Destiny_Jannah
Junior Member
AsSalamu ALeykom
did anyone see first 2 episode of little Mosque, if so what do you think?
did anyone see first 2 episode of little Mosque, if so what do you think?
little mosque on prairie
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Ahmed ibn Ibrahim
alhamdulilah
:salam2:
I did see the first two episodes... I must admit, I was a little disappointed. There're many "No-No"s going on in the show, which could serve as talking-points within the Muslim community as is badly needed - however I fear for the Non-Muslims watching the show. I also doubt that Muslims will actually take this seriously enough to discuss some of the improper practices going on in our Mosques and communities. I'd hate to see Islam reduced to a mockery or something to be included in jokes, especially when what's being portrayed isn't exactly what Islam is like or what it's really about.
On the other hand, it sure beats watching shows like "Sex in the City" or the Jewish commedy "Seinfeld". That said, I wonder about wasting any of my precious Earthly time watching inaccurate fiction...
What did you think, Sister Destiny?
I did see the first two episodes... I must admit, I was a little disappointed. There're many "No-No"s going on in the show, which could serve as talking-points within the Muslim community as is badly needed - however I fear for the Non-Muslims watching the show. I also doubt that Muslims will actually take this seriously enough to discuss some of the improper practices going on in our Mosques and communities. I'd hate to see Islam reduced to a mockery or something to be included in jokes, especially when what's being portrayed isn't exactly what Islam is like or what it's really about.
On the other hand, it sure beats watching shows like "Sex in the City" or the Jewish commedy "Seinfeld". That said, I wonder about wasting any of my precious Earthly time watching inaccurate fiction...
What did you think, Sister Destiny?
NewMuslim
Slave of Allah
As Salaamu Alaykum
Seinfeld is one of those shows in which you either love it or you hate it. I personally hate it because Seinfeld isn't funny, but others love it because they do think he's funny.
Anyways, I don't get Little Mosque of the Praire on TV, so I can't watch it.
Seinfeld is one of those shows in which you either love it or you hate it. I personally hate it because Seinfeld isn't funny, but others love it because they do think he's funny.
Anyways, I don't get Little Mosque of the Praire on TV, so I can't watch it.
Destiny_Jannah
Junior Member
AsSalamu ALeykom brother Ahmed. How are you? good to see you again here.
I missed the first episode for 2 days, but than I watched Alhamdolillah. First I thought it will be very interesting to see how they would portrait muslims. they raise some good points in the muslim community like the barrier in the mosque. WE muslims need to get engage in the mainstream community and discuss things that are affecting us, and not lock up in our small "ethnicity".
there are some unislamic practices that is going on the show i.e the way the husband and wife behave in public.
overall it was Ok...So far is good start Insha'ALlah tomorrow will be better.
We seriouslly need to get involve every aspect in our seciety and become full citizens..Insha'Allah
I missed the first episode for 2 days, but than I watched Alhamdolillah. First I thought it will be very interesting to see how they would portrait muslims. they raise some good points in the muslim community like the barrier in the mosque. WE muslims need to get engage in the mainstream community and discuss things that are affecting us, and not lock up in our small "ethnicity".
there are some unislamic practices that is going on the show i.e the way the husband and wife behave in public.
overall it was Ok...So far is good start Insha'ALlah tomorrow will be better.
We seriouslly need to get involve every aspect in our seciety and become full citizens..Insha'Allah
Destiny_Jannah
Junior Member
brother Newmuslim. I think you can search in google and watch the first 2 episode..Insha'Allah
Abdul Hasib
Student of Knowledge
Aren't the actors non-musliim?
califmuslimah
New Member
Little Mosque on the Prairie...
Assalamu'alaykum brothers and sisters I watched the first two episodes of this show and had mixed reviews. On one hand it showed the issues that face muslims in their daily lives, ie: the sighting of the moon with the start of Ramadan, interacting with non-muslims and the misconceptions they have about islam, etc. But I do agree that there are things being shown that are very un-islamic. Like someone else said, a muslim couple is not suppose to show affection in public and DEFINETLY not in the masjid. They should show muslims practicing in a correct manner, but I also believe it's a positive thing to show how muslims live their daily lives like everyone else, working and raising their families, etc. And also that we can have a sense of humor. LOL 
Assalamu'alaykum brothers and sisters I watched the first two episodes of this show and had mixed reviews. On one hand it showed the issues that face muslims in their daily lives, ie: the sighting of the moon with the start of Ramadan, interacting with non-muslims and the misconceptions they have about islam, etc. But I do agree that there are things being shown that are very un-islamic. Like someone else said, a muslim couple is not suppose to show affection in public and DEFINETLY not in the masjid. They should show muslims practicing in a correct manner, but I also believe it's a positive thing to show how muslims live their daily lives like everyone else, working and raising their families, etc. And also that we can have a sense of humor. LOL 
:salam2:
Hmm, isnt it kinda strange that we resort to watching non-Muslims pretending to be Muslims pointing out the mistakes some Muslims make?
If we as Muslims wish to make a better impression or make people understand Islam, it is very simple. Learn and live Islam properly.
That show I have seen and it isnt even funny. Maybe at first it is funny, but then it gets irritating and boring!! You dont feel any connection to the actors either. I dont want to see a polytheist Hindu playing a Mosque comittee member or an Imam anyway.... and they like ALL the other Shows dont show the prayer properly.............`and this is something done deliberately. I.e. people will have massive gaps between each other and they will not do the parts of prayer properly.
Also, Muslims must know that the most effective Da'wah is that which is based upon Quran and Sunnah, the first call should be the call to Tawheed.
Wasalam.
Hmm, isnt it kinda strange that we resort to watching non-Muslims pretending to be Muslims pointing out the mistakes some Muslims make?
If we as Muslims wish to make a better impression or make people understand Islam, it is very simple. Learn and live Islam properly.
That show I have seen and it isnt even funny. Maybe at first it is funny, but then it gets irritating and boring!! You dont feel any connection to the actors either. I dont want to see a polytheist Hindu playing a Mosque comittee member or an Imam anyway.... and they like ALL the other Shows dont show the prayer properly.............`and this is something done deliberately. I.e. people will have massive gaps between each other and they will not do the parts of prayer properly.
Also, Muslims must know that the most effective Da'wah is that which is based upon Quran and Sunnah, the first call should be the call to Tawheed.
Wasalam.
umm hussain
Junior Member
asalam alaikumarahmatullah
If non muslims want to see how muslims really live they should go to a mosque and us muslims should invite them to our houses or the very least read something on Islam. I dont think it needs non muslims to portray how muslims live in a sitcom or whatever it is. I dont find it funny or entertaining at all. I watched a clip and I wasnt at all impressed.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Woe to the one who speaks and tells a lie in order to make the people laugh at it. Woe to him. Then again, woe to him."
This was recorded by Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi and al-Nasal with a good chain.
If non muslims want to see how muslims really live they should go to a mosque and us muslims should invite them to our houses or the very least read something on Islam. I dont think it needs non muslims to portray how muslims live in a sitcom or whatever it is. I dont find it funny or entertaining at all. I watched a clip and I wasnt at all impressed.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Woe to the one who speaks and tells a lie in order to make the people laugh at it. Woe to him. Then again, woe to him."
This was recorded by Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi and al-Nasal with a good chain.
abdul Qadir
remember death
:salam2:
I begin with the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful. Peace and blessings be upon Muhammad Salallahu aleyhi wasalam
i watch the first 2 episodes online ... the first one was somehow funny but the 2nd was not and it had many things that i didnt like ....
1- like the woman fighting to put down the barrier in the mosque ... c'mon does that clear a misconception or increase the feeling that " women are oppressed " .... why should we resort to comedy? that is not the solution ... we need to change individualy and be good muslims ..... i surport umm hassain " If non muslims want to see how muslims really live they should go to a mosque and us muslims should invite them to our houses or the very least read something on Islam "
2- like where the lady who touched "yasser's" butt in the mosque and telling him to come to the bedroom and he said alhamdulillah .... now tell me if thats funny :astag:
Hassan Al Basir saw a man laughing and he asked him ... did Allah promise He will free you from hell? ..... did Allah promise you jannah? he replied no
therefore i dont see any point in dawah in a form of comedy ..... we need to change our bad behaviour to good and learn and practice real islam coz many people became muslims because they loved the ways and behaviour of the messenger of Allah (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him)
I begin with the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful. Peace and blessings be upon Muhammad Salallahu aleyhi wasalam
i watch the first 2 episodes online ... the first one was somehow funny but the 2nd was not and it had many things that i didnt like ....
1- like the woman fighting to put down the barrier in the mosque ... c'mon does that clear a misconception or increase the feeling that " women are oppressed " .... why should we resort to comedy? that is not the solution ... we need to change individualy and be good muslims ..... i surport umm hassain " If non muslims want to see how muslims really live they should go to a mosque and us muslims should invite them to our houses or the very least read something on Islam "
2- like where the lady who touched "yasser's" butt in the mosque and telling him to come to the bedroom and he said alhamdulillah .... now tell me if thats funny :astag:
Hassan Al Basir saw a man laughing and he asked him ... did Allah promise He will free you from hell? ..... did Allah promise you jannah? he replied no
therefore i dont see any point in dawah in a form of comedy ..... we need to change our bad behaviour to good and learn and practice real islam coz many people became muslims because they loved the ways and behaviour of the messenger of Allah (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him)
umm hussain
Junior Member
asalam alaikum
Just to add on to what i said earlier and also wht Abdul Qadir said
Question:
What are the conditions for joking to be permissible?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
1 – It not should not involve any element of making fun of Islam.
That is one of the things that nullify a person’s Islam. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“If you ask them (about this), they declare: ‘We were only talking idly and joking.’ Say: ‘Was it at Allaah, and His Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and His Messenger that you were mocking?’
Make no excuse; you disbelieved after you had believed”
[al-Tawbah 9:65-66]
Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “Making fun of Allaah, His Signs and His Messenger is kufr (disbelief) and the one who does that disbelieves thereby after he had believed.”
The same applies to making fun of some Sunnahs, an action which is widespread, such as making fun of the beard and the hijaab, or of shortening one’s garment, etc.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Uthaymeen said in al-Majmoo’ al-Thameen, 1/63:
“The matters of Divine Lordship, Prophethood, Revelation and religion are sacred matters which are to be venerated. It is not permissible for anyone to show disrespect towards them, whether by mocking them to make others laugh or to poke fun at them. If anyone does that, he is a kaafir, because this is indicative of his disrespect towards Allaah and His Messengers, Books and Laws. Whoever does that has to repent to Allaah for what he has done, because that is a kind of hypocrisy. So he has to repent to Allaah, seek His forgiveness, mend his ways and develop fear of Allaah, veneration towards Him and love for Him in his heart. And Allaah is the Source of strength.
2 – The jokes should only be truthful.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Woe to the one who tells lies to make people laugh, woe to him.” (Narrated by Abu Dawood).
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, warning against this kind of behaviour which some jokers are accustomed to: “A man may say something to make his companions laugh, and he will fall into Hell as far as the Pleiades because of it.” (Narrated by Ahmad).
3 – Not scaring people
Especially those who are very energetic or strong, or who are holding a weapon or a piece of iron, or who take advantage of the darkness and people’s weakness to use that as a means of scaring and alarming them. It was narrated that Abu Layla said: “The companions of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said that they were travelling with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and a man among them fell asleep. Some of them got a rope and tied him up, and he got scared. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘It is not permissible for a Muslim to frighten another Muslim.’” (Narrated by Abu Dawood).
4 – Mocking people by winking behind their backs or making snide remarks
People vary in their ability to understand things and in their characters. Some weak people, those who like to make fun of others and wink behind their backs or make snide remarks, may find a person to be an object of fun for them and the butt of their jokes – Allaah forbid. Allaah has forbidden such behaviour in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe! Let not a group scoff at another group, it may be that the latter are better than the former. Nor let (some) women scoff at other women, it may be that the latter are better than the former. Nor defame one another, nor insult one another by nicknames. How bad is it to insult one’s brother after having Faith”
[al-Hujuraat 49:11]
Ibn Katheer said in his Tafseer: “What is meant here is looking down on them, belittling them or making fun of them. This is haraam and is counted as one of the characteristics of the hypocrites.”
Some people make fun of a person’s appearance, manner of walking or vehicle. But there is the fear that Allaah may requite the one who makes fun of others because of that. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Do not express malicious joy towards your brother’s misfortune, for Allaah may have mercy on him and you may be stricken by the thing you made fun of.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi).
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) warned against mocking people and hurting their feelings, because that is the path that leads to hatred and grudges. He (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The Muslim is the brother of another Muslim, he does not wrong him, let him down or look down upon him. Taqwa (piety, awareness and fear of Allaah) is here” – and he pointed to his chest three times – “It is sufficient evil for a man to look down upon his Muslim brother. Every Muslim is sacred to another Muslim, his blood, his property and his honour.” (Narrated by Muslim)
5 – The jokes should not be excessive.
Some people joke too much and it becomes a habit for them. This is the opposite of the serious nature which is the characteristic of the believers. Joking is a break, a rest from ongoing seriousness and striving; it is a little relaxation for the soul. ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Azeez (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “Fear joking, for it is folly and generates grudges.”
Imaam al-Nawawi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “The kind of joking which is forbidden is that which is excessive and persistent, for it leads to too much laughter and hardening of the heart, it distracts from remembrance of Allaah, and it often leads to hurt feelings, generates hatred and causes people to lose respect and dignity. But whoever is safe from such dangers, then that which the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to do is permissible for him.”
6 – Acknowledging people’s status
Some people may joke with everyone indiscriminately, but scholars and the elderly have rights, so you have to be aware of the character of the person with whom you are dealing. You should not joke with ignorant people, fools or people whom you do not know.
With regard to this matter, ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Azeez said: “Fear joking, for it undermines chivalry and manliness.”
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqaas said: “Set a limit to your jokes, for going to extremes makes you lose respect and incites the foolish against you.”
7 – The amount of joking should be like the amount of salt in one’s food.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Do not laugh too much, for laughing too much deadens the heart.” (Saheeh al-Jaami’, 7312)
‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “Whoever laughs too much or jokes too much loses respect, and whoever persists in doing something will be known for it.”
So beware of joking, for it “causes a person to lose face after he was thought of as respectable, and it brings him humiliation after esteem.”
8 – It should not involve backbiting.
This is a foul sickness. Some people think that they can talk about others, and say that this is by way of joking, but it is included in the hadeeth of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), “[Backbiting is] your mentioning about your brother something that he dislikes.” (Narrated by Muslim)
9 – Choosing appropriate times for joking.
Such as when you are taking a trip in the countryside, or attending a party in the evening, or when meeting a friend, you may relax and enjoy some gentle anecdotes, nice stories or light jokes, in order to generate friendship and instill happiness in the heart; or when family problems are taking their toll and one of the spouses is angry, some gentle joking may relieve the tension and cheer people up.
O Muslim,
A man said to Sufyaan ibn ‘Uyaynah (may Allaah be pleased with him), “Joking is not right, it is to be denounced.” He replied, “Rather it is Sunnah, but only for those who know how to do it and do it at the appropriate time.”
Nowadays, although the ummah needs to increase the love between its individual members and to relieve itself of boredom, it has gone too far with regard to relaxation, laughter and jokes. This has become a habit which fills their gatherings and wastes their time, so their lives are wasted and their newspapers are filled with jokes and trivia.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If you knew what I know, you would laugh little and weep much.” In Fath al-Baari it says: “What is meant by knowledge here has to do with the might of Allaah and His vengeance upon those who disobey Him, and the terrors that occur at death, in the grave and on the Day of Resurrection).
Muslim men and women have to be inclined to choose righteous and serious friends in their lives, who will help them to make good use of their time and strive for the sake of Allaah with seriousness and steadfastness, good and righteous people whose example they can follow. Bilaal ibn Sa’d said: “I saw them [the Sahaabah] jokingly pretending to fight over some goods, and laughing with one another, but when night came they were like monks.”
Ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) was asked, “Did the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) laugh?” He said, “Yes, and the faith in their hearts was like mountains.”
So you have to follow the example of such people, who were knights by day and monks (i.e., devoted worshippers) by night.
May Allaah keep us, you and our parents safe on the Day of the Greatest Terror, those to whom the call will go out on that great Day:
“Enter Paradise, no fear shall be on you, nor shall you grieve”
[al-A’raaf 7:49 – interpretation of the meaning]
May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and all his family and companions.
By ‘Abd al-Malik al-Qaasim.
Just to add on to what i said earlier and also wht Abdul Qadir said
Question:
What are the conditions for joking to be permissible?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
1 – It not should not involve any element of making fun of Islam.
That is one of the things that nullify a person’s Islam. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“If you ask them (about this), they declare: ‘We were only talking idly and joking.’ Say: ‘Was it at Allaah, and His Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and His Messenger that you were mocking?’
Make no excuse; you disbelieved after you had believed”
[al-Tawbah 9:65-66]
Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “Making fun of Allaah, His Signs and His Messenger is kufr (disbelief) and the one who does that disbelieves thereby after he had believed.”
The same applies to making fun of some Sunnahs, an action which is widespread, such as making fun of the beard and the hijaab, or of shortening one’s garment, etc.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Uthaymeen said in al-Majmoo’ al-Thameen, 1/63:
“The matters of Divine Lordship, Prophethood, Revelation and religion are sacred matters which are to be venerated. It is not permissible for anyone to show disrespect towards them, whether by mocking them to make others laugh or to poke fun at them. If anyone does that, he is a kaafir, because this is indicative of his disrespect towards Allaah and His Messengers, Books and Laws. Whoever does that has to repent to Allaah for what he has done, because that is a kind of hypocrisy. So he has to repent to Allaah, seek His forgiveness, mend his ways and develop fear of Allaah, veneration towards Him and love for Him in his heart. And Allaah is the Source of strength.
2 – The jokes should only be truthful.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Woe to the one who tells lies to make people laugh, woe to him.” (Narrated by Abu Dawood).
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, warning against this kind of behaviour which some jokers are accustomed to: “A man may say something to make his companions laugh, and he will fall into Hell as far as the Pleiades because of it.” (Narrated by Ahmad).
3 – Not scaring people
Especially those who are very energetic or strong, or who are holding a weapon or a piece of iron, or who take advantage of the darkness and people’s weakness to use that as a means of scaring and alarming them. It was narrated that Abu Layla said: “The companions of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said that they were travelling with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and a man among them fell asleep. Some of them got a rope and tied him up, and he got scared. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘It is not permissible for a Muslim to frighten another Muslim.’” (Narrated by Abu Dawood).
4 – Mocking people by winking behind their backs or making snide remarks
People vary in their ability to understand things and in their characters. Some weak people, those who like to make fun of others and wink behind their backs or make snide remarks, may find a person to be an object of fun for them and the butt of their jokes – Allaah forbid. Allaah has forbidden such behaviour in the aayah (interpretation of the meaning):
“O you who believe! Let not a group scoff at another group, it may be that the latter are better than the former. Nor let (some) women scoff at other women, it may be that the latter are better than the former. Nor defame one another, nor insult one another by nicknames. How bad is it to insult one’s brother after having Faith”
[al-Hujuraat 49:11]
Ibn Katheer said in his Tafseer: “What is meant here is looking down on them, belittling them or making fun of them. This is haraam and is counted as one of the characteristics of the hypocrites.”
Some people make fun of a person’s appearance, manner of walking or vehicle. But there is the fear that Allaah may requite the one who makes fun of others because of that. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Do not express malicious joy towards your brother’s misfortune, for Allaah may have mercy on him and you may be stricken by the thing you made fun of.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi).
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) warned against mocking people and hurting their feelings, because that is the path that leads to hatred and grudges. He (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The Muslim is the brother of another Muslim, he does not wrong him, let him down or look down upon him. Taqwa (piety, awareness and fear of Allaah) is here” – and he pointed to his chest three times – “It is sufficient evil for a man to look down upon his Muslim brother. Every Muslim is sacred to another Muslim, his blood, his property and his honour.” (Narrated by Muslim)
5 – The jokes should not be excessive.
Some people joke too much and it becomes a habit for them. This is the opposite of the serious nature which is the characteristic of the believers. Joking is a break, a rest from ongoing seriousness and striving; it is a little relaxation for the soul. ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Azeez (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “Fear joking, for it is folly and generates grudges.”
Imaam al-Nawawi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “The kind of joking which is forbidden is that which is excessive and persistent, for it leads to too much laughter and hardening of the heart, it distracts from remembrance of Allaah, and it often leads to hurt feelings, generates hatred and causes people to lose respect and dignity. But whoever is safe from such dangers, then that which the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to do is permissible for him.”
6 – Acknowledging people’s status
Some people may joke with everyone indiscriminately, but scholars and the elderly have rights, so you have to be aware of the character of the person with whom you are dealing. You should not joke with ignorant people, fools or people whom you do not know.
With regard to this matter, ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Azeez said: “Fear joking, for it undermines chivalry and manliness.”
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqaas said: “Set a limit to your jokes, for going to extremes makes you lose respect and incites the foolish against you.”
7 – The amount of joking should be like the amount of salt in one’s food.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Do not laugh too much, for laughing too much deadens the heart.” (Saheeh al-Jaami’, 7312)
‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “Whoever laughs too much or jokes too much loses respect, and whoever persists in doing something will be known for it.”
So beware of joking, for it “causes a person to lose face after he was thought of as respectable, and it brings him humiliation after esteem.”
8 – It should not involve backbiting.
This is a foul sickness. Some people think that they can talk about others, and say that this is by way of joking, but it is included in the hadeeth of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), “[Backbiting is] your mentioning about your brother something that he dislikes.” (Narrated by Muslim)
9 – Choosing appropriate times for joking.
Such as when you are taking a trip in the countryside, or attending a party in the evening, or when meeting a friend, you may relax and enjoy some gentle anecdotes, nice stories or light jokes, in order to generate friendship and instill happiness in the heart; or when family problems are taking their toll and one of the spouses is angry, some gentle joking may relieve the tension and cheer people up.
O Muslim,
A man said to Sufyaan ibn ‘Uyaynah (may Allaah be pleased with him), “Joking is not right, it is to be denounced.” He replied, “Rather it is Sunnah, but only for those who know how to do it and do it at the appropriate time.”
Nowadays, although the ummah needs to increase the love between its individual members and to relieve itself of boredom, it has gone too far with regard to relaxation, laughter and jokes. This has become a habit which fills their gatherings and wastes their time, so their lives are wasted and their newspapers are filled with jokes and trivia.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If you knew what I know, you would laugh little and weep much.” In Fath al-Baari it says: “What is meant by knowledge here has to do with the might of Allaah and His vengeance upon those who disobey Him, and the terrors that occur at death, in the grave and on the Day of Resurrection).
Muslim men and women have to be inclined to choose righteous and serious friends in their lives, who will help them to make good use of their time and strive for the sake of Allaah with seriousness and steadfastness, good and righteous people whose example they can follow. Bilaal ibn Sa’d said: “I saw them [the Sahaabah] jokingly pretending to fight over some goods, and laughing with one another, but when night came they were like monks.”
Ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) was asked, “Did the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) laugh?” He said, “Yes, and the faith in their hearts was like mountains.”
So you have to follow the example of such people, who were knights by day and monks (i.e., devoted worshippers) by night.
May Allaah keep us, you and our parents safe on the Day of the Greatest Terror, those to whom the call will go out on that great Day:
“Enter Paradise, no fear shall be on you, nor shall you grieve”
[al-A’raaf 7:49 – interpretation of the meaning]
May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and all his family and companions.
By ‘Abd al-Malik al-Qaasim.
Child of GOD
Junior Member
I thought you all didn't watch tv,,thought you believed that was a sin
Hannah123
One Truth
This is from Islam Q&A.com...I myself don't enjoy watching tv. Its fake and rarely portrays Islam correctly. And Allah knows best.
Question:
Is watching TV permitted in Islaam ? If so under what coditions ?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
The issue of watching films is not free from numerous reservations from a shar’i point of view, such as uncovering ‘awraat, listening to music, spreading corrupt beliefs and calling for imitation of the kuffaar. Allaah has commanded us to lower our gaze, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts). That is purer for them. Verily, Allâh is All-Aware of what they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts)” [al-Noor 24:30-31].
Since lowering the gaze is the basis of protecting the private parts, it is mentioned first. Allaah has made the eyes the reflection of the heart: if a person lowers his gaze, the desire in his heart will be reduced, but if a person looks and stares, the desire in his heart will be provoked.
In Saheeh Muslim (1218) it is reported that Al-Fadl ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) was riding behind the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) on the Day of Sacrifice (Yawm al-Nahr) from Muzdalifah to Mina, when some women riding on camel-borne sedan chairs passed by. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) turned his [al-Fadl’s] head away. This was prevention and denunciation through action, for if looking were permissible he would have approved of what he did.
In Saheeh al-Bukhaari (6343) it is reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Every son of Adam has his share of zinaa decreed for him, and he will undoubtedly get his share. The eye commits zinaa and its zinaa is looking. The tongue commits zinaa and its zinaa is speaking; the feet commit zinaa and their zinaa is walking; the hands commit zinaa and their zinaa is touching. The heart longs and desires for something and the private parts confirm that or deny it.”
He began by mentioning the eye because this is how the zinaa of the hand, foot, heart and private parts begins. By mentioning the zinaa of the tongue, he pointed out that the mouth can commit zinaa by speaking. And he stated that the private parts can confirm that if they make the deed happen, or deny it if that does not happen.
This hadeeth gives the clearest indication that the eye can sin by looking and that this is its zinaa. This is a refutation to those who say that looking is allowed in all circumstances.
It was also reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “O ‘Ali, do not follow a look with a second, for the first look is allowable but not the second.”
A look has the same effect on the heart as an arrow has on its victim. If it does not kill him, it will wound him. It is like a spark of fire in dried grass; if it does not burn all of it, it will still burn some of it. May Allaah have mercy on the one who said:
“Everything starts with a look, and big fires start from little sparks.
How often has a heart been dealt a fatal blow like that of an arrow, with no need for a bow.
As long as a man’s eyes are looking around, looking into the eyes of others, he is in a state of danger.
His eye delights in that which could destroy his heart. The joy that may lead to harm is not welcome.”
Hence Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in al-Fataawa 3/227:
With regard to television, it is a dangerous device and its harmful effects are very great, like those of the cinema, or even worse. We know from the research that has been written about it and from the words of experts in Arab countries and elsewhere enough to indicate that it is dangerous and very harmful to Islamic beliefs (‘aqeedah), morals and the state of society. This is because it includes the presentation of bad morals, tempting scenes, immoral pictures, semi-nakedness, destructive speech, and Kufr. It encourages imitation of their conduct and ways of dressing, respect for their leaders, neglect of Islamic conduct and ways of dressing, and looking down on the scholars and heroes of Islam. It damages their image by portraying them in an off-putting manner that makes people despise them and ignore them. It shows people how to cheat, steal, hatch plots and commit acts of violence against others. Undoubtedly anything that produces so many bad results should be stopped and shunned, and we have to close all the doors that could lead to it. If some of our brothers denounce it and speak out against it, we cannot blame them, because this is a part of sincerity towards Allaah and towards other people.
Whoever thinks that this device (TV) can be free of these evils and can be used only for good purposes if it is censored properly is exaggerating and is making a big mistake, because the censor may miss things and most people nowadays want to imitate the foreigners. It is very rare to find censors who are doing their job properly, especially nowadays when most people are only interested in time-wasting entertainment and things that turn people away from true guidance. Reality bears witness to that.
We ask Allaah to keep us safe from all evil for He is the Most Generous.
Question:
Is watching TV permitted in Islaam ? If so under what coditions ?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
The issue of watching films is not free from numerous reservations from a shar’i point of view, such as uncovering ‘awraat, listening to music, spreading corrupt beliefs and calling for imitation of the kuffaar. Allaah has commanded us to lower our gaze, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts). That is purer for them. Verily, Allâh is All-Aware of what they do. And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts)” [al-Noor 24:30-31].
Since lowering the gaze is the basis of protecting the private parts, it is mentioned first. Allaah has made the eyes the reflection of the heart: if a person lowers his gaze, the desire in his heart will be reduced, but if a person looks and stares, the desire in his heart will be provoked.
In Saheeh Muslim (1218) it is reported that Al-Fadl ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) was riding behind the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) on the Day of Sacrifice (Yawm al-Nahr) from Muzdalifah to Mina, when some women riding on camel-borne sedan chairs passed by. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) turned his [al-Fadl’s] head away. This was prevention and denunciation through action, for if looking were permissible he would have approved of what he did.
In Saheeh al-Bukhaari (6343) it is reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Every son of Adam has his share of zinaa decreed for him, and he will undoubtedly get his share. The eye commits zinaa and its zinaa is looking. The tongue commits zinaa and its zinaa is speaking; the feet commit zinaa and their zinaa is walking; the hands commit zinaa and their zinaa is touching. The heart longs and desires for something and the private parts confirm that or deny it.”
He began by mentioning the eye because this is how the zinaa of the hand, foot, heart and private parts begins. By mentioning the zinaa of the tongue, he pointed out that the mouth can commit zinaa by speaking. And he stated that the private parts can confirm that if they make the deed happen, or deny it if that does not happen.
This hadeeth gives the clearest indication that the eye can sin by looking and that this is its zinaa. This is a refutation to those who say that looking is allowed in all circumstances.
It was also reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “O ‘Ali, do not follow a look with a second, for the first look is allowable but not the second.”
A look has the same effect on the heart as an arrow has on its victim. If it does not kill him, it will wound him. It is like a spark of fire in dried grass; if it does not burn all of it, it will still burn some of it. May Allaah have mercy on the one who said:
“Everything starts with a look, and big fires start from little sparks.
How often has a heart been dealt a fatal blow like that of an arrow, with no need for a bow.
As long as a man’s eyes are looking around, looking into the eyes of others, he is in a state of danger.
His eye delights in that which could destroy his heart. The joy that may lead to harm is not welcome.”
Hence Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in al-Fataawa 3/227:
With regard to television, it is a dangerous device and its harmful effects are very great, like those of the cinema, or even worse. We know from the research that has been written about it and from the words of experts in Arab countries and elsewhere enough to indicate that it is dangerous and very harmful to Islamic beliefs (‘aqeedah), morals and the state of society. This is because it includes the presentation of bad morals, tempting scenes, immoral pictures, semi-nakedness, destructive speech, and Kufr. It encourages imitation of their conduct and ways of dressing, respect for their leaders, neglect of Islamic conduct and ways of dressing, and looking down on the scholars and heroes of Islam. It damages their image by portraying them in an off-putting manner that makes people despise them and ignore them. It shows people how to cheat, steal, hatch plots and commit acts of violence against others. Undoubtedly anything that produces so many bad results should be stopped and shunned, and we have to close all the doors that could lead to it. If some of our brothers denounce it and speak out against it, we cannot blame them, because this is a part of sincerity towards Allaah and towards other people.
Whoever thinks that this device (TV) can be free of these evils and can be used only for good purposes if it is censored properly is exaggerating and is making a big mistake, because the censor may miss things and most people nowadays want to imitate the foreigners. It is very rare to find censors who are doing their job properly, especially nowadays when most people are only interested in time-wasting entertainment and things that turn people away from true guidance. Reality bears witness to that.
We ask Allaah to keep us safe from all evil for He is the Most Generous.
kayleigh
Junior Member
There are definitely a lot of "wrong" things in it, and mistakes. It's pretty funny, even if it's wrong. I think it'll deliver the message that not all Muslims are terrorists, and not all Muslims are of Arab decent. Even if there's a lot of mistakes in the show, and it does misrepresent Islam, I don't think it misrepresents Islam in a bad way to non-Muslims. I mean, I think it's better than portraying them as being hateful terrorists or something like that.
geforce8mx
New Member
???
what is it about and any have a video of it.
what is it about and any have a video of it. 
Globalpeace
Banned
Asslamo Allaikum,
Sorry guys...Never heard of this...Is this an American Show?
Sorry guys...Never heard of this...Is this an American Show?
nope- Canadian, its supposed to be a comedy about a small Muslim community. It got a great deal of coverage- even on CNN (must say that's the first time I saw any Canadian show being advertised on an American news station). I think they only have 8 episodes, you could probably find the first two episodes online.
umm hussain
Junior Member
asalam alaikum
If there was any good in that programme, they would never advertise it,especially not on CNN.
If there was any good in that programme, they would never advertise it,especially not on CNN.