Question
A clown whose name is Riaad Moosa has recently made a mockery of Islam by dressing up with Islamic attire and a fake beard, imitating Osama Bin Laden. With his singing accompanied by music, he made fun of Osama. A man with a niqab also appeared in the clown's act. What is the Shariah's ruling regarding this person?
Answer
The clown, Riaad, has long ago become a murtad. His kufr is aggravated by his kufr mockery of aspects which are among the sh-iaar (salient features) of Islam. The dress, beard and Niqaab are among the shi-aar . Mocking, or jesting with any of the teachings/ practices of Islam is kufr.
The clown's denial that he had not targeted Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is rejected by the Shariah. An attack on any aspect of Islam is an attack on Allah and His Rasool (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The only salvation for this contemptible clown is to publicly apologize for his kufr; to repent, and to renew his Kalimah.
Furthermore, his very devilish profession, viz. clowning, music, etc., renders him a murtad even if he does not openly insult the Deen as he had done with his mockery of Osama Bin Laden.
The lengthy response given by Muslimah in Say adequately debunks the bunkum defence proffered by the murtad clown. His flabby selfvindication comes within the purview of the following Qur'aanic verse:
"Do not present excuses. Verily you have committed kufr after your Imaan…"
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 20 No 10
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- 7
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