fanning said Ms O’Connor would be remembered for her music and her “fearlessness” and “in terms of how she went out there all the time, believed in everything she was doing, wasn’t always right and had absolutely no regrets at all”.

American rapper and actor Ice T has paid tribute to O’Connor, saying she “stood for something”, after her death at the age of 56.

In a Twitter post, he wrote: “Respect to Sinead….. She stood for something ... Unlike most people ... Rest Easy”.

Musician Tim Burgess of Northern Ireland band Ash said: “Sinead was the true embodiment of a punk spirit. She did not compromise and that made her life more of a struggle. Hoping that she has found peace.”

Penguin Books Ireland, which published her memoir ‘Rememberings’, said they were “so sorry” to hear of the death of the singer.

“Sinéad was a once in a generation talent and we were honoured to publish her memoir ‘Rememberings’,” they said. “We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.”

Sarah Burns is a reporter for The Irish Times.