What is the ruling on saying "Arab Idol," and is the video clip accurate in its call to warn against this name?
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The word "idol" in English is not limited to "deity" in the ritualistic religious sense, but is widely used to mean "revered beloved," "respected person," or "object of excessive love." It also refers to a "hero" or an "icon." Although the word is associated with meanings of idolatry and polytheism, the artistic and media context predominantly uses it to mean "stardom" and "beloved symbolism" for the masses, rather than religious servitude. Therefore, criticism of the program should focus on the Sharia and methodological violations in its concept, content, and tools.
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