MEMRI: No. 1850 | August 27, 2008
Saudi Cleric Muhammad Al-Munajid: Mickey Mouse Must Die!

Following is an excerpt from a religious program featuring Saudi Cleric
Muhammad Al-Munajid, which aired on Al-Majd TV on August 27, 2008:
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Muhammad Al-Munajid: What is the position of Islamic law with regard to
mice? The Shari'a refers to the mouse as "little corrupter," and says it is
permissible to kill it in all cases. It says that mice set fire to the
house, and are steered by Satan. The mouse is one of Satan's soldiers and is
steered by him. If a mouse falls into a pot of food - if the food is solid,
you should chuck out the mouse and the food touching it, and if it is
liquid - you should chuck out the whole thing. Because the mouse is
i-m-p-u-r-e!

According to Islamic law, the mouse is a repulsive, corrupting creature. How
do you think children view mice today - after Tom and Jerry? Even creatures
that are repulsive by nature, by logic, and according to Islamic law have
become wonderful and are loved by children. Even mice. Mickey Mouse has
become an awesome character, even though according to Islamic law, Mickey
Mouse should be killed in all cases.

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