As the world reacted to the horror unfolding in Christchurch on Friday, a hashtag emerged on social media.

#49lives

The number of victims has since grown to 50, with 34 injured. Their stories are being circulated by Law professor, Khaled Beydoun, who says he is challenging Islamophobia and is determined to break down the portrayal of Muslims as ‘nameless and faceless.’

Listen to The Quicky. They’re also sharing the names we should be talking about today.

Here are the victim’s names, faces and stories.

Hamza Mustafa

Hamza was 16, and died from his injuries on the weekend. His father Khaled Hajj Hasan was also killed in the attack. His 13-year-old brother is seriously injured, but still alive.

Hamza Mustafa. Image: Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Muca Abdi

Muca, three, was the youngest victim of the terror attack. He was energetic, playful and loved to smile.

Muca Abdi. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Tariq Omar

Tariq, 24, had been dropped off at the mosque by his mother. She heard the massacre as she pulled around the back of the building. She waited for her son to come out, but he never did.

He loved sport, and was proud to be both Muslim and a New Zealander.

Tariq Omar. Image: Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Hajji-Daoud Nabi

Hajji, 71, stood at the door of the Christchurch mosque to greet people as they came in. The native of Afghanistan told the terrorist, "come in brother."

His died protecting another person.

Hajji-Daoud Nabi. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Ozair Kadir

Ozair was a 24-year-old student pilot. He'd been living in Christchurch for about a year, and had dreams of being a commercial pilot, and flying himself home to India.

Ozair Kadir. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Mohammed Omar Faruk

Mohammed was a 36-year-old from Bangladesh. His dream was to one day reach home.

He has been described as the best friend somebody could ask for.

Mohammed Omar Faruk. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Mojammel Hoq

Mojammel, 30, moved to Christchurch three years ago to work in healthcare.

His dream was to one day move back to Bangladesh and open a dental clinic for the poor.

He was engaged to be married.

Mojammel Hoq. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Lilik Abdul

Lilik was known for his kindness. He was from Indonesia, and never missed a Friday prayer.

Lilik Abdul. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Linda Armstrong

Linda, 65, was born in West Auckland and moved to Christchurch to be near her grandchildren. She embraced Islam many years ago.

Linda Armstrong. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Mohammed Imran Khan

Mohammed left India for New Zealand to pursue his business dreams. He owned an Indian grill near the Lindwood mosque where he was killed.

Mohammed Imran Khan. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Wassem Al-Sati

Wassem is in a critical condition. The father of four was shot multiple times. He moved from Jordan five years ago.

Waseem Al-Sati. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Arif and Rameez

Rameez and his wife left India for New Zealand as soon as they found out they were having a baby girl. Arif was so excited to visit his son in his new home. They were praying together on Friday when they were shot.

Arif and Rameez. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Atta Elayyan

Atta, 33, represented New Zealand as a goalie for the World Cup qualifying team.

He loved his country, but was also passionate about his native Pakistan.

He always prayed before a match, as he was on Friday when he was killed. He leaves behind a wife and daughter.

Atta Elayyan. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Mohsen Al-Harbi

Mohsen was shot five times while praying at his mosque on Friday. He was a Saudi citizen but had called New Zealand home for 25 years. He fought hard, but died in hospital over the weekend.

His son is pictured with him.

Mohsen Al-Harbi. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Ali Elmadani

Ali is from Palestine, but had been living in Christchurch since 1997. He has four children and is pictured here with his grandchild.

Ali Elmadani. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Basel

Basel is originally from Palestine. His family describe his warmth as being able to fill a room.

Basel. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Sohail Shadid

Sohail's wife was his best friend. The Pakistani native was a successful engineer. He was smart, driven and adored his children.

Sohail Shadid. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Syed Jahandad Ali

Syed, 34, was a friend to many. His wife was in Pakistan at the time of the shooting. They last spoke on Friday. He died from his injuries on the weekend.

Syed Jahandad Ali. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Areeb Ahmed

Areeb, 27, was an accountant. He was in Christchurch for work and was murdered during prayer, alongside his colleagues.

Areeb Ahmed. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Harron Hammood

Harron was a Pakistani PhD candidate. He left Pakistan to study at Lincoln university in Christchurch.

Harron with his wife and children. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Khaled Mustafa

Khaled fled Syria as a refugee and settled in New Zealand. He survived war, but died in a country he thought was safe.

He leaves behind a wife and three children. He loved animals.

Khaled Mustafa. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Osma Adnan

Osma, 37, was a native of Egypt. He loved his home in Christchurch.

Osma Adnan. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Zulfirman Syah

Zulfirman died a hero. He shielded his son from the bullets. He was taken to hospital critically injured, but died. If it weren't for his bravery, his son would have been killed as well.

Zulfirman Syah. Image:Instagram/Khaled Beydoun.

Hussein El Umari

Hussein, 37, fled war torn Iraq for New Zealand. He came with his parents and had a contagious personality. He worked in tourism.

He loved visiting the mosque on a Friday to be with friends and pray.

Hussein