Political Islam Part 47

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

Campaign Against Halal Part 7

Halal can only be performed by a Muslim man. Thus, non-Muslims are automatically denied employment at a Halal firm. There are certain other conditions that must be fulfilled that makes it quite clear that it is intrinsically an Islamic practice. Guidelines are available at the official website of a certification authority of Halal which makes it clear… Continue reading Campaign Against Halal Part 7

Political Islam Part 46

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

Political Islam Part 44

“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

Political Islam Part 43

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

Political Islam Part 42

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 Islam Part 45

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

Political Islam Part 40

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

Political Islam Part 39

As Muslims begin to assert their religious and cultural identity, they seek authenticity in social structures and it is this search for authenticity that serves as rejection of Western cultural and normative hegemony. Regardless of the success or failure of political Islam, Muslims will seek to politicize Islam in search for cultural independence. Islamic modernism,… Continue reading Political Islam Part 39