Ulema in Saudia Arabia have issued a fatwa (religious decree) declaring football an un-Islamic sport, and have urged the youth to quit it immediately, BBC radio reported on Saturday.Gosh, I wonder how they feel about Beach Volleyball?
According to the report, the clerics urged the youth to indulge in jihad and other constructive activities that could help the Muslim ummah, the radio reported. The ulema argued that football wastes a lot of time and the participants wear shorts, which they said was an un-Islamic dress, the radio reported.
Monday, August 29, 2005
Religion of Peace Party Poopers!
(Via LGF) Over in Pakistan where football means soccer, The Daily Times reports:
