Ask the Imam-Television, Islam and Terrorists

Ask the Imam ^ | 10/23/02 | Mufti Muhammad Kadwa

[sharktrager]

DETAILS:

I have been asked to explain why, since television is haraam, there is such a thing as al-Jazeera.

Also, why would a wise leader like Usama bin-Laden utilize the evil tool of video tapes and television to spread his message and to train people for jihad?

Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

Television will remain prohibited irrespective of who employs it as a tool of dissemination.

Shaykh Usaamah is not an authority of Deen as far as the laws of Deen are concerned. His actions are no proof for the validity of something. Our sources of proof are the Qur'aan and Hadith, and not the actions of leaders.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

[sharktrager]

I felt like having some fun with Ask the Imam. I'm surprised at their answer a little bit.

[AppyPappy]

He dodged that whole Osama question.

[sharktrager]

Actually, he didn't:

Shaykh Usaamah is not an authority of Deen as far as the laws of Deen are concerned. His actions are no proof for the validity of something. Our sources of proof are the Qur'aan and Hadith, and not the actions of leaders.

[big gray tabby]

Cool name you made up.

So TV is out but the Net, that's okay?

[sharktrager]

As near as I can tell, yes.

That isn't a name, by the way, it's a muslim greeting the Imam used.

Their site has been hard to reach for the last few days, which is unfortunate. The questions can be quite entertaining. I have never seen a group of people so concerned about farting, urinating and women's periods in my entire life.

[BenLurkin]

T.V. is evil. Hmmm . . .thought so.

But the thread about muslims owning slaves was a real eye opener!

[sharktrager]

I wish I could get in to post some of the really fun stuff, like the discussions about urinating standing or sitting.

[BenLurkin]

Oh?

How about someone writing their name in the snow?

Enquiring minds want to know!

[sharktrager]

It seems tha Mohommad's preferred method of urinating was seated. He felt it was superior to standing.

It is written, however, that he did pee standing on a few occasions while attending parties in some folks gardens. (No, I am not making this up)

Apparantly the issue has something to do with getting drops of your urine on your underwear.

[valkyrieanne]

For that matter, why use the evil Internet?

[valkyrieanne]

Just checked out the site. It's hysterically funny - you can't make this stuff up.

Don't peel your bananas from the bottom, either.

[sheik yerbouty]

The Iman sez, "Only if you do not touch yourself doing so!"

[sheik yerbouty]

The Iman sez, "Only if you do not touch yourself doing so!"