Should I should I not work in the Express Tribune?

**Seekeress@0** · 04-08-2012, 11:40 PM

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatULLAHI wa barakatuHU dear all,
I have just received an interview-call from the Express Tribune...
I was wondering if it is a good idea to work there, given their almost secular/anti-Islamic stance on every single issue...
Will the income I receive from there be mubaarak?

Looking forward to your mashwarahs ( Remember seeking mashwarah is a Sunnah of our Beloved Prophet SallAllahu alayhi wa Sallam),
JazakumULLAH Khair,
Wassalam ma'al-ikram

**Acacia** · 05-08-2012, 01:02 AM

Waalaikumussalaam dear sister:

I think your heart is already set against the matter and I personally think you are right; otherwise, I suppose you could pray for guidance. I don't know what the job entails but if it has anything to do with writing and disseminating anti-Islamic material to households, then I think you are right to be cautious (and actually say 'no'). While the job may bring money and perhaps even pays really well, I don't think it is worth it if we consider the consequence of having impacted who knows how many minds against Islam... insha'Allah a better, more mubarak job will open up for you.

I say: don't take it.

Wa'assalaam dear.

**muminah** · 05-08-2012, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by Seekeress@0

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatULLAHI wa barakatuHU dear all,
I have just received an interview-call from the Express Tribune...
I was wondering if it is a good idea to work there, given their almost secular/anti-Islamic stance on every single issue...
Will the income I receive from there be mubaarak?

Looking forward to your mashwarahs ( Remember seeking mashwarah is a Sunnah of our Beloved Prophet SallAllahu alayhi wa Sallam),
JazakumULLAH Khair,
Wassalam ma'al-ikram

I don't know what the Express Tribune is. If its anti-Muslim, go in there, show your good character and work ethic, work hard and move to the very top, and inshallah things will change. We can't keep hiding away. We desperately need Muslims in the media!

I wouldn't turn down the offer, in fact I would look at it as an opportunity to remove misconceptions about Islam. Even just your presence there may change things inshallah

**AK-1990** · 05-08-2012, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by muminah

I don't know what the Express Tribune is. If its anti-Muslim, go in there, show your good character and work ethic, work hard and move to the very top, and inshallah things will change. We can't keep hiding away. We desperately need Muslims in the media!

I wouldn't turn down the offer, in fact I would look at it as an opportunity to remove misconceptions about Islam. Even just your presence there may change things inshallah

Its a newspaper. It is impossible to voice your views in a secular and anti-Islamic media front due to the strict rules of reporting and the majority of people high up in the job hierarchy being secular and immensely liberal.

I would just reject the offer, would not even think of it. It would be aiding the purpose of Kuffaar if we work in such a place.

**ahmad12** · 05-08-2012, 03:31 AM

Originally Posted by muminah

I don't know what the Express Tribune is. If its anti-Muslim, go in there, show your good character and work ethic, work hard and move to the very top, and inshallah things will change. We can't keep hiding away. We desperately need Muslims in the media!

I wouldn't turn down the offer, in fact I would look at it as an opportunity to remove misconceptions about Islam. Even just your presence there may change things inshallah

No offence but this is very naive. They will not want misconceptions removed- if I went to an anti Islam newspaper and worked my way to the top (which would take years during which time I would have been a part of a media organisation that prints anti Islamic material on a daily basis) somehow (tbh, that isn't even possible since they wouldn't let anyone move too far ahead unless they followed the same agenda's) and became head or editor, and then the owner gets a phone call from his anti Muslim friends (whether they are politicians or army or whatever), they'll send you packing unless you start playing by their rules. In the end:

1. By joining the Express Tribune, the OP will have to help them in one way or another to print anti Islamic material and this is haraam even if the end goal is dawah
2. The OP will NOT be given a position of too great an authority where he/she would be allowed to make policy choices (such as who the paper backs in an election, whether they are pro war or anti war, etc)
3. The OP, if somehow becomes the head editor, will be removed from the position if the policies of the newspapers 'friends' are not promoted

**AlGhuraba** · 05-08-2012, 03:10 PM

take it up! their hardcore liberal team needs some dilution.

**1575Zahra** · 05-08-2012, 03:14 PM

Why do we Muslims so often equate "secular" with "Anti-Islam"? The Express Tribune is a very well-regarded newspaper with a growing readership. It is in your best interest to do your best in the interview, try and obtain the job, and work hard and show what you can do. You may not be in a position of authority--but you will lead by your example and show your colleagues what a good person of faith can accomplish. Insh'Allah you will be victorious.

**qibla** · 05-08-2012, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by ahmad12

No offence but this is very naive. They will not want misconceptions removed- if I went to an anti Islam newspaper and worked my way to the top (which would take years during which time I would have been a part of a media organisation that prints anti Islamic material on a daily basis) somehow (tbh, that isn't even possible since they wouldn't let anyone move too far ahead unless they followed the same agenda's) and became head or editor, and then the owner gets a phone call from his anti Muslim friends (whether they are politicians or army or whatever), they'll send you packing unless you start playing by their rules. In the end:

1. By joining the Express Tribune, the OP will have to help them in one way or another to print anti Islamic material and this is haraam even if the end goal is dawah
2. The OP will NOT be given a position of too great an authority where he/she would be allowed to make policy choices (such as who the paper backs in an election, whether they are pro war or anti war, etc)
3. The OP, if somehow becomes the head editor, will be removed from the position if the policies of the newspapers 'friends' are not promoted

ASWW
Nonsense!
Take the job and make a difference! It is an opportunity!

**ahmad12** · 05-08-2012, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by qibla

ASWW
Nonsense!
Take the job and make a difference! It is an opportunity!

Explain how it is nonsense.

**Taalibul Islam** · 05-08-2012, 06:24 PM

Assalamu alaykum,

I too am considering a career in the media. Namely as a print/web journalist. I am trying to juggle maintaining my Islamic ideals with pursuing a career which has many negatives. Ultimately you can make a difference even if all your colleagues are secular and anti Islamic, you can establish yourself as the in-house expert on Islam, so they will come to you when they need information about Islam, as opposed to going to non-Muslim 'doyens' or 'experts' for information. But you will have to make a decision on how much you're prepared to sacrifice for your career. You will be exposed to ghayr mahrams on a regular basis, you will have to report on un-islamic events (concerts, festivals) and so on.You will have to interview ghayr mahrams, you will have to follow editorial direction on things like being pro-war or anti-war for example, regardless of your personal convictions.

All I can say is think well before you make a decision.
Thanks.