In many places, if the police catch you using a cell phone when driving you get a ticket. I fear to ask what the Shariah punishment for this offense would be.
I guess the question for the fuqaha’ (persons who specialize in Islamic jurisprudence) is, would Muhammad have used a cell phone when riding a camel?
Via Emirates 24-7:
Saudi Islamic scholar issued a fatwa banning the use of mobile phones while driving, saying this is a great sin in Islam as it may cause disasters.
Ahmed Al Husseini Al Shahri, Imam (preacher) at a mosque in the Western Saudi Red Sea port of Jeddah, said motorists commit a big sin by speaking, texting or filming through the mobile phone while they are driving.
“This act is a big sin in Islam because it detracts the brain, heart and eye and could cause disasters,” he told worshippers at the mosque.
“Using mobile phones while driving amounts to disobeying God the Almighty who prohibits acts that will cause harm.”
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