[Gometesstem]

Hard Facts About Television

Posted: 21 Rabi-u-Thani 1424, 21 June 2003

The Council of Islamic Scholars (Majlisul Ulama) of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, have published a booklet on Islam and television in which they list the factors present in television that are unlawful or offensive, the existence of any one of which is sufficient to make watching it a violation of Sacred Law, including:
1) pictures of animate objects and picture making;
2) music;
3) immorality, nudity, illicit sex, 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].

Taken from albalagh.net

[gennickhif]

Now a days people dont even consider it to be a sin, its become a thing of honor - "O look I have an 80 inch television plasma 3D flat screen"

[Gometesstem]

To switch on a television is to acknowledge one’s own lack of refinement.
Shaykh 'Abdal Hakim Murad - Contentions 10.

[oraltyrap]

Don't have a TV connection @ home

[DraidodaRip]

To switch on a television is to acknowledge one’s own lack of refinement.
Shaykh 'Abdal Hakim Murad - Contentions 10.

Ive been thinking about researching possible negative effects of internet use. I think the internet is starting to become (already is) a veeery big fitna among the younger muslims. In many respects it seems alot worse than television. Anyone know about anything written about this? Both islamic and (critical) secular.

It seems like The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains is the most obvious one to start with?

[UTHZzJ6f]

I have switched off my TV since the last one year almost and its such a peace of mind. When one is free of the external bombardment of "information" , one really acknowledges the soul and starts to ponder on the real purpose of existence.

[VioletttaJosetta]

Although i had this opinion, but the use of TV by some high profile ulemas for some islamic purpose created some doubts in me.
eg., like,
zakir naik,
some ulema of deoband, (seen them in some TV programs)
recently, shaikh sudais talking about a TV program.

Can someone shed some light into this issue. USE OF TV FOR ISLAMIC DAWAH/PROGRAMS.
Is there any exceptions?

[Adiamant]

The Evils of Television should be crystal-clear to us!

[ebonytipchik]

Although i had this opinion, but the use of TV by some high profile ulemas for some islamic purpose created some doubts in me.
eg., like,
zakir naik,
some ulema of deoband, (seen them in some TV programs)
recently, shaikh sudais talking about a TV program.

Can someone shed some light into this issue. USE OF TV FOR ISLAMIC DAWAH/PROGRAMS.
Is there any exceptions?

Assalaamoalaykum-w-w
The problem with running a TV station is that you need finances to run it. What ever your theme, you cannot make money only on deeni programs so they include this and that and that is where the problem starts.... women presenters for womens programs etc.... then there is no control.....

[zzquo0iR]

aslam o alikum
wekick the tv 2 yrs ago bt this month my brother put it again for playing games he just play games in it.....is it rite?

[BeksTeene]

Lolwut?

If you can't watch TV, then what are you supposed to do at home for entertainment?...

[Gometesstem]

Lolwut?

If you can't watch TV, then what are you supposed to do at home for entertainment?...

Well...why not try reading?

[neeclindy]

This guy ...

muslim011

Such a disgusting attitude to a Muslim scholar will not be tolerated; nor will the attitude you are displaying to fellow members of the forum. Adab is necessary in all instances, especially with Muslims.

Please read the RULES. You have been warned.

All posts off-topic have been deleted, please stick to the subject of the thread.

[BeksTeene]

Well...why not try reading?

Yep, I love reading. So what am I supposed to do after reading a book for 20 mins?

[Gometesstem]

Yep, I love reading. So what am I supposed to do after reading a book for 20 mins?

Do dhikr?

[BeksTeene]

Do dhikr?

I pray the required amounts and read Quran before I go to bed and I always remember Allah. And after this I'm always left with hours of nothing to do if not with my friends or not playing sport. So I don't see the problem in watching in watching a few programs, be it a comedy show, drama, documentaries, sport, news etc.

[Gometesstem]

I pray the required amounts and read Quran before I go to bed and I always remember Allah. And after this I'm always left with hours of nothing to do if not with my friends or not playing sport. So I don't see the problem in watching in watching a few programs, be it a comedy show, drama, documentaries, sport, news etc.

Do what you wish, then.

[loginereQQ]

Hard Facts About Television

Posted: 21 Rabi-u-Thani 1424, 21 June 2003

The Council of Islamic Scholars (Majlisul Ulama) of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, have published a booklet on Islam and television in which they list the factors present in television that are unlawful or offensive, the existence of any one of which is sufficient to make watching it a violation of Sacred Law, including:
1) pictures of animate objects and picture making;
2) music;
3) immorality, nudity, illicit sex, 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].

Taken from albalagh.net

Dear Brothers & Sisters, Assalaamoalaikum

1) pictures of animate objects and picture making The images we see on TV are fleeting images just like your image in a mirror. These images are not photographs that one could hang in one's house (unless of course one decides to print same). The comparison to the sin of creating drawings, statues etc.. is irrelevant and wrong.

2) music; Depends which channel one chooses to watch. One's taqwa is the solution to this problem. As regards children and youths, Islamic Parenting is required. If one watches a documentary, say, on marine life, music is not an issue.

3) immorality, nudity, illicit sex, pornography, etc Same observation as for music above. Please also note that such contents are more easily available via internet.

4) obscene language Again, depends upon which channel one wishes to tune to.

5) incitement to fornication Same observation as above. Also, please, note that there is plenty of continuous incitement to fornication from the time one leaves one's place.

6) negation of haya (modesty); How? I don't understand.

7) scenes of violence, sadism, and crime in general portrayed ;

In quite a few countries, one does not have to watch TV to witness such scenes. Muslim countries offer the best examples. Again, depends upon which channel one decides to tune to.

8) the addictive influence exercised by TV Depends upon whether an adult is simply a grown-up child or really an adult in the true sense of the word. As regards children and youths, proper family life (communication between children and parents) is the answer.

10) it encourages imitation of the crimes portrayed; Again depends upon which channel one tunes to.

11) the brainwashing action of TV, especially on the young Same observation as for addiction addressed above.

12) it stunts intellectual growth; I don't understand HOW?

13) it wastes time; Depends upon what one is watching.

14) it interferes with one's religious duties and one's necessary and important worldly duties; Not necessarily.

15) it diverts one's attention from the remembrance of Allah; Not necessarily.

16) and it falls under the category described by Islam as lahw (pointless amusement) Depends upon what one is watching. If I am watching a documentary, I wouldn't call this "amusement".

Above brief replies are meant for my brothers & sisters to reflect upon. These replies are not meant to be complete justifications / answers to each and every point made by the Ullama.

Now, let us complicate the issue further. Via internet, it is easier for anyone to be involved in / victim to each and every wrong / sin mentioned by the Ullama. Access to such "sins" is but a "click" away. So, what do we do with our computers? Shall we ban all computers from muslim households? Shall we decide that muslim children shall not be allowed access to computers?

Another question we need to answer is whether a muslim is required to read / study the Holy Qur'an and the Hadiths only. Is any other study not required - e.g. history, scientific materials, and so many other subjects / topics available via audiovisual means? Shall we prescribe only those subjects as has been done in the past and that have resulted in muslims possessing only stones as arms against F-15 jets?

The subject of this thread is of much importance to muslims of today and of tomorrow; however, such discussion requires a lot of thinking and certainly wisdom. At the end of the day, what is more important is the type of upbringing that we have had, and of the type of upbringing that parents impart to their children.

Brotherly yours
farook

[MontyP@thon]

@ Dr. Abu Tamim Sahab are you sure that the article you have posted here written by the Council of Islamic Scholars (Majlisul Ulama) of Port Elizabeth, South Africa because here someone want to show their Knowledge and errors in ulemas(who want to guide and safeguard the faith of muslims).
Please if it wrong then please edit to "One unknown committe".

[Gometesstem]

@ Dr. Abu Tamim Sahab are you sure that the article you have posted here written by the Council of Islamic Scholars (Majlisul Ulama) of Port Elizabeth, South Africa because here someone want to show their Knowledge and errors in ulemas(who want to guide and safeguard the faith of muslims).
Please if it wrong then` please edit to "One unknown committe".

Farook is such a big scholar that if Umar al Farooq(ra) were to say something against TV, he would prove him wrong.