tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post3081688175820601090..comments2023-10-31T15:54:05.715+03:00Comments on Naeem's Blog: Somalia: Another Failure of Politial IslamNaeem:http://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-52307551187191769232009-01-30T19:53:00.000+03:002009-01-30T19:53:00.000+03:00Wa'Alaikum as-Salaam NaeemI was referring to the s...Wa'Alaikum as-Salaam Naeem<BR/><BR/>I was referring to the so called "mujahiddeen" who faught the Soviets. Taliban came much later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-5592994537349336052009-01-21T07:52:00.000+03:002009-01-21T07:52:00.000+03:00Even if Political Islam is does not appeal to you,...Even if Political Islam is does not appeal to you, in Malaysia it is the only choice for many muslim in Malaysia who want to see a peaceful transition to Syariah by PAS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-71267074039199495202009-01-21T06:14:00.000+03:002009-01-21T06:14:00.000+03:00'The Shariah can never be implemented through the ...'The Shariah can never be implemented through the barrel of a gun or the casting of a ballot - it must come via the transformation of the hearts'<BR/><BR/>What is needed is an honorable leader(by ballot)who can transform the hearts of the masses with his integrity and with his speech.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-91381164760204297072009-01-20T09:37:00.000+03:002009-01-20T09:37:00.000+03:00I wish you all read this article before you have p...I wish you all read this article before you have posted your ill informed attack on Al-Shabaab. There is no war between Al-Shabaab and Ahlu-Sunna in Somalia. In fact the leader of Ahlu-Sunna is the deputy commander of the Islamic Courts. Side note, those who are claiming to be Ahlu-Sunna are in fact a former warlords armed by CIA to create a havoc in the communities. The recognized Sufis who by the way follow the Shafia madhab and always stand out for Somalia are on the fight. Remember the Sufis are the ones that liberated Somalia from the British, French, and Italian. look women are also members of the Somali resistance movement. Islamic Courts runs womens universities and schools that more than 30,000 girls attend. America would accuse anyone associated with Islam being Al-Qaeda which Somalia we have not association with it and by the way, they cannot exist in Somali society as we are open society. Please before you accuse the Islamic courts read this article:<BR/><BR/>http://www.hiiraan.com/op2/2009/jan/al_shabaab_is_the_answer_to_the_problems_of_somalia.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-85412574739559900022009-01-19T09:59:00.000+03:002009-01-19T09:59:00.000+03:00AA- Amy,"I get the impression from you that there ...AA- Amy,<BR/><BR/>"I get the impression from you that there is nothing to do, and we Muslims are just a lost cause."<BR/><BR/>Not sure why you feel that way. On the contrary, there is definitely a clear-cut solution for all of us, as I stated in my post:<BR/><BR/>"The level of adherence to the laws of Allah (swt) in the societal level are merely a reflection of the adherence to those laws on a personal level. The Shariah can never be implemented through the barrel of a gun or the casting of a ballot - it must come via the transformation of the hearts."<BR/><BR/>No need for even the slightest hint of despair sis! I have too great an expectation from my Lord to ever be hopeless. :-)Naeem:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-33154668007922740892009-01-19T09:54:00.000+03:002009-01-19T09:54:00.000+03:00AA- Manas,"For example, I know that Afghanistan wa...AA- Manas,<BR/><BR/>"For example, I know that Afghanistan was not quite describable by the phrase "political Islam" (either coined or put to mainstream use by Sriman Pipes). They were warlords."<BR/><BR/>I guess there are different understandings to the term 'Political Islam'. I prefer the more general explanation of any attempt to implement Islam/Shariah from the top-down, either politically or militarily.<BR/><BR/>"They wanted power. They wanted money. That's not Islam!"<BR/><BR/>Seems like you're basing your opinion purely on western media (and their ilk). Ever listen to a pro-Taliban supporter? They provide a balanced perspective, namely that Taliban made many mistakes, but cannot be accused of being warlords.Naeem:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-25648322800681092862009-01-19T06:46:00.000+03:002009-01-19T06:46:00.000+03:00Salaam NaeemI am starting to feel kind of depresse...Salaam Naeem<BR/><BR/>I am starting to feel kind of depressed when I read your posts. I mean... what is there to do? I get the impression from you that there is nothing to do, and we Muslims are just a lost cause.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15177578450022894894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-41159024563747822832009-01-18T19:47:00.000+03:002009-01-18T19:47:00.000+03:00I think we should not rely on mainstream news sour...I think we should not rely on mainstream news sources for reliable news. My position is- I don't know.<BR/><BR/>For example, I know that Afghanistan was not quite describable by the phrase "political Islam" (either coined or put to mainstream use by <EM>Sriman</EM> Pipes). They were warlords.<BR/><BR/>They wanted power. They wanted money. That's not Islam!<BR/><BR/>We have very few groups that may claim to be "Islamic" in their approach. It doesn't matter if they are Shia or Sunni or whatever.<BR/><BR/>In summary, I don't know what is happening in Somalia. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-6217646498197027332009-01-18T09:41:00.000+03:002009-01-18T09:41:00.000+03:00AA- Yusuf,You may be correct, however remember tha...AA- Yusuf,<BR/><BR/>You may be correct, however remember that the same media was denouncing UIC as extremists intent on imposing Shariah.<BR/><BR/>I am as comfortable with Shabab as I am with the Taliban - they are not ideal but are better than the warlords who have run the country into the ground.Naeem:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-75062167717356849352009-01-18T02:51:00.000+03:002009-01-18T02:51:00.000+03:00This was an interesting short read. I think you ar...This was an interesting short read. I think you are right in regards to it being difficult to distinguish what it legitimate and illegitimate when it comes to the media.<BR/><BR/>-IhssanBMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11481488232303346931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-21147490759122623632009-01-17T14:58:00.000+03:002009-01-17T14:58:00.000+03:00As-Salaamu 'alaikum,If what the media report about...As-Salaamu 'alaikum,<BR/><BR/>If what the media report about al-Shabaab is true, they sound like a bunch of thugs whose "Islamism" consists of nothing more than an eagerness to kill other Muslims. There was the alleged rape victim murdered in Kismaayo and now the man in Mogadishu presumed to have apostated for working for a Somali faction which they alleged was allied to the Ethiopians, who was executed. To fight them is not infighting, it's fighting criminals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-62858046864634578302009-01-17T11:12:00.000+03:002009-01-17T11:12:00.000+03:00Hi!! Your blog are very nice and more info. I hop...Hi!! Your blog are very nice and more info. I hope follow my blog and please click my google ads.megathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723856959148608507noreply@blogger.com