) pictures of animate objects and picture making;
2) music;
3) immorality, nudity, illicit bad word is not allowed, pornography, etc;
4) obscene language;
5) incitement to fornication;
6) negation of haya (modesty);
7) scenes of violence, sadism, and crime in general portrayed;
8) the addictive influence exercised by TV;
9) it encourages the acceptance of aggression as a mode of behavior;
10) it encourages imitation of the crimes portrayed;
11) the brainwashing action of TV, especially on the young;
12) it stunts intellectual growth;
13) it wastes time;
14) it interferes with one's religious duties and one's necessary and important worldly duties;
15) it diverts one's attention from the remembrance of Allah;
16) and it falls under the category described by Islam as lahw (pointless amusement). (Majlisul Ulama)
In the face of this formidable array pf evil factors and harmful effects no one can have any doubt of the illegality of television in Islam. Television, as has been seen, is an embodiment of sin and immorality. Islam can never condone or permit an institution that plays havoc with the spiritual, mental, and moral development of mankind. (Islam and Television, 20-21) [From Reliance of the Traveler, Nuh Ha Mim Keller, pp 964-965].
Very interesting thoughts. When viewed like that, they most likely are true.
To begin with I do not watch TV and do not like it. But, when I look at the statements:
1) pictures of animate objects and picture making;
2) music;
3) immorality, nudity, illicit bad word is not allowed, pornography, etc;
4) obscene language;
5) incitement to fornication;
6) negation of haya (modesty);
7) scenes of violence, sadism, and crime in general portrayed;
8) the addictive influence exercised by TV;
9) it encourages the acceptance of aggression as a mode of behavior;
10) it encourages imitation of the crimes portrayed;
11) the brainwashing action of TV, especially on the young;
12) it stunts intellectual growth;
13) it wastes time;
14) it interferes with one's religious duties and one's necessary and important worldly duties;
15) it diverts one's attention from the remembrance of Allah;
16) and it falls under the category described by Islam as lahw (pointless amusement). (Majlisul Ulama)
I wonder do those statements not also apply to books and literature? Are they not also applicable to conversation, education and employment?
Perhaps there are things we need to leave up to the scholars to debate and inform us about. Perhaps we need to look at our own selves and ask if what we do is in violation of the teachings.
) pictures of animate objects and picture making;
2) music;
3) immorality, nudity, illicit bad word is not allowed, pornography, etc;
4) obscene language;
5) incitement to fornication;
6) negation of haya (modesty);
7) scenes of violence, sadism, and crime in general portrayed;
8) the addictive influence exercised by TV;
9) it encourages the acceptance of aggression as a mode of behavior;
10) it encourages imitation of the crimes portrayed;
11) the brainwashing action of TV, especially on the young;
12) it stunts intellectual growth;
13) it wastes time;
14) it interferes with one's religious duties and one's necessary and important worldly duties;
15) it diverts one's attention from the remembrance of Allah;
16) and it falls under the category described by Islam as lahw (pointless amusement). (Majlisul Ulama)
In the face of this formidable array pf evil factors and harmful effects no one can have any doubt of the illegality of television in Islam. Television, as has been seen, is an embodiment of sin and immorality. Islam can never condone or permit an institution that plays havoc with the spiritual, mental, and moral development of mankind. (Islam and Television, 20-21) [From Reliance of the Traveler, Nuh Ha Mim Keller, pp 964-965].
No offence intended, but don't condemn TV so quickly, TV is the medium of information for billions of people around the world.... I wonder if this is the reason, Muslims are not media savvy?
It is not Al-Birr (piety, righteousness, and obedience to Allâh, etc.) that you turn your faces towards east and (or) west (in prayers); but Al-Birr is (the quality of) the one who believes in Allâh, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of love for it, to the kinsfolk, to the orphans, and to Al-Masâkîn (the poor), and to the wayfarer, and to those who ask, and to set slaves free, performs As-Salât, and gives the Zakât, and keep their word whenever they make a promise, and who are patient in extreme poverty and ailment (disease) and at the time of persecution, hardship, and war. Such are the people of the truth and they are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious).
No offence intended, but don't condemn TV so quickly, TV is the medium of information for billions of people around the world.... I wonder if this is the reason, Muslims are not media savvy?
but bro most muslims tend to forget the good uses of TV and indulge in the bad , i gess u can only blame the user
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yet i feel me and shaytan never part
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I wonder do those statements not also apply to books and literature? Are they not also applicable to conversation, education and employment?
I'm glad to see someone approaching this question intelligently. That first post was unbelievable! Rabid, pig-ignorant and stultifyingly ill-informed.
Some Muslims write as if they want to shut themselves out from the modern world altogether. It's heartening to see that many others don't want to be encouraged to stagnate in this way.
Some Muslims write as if they want to shut themselves out from the modern world altogether. It's heartening to see that many others don't want to be encouraged to stagnate in this way.
Depends on your definition of "Modern'.. If it was not Tv, where else would school kids get the thought of killing their own classmates?
If 'Modernity' today means Immorality and violence, count me out.. I'd prefer being "Civilised" than being "Modern" anytime.
Woodrow's opinion was excellent. TV though, has a much bigger influence than books, and its evils need to be dealt with.
Depends on your definition of "Modern'.. If it was not Tv, where else would school kids get the thought of killing their own classmates?
Well, here's a quote from wikipedia giving a list of possible influences for the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre:
The shooting also resulted in an increased emphasis on school security, and a moral panic aimed at goth culture, heavy metal music, social pariahs, the use of pharmaceutical anti-depressants by teenagers, violent films and violent video games.
Note: TV not mentioned.
If 'Modernity' today means Immorality and violence, count me out.. I'd prefer being "Civilised" than being "Modern" anytime.
Of course, modernity does not mean that, and it never has. You're free to be a part of whatever you wish, and to opt out if that's what you want, but just condemning TV wholesale is surely a silly move.
Woodrow's opinion was excellent. TV though, has a much bigger influence than books, and its evils need to be dealt with.
Well, why not boycott all major artforms, just to be on the safe side? Why not boycott science, and all of the inventions it produces, because many scientists are athiests?
On the other hand, how about crediting people with a little intelligence, and an ability to be selective in the entertainment they choose to indulge in?
Well, here's a quote from wikipedia giving a list of possible influences for the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre:
Horrible.
Note: TV not mentioned.
>>The shooting also resulted in an increased emphasis on school security, and a moral panic aimed at goth culture, heavy metal music, social pariahs, the use of pharmaceutical anti-depressants by teenagers, violent films and violent video games
Of course, modernity does not mean that, and it never has. You're free to be a part of whatever you wish, and to opt out if that's what you want, but just condemning TV wholesale is surely a silly move.
Just in case we misunderstand.. i'm not referring to the instrument, but what it portrays. I myself use the TV everday to watch the news.
Well, why not boycott all major artforms, just to be on the safe side? Why not boycott science, and all of the inventions it produces, because many scientists are athiests?
I believe anything that contradicts the laws, our religion has laid down for us to follow, must be boycotted. What have scientists got to do with this? yet again, if this science contradicts Islamic belief in any way, it must be boycotted by muslims.Eg:Theory of evolution, Conservation of energy.
On the other hand, how about crediting people with a little intelligence, and an ability to be selective in the entertainment they choose to indulge in?
But what about young kids, who are too young to understand right from wrong?
TV is a piece of equipment, like a knife. With a knife you could either stab your neighbour or peel a potato. Same with TV. You can either use it to show today's bad programs or use it to broadcast Islamic material, like Deedat's debates or an Islamic channel.
I believe anything that contradicts the laws, our religion has laid down for us to follow, must be boycotted. What have scientists got to do with this? yet again, if this science contradicts Islamic belief in any way, it must be boycotted by muslims.Eg:Theory of evolution, Conservation of energy.
Why is conservation of energy against Islamic belief?
In response to the original post, we must keep in mind that a lot of things are based on intention and use. For example, the brother (star2005) who posted the original list of evil actions - cannot all of these be applied to the internet? The very medium you used to convey these ideas.
) pictures of animate objects and picture making;
2) music;
3) immorality, nudity, illicit bad word is not allowed, pornography, etc;
4) obscene language;
5) incitement to fornication;
6) negation of haya (modesty);
7) scenes of violence, sadism, and crime in general portrayed;
8) the addictive influence exercised by TV;
9) it encourages the acceptance of aggression as a mode of behavior;
10) it encourages imitation of the crimes portrayed;
11) the brainwashing action of TV, especially on the young;
12) it stunts intellectual growth;
13) it wastes time;
14) it interferes with one's religious duties and one's necessary and important worldly duties;
15) it diverts one's attention from the remembrance of Allah;
16) and it falls under the category described by Islam as lahw (pointless amusement). (Majlisul Ulama)
All of these almost certainly can describe the internet. However, as Muslims we should be sure to use the internet for its benefits and not indulge into its negatives and the things on it which are openly haram.
It is clear that the TV has got some serious issues in terms of morality, violence, pornography, and so much of it can be describe as lawh (big brother comes to mind), however TV has brought a lot of benefits too.
Enjoin the good and forbid the evil - this should be in every aspect of our life - including watching TV. If we see something on TV we like and is beneficial for the Ummah (i.e. reporting of incidents in Iraq) we should encourage it (letters of approval, emails of approval etc...) and if we see something on TV we disapprove of, we should condemn in whichever way we can (for example, a UK based Bengali language channel started a show with a 'fortune teller', to an audience which is almost completely Muslim, letters of complaint if sent, would quite easily remove this show).
Everything can be used for good and bad. All because something 'is' being used mainly for bad, doesnt mean one should abandon it. Rather one should try and enourage more good to come out of it.
I believe anything that contradicts the laws, our religion has laid down for us to follow, must be boycotted. What have scientists got to do with this? yet again, if this science contradicts Islamic belief in any way, it must be boycotted by muslims.Eg:Theory of evolution, Conservation of energy.
There are only two forms of evolution that contradict Islam:
Atheistic evolution, which says that evolution is completely unguided
The evolution of man, which denies the creation of Adam and Eve (PBUT)
And as for your remarks about conservation of energy, I can't believe that Islam goes against stopping the biggest man-made threat the world is facing today. If global warming continues, then thousands of our brothers and sisters would die. We would no longer be able to perform Hajj because there would be no aeroplane fuel left. The Middle East would starve. I'm sure conserving energy does not go against Islam.
TV is a piece of equipment, like a knife. With a knife you could either stab your neighbour or peel a potato. Same with TV. You can either use it to show today's bad programs or use it to broadcast Islamic material, like Deedat's debates or an Islamic channel.
"TV is like a chicken drumstick. If you cook it well,you can enjoy eating it and your body will benefit from it. If you don't cook it well,you might still enjoy it,but the end result will be that you'll have food poisoning.." mine is better
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Dont Mistake My Harshness For Strength And Neither Mistake My Kindness For Weakness.
>>The shooting also resulted in an increased emphasis on school security, and a moral panic aimed at goth culture, heavy metal music, social pariahs, the use of pharmaceutical anti-depressants by teenagers, violent films and violent video games
I'm not sure what point you're trying to make, but let me say again: TV is not mentioned here.
I believe anything that contradicts the laws, our religion has laid down for us to follow, must be boycotted. What have scientists got to do with this? yet again, if this science contradicts Islamic belief in any way, it must be boycotted by muslims.Eg:Theory of evolution, Conservation of energy.
OK, so elements of science contradict Islamic belief. Elements of TV broadcasting contravene Islamic belief. Some Muslims say that for this reason all TV should be boycotted by Muslims. Using the same reasoning, surely all science should therefore be boycotted by Muslims?
But what about young kids, who are too young to understand right from wrong?
Are you thinking of kids who don't have parents or guardians to censor their TV intake?
And as for your remarks about conservation of energy, I can't believe that Islam goes against stopping the biggest man-made threat the world is facing today. If global warming continues, then thousands of our brothers and sisters would die. We would no longer be able to perform Hajj because there would be no aeroplane fuel left. The Middle East would starve. I'm sure conserving energy does not go against Islam.
I think that somewhere along the line people have got confused about what the phrase 'conservation of energy' actually means. It does not refer to storing up energy for the future (although I admit it does look very like it should mean that. Kids get that question wrong on science exam papers all the time).
It actually refers to the physical principle that energy cannot be created or destroyed. This apparently contradicts the Islamic belief regarding the creation of the universe. However, cosmologists' current best explanation for this, the Big Bang theory, also contradicts this principle. This is why the starting point of the universe is known as a 'singularity', that is, a point where the normal laws of physics do not appear to apply.
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