Uproar over "non-Islamic" football jerseys - Public says it's 'extreme', 'blown out of proportion' and 'does not represent devil worshipping' - From "extreme" to "not encouraged".
Those were the views of various quarters sought by The Malay Mail this morning on criticism by two religious scholars on Muslims football fans wearing emblems that could 'erode' their faith, such as the Christian crucifix, representation of the devil and beer company logo.
Bar Council president Ragunath Kesavan said the 'devil' emblem of England's Manchester United Football Club did not represent devil worshipping.
DEVIL TROUBLE: The controversial Manchester United jersey with the 'devil' emblem — GETTYimages
“It so happens that they are famously called the Red Devils. Not that it means anything.”
He said if wearing the jersey would “erode” Muslim fans' belief, then wearing anything that symbolised Islam for non-Muslims should also be prohibited, too.
“For example, the Malaysian flag has a crescent which symbolises Islam. Should non-Muslim Malaysians stop putting on attires with the Jalur Gemilang printed on it or even stop respecting the flag?
“It is a bit too extreme and does not make any sense. This issue has made it to international Press. People will be puzzled as to why are we getting too worked up over a jersey.
“The religious authorities should look into the objectives of sports and the positive spirit of sports instead.”
National Consumer Complaints Centre (NCCC) chief executive officer Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah said the matter had been blown out of proportion.
“It should be up to individuals. We cannot avoid having all the symbols that meant different things to certain culture or religion.”
He said the religious authorities should focus on lifestyles and clothings that conflicted with the religion.
“They have to focus on seeing how to better the Muslims in the country and focus on the more serious social problems. It is all about priority.
"In this case, it all goes back to education. If one is a good Muslim, he or she would know what is allowed and what is not.
“But in a multiracial country like ours, this should not be brought up.”
Syariah lawyer Mohd Hamidullah Che Hassan viewed the issue as one related to makruh, which means that a Muslim is not encouraged to do it, but it is not sinful.
"By right, Muslims are not allowed to wear anything that represents the devil, for example. Imagine going to the mosque to perform your prayers while wearing the jersey. That's not how you present yourself to God."
When asked what he thought of Liverpool's previous jersey, which bore the Carlsberg beer company logo, he said it was also inappropriate as it promoted alcohol which is forbidden in Islam.
'Muslims should not wear this sort of thing'
THE AFP reported that among 'off-limit' football jerseys were Brazil, Portugal, Barcelona, Serbia and Norway all of which carry images of the Christian cross on their emblems.
It quoted former Johor mufti Datuk Nooh Gadot as saying that the trend of donning football team colours by Muslim fans was dangerous, adding that they should not worship the symbols of other religions or the devil.
He said it could also erode one's belief, saying: "There is no reason why we, as Muslims, should wear such jerseys, either for sports or fashion reasons. Even if it is a gift, we should decline it. It is even more sinful when people realise this is wrong and still buy these jerseys to wear."
Even though there was no fatwa, or religious edict, on the issue, Nooh said, it was not needed as it was clearly wrong for Muslims to don such garments. He also urged Muslims to repent.
Perak mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria, in sharing the view, said "Islam do not allow people to wear this sort of thing", adding that the devil was an enemy to the religion. ( mmail.com.my )
Those were the views of various quarters sought by The Malay Mail this morning on criticism by two religious scholars on Muslims football fans wearing emblems that could 'erode' their faith, such as the Christian crucifix, representation of the devil and beer company logo.
Bar Council president Ragunath Kesavan said the 'devil' emblem of England's Manchester United Football Club did not represent devil worshipping.
DEVIL TROUBLE: The controversial Manchester United jersey with the 'devil' emblem — GETTYimages
“It so happens that they are famously called the Red Devils. Not that it means anything.”
He said if wearing the jersey would “erode” Muslim fans' belief, then wearing anything that symbolised Islam for non-Muslims should also be prohibited, too.
“For example, the Malaysian flag has a crescent which symbolises Islam. Should non-Muslim Malaysians stop putting on attires with the Jalur Gemilang printed on it or even stop respecting the flag?
“It is a bit too extreme and does not make any sense. This issue has made it to international Press. People will be puzzled as to why are we getting too worked up over a jersey.
“The religious authorities should look into the objectives of sports and the positive spirit of sports instead.”
National Consumer Complaints Centre (NCCC) chief executive officer Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah said the matter had been blown out of proportion.
“It should be up to individuals. We cannot avoid having all the symbols that meant different things to certain culture or religion.”
He said the religious authorities should focus on lifestyles and clothings that conflicted with the religion.
“They have to focus on seeing how to better the Muslims in the country and focus on the more serious social problems. It is all about priority.
"In this case, it all goes back to education. If one is a good Muslim, he or she would know what is allowed and what is not.
“But in a multiracial country like ours, this should not be brought up.”
Syariah lawyer Mohd Hamidullah Che Hassan viewed the issue as one related to makruh, which means that a Muslim is not encouraged to do it, but it is not sinful.
"By right, Muslims are not allowed to wear anything that represents the devil, for example. Imagine going to the mosque to perform your prayers while wearing the jersey. That's not how you present yourself to God."
When asked what he thought of Liverpool's previous jersey, which bore the Carlsberg beer company logo, he said it was also inappropriate as it promoted alcohol which is forbidden in Islam.
'Muslims should not wear this sort of thing'
THE AFP reported that among 'off-limit' football jerseys were Brazil, Portugal, Barcelona, Serbia and Norway all of which carry images of the Christian cross on their emblems.
It quoted former Johor mufti Datuk Nooh Gadot as saying that the trend of donning football team colours by Muslim fans was dangerous, adding that they should not worship the symbols of other religions or the devil.
He said it could also erode one's belief, saying: "There is no reason why we, as Muslims, should wear such jerseys, either for sports or fashion reasons. Even if it is a gift, we should decline it. It is even more sinful when people realise this is wrong and still buy these jerseys to wear."
Even though there was no fatwa, or religious edict, on the issue, Nooh said, it was not needed as it was clearly wrong for Muslims to don such garments. He also urged Muslims to repent.
Perak mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria, in sharing the view, said "Islam do not allow people to wear this sort of thing", adding that the devil was an enemy to the religion. ( mmail.com.my )
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