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Prayer or Photography: The Fiery Exchange Between Ilham Shaheen and Saud Saleh That’s Sparking a National Debate

by Catherine Williams - Chief Editor

Ilham Shaheen’s Controversial Statement on Prayer and Work Sparks Debate

Artist Ilham⁢ Shaheen’s recent statement on prayer and prioritizing work has sparked a ⁤heated⁤ debate​ on social media, with many weighing ‌in on his views. In a video shot​ two years ago at a seminar, Ilham Shaheen ​shared his​ thoughts on the ‍matter, which some found surprising.

Ilham Shaheen recounted his experience working with a ‌director who became increasingly religious, stating, “The director I worked with, he was a ‌very ordinary man⁢ and ⁣a simple man… suddenly he became religious in a very‍ strange way.” He also mentioned that the director would stop filming to pray, leaving work to do so.

Expert Weighs In: Saud Saleh Responds to Ilham Shaheen’s Statement

Dr. Saud Saleh, a professor of comparative jurisprudence at Al-Azhar University,⁣ responded to Ilham Shaheen’s statement, expressing surprise that the director’s‍ decision to pray during‍ work was ⁣ridiculed. ‍He stated,⁢ “I am surprised that when a person ‍takes the initiative to obey God and pray, he is ridiculed and became a ⁤source of ridicule.”

Dr. Saud Saleh ​emphasized that individuals have the right to⁣ practice their faith, even in the workplace.⁢ He added, “The artist has no right to criticize those who obey God ⁣and His Messenger and seek to ⁤return to the right path.”

Ilham Shaheen Responds to Backlash: “There is a Campaign‍ Against Me”

In response to the controversy surrounding his statement, Ilham Shaheen stated, “There ⁤is a clear campaign against me, and it is clear that they are tired and too busy with my opinions, and my name sold‌ to‍ them ⁢and my opinions are my own and I don’t impose‌ them on anybody.”

Ilham Shaheen⁤ expressed ⁤his disregard for social media criticism, saying, ⁢”I am not at ‌all concerned about social media and making fun of ​people, and I‌ know that I have enemies and I ⁤know the reasons. After⁢ the dogs barked, the caravan moved⁤ on.”

Ilham Shaheen – Archive photo

Ilham Shaheen’s ⁤Message ⁢to His ⁤Critics

Ilham ​Shaheen concluded by saying, “Thank you for a pure and sincere heart… and an open, ⁣enlightened mind.” He also addressed his critics, stating, ​”There may be people who are spiteful and hateful because my character annoys them, or deceives them or makes them mad, everyday​ stories and‌ anecdotes about ‌Ilham ‌Shaheen do not interest me and I call​ them ⁢sick people, die in your anger.”

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