Saudi clerics urge faithful to shun 'Islamic' superhero series

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

http://news.yahoo.com/saudi-clerics-...154923183.html

Saudi clerics urge faithful to shun 'Islamic' superhero series

March 24, 2014 11:49 AM



Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's top clerics have declared an Islam-inspired cartoon series, which earned praise from US President Barack Obama, a "work of the devil" that Muslims should not watch.

The television version of superhero comic book "The 99" is being aired by Saudi-owned satellite channel MBC3, based in Dubai in the neighbouring United Arab Emirates.

But in a religious decree carried by Saudi websites on Monday, the clerics ruled the series blasphemous because the superheroes of its title are based on the 99 attributes ascribed to Allah in the Koran.

"The 99 is a work of the devil that should be condemned and forbidden in respect to Allah's names and attributes," the clerics, led by the kingdom's mufti, Abdulaziz al-Sheikh, said.

The original comic strip version, first released in 2006, had already ran into opposition from Muslim hardliners not only in Saudi Arabia but also in neighbouring Kuwait, where it was created and produced by media executive Nayef al-Matawa.

The comics -- produced in English as well as Arabic -- won praise, however, not only from Obama but also from Kuwait's emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, for their message of moderation and cultural dialogue.

They have been sold around the world and have also spawned a merchandise range and a theme park in Kuwait as well as the Arabic-language television series.

Ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia applies a strict version of Islam.

At least he condemned Obama's judgment too. ..
Too bad he didn't also issue a fatwa isn't it???

Sure seems like most the world knows what a chump and liar the bamboy is. - --Tyr

[Noir]

...so just to be clear here, you're agreeing with the ultra-conservative Saudi clerics?

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

...so just to be clear here, you're agreeing with the ultra-conservative Saudi clerics?

Hell no, but he did at least condemn something the bampunk praised. I thought that quite funny.. There was a reason you asked for clarification amigo..--Tyr

[jafar00]

...so just to be clear here, you're agreeing with the ultra-conservative Saudi clerics?

I think he did. His hatred of Obama trumps his hatred for Islam.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

I think he did. His hatred of Obama trumps his hatred for Islam.

At least you got the part about my hating the bamscum right..

The man asked me and I replied no but now you think I said yes.. Now who is answering according to personal bias and desire to strike an enemy? Neither Obama or the Sheik will read my posts but you knew I'd read yours as well as many other members here too. --Tyr