What I have seen of them lately, they are quite effective in that :k:
Basically they preach universal brotherhood among muslims and reject sectarianism altogether and preach simple and basic teachings of Islam.
Popular figures are Najam Sheraz ( Pakistani pop singer ) Farhaan Agha ( tv Artist and model) and few others. There website alrehman alraheem dot com ( somehow it never works for me).
They show tv programes where they go to schools, colleges, rehabilitation centres and mental hospitals and speak to people from different walks of life.
The Founder is Babar Chowdery. I dont like his style and appearance very much; but it does not matter if the person is sincere to Islam and cause.
Their slogan, anthem is that hamd sung by Najam :
‘Na tera khuda koi our hai na mera khuda koi our hai
Ye ju rastey hain juda juda, yeh mouamla koi our hai’
Goal kia hona hai, May be to develop some harmony in society and lessen the sectarian hatred.
They say that they publish this booklet which contains quranic verses which are directly related to our everyday life and matters, so people should mold their lives accordingly and find out what they are doing wrong and what they are supposed to do.
Although, I have never seen that booklet so can not comment on this.
What they are looking for are dip-stick neem-mullahs like babur chaudry, straight outta MQM's terrorists production belt, who would have no scruples legitimizing whatever transgression these pathetic artists are engaging in......
//Popular figures are Najam Sheraz ( Pakistani pop singer ) Farhaan Agha ( tv Artist and model) and few others. There website alrehman alraheem dot com ( somehow it never works for me).
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Isnt Pop and islam a contradiction by itself. Isnt music haraam. We would have first agree or disagree on that and then maybe we can decide if we want to listen to these guys.
If the fundamental point in Islam is being distorted by these guys, what is the point in listening to the rest of preaching that these guys have for us.
I was being sarcastic to say the least. It is imperative that these guys are given a fair hearing
Light Music is certainly not haram as it was played in presence of Holy prophet (pbuh) and he did not disallow it. But there are restrictions
The time when prophet came to madina, girls sung songs with music
Prophet allowed girls to sing weding song in the house
Music is no different than other form of art, which are allowed in Islam but with in the limits. Like poetry, painting (non living things, sceneries etc.) wood craft and sculpture(non living things), caligraphy and building architecture. Muslims excelled in these forms of Art.
Now, we have certain bias against some people due to their profession and out look on life, which has more to do with cultural aspect.
For example (it is just an example; I am not trying to compare anyone)
If some hijra (hermaphrodite) teaches me something good , I will greatly appreciate his efforts. But on the other hand 90% of people in our society will look down upon him and mock him, due to cultural prejudice against them in subcontinent. Although, in Islam there is nothign against them. But people will certainly make up something in religion to hide their own bigotory and to justify their skewed attitude.