JEDDAH — The Islamic Jurisprudence Council has banned the use of the verses of the Holy Quran as ringtones for mobile phones because it impinges on the sacred character of the the Holy Book, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
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“It is demeaning and degrading to the verses of the Holy Book to stop abruptly at the middle of a recitation or neglecting the recitation, as happens when they are used as ringtones in mobile phones. On the other hand, recording the verses from the Holy Quran in phone sets with the intention of recitation and listening is a virtuous act,” the scholars attending the council meeting in Makkah recently said in a statement.
During the six-day meeting, held under the chairmanship of Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz Al Asheikh, 70 Muslim dignitaries and scholars tackled a number of important issues. The council encouraged Muslims in the West to participate in elections in non-Muslim countries and play an effective political role, especially if elections brought about public good or prevented social evils.
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It said this was the only way for Muslims abroad to secure their rights. It encouraged Muslims in the West to integrate into Western societies but cautioned them against adopting any Western habits that are contrary to the principles of Islam.
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In the concluding session, the Islamic Jurisprudence Council emphasised that dialogue with non-Muslims supported by well-prepared media programmes were essential in confronting anti-Islamic campaigns.
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