Turkish imam to fine owners of ringing mobile phones during prayers

The mufti or senior Muslim cleric for the southeastern Turkish city of Mus has ordered that anyone whose mobile phone rings while they are praying in one of the region’s mosques should pay a fine of 10 Turkish lira (or $7.30). MSNBC Turkey reports.

"Mufti Ali Melek said that the money raised from the fines would be go towards the needs of Mus’ mosques."

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-- A Fatwa Against Ringtones - an imam at a Mosque in Saudi Arabia issued a fatwa against mobile phones after one rang during prayers on Saturday, playing Arabic pop music.

emily | 6:44 PM | SMS and Religion |
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