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Iraq-Jordan
Fatwa forbids Iraq forces from helping US troops
2004-08-12
Iraq's top Sunni Muslim body on Thursday warned the security forces against supporting the US military in the fight at the holy city of Najaf. The Association of Muslim Scholars issued a fatwa, or religious edict, forbidding Muslims from offering any support to the forces of "occupation."
Just like Tater asked...
"It is forbidden for any Muslim to cooperate with the occupation forces and killing their own brothers and fellow citizens," it said.
"Good Muslims never kill their own brothers and fellow citizens in cooperation with the occupation forces. They do it themselves."
"Iraqi police and members of civil defence (national guards) should fear God's punishment and wrath of the people as they battle with the occupation and participate in the shedding of their brothers' blood." Calling the Najaf fight as an act of "genocide" by the US forces, the association said the clashes in the holy city were against both sharia Islamic law and civil laws. "What is going in Najaf at the hands of American forces is nothing but genocide and criminal acts forbidden by sharia and civil laws as it is affecting everyone who rejects the occupation," it said.
"'Cuz, ummm... they're bumping off lotsa guys with turbans. That has to be against the law."
"It is affecting the holy Muslim values and the shrines. It makes thousands of women and children leave the city."
"An'... an'... puppies, too! An' kittens! An' baby ducks! An' FLUFFY BUNNIES!"
Posted by:Mark Espinola

#14  Do you think that killing poeple is considered a "stupid little thing" ?
I don't see why the Iraqi people should fight within themselves. A muslim should not kill his muslim brother. And that is not a new fatwa. Its not even a fatwa. Its part of a verse.
Besides, why can't the troops do their dirty work themselves?
Posted by: Gentle   2004-08-13 1:49:39 AM  

#13  As posted on Iraqthemodel the other day, these fatwas and other stuff are starting to turn some muslims against Islam.

Good. Maybe these dim bulbs can be prodded to issue even more, for really stupid little things. That would piss off even more people.
Posted by: Bomb-a-rama   2004-08-12 10:57:42 PM  

#12  Sunni clerics forbidding the slaughter of Shi'a "apostates"? Whoda thunk it?

Oh, and guys - take your fatwa, fold it until it's all corners, and stuff it up your oubliette.
Posted by: mojo   2004-08-12 10:28:46 PM  

#11  what's an "Ass-ociation of Muslim Scholars"? Sounds like a bunch of butt-brothers.
Posted by: anymouse   2004-08-12 10:25:50 PM  

#10  New Iraq = "LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF FATWAS!"
Posted by: borgboy   2004-08-12 10:12:55 PM  

#9  Hmmmm did I hear a fatwa when Saddam killed the Shiites in Najaf in 1991...

Was cricket season, obviously
Posted by: True German Ally   2004-08-12 9:59:59 PM  

#8  The problem with translation is essentially correct. While in English, it might be spelled "fatwa", the correct pronunciation is "fat-head".
As in, "Today the fathead issues a pronouncement forbidding American Marines from looking at Iraqi goats in a lewd manner."
Posted by: Anonymoose   2004-08-12 9:45:52 PM  

#7  I used to issue fatwas for fun, but with all the small time fatwa generators out there, well....

The Thrill is gone.

The not-so-sad-fact is that the Muslim world is suffering from Fatwa Fatigue™. And you can quote me on that!
-Al-Aska Paul
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2004-08-12 9:41:40 PM  

#6  As posted on Iraqthemodel the other day, these fatwas and other stuff are starting to turn some muslims against Islam.

Bwahahahahahahaha!!!
Posted by: Robert Crawford   2004-08-12 9:36:41 PM  

#5  too hel with their fatwa and the iraqi police
who needs their help? I f the US would just get out of worrying about the politics and their holy cities this would have alrwsady been over with. Can anyone tell me what city in the muslim religion is not a "holy city"?
Posted by: smokeysinse   2004-08-12 9:09:25 PM  

#4  As posted on Iraqthemodel the other day, these fatwas and other stuff are starting to turn some muslims against Islam.
Posted by: mhw   2004-08-12 9:08:21 PM  

#3  I always hope that these "fatwas" sound less moronic in the original language than they do in translation. They've reached the point of self-parody for most English speakers. If these people are really so mentally deficient to believe or follow "leaders" who write things like this, it's doubtful that they'll survive long in the real world.
Posted by: RWV   2004-08-12 8:21:20 PM  

#2  ...and don't bet on the Mahdi Army.
Posted by: tu3031   2004-08-12 8:19:50 PM  

#1  I wonder if there is a fatwa against being moronic & suicidal?
Posted by: Mark Espinola   2004-08-12 8:08:04 PM  

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