Tag: Kafir

While the Quran does not dwell on politics it does make mention of the concepts of the oppressed (mustad’afeen), emigration (hijra), the Muslim community (Ummah), and fighting in the way of God (jihad), that can have political implications. A number of verses (such as Q.4:98) talk about mustad’afeen which can be translated as “those deemed… Continue reading Political Islam Part 49

Today many Islamist or Islamic democratic parties exist in almost every democracy with a Muslim majority. Many militant Islamic groups are also working in different parts of world. The controversial term “Islamic fundamentalism” has also been coined by some Non-Muslims to describe the political and religious philosophies of some militant Islamic groups. Both of these… Continue reading Political Islam Part 48

The origins of Islam as a political movement are to be found in the life and times of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his successors. In 622 CE, in recognition of his claims to prophet-hood, Muhammad was invited to rule the city of Medina. At the time the local Arab tribes of Aus and Khazraj… Continue reading Political Islam Part 47

A significant change in the Muslim world was the defeat and dissolution of the Ottoman Empire (1908–1922). In the 19th and 20th century, common Islamic political themes has been resistance to Western imperialism and enforcement of Sharia law through democratic or militant struggle. Events such as the defeat of Arab armies in the Six-Day War,… Continue reading Political Islam Part 46

“Be kind to all creatures. This is the true religion.” – Buddha. “Love your neighbour as yourself.” – Jesus. “I will instil terror into the hearts of the Unbelievers: smite ye above their necks and smite all their finger-tips off them.” – Muhammad. https://vk.com/video503532632_456240547

To those who blame the West for Islamic terrorism: Over 1 million Europeans were captured and enslaved by Muslim pirates. Christians in Africa & The Middle East were killed, converted or oppressed. Holy sites destroyed or occupied. Southern Europe was attacked for centuries. https://vk.com/video503532632_456240529

The phrase “Islam is the Religion of Peace” is from a book published in the 1930s. It simply means that when the whole World has been forced to surrender to Islam then there will be peace. Before then it’s perpetual war by all means possible. For Islam, only submission is peace. https://vk.com/video503532632_456240519

Political aspects of Islam are derived from the Quran, hadith literature, and sunnah (the sayings and living habits of the Islamic prophet Muhammad), history of Islam, and elements of political movements outside Islam. Traditional political concepts in Islam include leadership by elected or selected successors to Muhammad known as Caliphs (Imamate for Shia); the importance… Continue reading Political Islam Part 45

The Palestinian Authority, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah and the Iranian terrorist regime all use the religion of Islam to promote the murder of Jews. This is why there is no peace in the Middle East. https://vk.com/video503532632_456240494

The protests in Iran are not only about economics and politics, they’re also about Islam. Iran in the 1960’s saw mini skirts, smiling women with uncovered hair, men and women freely holding hands on university campuses, and in the air, there was a sense that progress was possible. Then the Shah was deposed during the… Continue reading Political Islam Part 40