Doperty's Studying the Koran
Filed under: Anglophilia > Pete Doherty
No joke.
Pete Dohertyis studying the Koran in the slammer.
Dopehead reportedly asked for an English translation of the Islam holy book after he was thrown into isolation.
A friend reports, “I’m surprised how much it has calmed him down as he was very on edge inside. He definitely seems more chilled. He’s lapping it up and really interested in it. I think it’s helping him in there.”
This HAS to be a joke, right????
Hope he learns things from the teachings that will help him lead a clean and sober life on the outside!!
But we hope he's still a mess, just a clean and sober mess!
[Image via WENN.]
Posted: April 28, 2008 at 5:30 pm
FYI–it's 'Islamic holy book', not 'Islam holy book'
mashallah!!! that's awesome this crazy is calmin down!!! lol!!!
i am in love with him!
i don't care how much crack he does lol he's a lyrical genius and a cutie
Damn….. Thats pretty cool, the Quran is a beautiful book. I'm not muslim, but I hope the best for him.
Damn a lot of muslims go on perez…..lol
Thats whats up…
Love ya perez!!
Damn…….. I HOPE THE BEST FOR CRACK HEAD…LOL
YA'LL SHOULD READ IT TOO……….. IT'S PRETTY INTERESTING AND REAL, UNLIKE MANY OTHER BOOKS WHICH BEEN REWRITTEN BY MEN JUST LIKE YOU AND I( SRRY THAT INCLUDES THE BIBLE) .
I'M NOT MUSLIM……SO DON'T GET MAD AT ME.
Es Salaam Alaykum #30…what you say is correct…
Repent for your sins….. Mohamed was the homie….
Oh yea and I'm not God.
Islam just might be right…..lol.
Jesus is going to come back, and make the biggest comeback..
a million years from now we'll still be on top….
I thought I told you God don't stop
Tunsia
I hate westerners who take an interest in Islam…it's such a wicked fucked up faith which requires a boring shit lifestyle if u wanna take it seriously……what's wrong with Christianity? If u don't wanna follow it, then just be an atheist, don't follow this shit
Muslims get better food in the slammer in the UK. IAN BROWN from the Stone Roses converted to ISLAM during his time in jail so that he could get better food. That's a fact.
Perez, doesn't he look like Kiko from El Chavo del Ocho.
It's sad that countless other scabby heroin addicts will not relish in their 15 minutes of fame because they don't front shitty bands. It's not fair, damnit.
Re: freedom – how about Kuwait?
Re: freedom – You would like to know of an Islamic country that spreads equality for woman? Well then, that would be: Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt, Dubai, and many more. And please do look it up as they are ALL Islamic countries. Thank you!
a Big Book would have been more helpful
Re: Marty – You really are an idiot.
I'm guessing your a lonely person that doesn't live in reality but is consumed on a consistent basis by the media…in other words your brain dead. Get out and get some air in your head and realize the stupidity that comes out of your mouth!
awsome! and it is spelled Qu'Ran.
if someone was studying the bible, it wouldn't be a big deal
so please…don't make this a big deal.
if anyone thinks anything negative about this religion…go read the qu'ran and tell me if it says ANYTHING negative.
so pleaseee save your judgements.
ISLAM IS SEXY!!!
Oh goodie…another Islamic convert. Maybe he will go to Pakistan and join the Taliban.
Re: Jessica –
Get you. You've clearly read The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns. "Inshallah" you'll get run over by the number 29 to Finsbury Park. Stupid bitch.
If we got rid of religion what else would we have to argue about? Oooh yes poverty and gas! Come live with me. I'm always skint and my husband has loads of gas.
Re: booblehead – I can see why your name would be bobble head……or was it meant to be booble =S …thats even dumber!
but you are not very bright since you don't even know anything about Islam but what the media tells you…get yourself an education!! And do you seriously think people in Islam chain their woman and beat them? you can't be serious!! Go look up the richest woman in the world and half of them are Muslim and yet you talk about them being chained…get a brain! Realize reality and not what is edited and presented on your screen!
Also you wanna talk about Islam being scary??? holy god your are dumber then expected! How the heck is Islam scary…tell me that? and don't dare put in media bullshit..I want theorized, documented FACTS!!
And if your going to talk about the extremists….then dude there are ENOUGH extremists in Christianity…hello the Aryan race! talk about THAT now!
Re: Good for nothing people! –
Aryan has nothing to do with Christianity, where did you get the idea that it did?
BTW Adolph Hitler was not a Christian.
women are not allowed to vote in dubai
Yeah, and how do Jews fare in Islamic countries?
Re: booblehead –
fuck you bitch. you dumb shit, i hope someone strungles ur stupid ass. dumb hoe
Re: mettoo – NO ONE VOTES IN DUBAI!!!
Its a kingdom system!!!
I'm talking about the FREEDOM the woman have in Duabi!!!
Re: Israel – Jews actually fare very well in Islamic countries. Maybe you guys are blind to that fact because of personal or suggested belief being pumped in to your minds. Definitely not blaming you for that.
But its true, Jewish people live really well lives in Islamic countries like it or not. The media will blind you and past wars will too!
Re: FYI – I never meant to say that Christianity is part of the Aryan race…it was an example of other extremist thoughts that are out in the world and that Islam is NOT an extermist religion but that people make it so just like in every other religion.
in british prisons if you decide to 'convert' to islam you get a better choice of meals and more money for your 'canteen' (extra weekly treats).also due to excessive washing of hands the 'converts' are usually given their own cell.its a well known con/trick.
xxx
ok im impressed with most of the comments…..id begun to think the world was a hate filled place brainwashed by foxnews and other scare mongers the only comment that excessivly disturbed me speaking as a muslim woman, is the one who pasted and repasted a disgusting distortion of whos going to hell and whos not….fortunatly ALLAH - GOD is so fair and merciful that he judges on deeds and actions not a label……..good job pete hope it works out its a struggle and the best thing to know is that ALLAH is with you even if you do fall………..peaceeeee
Really, name the Christian extremists who blow up buildings killing innocents. They especially hate "little satan" also known as Israel.
I can think of 19 muslim guys who killed nearly 3,000 people on 9-11.
I meant the muslim extremists hate the "little satan" known as Israel.
Why would him reading the Quaran be a joke? You know what IS a joke? Your fucking superficial life that is spent putting other people down so that your ugly, fat ass will feel better Perez. How dare you say that someone reading the Quaran is a joke? Who do you think you are that makes you think you're allowed to judge people? If you have ANY brains (which I doubt) you would not make such ridiculous comments because it makes you look like a fucking, immoral, judgemental, idiotic, naive, trashy, annoying, and rude person.
Go read a book Perez, you're embarassing.
Why would him reading the Quaran be a joke? You know what IS a joke? Your fucking superficial life that is spent putting other people down so that your ugly, fat ass will feel better Perez. How dare you say that someone reading the Quaran is a joke? Who do you think you are that makes you think you're allowed to judge people? If you have ANY brains (which I doubt) you would not make such ridiculous comments because it makes you look like a fucking immoral, judgemental, idiotic, naive, trashy, annoying, and rude person.
Go read a book Perez, you're embarassing.
I've heard very bad things about Jews and Christians in Islamic countries. If a muslim leaves islam for Christianity or Judaism he or she is shunned or worse.
Go Israel!!!!
Jews are not allowed to do business in Dubai. Why is that?
Jews are not allowed in the Dubai Open Tennis Tournament.
Dubai refuses to do business with Israel.
Dubai is an Islamic "free" country. Why would they hate Israel? Irrational anti-Jewish Islamic hatred.
Pick another country…say Pakistan that bastian of freedom…no synagoges are allowed open. There are very few Jews there they either fled, converted to Islam at sword point or were killed.
Who the fuck cares how it's spelled? It's not a damn religion! It's a guide on how to hate westerners, how women are lower class and deserve to get beaten, all disguised as "teachings of peace". Fuck Allah! Fuck Mohamed and fuck all muslim teachings that say that a woman who is raped should be stoned to death. If you practice that religion do us all a favor and kill yourselves. Then again don't. I don't want you doing shit that your so called religion calls an "honor". Brigitte Bardot was right about muslims!
He's actually a really intelligent guy, I think he studied English literature and poetry at university, he's a fairly poetic lyricist so this doesn't surprise me. If only he didn't do all the drugs.
Hey Pete- I got a good book for you, it's called The Bible.
You want wisdom, read Proverbs.
You want prayer, read Psalms.
You want hope, read the gospels of Matt, Mark, Luke or John.
You want to see the future, read Revelation.
Praise Jesus!
What's so jokey about reading the Quran? I think it's great that he's found some sort of peace, be it Islam or Christian or Buddhism or whatever. Maybe this will help him sort his life out for the better. Insya Allah.
Re: Israel – Don't you guys kill Palestinians or something, as in Muslims, for no good reason? And isn't Israel actually Palestinian land?
Wow. Go Israel, for sure.
why should that HAVE to be a joke? the Qu'ran has many valuable teachingz. Though there are many different understandings of the Qu'ran so muslims are more orthodox than others; that doesnt mean that its teachings are less valuable or more calming than others.
i know that you last sentence sort of sums that up, but really, perez, as someone who tries to come off as unbiased with celebrity news (though sometimes your sources and speculation can be false)…: even though I am not muslim, that really offends me. I believe that most religions can calm the masses, if they choose to learn about them, however you interpret them. ;whether its Islam, Christianity, Wicca, etc… You should NOT just say "This has got to be a joke". No religion is a joke. I mean, really Perez? Really? I lost a little respect for you, after that comment. I would not have ever though leanring about any religion would just be "a joke" (unless its scientology…. jk,jk…….)
lets hope he turns Good
amen
pete doherty HAS TO BE one of the grossest people i've ever seen in my life….
oh wat??
im muslim and i have no comment about this but
there is nothing wrong reading it but I dont like some of the rude comments that other ppl make saying that ppl should convert to muslim and all that. that is rude. i am so sorry for that kind of people. they need to learn how to respect other religion.i am truly sorry for them.every religion is fine and it is really your choice.
peace!!!
ps: i think its ok to spell it koran but i spell like this = Qu'ran
He needs to take a shower and wash that greasy face.
If you're going to talk about the Qu'ran, please use the correct english spelling. Thanks.
He's reading it because it gives him ideas on how to beat and murder future girlfriends for disobeying him.
f the coran f the islamis it's all a bunch of shiite
You mean kill innocent Jews like the paletinian terrorist group hamas does?
Hamas (as most Islamic nations) does not recognize Israel as a nation. All in the name of the "religion of peace".
Israel attacks only military targets, hamas attacks pizza parlors and other public places to kill as many innocent people as possible.
Why is it that muslims have control of Bethlehem? Bethlehem is significant to Jews and Christians, but not muslims.
Islam will never rest until all jews are driven into the sea. But the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is mighty. No one can destroy Israel, God's hand protects that nation.
I'd rather him suck on a crack pipe than blow himself up in public somewhere.
why is it that time and time again, muslim athletes refuse to play against Israeli athletes? Is
because the religion of peace is really the religion of hate.
BUG OFF
Re: freedom – ummmmmmmmm HOW ABOUT KUWAIT U IDIOT ?? ACTUALLY IN KUWAIT WE HAVE MORE RI8S THAN MEN !!!
AND TO ALL OF U WHO THINK ISRAEL IS FEARING US ?? WELL THEY SHUD THEY R ESTABLISHIN THEIR FUCKED UP COUNTRY ON ONE OF THE MOST SPIRITUAL PLACES IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND IN OUR LANDS ,,, AND THEN U CUM AND SAY WHY R U RACIST AGAINST THEM .. HELL HOW WUD U FEEL IF SUM1 INVADED UR LAND AND KILLED UR PPL AND ESTABLISHED THEIR COUNTRY ???? SO B4 U SAY WRONG STUFF ABOUT ISLAM AND MUSLIMS U SHUD DO UR HOMEWORK FIRST !!!!!!!!!!!!!
i dont think there's anything wrong with it perez. just because he's reading the Qur'an everyone gets panic because Islam is related with so much hate.
if he finds his spirituality in reading the Qur'an then, good. if not, whatever… he's a nut job…
erm……isn't it spelt Qu'ran not 'Koran'
Re: Peter – Peter, you are completely wrong and you sound like a brainwashed moron. No, the Arabic Qur'an does not say any such thing. And every SINGLE mainstream islamic organization in the WORLD has condemned in every way terrorist attacks of every kind. There is far more literal support for "terrorism" in the Bible than there is in the Qur'an. But neither of those books promote violence, it is the human beings with their POLITICAL agendas who distort the religion to use to their own evils ends. Educate yourself, because you scare me.
Re: Israel – I know one….Timothy McVeigh
what was his reason for killing innocent people (which includes woman children)? ’cause he got fired??
All the Jews here are hating on Muslims
that is VERY sad on its own
see this is why Muslims and Jews can never get along
Perfect example!!
And all these Jews are so contaminated with such brainwashed ideas of traditional thought that its sucks
I'm Jewish myself and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Muslims. They have ALWAYS been kind to me and never disrespected me in any way. I don't know why you guys must hate but soon enough that hate will consume you and kill you inside. Get over it and accept and love!!
Re: King David – I feel VERY sorry for you since your mind is so small
May god make it bigger =)
Re: King David –
That’s the biggest piece of LOLZ I’ve ever read! ‘Israel attacks only military targets’??? hmmm…if u opened up a newspaper today, you’d have seen that a whole Palestinian family was wiped out just yesterday in a random attack.
‘Hamas (as most Islamic nations) does not recognize Israel as a nation. All in the name of the "religion of peace".’
In 1947, Jews moved into Palestine, kicked the Palestinians out of their land and declared Israel as a separate and independent state. And you ask why everyone is so bitter….?
‘Why is it that Muslims have control of Bethlehem? Bethlehem is significant to Jews and Christians, but not Muslims.’
GET A FUCKING EDUCATION. Bethlehem is considered to be one of the most holiest places on earth for Muslims.
Re: Golda – Religion of peace is the religion of hate?? O really?
So you must have read the Qu'ran to KNOW that its the religion of hate right?? Of course you have otherwise you would not being making such a comment…you must be an educated person that has translated and fully comprehend the notions and ideas and the meanings behind every form of text that it has stated…right?
And your gonna talk about the religion of hate…tell me WHY do many white Christians find black people evil? Don't say they DON'T since I go to Bible class and its discussed regularly!!!
1. learn how to spell the holy book, and 2. I'm not religious at all but if ever ever use that tone of sarcasm towards muslims or their holy book again then I will never read your site again..
you claim to be progressive. funny.
y is every1 saying that hes famous for getting it on with kate moss? dont u know that hes been the front man in 2 bands? dont get me wrong he is in fact a waste of body parts, but he has actually done sumthing to BE famous! x
stop being a fucking ignorant loser its QURAN not KORAN spell it right beofre u post anything
I'm Muslim and It's okay that he's studying Qu'ran but can you please please please not put his picture? It disgust me a lot!
its QUR'AN
This guy is nasty gross…how is he famous ??!?!
You had to reach all the way back to 1995 to find your "Christian" terrorist?
Mcveigh was NOT A Christian, he worshipped science, he was an agnostic.
He didn't shout "Jesus send these sinners to hell" when he set off his bomb. Where were the Christians (and Jews) dancing in the streets rejoicing the murders?? There were none because Christianity and Judaism are the religions of peace.
It really sucks to be a fool….
Re: Jewish and Muslim Love –
I knew this was coming. It's always those evil sneaky Jews.
Come on keep revealing your true identity: an islamo nazi jew hater.
You're wrong, "white" Christians don't hate black people. The Bible tells us we are all made in God's image. Many black people around the world are Christian. Jesus died for everyone.
But since you brought it up, why is it that slavery was finally abolished in Saudi Arabia in 1962? Islam leaves its footprints.
How about the Sudan? Black Christians are enslaved by Arab Muslims today! Sounds evil, hateful. Once again Islam leaves its footprints.
PS. Christian brothers and sisters around the world collect money to free these slaves.
Re: Get a fucking education –
Please, do tell, what is the significance of Bethlehem to muslims?
I notice the hateful muslim commenters can spell FUCK correctly and use it many times.
I bet you wish you could report me to the religious police. Too Bad, I'm in a free country founded on Judeo-Christian principles!
Someday you will answer to the JEWISH God of Abraham, Isaac and David.
Yom HaShoah (holocaust memorial day) is coming up on May 1.
Oh, I forgot, muslims are taught that the holocaust never happened. And Adolf Hitler is revered in Mosques.
OMDZZ im a MUSLIM leave perez alone im sure his intentions were good and plus the fact he mentions it means alot at least a few more people in the world would want to study the Quran now!!!
You are all retarded. Especially you Perez. If anyone is pathetic its you. I come here to get my rocks off laughing at how disgustingly idiotic you are. Well usually its funny, but now its just starting to piss me off. The way you talk in third person. Fuck you. I'm so annoyed I want to spit.
You make me sick to my stomach and I don't think I will feed that sick side of me that gets enjoyment from reading your stupid site anymore. If anyone is ugly and gross it's Perez. I know why people go around killing people now. Its cause you are all stupid. And while I would never kill anyone, I would like to hang Perez from a tree by his tiny balls, and watch him scream until they rip off.
Im sure he doesn't even read this shit so I'm pretty much wasting my time, but I guess I had to vent anyway.
Re: a.j – The koran is a holy book -.- duh
why exactly would this be a joke? I mean seriously… Are you trying to offend muslims or are you just saying that because you believe he'll never be peaceful? According to how many people I actually know that go on this and all the comments; you have many fans that are muslim.
He looks like something that crawled out of the gutter. The Koran huh? Gee, maybe he will enjoy it so much he will want to haul his crusty ass to the Middle East to live. I imagin the rag heads will receive him with open arms—What a dorkass!
Yeah, Jews fare well in Muslim countries as long as they are dead.
I think any kind of spiritual guidance whether it be yoga, the Torah, whatever is good. So studying the Qu'ran is no different. If it helps him be a better person, I think thats great. But I don't really understand what your comments mean Perez. Are you trying to say those who read the Qu'ran are "a mess?" Just curious =D
One doesn't have to read the koran to know what islam teaches, the fruits of its labor are abundant world wide.
Everywhere islam is imported violence is committed in the name of Allah. Suicide bombings done in the name of islam are rampant everywhere.
Re: Good for nothing people! –
How the heck is Islam scary…tell me that? and don't dare put in media bullshit..I want theorized, documented FACTS!!
First, am I supposed to be quaking because you warned me not to "dare to put in any media BS" and you ad hominem attacks?
There are plenty of weighty comments and facts on this board regarding scary muslim practices right now and all the muslim posters can do is scream "fuck" and claim people have small brains. Where are your witty come backs?
Truth hurts doesn't it?
Jew: We don't proselytize, but everyone is welcome to come to temple and find out more.
Christian: Have you heard the good news about Jesus? Everyone is welcome to come to our church and find out more.
Muslim: Convert or Die!
I'm Muslim, we don't want him!
wow…Peter inspires a debate about Islam on PerezHilton…this is why i LOVE this guy.
free BILO!!! and fuck anyone who doesn't worship the DOCK…he'll be out soon..playing the biggest solo show of his life and then Glastonbury
more Doherty coverage..i know you r hooked on him now perez
pete don't do it!!!!
Wow, he's studying the Quran? Really=O I'm Muslim and it takes me days to understand just one line of the English translatiob, I hope he sets his mind to it and doesn't just take the Quran for its literal meaning; read between the lines!
I thought having Tyson and Busta Rhymes as Muslims was crazy enough..apparently not though lol.
I would say the craziest (in a positive way) Muslim is Lupe Fiasco, I love Lupe Fiasco..(L)
Pete is brilliant.
He even went to oxford!
You try to go study Koran or make ah-mazing music like that.
Re: King David – I can see that you can spell that word too…good job!! *clap clap*
And your wrong (once again) a loser like you can't be reported to the religious police ….’cause they only take people that actually have a clue…sadly you don't fit that =)
And btw: mainly all countries are free….so your really not special…oooo wait..did you want to feel special??
And ummmm King David (with all due respect to the REAL one) and Bethlehem are HUGE in the Qu'ran . King David (with due respect) is one the GREATEST and most RESPECTED Kings in Islam due to his great sacrifice, courage, and ability to follow in the path of god.
But of course…you wouldn't know that since your too busy hating on Muslims….how sad =(
Re: The Hills Have Eyes – And I'm sure you studied this. Okay so you would like more examples of Christian people hurting others. Tell me, why did America create a holocaust for the Japanese?
Or why did Britain enslave many Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims? They made them eat certain types of food that was considered nonreligious, made them strip for enjoyment, had raped woman, and the list can go on.
O wait…I think I went too back in the past
How about this one-> there was a case of American jail officials that had made their detainees sit in their on feces, force them to conduct themselves in sexual acts, pulled them with dog leashes, and this list can go on as well.
Honestly people this is sad.
In every religion and in every country there are people that do horrible things.
People become brainwashed by the media and assume that this is how people are and stereotype them. There is no religion that can be considered perfect because the people within that religion are not perfect. You know you can't argue you with that!
Re: booblehead – Thanks for copying my lines. And I thought you were going to say something witty. But wait! You already copied everything from me.
Re: Facts –
AAAAMEN!
If he is reading the Quran and finding balance and guidance from it, great for him. I know the power of the Quran as it has guided me through tough times. Maybe we should all cut some slack….besides who really believes this??
oh really? i remember pete pasted a pic of east london mosque in one of his diaries at frenchdogblues.com so it was no surprise, right? jade goody's mama herself is a practising muslim.. pete doherty is the most amazing, talented songwriter so u americans who never even heard his song should just stop bitching about him. i used to be like u guys b4, thinking junkie is worst than gay, rapist, terrorist etc but just when i read his lyrics and poem and listening to his songs; i switched sides
you haters keep being self-confessed being liberal all those bullocks but indeed, americans are the most narrow-minded.. go widen the horizon, gals!
Re: Facts –
Do you remember that Japan attacked pearl harbor 12/07/41? USA defended itself by bombing. Japan surrendered, reformed and is today a strong ally of the USA.
Are you aware that Japan invaded Nanking, China and killed the men, raped the women? Japan had comfort women (forced sex slaves) in Korea and China. Hundreds of thousands of sex slaves. Japan has dirty history but has learned, reformed and is a front runner in the 21st century.
Do you mean to say that you support the rapes of all those women?
Where did anyone cry out "Death to infidels in the name of Jesus"? No where. Wrong again.
Attacks on innocent victims occur daily in the name of islam.
Re: Facts –
Great Britain has its share of dirty history, but it too has reformed.
Are you aware that it has allowed entry of thousands of muslims to live in its borders? Many of these muslims cause unrest (bombings) and want UK converted to an islamic state. why? can't muslims live in peace and let this wonderful host country preserve its culture?
Yes, King David was a great king… a great JEWISH King.