Jordan's Islamists issue ifatwa-i against journos

[Dennis Perrin]

> Muslim scholars from Jordan's key opposition Islamic Action Front (IAF)
> party on Tuesday issued a fatwa branding as "atheists" journalists linked
to
> an article deemed insulting to the Prophet Mohamed.
>
> "Islamic sharia dictates that whoever undermines the Prophet or insults
him,
> or slanders him and his messages is considered an atheist and should 'burn
> in hell'," an IAF said in a statement, quoting from the Koran.
>
> It was referring to an article published last week by Al-Hilal weekly
under
> the title "Aisha in the Prophet's Home" on the Prophet Mohamed's
> relationship with his wives, particularly Aisha who was said to be his
> favourite.
>
> "The article spoke of the Prophet ... and described him in terms that do
not
> fit him or his wives but that severely insult them," the IAF said, adding
> that its fatwa, or religious decree, was adopted by the party's ulema.
> The IAF also called on Jordan's top religious authorities to issue their
own
> verdict on this "treacherous crime".

And the anti-imperial resistance continues . . .

DP