Leaving time for entertainment
Adil Salahi; 8/8/08
Many Muslims avoid discussing the subject of entertainment because they fear that they will end up with a verdict that much of what they do for entertainment is wrong and cannot be approved by Islam. Yet this is a wrong perception, resulting from the fact that many Muslim countries went through a long period when education was poor and limited to a very small proportion of the population. This was particularly true in the 19th century, and under colonial rule stretching well into the 20th century. We should remember that Islam is a religion that caters for all life’s needs, and that people cannot continue to function without enjoying periods of relaxation and entertainment.
See: http://www.arabnews.com/?page=5§ion=0&article=112557&d=8&m=8&y=2008
Tags: Religion, Saudi Arabia