Fatwa Issued Against Russell Crowe's New £75million Blockbuster Noah As Three Arab Countries Ban It For 'Violating Islamic Law.

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One of the world's most respected Islamic institutions has issued a fatwa against a Hollywood epic about Noah's Ark because it 'contradicts the teachings of Islam'. Russell Crowe's £75million film Noah has also been banned in three Arab countries after religious leaders complained that it depicted the Biblical figure - who is also a holy messenger in the Koran.
Due to premiere later this month, the blockbuster will not show in Qatar, Bahrain or the United Arab Emirates and several other countries are expected to follow suit. The fatwa added that the depictions 'provoke the feelings of believers... and are forbidden in Islam and a clear violation of Islamic law'. The film also stars Anthony Hopkins and Emma Watson and will premiere in the U.S. on March 28. DM.