Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom reprimanded Al Ehya Digital Televison, which runs the Islamic channel Noor TV for allowing its presenter to tell viewers it was their duty to murder non-Muslims during a phone in show.
The channel broadcasts both in the UK and internationally mostly in Urdu but also English and Punjabi and is aimed at young British Muslims.Offensive: Allama Muhammad Farooq Nizami told viewers that it was their 'mission' to 'protect the sanctity of our beloved Lord'
The offending show was broadcast on May 3 last year and featured the presenter Allama Muhammad Farooq Nizami taking phone-in from audience members around the world.
Mr Nizami answered questions about a wide range of issues and personal conduct relating to Islam and Islamic teachings.
But following a question from a Pakistani caller asking what the 'punishment' should be for those who disrespect the Prophet, his answer was that they 'should be eliminated.'
Speaking directly into the camera Mr Nazimi said: 'One has to choose one’s own method.
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My problem here is what would have happened if a Christian Channel had broadcast a similar message?
I am guessing that:
The fines would have been punitive - sufficient to force the station to close.
Some people would have been charged with 'hate crimes' and given lengthy prison sentences.
Legislation would have been enacted against other TV stations which had done nothing wrong.
The Guardian & Independent & Huffington Post would have been going bonkers for weeks on end.
The 'usual suspects' would have emerged, loud and shrill, from the woodwork chanting mantras of hatred.
BUT, this is all fantasy - what Christian Channel would ever do something so heinous in the first place? (Please do not give a response mentioning the crusades or similar. Do get real!)
