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Ask the Imam-Television, Islam and Terrorists
Ask the Imam ^
| 10/23/02
| Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
Posted on 10/23/2002 5:50:57 AM PDT by sharktrager
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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
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: aljazera; islambinladen; television
I felt like having some fun with Ask the Imam. I'm surprised at their answer a little bit.
To: sharktrager
He dodged that whole Osama question.
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posted on
10/23/2002 5:52:31 AM PDT
by
AppyPappy
To: AppyPappy
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.
To: sharktrager
Cool name you made up.
So TV is out but the Net, that's okay?
To: big gray tabby
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.
To: sharktrager
T.V. is evil. Hmmm . . .thought so.
But the thread about muslims owning slaves was a real eye opener!
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posted on
10/23/2002 6:36:50 AM PDT
by
BenLurkin
To: BenLurkin
I wish I could get in to post some of the really fun stuff, like the discussions about urinating standing or sitting.
To: sharktrager
Oh?
How about someone writing their name in the snow?
Enquiring minds want to know!
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posted on
10/23/2002 7:11:09 AM PDT
by
BenLurkin
To: BenLurkin
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.
To: sharktrager
For that matter, why use the evil Internet?
To: sharktrager
To: BenLurkin
The Iman sez, "Only if you do not touch yourself doing so!"
To: BenLurkin
The Iman sez, "Only if you do not touch yourself doing so!"
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