I was wondering about this because in my very limited knowledge concerning Islam, I thought that making images and effigies of people was forbidden. Since I thought this, I was perplexed when I saw on television that some Muslims (I think it was in Pakistan, but it may have been India or Kashmir) were protesting against the Pope by making an effigy of him and burning it. I was wondering what you thought about this. Do you think that some Islamic clerics will criticise them for doing this?
Sorry, this is a restatement of a question that I asked and deleted by mistake.
2006-09-17 02:40:08 · 8 answers · asked by Sincere Questioner 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
to: Well.Wish I Had More Time, comma, forbidden_planet and dr_merobedro: IT is my ignorance of Islam, as I had indicated in my question, that made me think that the representation of living beings was forbidden.
coral_deolali: I'm not quite sure what you are saying.
coklatbiskut: You've provided about as close to an answer to my question as anyone.
Chani: I hope you feel better now
2006-09-17 09:40:26 · update #1
Salman T: indeed let's hope sanity prevails, and I thank you for your kind words.
2006-09-18 11:39:36 · update #2
Before answering ur question, let me state in no uncertain terms that i m very impressed with the gentle manner with which you have asked this question.
Now for ur question, you are very right Sir. Making effigies or statues depicting living things is forbidden in Islam and proof of this is present in Hadeeth(Prophet Mohammad's(PBUH) sayings).
Therefore the act of the burning of effigies of the pope has nothing to do with Islam, and everything to do with emotions. The clerics should certainly discourage this foolish and forbidden act, as it is yet again being wrongfully perpetrated in the name of Islam(like many other things). But unfortunately some clerics thrive on the very politicisation of these matters.
Lets hope sanity prevails on all sides. Peace.
2006-09-18 10:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by Salman 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some Islamic clerics would criticise those people. But believe me, those people follows theirs emotion and they do not think using their brain. Ifthey do, they won't do that. Anyway, nothing can be achieved by burning an effigy.
2006-09-17 09:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by coklatbiskut 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When speaking of religions, especially one so large and geographically spread-out as Islam, if is useful to remember that the variation of beliefs and practices within a single "religion" can be quite diverse.
2006-09-17 09:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by forbidden_planet 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would prefer they burn him?
I think I should stay off the
site today today------my answers
are going to be very blunt and
some may not be too nice. It is
just the mood I am in.
Tho, your question is OK. So, if I
respond to you this way-heaven
only knows how I will respond
to really bigoted and unintelligent
questions.
2006-09-17 09:51:32 · answer #4 · answered by Shossi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it was forbidden in the past because in pre-islam they were worshipping idols and statues,but now nobody worships them
2006-09-17 09:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by comma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is pope's opinion. if you are not agree with that forget it but by way protesting you are giving indirect popularity to the subject.
2006-09-17 09:45:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
but they really burnt it...therefore it is correct...they never kept those things 4 worship or sumthin else
Peace 2 All
2006-09-17 09:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by Peace To ALL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it isnt against Islam at all, who told u that ??
2006-09-17 09:46:25 · answer #8 · answered by dr_merobedro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋