Egyptian Association Vows Legal Action against Qaris Who Disrespect Book of God
In a statement, the association stressed that legal action would be taken against any qari, famous or unknown, who disrespects the Holy Book, Bawaba Ruz al-Yusuf website reported.
Earlier, Head of the association Sheikh Mohamed Hashad called on people to invite competent qaris to their Quran recitation programs and seek help from teh association in this regard.
This comes after a qari named Samir Antaer answered his mobile phone while reciting the Holy Book.
He was reciting the Quran at a mourning service when his cell phone rang. He stopped the recitation and answered his phone before resuming the recitation.
His move has drawn widespread criticism in Egypt.
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Hashad has expressed his strong displeasure at the move and summoned Antar.
He said what the qari did was not appropriate given the sublime status of the Quran.
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