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Islamic theologian says Mickey Mouse must die
Sunday, 14th September 2008 7:47pm
By: George Conger
Mickey Mouse must die for the good of Islam, a leading Saudi cleric said last month in a broadcast on al-Majd TV.
On Aug 27 Sheikh Muhammad Al-Munajid told viewers of a religious affairs programme that mice were agents of Satan and that Sharia law called for the extermination of all mice: from the common house mouse (Mus musculus) to cartoon mouse (Mickey Mouse).
A former diplomat attached to the Islamic Affairs Department at the Saudi embassy Washington, al-Munajid appears regularly on Saudi television to discuss religious and ethical topics.
On Aug 10 he denounced the Beijing Olympics as the bikini Olympics, saying the immodest dress of women athletes was satanic and earlier issued a fatwa, or religious edict, against womens participation in the Olympics as the games were also satanic.
Al-Munajids aversion to sports is not new. In 2005 he denounced soccer, saying the short pants worn by players reveal nakedness. He called for a ban on womens sports and public exercise as to do so would require them to don tight fitting, short tunics that were offensive to Muslim decorum.
According to prepared by the Middle East Media Research Institute, al-Munajid was asked to state the Islamic legal teaching on mice. He responded that mice were called little corrupters in Sharia and it was permissible to kill them at all times.
The mouse is one of Satan's soldiers and is steered by him, he explained, adding that should a mouse come in contact with food, the food must be disposed of as the mouse is an impure creature.
According to Islamic law, the mouse is a repulsive, corrupting creature, al-Munajid said, adding that he was concerned that popular culture had given mice an undeserved positive image.
How do you think children view mice today after Tom and Jerry? he asked.
Even creatures that are repulsive by nature, by logic, and according to Islamic law have become wonderful and are loved by children. Even mice. Mickey Mouse has become an awesome character, even though according to Islamic law, Mickey Mouse should be killed in all cases.
Religious Intelligence dot co dot uk
Sunday, 14th September 2008 7:47pm
By: George Conger
Mickey Mouse must die for the good of Islam, a leading Saudi cleric said last month in a broadcast on al-Majd TV.
On Aug 27 Sheikh Muhammad Al-Munajid told viewers of a religious affairs programme that mice were agents of Satan and that Sharia law called for the extermination of all mice: from the common house mouse (Mus musculus) to cartoon mouse (Mickey Mouse).
A former diplomat attached to the Islamic Affairs Department at the Saudi embassy Washington, al-Munajid appears regularly on Saudi television to discuss religious and ethical topics.
On Aug 10 he denounced the Beijing Olympics as the bikini Olympics, saying the immodest dress of women athletes was satanic and earlier issued a fatwa, or religious edict, against womens participation in the Olympics as the games were also satanic.
Al-Munajids aversion to sports is not new. In 2005 he denounced soccer, saying the short pants worn by players reveal nakedness. He called for a ban on womens sports and public exercise as to do so would require them to don tight fitting, short tunics that were offensive to Muslim decorum.
According to prepared by the Middle East Media Research Institute, al-Munajid was asked to state the Islamic legal teaching on mice. He responded that mice were called little corrupters in Sharia and it was permissible to kill them at all times.
The mouse is one of Satan's soldiers and is steered by him, he explained, adding that should a mouse come in contact with food, the food must be disposed of as the mouse is an impure creature.
According to Islamic law, the mouse is a repulsive, corrupting creature, al-Munajid said, adding that he was concerned that popular culture had given mice an undeserved positive image.
How do you think children view mice today after Tom and Jerry? he asked.
Even creatures that are repulsive by nature, by logic, and according to Islamic law have become wonderful and are loved by children. Even mice. Mickey Mouse has become an awesome character, even though according to Islamic law, Mickey Mouse should be killed in all cases.
Religious Intelligence dot co dot uk
But at least they didn't call for his DEATH!
You can crash at my safe house MM! I got your back!!
