French actress Marie Laforêt needed some work done at her apartment. Since she has a dog, she decided to inform devout Muslims that they aren't allowed in her house. Somehow, her attempt at appeasing Muslims has caused Muslims to a
FRANCE--One of France's most well-known singers and actresses, Marie Laforêt, will today appear in a Paris courtroom to defend herself against charges that a job advertisement she placed discriminated against Muslims.
72-year-old Laforêt, who first found fame as an actress in the 1960s, placed an ad on an internet site looking for someone to carry out some work on her terrace in 2009, reported daily newspaper Le Parisien on Thursday.
She specified in the ad that "people with allergies or orthodox Muslims" should not apply "due to a small chihuahua."
Laforêt claimed that she made the stipulation because she believed the Muslim faith saw dogs as unclean.
The case was taken up by anti-discrimination organization Mrap, which lodged a complaint against the internet site which ran the ad.
"To think that Marie Laforêt is racist is just stupid," said her lawyer, David Koubbi, according to the newspaper. He said the words in the advertisement were only a "warning."
Koubbi added that the star "has always shown her interest and admiration for the Muslim faith."
"She knew that the presence of a religion could conflict with the religious convictions of orthodox Muslims. It was a sign of respect."
Experts in the Muslim faith were quoted as rejecting the defence.
"Dogs are not considered unclean and it's false to suggest otherwise," said one quoted by the newspaper. (Source)
Really? No problem with dogs?
Sahih al-Bukhari 3323--Narrated Abdullah bin Umar: Allah's Messenger ordered that the dogs should be killed.
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It really is no wonder they have been driven out of Europe twice before. The other times there was no internet so wonder what they were up to then.
1. Bukhari Volume 1, Book 4, #173
Narrated Abu Huraira: “Allah’s Apostle said, “If a dog drinks from the utensil of anyone of you it is essential to wash it seven times.””
2. Bukhari Volume 1, Book 9, #490
Narrated ‘Aisha: “The things which annul the prayers were mentioned before me. They said, “Prayer is annulled by a dog, a donkey and a woman (if they pass in front of the praying people).” I said, “You have made us (i.e. women) dogs. I saw the Prophet praying while I used to lie in my bed between him and the Qibla. Whenever I was in need of something, I would slip away. For I disliked to face him.”"
3. Bukhari Volume 3, Book 39, #516
Narrated As-Sa’ib bin Yazid: “Abu Sufyan bin Abu Zuhair, a man from Azd Shanu’a and one of the companions of the Prophet said, “I heard Allah’s Apostle saying, ‘If one keeps a dog which is meant for guarding neither a farm nor cattle, one Qirat of the reward of his good deeds is deducted daily.” I said, “Did you hear this from Allah’s Apostle?” He said, “Yes, by the Lord of this Mosque.”"
4. Bukhari Volume 4, Book 54, #448
Narrated Abu Talha: “I heard Allah’s Apostle saying; “Angels (of Mercy) do not enter a house wherein there is a dog or a picture of a living creature (a human being or an animal).””
I saved the best for the last
5. Bukhari Volume 4, Book 54, #450
Narrated Salim’s father: “Once Gabriel promised the Prophet (that he would visit him, but Gabriel did not come) and later on he said, “We, angels, do not enter a house which contains a picture or a dog.””
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