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Hopefully you are not panicking because of the image we have used on this page. it is a replica of a Mullah (minister) formed from clay. We do not in any way endorse the bhuddification/idolizing of Mullahs. Eventually, we hope to install here a Flash animation of a Mullah sitting in a mosque, the light coming in through those elegant arches, counting off his rosary. Very calming and patient. Almost hypnotic. But also very boring.

So instead, find some Muslim affirmation/Mullah endorsement for exploring subversive ideas if there is one. Perhaps the Tailor's bath anecdote/question (a story from my Father's childhood, serving tea to Muslim seminary students), or the "Just One Look" defense legitimizing the reading of this website (e.g., allegedly, there is an Islamic doctrine that the "First Look" at an object of sin is not a sin. It's the double-take or second look that constitutes sin because at that point, you are aware of what you're doing.

We can illustrate this with animation by showing our protagonist Abdullah walking down a street. Here comes Pamela Lee. His eyes bug open and they pass each other. He keeps looking straight ahead. This is not a sin. Result: His bugged eyes are able to take in his still unfolding reality. So he is able to dodge traffic and live to see another first look. Take 2: Ab and Pam pass each other. His eyes bug, but then his whole body swivels and then he follows mouth agape and starts harassing the poor well-endowed dear. That's a sin. Result: He never sees the car that comes and flattens him.)

This is all just a metaphor for it being OK to look at blasphemy once, it is the pursuit and harassment of blasphemy that will get you in trouble.