It is a bit unfair as the muslim children named the bear and not the teacher. The children will love the teddy bear so what is wrong with calling it Mohammed. I am christian and I dont understand much about muslims, but she isnt muslim so why should she be punished. You name children Mohammed and parents love there children and they will love the teddy.
I think it is stupid as a lot of other religion will think the women has been treated very unfairly and this could make some people have a hatred view on muslims. Therefore I think this is blown out of preportion.
2007-11-29 07:59:15 · 15 answers · asked by Amy 1 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
it is blown out of proportion
i can not beleive some people think it is right to imprison this woman
they have just lost a lot of aid and trained teachers which would benefit their country they have shot themselves in the foot
2007-11-29 08:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by stacey 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The alleged disrespect of naming the toy Mohammed is not the real reason for the Sudanese government's action against the teacher. The Muslim parents of the children didn't see any problem with it. The children took turns taking Mohammed home, so the parents knew all about it.
There is a dispute between the government and the school over taxes. This is how the government of Sudan enforces its will; by terrorizing innocent people. Remember, this is the regime that supports the genocide in Darfur.
Islam (at least most Muslim groups) forbids making an image of the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). In pictures, statues, movies, etc, Mohammed (pbuh) is not depicted visually. Notice the letters (pbuh). These are always put after the name of the Prophet (pbuh) to distinguish him from any other Mohammed. The toy bear didn't have this designation and was in no way a depiction of Mohammed (pbuh).
2007-11-29 08:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I keep thinking about how sad it is that little children have lost their teacher because of this. What on earth good can this possibly teach them? The Sudanese government got themselves into a mess - they had to be seen to be doing something, but they can't win. Her sentence has appalled most people here, but lots of fanatics there are baying for her blood.
2007-11-29 08:12:01 · answer #3 · answered by confusedgirl 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
b loody Muslims, need to get into the 21st century. leaves us all open mouthed. WHAT? a stupid Teddy bear. get real. how pathetic. Just makes the rest of the western world, deride the Muslim religion over such stupid accusations as this. And dispise this so called religion
2007-11-29 08:17:43 · answer #4 · answered by valda54 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Your absolutely right its completely out of proportion .. the Sudanese reaction to the naming of a teddy has been completely OTT,whatever your beliefs there was no malice intended toward the Muslim faith.
2007-11-29 08:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by ǝuoʎʞɔɐʍ 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Its all down to blasphemy in the eyes of muslims.
Its cheapening the image of mohammed, its alright for islam
to take a swipe at judaism and christianity but when the shoes
on the other foot they do literally throw their teddy (pun intended) out of the pram.
But we have to deal with islam as a young religion it is 1428yrs old.
It is comparable to europe in 1428, when all kinds of hideous
acts were done in the name of christ: the inquisition, burning witches etc.
2007-11-29 08:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by Steve 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Pagan pip you better not go to nigeria then every taxi and bus in Lagos has in the name Jesus. not to mention Jesus is one of the most used names for children in some spainish speaking countries. Nothing wrong with been called jesus at all. what would they think if i went to sudan with my real old stuffed donkey called Richard the Lionheart. would they think i am on a crusade
2007-11-29 08:38:08 · answer #7 · answered by BUST TO UTOPIA 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
15 days imprisonment then deportation. If that's the case then lets play fire with fire. We should inprisons ALL Muslim fanatics then DEPORT them.No ifs, buts or whys.
We are talking about a cuddly toy for Gods sake.
2007-11-29 08:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
i think its totally ridiculous, it just makes islam look bad they are not showing a very good image of their religion and culture to the world.
2007-11-29 13:04:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Sudan the teacher is responsible for the actions of the children and have responsibility over the children.
In the UK it is the kids that have the rights and the teacher has to comply with those rights.
2007-11-29 08:11:52 · answer #10 · answered by frank S 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋