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Bus preaching: a new job for Moroccans
[Al Arabiya Latest] Moroccan youths have devised a new occupation for the holy month of Ramadan: bus preaching. The new controversial practice has garnered the approval of religious scholars and the criticism of sociology researchersYoung men get on buses and start delivering religious sermons for free while others sell booklets and tapes containing lectures by famous Moroccan and Arab preachers. Sometimes, they recite parts of those lectures to the passengers to talk them into buying their merchandise. Bus preaching follows the prophet's advice who asked, in a hadith (saying), that all Muslims spread the word of Islam, said Moroccan preacher Sheikh Mohamed al-Sahabi. "When they distribute tapes and booklets that contain prayers and advice, they are in a way spreading the word of Islam," he told Al Arabiya. Sahabi added that those youths could have a deeper influence than many people think since they could help guide people into the right path. "One sermon could make a delinquent repent or a thief ask God for forgiveness. The preachers will also be rewarded by God for their efforts in guiding Muslims." Posted by: Fred 2009-08-28 |
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