Fatwa Issued on Use of Aayat as Ringtone

Techtree News Staff, Apr 15, 2009 1318 hrs IST

Fatwa issued by panel of clerics in Kanpur

In this fast-paced world, many of us keep religious hymns and music as ringtones on our mobile phones, maybe as a small gesture towards remembering God.

However, according to recent reports, a Muslim organization has issued a fatwa over using verses from the Koran as ringtones, saying that answering the call while the aayat (verses from the Koran) is going on is a sin.

The panel of clerics in Kanpur also said that taking a cellphone to the toilet as it rings is a sin because aayat cannot be heard in a toilet. They also condemned the habit that people have of keeping cell phones on vibration mode while attending prayer services.

A fatwa in the Islamic faith is a religious opinion on Islamic law issued by an Islamic scholar.

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saif

by saif, jeedha, on Jul 03, 2009 06:51 PM, Report abuse Reply

again, another scare tactic to drive the masses one step closer to stupidity.

by Joe Blow, Brisbane, on Apr 20, 2009 02:36 PM, Report abuse Reply

My friend Joe, its muslims confining the muslims about not using verses from Quran as ringtones. And this has nothing to do with some kind of tactic for masses. Correct me if I am wrong and like wise.

by Fahad, Islamabad, on Apr 29, 2009 12:20 PM, Report abuse

The problem with fatwa like this is that it eliminates personal and secular space using meaningless religious filling.

by Be Secular mind, Kolkatta, on Apr 17, 2009 01:10 PM, Report abuse Reply

It's a faith. No other community has rights to comment on it. If it is accepted in all Muslim community we should respect it. This is way how we live in India. We have to respect each other than only we can jointly march in this trouble some world.

by Ram Fadnavis, Pune, on Apr 16, 2009 05:50 PM, Report abuse Reply

everybody has rights to comment on any social matter. If a nonsense is accepted by a community, others can rightly, n respectfully point out that. u need not accept that

by Be liberal mind, Kolkatta, on Apr 17, 2009 12:58 PM, Report abuse

mobile use is a personal matter what is the role of religion in that? Fatwa like this creates thoughtless brutes. Teach children cell etiquette, nothing more is needed

by Be liberal mind, Kolkatta, on Apr 17, 2009 12:44 PM, Report abuse Reply

they r only living on the name of islam............. it should be removed frm our islamic society............

by faiz ahmad, bikaner, on Apr 16, 2009 04:08 PM, Report abuse Reply

Idiot Beasts are they

by Rakesh, mumbai, on Apr 16, 2009 03:32 PM, Report abuse Reply

Idiot Beasts

by Rakesh, mumbai, on Apr 16, 2009 03:32 PM, Report abuse Reply

it is great dicision taken by islamic associatoin.our islam doesnt compormise with any thing that acts as a germ in our both life deen & duniya.

by md tabish noori, patna, on Apr 16, 2009 11:13 AM, Report abuse Reply

Islam does not compromise ,,,,,,,,, yeah we all know what is happening in the name of ISLAm , then Indian muslim association does not say anything about that ... are they afraid to say anything on all other things happening

by Anonymous, UP, on Apr 16, 2009 02:55 PM, Report abuse

to listen anything anywhere is not a sin. If we believe in god, respect should come from heart. Good things can be done anywhere, anytime.

by Shakti Pravesh, Delhi, on Apr 16, 2009 02:23 PM, Report abuse Reply

Those who really respect customs/religion, better not to carry mobile to toilet. because sometimes we enjoy to listen the religious hymns like WaheGuru, Gayatri mantra, Koran, Geeta etc.

by Shakti Pravesh, Delhi, on Apr 16, 2009 02:20 PM, Report abuse Reply

verses from kuran as a ring tones or hymns should not be taken as a sin as i think so . At least one is able ato hear and make solace of his mind .In my view a religion does not say that you should not hear it in musical way.Sikhs andHindus pray and singin His name .

by singhrp, mullana, on Apr 16, 2009 02:04 PM, Report abuse Reply

Bhagwan/ God/ Allah is Omni Present means He is everywhere. Nothing wrong with these Bhakti/ Ayyat tunes. Those people has NO-work, are passing these comments.

by Arun, Delhi, on Apr 16, 2009 12:50 PM, Report abuse Reply

Muslims should stop using cell phones as immoral stuffs can be stored o rowsed in it. Also thy should stop viewing hindi movies. I appreciate the move.. Cngrats!!

by Abhi khadir, Mumbai, on Apr 15, 2009 07:17 PM, Report abuse Reply

Err... at first I thought this comment was a sarcastic remark till I read the whole reply... Some people need to seriously gain fresh perspective on things and life itself.

by Indian, India, on Apr 16, 2009 11:33 AM, Report abuse

yes It is correct toilet is place made for where your body dirty waste material is discharging and it is unhygenic place with bad smell in that place no one like to invite there freinds and relatives sit and chat and people are not sleeping,eat food and drink allmost all people know why

by suleman beig, jeedha, on Apr 15, 2009 03:08 PM, Report abuse Reply

In case you didn't notice the Japanese consider their bathrooms and toilets as places to relax as well and give high importance to the cleanliness. Frankly speaking if your toilet smells and is unclean it's not something we can do anything about.

by Indian, India, on Apr 16, 2009 11:41 AM, Report abuse

Idiots, these people are hell bent on maligining the name of India in international arena. People in other countries including muslim countries would be laughing on this news.. These people are not only taking down the image of muslims but the whole country.

by Anonymous, Bangalore, on Apr 15, 2009 10:24 PM, Report abuse Reply

yah if i accept your comment as a innocent boy who does not know about the islam , who does not know what is hell , hows hell it wiil be correct ,who use the name of great fair as a simple word in common language . now im giving an example would u like to heard your mobile ring tone as bhakti song in your toilet , any othe place .

by md tabish noori, patna, on Apr 16, 2009 11:30 AM, Report abuse

Islam requires transformation. The religion which came into existance 1800 years back never transformed itself to the changing times. The Muslim clerics use sharia law to suit their ends in civil mattaers. They shall apply Sharia Law in India in criminal law also if they believe their religion truly.

by VSRamachandra, Hyder, on Apr 15, 2009 06:35 PM, Report abuse Reply

Hi VS Ramachandra

by Fahad, Mumbai, on Apr 15, 2009 06:51 PM, Report abuse

Hi VS Ramachandra, Have you transformed? your ancestor were eating with mouth and teeth. Have u started eating from somewhere else? Brother, Islam is the way of life not only religion. It is devised by Allah the creator of all (even you). The production of human being is not transformed, you mother's way of affection is not transformed, so why you need the way of human life to transform? Because you don't believe in Allah, you said this. I pray Allah that He gives you and all non believers Hidaya, Amen.

by Fahad, Mumbai, on Apr 15, 2009 06:59 PM, Report abuse

WoW! Now thats what I call misleading title. Change the title as per the content of the news, the fatwa is regarding use of Verses as ringtones, not using mobiles.

by Salman, Germany, on Apr 15, 2009 06:21 PM, Report abuse Reply

I Didnt expect this from Techtree. How Do I Report Abuse, for giving misleading headlies ?

by Anonymous, HYD, on Apr 15, 2009 06:05 PM, Report abuse Reply

Please change the headline-its misleading. instead u can mention "Fatwa Issued on Use of koranic versus as ringtones on Mobile Phones'

by Aziz, Hyderabad, on Apr 15, 2009 05:27 PM, Report abuse Reply

a fatwa is an order diguised as an opinion ,issued by an unreasonable idiot to bunch of bigger unreasonable idiots

by kargin, blore, on Apr 15, 2009 03:12 PM, Report abuse Reply