The Moral Vision
Muslim Journalism
~ 278 ~
moments for their plight. Because of this attitude,
all they have been able to achieve through their
efforts has been futile protest.
This has also had an adverse effect on Muslim
journalism. There is one thing common to the
Muslim press the world over, and that is protest.
All Muslim periodicals and newspapers today have
adopted this tone. Their sole purpose is to put
forward the Muslims’ political case. But the true
purpose of Muslim journalism should be to
represent Islam; it should be run on the basis of
principle, not on the basis of national prejudice.
If one represents a nation’s case, one will spotlight
its national issues. But to represent Islam, on the
other hand, is to present God’s religion before
mankind. The Qur’an tells us how God sent
countless prophets in ancient times, and revealed to
them the scriptures. Man, however, was unable to
preserve these scriptures in their original form.
Then the final Prophet came to the world. The Book
that was revealed to him would be preserved for all
time. It is now our responsibility as Muslims to
communicate this authentic book of divine
