The upbringing of the people, and particularly means of mass influence - the press, radio, television, and film - should be in the hands of people whose good Islamic moral and intellectual authority is indisputable. - ibid., p. 42
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Media and mass influence should be controlled by those with undisputed moral and intellectual Islamic authority.
- In plain terms
- Media should be managed by morally and intellectually authoritative Muslims.
- What can you take from it?
- Control media with trusted moral leadership.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who decides moral authority?
- Is control necessary for morality?
Another view
It risks censorship and limits free expression.
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