20 years ago the West would have thought poorly of Islamic Finance and today they realise its value. On the same breath, today the west sees Shariah law as barbaric and backward - I wonder what they'll think of it 20 years from now? … [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...]
Right & Wrong – (On Moral Relativism)
July 11, 2008 By
From Khalid Baig: As the entire world now knew, a few years ago Israel engaged in plain massacre of Lebanese civilians in broad daylight. Its soldiers were nothing more than common criminals killing innocent men, women, and little children in an ambulance here, in the U.N. compound over there, in homes and villages every where. Killing of civilians for political purposes is --by definition-- terrorism. So what Israel recently did, as it has been doing for the past half century, is pure state sponsored … [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...]
Shariah Compliant Business Campaign (KZN)
May 3, 2008 By
Aimed at businessman in the Kwazulu-Natal area, from the brothers who run the AskImam website click to enlarge … [Read more...]
Inside an African Shariah Court
January 6, 2008 By
An interesting documentary on Shariah law in Nigeria, working alongside "western" law. I'm all for Shariah law, however i think there will be huge conflicts with western laws in more 1st world countries. One has to admire the steadfastness of Esah (the judge) though I dont think his mindset will agree with many modern societies. My take: I cant really identify with rural Africa much, perhaps a documentary in a middle eastern country where things are a bit more modern would clear up allot … [Read more...]
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