The Islamist rage machine still running at full speed.

(Al-Arabiya) — Arab Idol, the name of the talent show broadcast on MBC1, has unexpectedly stirred much controversy as different interpretations of the word “idol” which focused on its religious connotations started surfacing resulting in a fierce campaign against the channel.

Clips posted in the video sharing website You Tube and online articles have slammed MBC1 for using the world “idol” in the title of one of its programs and explained the meaning of the word and its contradiction with Islamic principles in the way it refers to gods worshipped by “heathens.”

This campaign, which has deliberately overlooked the various other meanings of the word as well as the nature of the show that bears this name, is seen as a plan to slander the channel and turn Muslims against the program.