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Submitted by: YaseenI | 10 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report |
Jamal, Why can't children call their teddy bears Mohammed? Isn't Sudan just a ridiculous, feudal example of what would happen if an Islamic caliphate came into being: a backwards, medieval state ruled... Show more »Jamal, Why can't children call their teddy bears Mohammed? Isn't Sudan just a ridiculous, feudal example of what would happen if an Islamic caliphate came into being: a backwards, medieval state ruled by ignorance, hatred to outsiders and intolerance? Show less »
Submitted by: ryanscribe | 18 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: World Affairs | Report |
I appreciate that, in the past, (Danish cartoons), we in the West have not been sympathetic to the feelings of Muslims around the world, but do you also appreciate the importance people in the West attach... Show more »I appreciate that, in the past, (Danish cartoons), we in the West have not been sympathetic to the feelings of Muslims around the world, but do you also appreciate the importance people in the West attach to freedom of speech even when it is likely to offend somebody? Do you see that the extreme Muslim reaction to such offence goes a long way to "demonising" Muslims in the minds of many people in the West? Show less »
Submitted by: keithwhu | 26 votes for this..
You mentioned in one of your answers on Yoosk that Islam forbids Muslim's from killing Muslim's, so why are they doing it in Iraq and what would be your solution to put an end to it?
Submitted by: keithwhu | 17 votes for this..
Thankyou for your answers, Mr. Harwood. While I agree with you that the disastrous and immoral invasion of Iraq has sadly exacerbated the mistrust between many Sunnis and Shias (and Christians), I believe... Show more »Thankyou for your answers, Mr. Harwood. While I agree with you that the disastrous and immoral invasion of Iraq has sadly exacerbated the mistrust between many Sunnis and Shias (and Christians), I believe it was largely a simmering problem which would have inevitably boiled over, sooner or later, anyway. You rightly mention the growing Shia infighting. But let us not forget the growing Sunni infighting, which stems from the difference between those Sunnis who wish to try and stabalize their ravaged country (eg. recently murdered Sheik Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha) and the blood-thirsty madmen who support Al Quaida and its intolerance to anyone who isn't Sunni and supports them. Show less »
Submitted by: rezashah | 22 votes for this..
Have you heard- the world's actually round, not flat? Hard to believe, I know. But they even eventually convinced the Pope, so maybe there's hope of getting you to listen some day.
Submitted by: rezashah | 36 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Science and Technology | Report |
How do you respond to Ed Hussain's book 'The Islamist', where he paints you in a dangerous light and now calls for you to be banned?
Submitted by: ryanscribe | 16 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Politics |
There is nothing new in this propaganda that merely repeats Tony Blair’s line of argument that there is a link between violence and holding the political ideas of Islam - ideas that carry massive public support in theMuslim world. There is also a lack of any serious intellectual challenge from the likes of Hussain - on the one hand they say that they want to challenge our thoughts but then they call for banning - this is indicative of their inability to counter our thoughts. With regard to the proposal for a ban, this has been thoroughly refuted. These are just a few of the many statements made by those that have examined this question. 1. The Association of Chief Police Officers have said that they know "of no intelligence to justify a Hizb ut-Tahrir ban". [http:// politics.guardian.co.uk/terrorism/story/0,,1647285,00.html] 2. “I see no reason why HT should be banned on the basis of available evidence. I haven’t seen anything suggesting they have apologised for or glorified terrorism. I might not like their views but that doesn’t mean that they are criminal and that is an important distinction we have to make…members are against terror but can provide an insight into why people might become radicalised. It is important to know who one is dealing with in order to formulate a response.” [Bob Beckley, lead spokesman on community policing and counter-terrorism issues for the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)] 3. "We have yet to see convincing evidence that Hizb ut-Tahrir as an organisation advocates violence or terrorism." [UK FCO Minister Bill Rammell, Hansard, 19/4/04] 4. "Hizb ut-Tahrir [HT] is an independent political party that is active in many countries across the world. HT's activities centre on intellectual reasoning, logic arguments and political lobbying. The party adheres to the Islamic Shariah law in all aspects of its work. It considers violence or armed struggle against the regime, as a method to re-establish the Islamic State, a violation of the Islamic Shariah." [Restricted Home Office Documents 19/8/03, Released to Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain 1/6/05 under FOI Act]
Why do you call us derogatory terms such as "kuffar"?
Submitted by: oneill | 19 votes for this..
This word is mentioned in the Quran and translates as “non-Muslim”. Like all major faiths Islam too has a word to describe those that do not believe in its principles of belief. A Muslim most certainly would not want to be described as a non-Muslim, but a true non-Muslim should not have any concern with the word. My concern is that many have not taken up the challenge set forth in the Quran to consider life, its diversity, its detail, its dependence and not to conclude that there is indeed a Designer/Sustainer/Creator. Or to consider the intellectual challenge set forth in the Quran over the Quran’s authenticity as the word of God (“And if you (Mankind) are in doubt about that which We have revealed to Our Servant, then bring a chapter like it” [Quran 2:23]. I sincerely hope that those reading these questions and answers consider deeply these points before arbitrarily rejecting Islam.
Should non-Muslims be worried about your desire for an Islamic caliphate? What's wrong with the systems of government we already have - and have fought for - over centuries of civil war and then democ... Show more »Should non-Muslims be worried about your desire for an Islamic caliphate? What's wrong with the systems of government we already have - and have fought for - over centuries of civil war and then democracy? Show less »
Submitted by: ryanscribe | 25 votes for this..
We work to re-establish the Caliphate in the Muslim world, from where it was the dominant political system for centuries and in which those populations are seeking its return. A recent study by the University of Maryland published in April 2007 has confirmed the trend towards the Caliphate in the Muslim world, with the report stating: “Large majorities in most (Muslim) countries support the goals of requiring a strict application of sharia, keeping out Western values, and even unifying all Islamic countries into a single Islamic state (Caliphate)." The Caliphate provides a different historical experience to that you refer to from Europe, an experience of great stability and not built on the back of civil war. It is dangerous to frame all Political systems merely from the perspective of European history. Muslims want the Caliphate because it is based on their beliefs and has an historical track record. Attempts to impose western style democracy have failed – and are seen as associated with economic exploitation and political dominance by powerful Western governments. The support of dictators by democratic governments has also lessened respect for and distanced the people from that which you advocate. The Caliphate is a form of governance where authority lies with the people; the ruler is elected and accountable; and the laws are from Islam and not open to manipulation by the wealthiest in society.
Muslim's do not form a large enough group in any single constituency to get an MP elected-do you see this as an obstacle to your aims?
Submitted by: the6thestate | 32 votes for this..
We do not work for a Caliphate in this country and we do not campaign for Muslims to be MP’s here. Accordingly this is not an obstacle to our aims of establishing the Caliphate in the Muslim world where public opinion for this call is growing by the day.
United Caliphate- what a load of claptrap! Even centuries ago the Muslim world didn't agree over succession. Thus the Suni/Shia split, which still encourages so-called "Muslims" to murder each other today... Show more »United Caliphate- what a load of claptrap! Even centuries ago the Muslim world didn't agree over succession. Thus the Suni/Shia split, which still encourages so-called "Muslims" to murder each other today in Iraq and elsewhere. But, since you know you're "right", I suppose your solution to dissent is to convince or, only if necessary, murder those who are "wrong"? Show less »
Submitted by: rezashah | 30 votes for this..
2 comments | Topic: World Affairs |
Shia/Sunni are differing schools of thought in Islam, there is nothing inherent in the teachings of either school encouraging Muslims to kill those from other schools of thought – quite the contrary – this is expressly forbidden. The current invasion of Iraq and division of regions along sectarian lines by the occupying forces has engendered mass violence including Shia/Sunni, but most of the attacks are against the coalition occupying forces and there is also significant Shia upon Shia violence. This was never historically the case, either in the past century or during the centuries of the Caliphate. There will always be political and theological differences in any state. This violence, which we witness today ,was brought on by occupation and is exacerbated by plans to divide the country.
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