Which is worse - Islam or Wonga?

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Newcastle's Muslim stars told not to play in new kit

Newcastle United’s Muslim stars have been warned that wearing the club’s new sponsored shirts would infringe upon Sharia Law.
The club announced a new £24 million shirt deal with controversial moneylenders Wonga on Tuesday, and now the Muslim Council of Britain have attempted to intervene.

United have received widespread criticism after unveiling the four-year deal with the short-term loan company, and the MCB has now piled on further pressure.

Four Muslim players represented the club against Manchester United on Sunday – Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse, Cheick Tiote and Hatem Ben Arfa – and all are now being urged to make a stand.

Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra, assistant secretary general of the MCB, said: "There are two aspects to this. We have the rulings of the religious law and we have the individual's choice and decision on how they want to follow or not follow that rule.

"The idea is to protect the vulnerable and the needy from exploitation by the rich and powerful.

[d000hg]

If we set aside the Islam angle, I like the idea of people making a stand against dodgy sponsors. Isn't that to be applauded?

[Mich the Tester]

If we set aside the Islam angle, I like the idea of people making a stand against dodgy sponsors. Isn't that to be applauded?

Yep. I'm not particularly keen on these short term loan sharks either and if people take a stand against them, fine by me. The club should put a bit more thought into this before signing the sponsorship deal.

[DodgyAgent]

If we set aside the Islam angle, I like the idea of people making a stand against dodgy sponsors. Isn't that to be applauded?

Who decides what constitutes a "dodgy sponsor"?

[Robinho]

Yep. I'm not particularly keen on these short term loan sharks either and if people take a stand against them, fine by me.

So you have a problem with people entering into mutually beneficial agreements?

[Mich the Tester]

Who decides what constitutes a "dodgy sponsor"?

There's a list of 'parasitic types that the world doesn't really need', and loan sharks are on it.

[shaunbhoy]

The club should put a bit more thought into this before signing the sponsorship deal.

We are talking about a Club that recently had "Northern Rock" emblazoned across their chests though. I don't think "thought" comes into it.

[Robinho]

There's a list of 'parasitic types that the world doesn't really need', and loan sharks are on it.

But the people need or desire the loans, otherwise why are they taking them out?

[FiveTimes]

Was there the same objection when they were sponsored by northern rock who could have made a profit ?

[Mich the Tester]

But the people need or desire the loans, otherwise why are they taking them out?

'Desire' and 'need' are very different things.