Yvonne Ridley wrote an article on pop culture, mainly criticising Sami Yusuf and other 'Nasheed artist', dubbing them as 'popsters' and 'Islamic Boybands.' Well, she was mainly putting forth her opinions, but can you imagine the response from the 'victims' of her article? [note the article has been in wide circulation]
Sami Yusuf wrote back to her, praising her for voicing her opinions (I think), yet at the same time criticising heruse of language etc etc. As well as placing lame excuses for what he does, the letter was very long, though I must admit, after reading the first 4 paragraphs I skimmed the rest of the letter.
Anyway, I think that Yvonne was on the right lines, but then again that's MY opinion. Everyone is entitled to one right?
Check out the following links
Yvonnes article
http://www.muslimsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1807&Itemid=238
Yvonnes Response
http://www.muslimsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2064&Itemid=238
Boyband response
http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2006/05/19/mecca2medina-responds-to-yvone-ridley/
Nasheed Popstars?!
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