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Mohammed stars in South Park
DoctorNO:
? The episode of South Park entitled 'Super Best Friends' was deeply hurtful to Muslims. (broadcast on Channel 4, 10/10/03 at 23.40pm)
? Yes, we are aware that 'South Park' is intended to be offensive and is certainly not pretending to be a factual representation. But this programme was deliberately offensive to all Muslims by subjecting no less than three of their most respected prophets to ridicule [Moses (as), Jesus (as) and Muhammad (pbuh)].
? To Muslims it is very important never to make any pictorial representations of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh). It is therefore very upsetting for Muslim viewers that in this programme Muhammad (pbuh) was drawn in cartoon form, with a face and speaking role.
? The cartoon portrayed Muhammad in a ridiculous and offensive manner. He carried a rifle and amongst other things was made to fly around shooting fire from his fingers at a statue brought to life. To ridicule the prophet Muhammad is infinitely more hurtful to a Muslim than any insult that could be directed against them personally - The Qur'an says "the prophet is closer to the believers than their own selves" (33.6).
? Channel 4 should have been aware of the hurt this would cause to Muslim viewers. This programme demonstrates a complete lack of respect on the part of Channel 4 and the programme's makers. Channel 4 consciously chose to trample on the feelings of Muslims in the name of entertainment. Is this how much they respect their Muslim viewers?
? There is no excuse for this, and those responsible should not hide behind anti-censorship arguments - Muslims have no objection to people expressing disagreement with the teachings of the prophets. But to ridicule these deeply loved figures is totally gratuitous.
? Channel 4 should apologise for the offence caused to its Muslim viewers and should review its policies to ensure that in future it shows greater sensitivity and respect.
http://www.mpacuk.org/mpac/data/e963a1ae/e963a1ae.jsp
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What do you think?
salgan:
Why is jesus potrayed as white in the picture or is it moses?were they white DR no you seem to be an athority on this type of qestion or is it those evil muslim who spread that false rumer. :twisted:
any way mohammed has the wrong head gear on the qureshies tied there head gear diffrently so that can't be mohammed . :lol:
peace saleem
DoctorNO:
--- Quote from: "salgan" ---Why is jesus potrayed as white in the picture or is it moses?were they white DR no you seem to be an athority on this type of qestion or is it those evil muslim who spread that false rumer. :twisted:
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i think the white clad guy is supposed to be jesus. the cartoon portrayed them based on popular belief on what they look like and what they stand for.
--- Quote from: "salgan" ---
any way mohammed has the wrong head gear on the qureshies tied there head gear diffrently so that can't be mohammed . :lol:
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its just a cartoon so none of those characters were the real thing. ;)
DoctorNO:
http://www.southpark.dsl.pipex.com/scripts/scr504.shtml
Jesus: Stanley, I want you to meet some of the super best friends [they are shown when mentioned]: Buddha, with the powers of invisibility; Mohammed, the Muslim prophet with the powers of flame [he raises his hands palm up and a blast of flame emerges from each hand]; Krishna, the Hindu deity; Jospeh Smith, the Mormom prophet; Lao Tse, the found of Taoism [performs some martial arts moves with his cane]; and Sea-Man, with the ability to breathe underwater and link mentally with fish.
Stan: So you mean to tell me that even though people fight and argue over different religions, you guys are all actually friends?
Mohammed: More than friends, young boy, we are super best friends, with the desire to fight for justice.
Joseph Smith: We all believe in the power of good over evil. Except for Buddha, of course, who doesn't believe in evil.
Sarat:
Peace,
I actually have that episode. And it was somewhat funny.
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