In the hit Fox TV thriller “24†Counter Terrorism agent Jack Bauer (played by Kiefer Sutherland) usually gets his man. And more often than not it will involve a fair dose of urgent persuasion.Although illegal (and the programme makers stress the illegality of his actions) Jack Bauer will routinely cut off his opponents fingers (with a cigar cutter), inject all manner of chemicals, or simply beat them to near death in the interests of gathering a vital morsel of information. It’s … [Read more...]
There Does Not Exist a Labour Problem in Islam
February 23, 2009 By
This short piece comes from Islamic Revival The capitalist system in economics was implemented upon the western world, and upon Russia before the communist party ruled it. Among the principles of the capitalist ideology is freedom of ownership from which resulted the owners manipulation (misuse) of the employees i.e. the workers as long as there existed mutual consent and as long as the theory of liability is the one dominating over them. Labourers received from the employers evil, injustice and … [Read more...]
What Does Islam Teach About Justice?
August 15, 2008 By
What Does Islam Teach About Justice? Neither love nor hatred can be allowed to compromise justice. By Khalid Baig There is one word that captures the essence of all Islamic laws and all Islamic teachings; one word that describes the overriding value that permeates all Islamic values. Justice. The Qur'an says: "We sent aforetime our messengers with clear Signs and sent down with them the Book and the Balance, that men may stand forth in Justice." [Al-Hadeed 57:25] The sole purpose of sending … [Read more...]
The Mark of a Jurist – Johannesburg
July 30, 2008 By
The Mark of a Jurist in Johannesburg Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2008 8.30AM Sharp - 7:00PM both days Marie Curie Lecture Theatre, University of Witwatersrand, Medical School Campus, Johannesburg, Gauteng "Nothing that I have ever studied about Islam, and I really mean nothing... has ever changed my thinking and allowed me to mature in my thoughts about this deen and about what Allah wants from us from our life in the 21st Century, like the knowledge of the rules of Fiqh. A … [Read more...]
Another Shari’ah Court Established…
July 9, 2008 By
While reading this article, I cant help but think. Imagine a full blown Shariah court system in South Africa - Now before the anti-Islam crowd get defensive. I mean just courts for our own Muslim communities. What I think will pose a bigger problem is not the non-Muslim's fear or concern on this but rather many of South Africa's 'Muslim' businessmen who have profiteered with anti-Islamic practices. From Riba to gambling to investing in haraam companies. That said, I'm positive that … [Read more...]
Part Time Islamic Law Course by University of Kwazulu-Natal
January 31, 2008 By
PART TIME ISLAMIC LAW COURSE OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL (UKZN) You are invited to register for the certificate course in Islamic Law offered by the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It is a one year part-time course over two semesters. It will be offered in Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Gauteng and Cape Town, provided a minimum of 20 students register from centres outside Durban. Registration ends 4 February 2008. There are 8 modules covering various topics. The course is … [Read more...]
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