10-28-2004, 02:55 AM
Hi,
I am sorry for offending anyone. Actually, its very difficult to present ones ENTIRE viewpoint in just one short mail...especially when you are siting on ur school's library computer ! Please accept my apologies for creating any confusion.
Well, I beleive that the impression ppl get from watching Dr.Aamirs program is that here is a "modern-molvi"..who for once doesnt have a long beard....isnt strict abt islamic teachings etc etc. So, ppl get the impression that thats how us muslims should be...without DARI's..wearing Gels & extravagant clothings etc..Instead of following Holy Prophet's (PBUH) way of simple living. They say that this is whats needed by Islam today. Is that really so? Do you think, it would be sensible to say for example...women can wear Mini-skirts...Just to make Islam more "attractive" ? The west & turkey have already experimented with this sort of "modernisation" or "moderation" of religion with disasterous results.I think, its time we learn our lesson.
The comment about Pakistan turning into Turkey...had more to do with General Pervaiz. Someone here said that 'even General Musharaf' had recognised Dr. Aamir's work. As far as I know, General Musharaf (GM) is a gr8 fan of Kamal Ata Turk, who was responsible for the baning of having DARI's & wearing Scarfs in Turkey. So I beleive that the reason why GM likes Dr.Aamir & his program is that they SUPPORT his view of "turkey-like"..."modernized"..."moderate".. ISLAM. Thus, I think that if this country was left entirely in the hands of ppl like GM & Dr. aamir...we might soon turn into a RECYCLED version of TURKEY.
Now personally, my reservation about Dr. aamir has to do more with his "exploitation" of the masses. If u remember, in last ramazan, Dr. Aamir used to spend...all his time b4 sehri & after Aftari...sitting infront of LIVE TV...trying to increase the popularity of his program. I was amazed @ how he could....have his AFTARI....offer the Maghrib prayer....then have a MAKEUP session....and sit infron of live audience...within...2-3 mins of Aftar ! I personally beleive, Dr. aamir is more concered abt getting "political power", "financial gains" & "popularity", even if all these come @ the cost of churning & turning Islamic teachings. This makes him no different from the REST of MMA "mullas" in my opinion, except for well MMA mullas still have long DARIS.
And then there is the "over-acting"....when 'singing' DUA's...and NAAT's....Do we really need an urdu version of the "Imam-e-Kaaba's" DUA @ the 27th rooza nite...from the AMPLIFIED voice of Dr. aamir ?....to show us how to PRAY to GOD ? And the naats & actions !!! I dont understand...what those...DUAs and NAATS have to do with the program "aalim-online"...except for being designed to INCREASE the popularity of the host. Once again, I would say Dr. Aaamir is more concerned about his fame & fortune....just like any other POLITICAL MULLA of our country....and perhaps even worse.....like the POLITICIANS of our country .......(dont 4get he's a politician too !!!!..)
Please feel free to highlight where I might be wrong in my opinions. I enjoy listening to other people & I am a person whos always prepared to change his opinion.
Take Care
AvgJoe
PS Please dont feel offended. I personally think that GM is a gr8 leader & Dr.Aamir is a good debator/politician too. But there venturing into RELIGION is what concerns me...a bit !
I am sorry for offending anyone. Actually, its very difficult to present ones ENTIRE viewpoint in just one short mail...especially when you are siting on ur school's library computer ! Please accept my apologies for creating any confusion.
Well, I beleive that the impression ppl get from watching Dr.Aamirs program is that here is a "modern-molvi"..who for once doesnt have a long beard....isnt strict abt islamic teachings etc etc. So, ppl get the impression that thats how us muslims should be...without DARI's..wearing Gels & extravagant clothings etc..Instead of following Holy Prophet's (PBUH) way of simple living. They say that this is whats needed by Islam today. Is that really so? Do you think, it would be sensible to say for example...women can wear Mini-skirts...Just to make Islam more "attractive" ? The west & turkey have already experimented with this sort of "modernisation" or "moderation" of religion with disasterous results.I think, its time we learn our lesson.
The comment about Pakistan turning into Turkey...had more to do with General Pervaiz. Someone here said that 'even General Musharaf' had recognised Dr. Aamir's work. As far as I know, General Musharaf (GM) is a gr8 fan of Kamal Ata Turk, who was responsible for the baning of having DARI's & wearing Scarfs in Turkey. So I beleive that the reason why GM likes Dr.Aamir & his program is that they SUPPORT his view of "turkey-like"..."modernized"..."moderate".. ISLAM. Thus, I think that if this country was left entirely in the hands of ppl like GM & Dr. aamir...we might soon turn into a RECYCLED version of TURKEY.
Now personally, my reservation about Dr. aamir has to do more with his "exploitation" of the masses. If u remember, in last ramazan, Dr. Aamir used to spend...all his time b4 sehri & after Aftari...sitting infront of LIVE TV...trying to increase the popularity of his program. I was amazed @ how he could....have his AFTARI....offer the Maghrib prayer....then have a MAKEUP session....and sit infron of live audience...within...2-3 mins of Aftar ! I personally beleive, Dr. aamir is more concered abt getting "political power", "financial gains" & "popularity", even if all these come @ the cost of churning & turning Islamic teachings. This makes him no different from the REST of MMA "mullas" in my opinion, except for well MMA mullas still have long DARIS.
And then there is the "over-acting"....when 'singing' DUA's...and NAAT's....Do we really need an urdu version of the "Imam-e-Kaaba's" DUA @ the 27th rooza nite...from the AMPLIFIED voice of Dr. aamir ?....to show us how to PRAY to GOD ? And the naats & actions !!! I dont understand...what those...DUAs and NAATS have to do with the program "aalim-online"...except for being designed to INCREASE the popularity of the host. Once again, I would say Dr. Aaamir is more concerned about his fame & fortune....just like any other POLITICAL MULLA of our country....and perhaps even worse.....like the POLITICIANS of our country .......(dont 4get he's a politician too !!!!..)
Please feel free to highlight where I might be wrong in my opinions. I enjoy listening to other people & I am a person whos always prepared to change his opinion.
Take Care
AvgJoe
PS Please dont feel offended. I personally think that GM is a gr8 leader & Dr.Aamir is a good debator/politician too. But there venturing into RELIGION is what concerns me...a bit !
