Really Serious Problem Of The Day

From a letter published in today's Dawn.

I WANT to draw the attention of the general public and the government authorities concerned towards a common but very serious problem.

It has been observed that a number of mobile phone consumers use ring tones composed of recitation of Quranic verses.

Ring tones ring with the recitation of Quranic verses when the users are busy walking in a park, chatting with others, watching a movie or drama in cinema/theatre and even in washrooms.

It is a disrespect to the Holy Quran. It is also a common observation that people use ring tones composed of songs which ring during prayers in mosques that disrupt the meditation of the worshippers.

The government of Saudi Arabia has banned the ring tones composed of Quranic verses in the country on the recommendations of Islamic Fiqh Council. We should respect the Holy Quran and people should avoid using such ring tones.

The government and telecom companies should also take steps to check it.