Diffusion of television among the Muslim clergy: a case study of Pakistani Hanfi Thought

Abstract

The present study analyzes the diffusion of television among the religious scholars of Pakistan, particularly the scholars of Hanafi Thought. Since its advent, television got animosity from the Muslims scholars of sub-continent. They considered television un-Islamic as it contained images which were disallowed in Islamic teachings. However, in the present times, many religious scholars are utilizing TV for promoting and preaching Islam. In Pakistan, scholars of Dawat-e-Islamy and Moulana Tariq Jameel (one of the leading scholar of Tablighi Jam at) have transformed their positions and are actively engaged in using TV for preaching. The huge audience following and market appreciation support that TV is a popular and the most feasible medium to promote Islamic teachings.

Keywords

• Television
• Preaching of Islam
• Dawat-e-Islamy
• Tablighi Jamat