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Islamic banking (or participant banking) (Arabic: المصرفية الإسلامية) is banking or banking activity that is consistent with the principles of sharia law and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. Sharia prohibits the fixed or floating payment or acceptance of specific interest or fees (known as riba, or usury) for loans of money. Investing in businesses that provide goods or services considered contrary to Islamic principles is also haraam ("sinful and prohibited"). Although these principles have been applied in varying degrees by historical Islamic economies due to lack of Islamic practice, only in the late 20th century were a number of Islamic banks formed to apply these principles to private or semi-private commercial institutions within the Muslim community.[1][2]
Originally posted by Mizzijr
I talked to one of my friends in Tunisia.. They are very upset about the video. She told me that they are rebelling against their government. So the video added fuel to the fire. There are people fighting for for the sake of peace. Even though she may really feel like it's pointless. She says, "Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity." It's so true...
They tried protesting at their US Embassy and 3 people were killed and 28 wounded.. for protesting. Then all hell broke loose.
Suddenly a badly dubbed, laughable little movie comes along and sparks outrage in the Islamic community - a match to ignite untold eons of rhetoric and manipulation.
The West reacts with offense and indignation, and we find ourselves gleefully chanting for war.
This is all in the script... The one we weren't given. This is all manipulation.
Suddenly a badly dubbed, laughable little movie comes along and sparks outrage in the Islamic community - a match to ignite untold eons of rhetoric and manipulation.
And allow me to ask: If there was a movie made of Jesus showing him as a bloodthirsty gay, somewhat mentally challenged and involved in an intimate relationship with his mother, Mary, and this movie was made by an Islamist and it would be clear that it has been made just for the purpose of mocking your christian religion, would you still be so prone to freedom of speech if you were a christian?
Originally posted by BenReclused
reply to post by Ojeus4Unless
Well... In the United States, we don't often use an insulting video as an excuse to kill.
See ya,
Milt
I have NEVER seen Muslims out in the streets rallying together to demonstrate their love for this great country!
Originally posted by Ojeus4Unless
Originally posted by BenReclused
reply to post by Ojeus4Unless
Well... In the United States, we don't often use an insulting video as an excuse to kill.
See ya,
Milt
You are missing the bigger picture my friend.
Originally posted by Hefficide
A previous thread I wrote, Are You Offended??? SO WHAT!!! discusses many aspects of what is being debated here as well. A reference for the conversation at least.
FTR: this is the first time I have ever ATS'ed in a suit and tie and it's kind of freaking me out. So - back to getting settled in from the funeral for me.
~Heff