The document discusses the geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East following the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. It notes that the US goal was for Iraq to serve as a model democracy, but this did not account for the rivalry between Sunni and Shia communities. It describes how Iran has grown as a leader of the Shia world and built close ties with Iraq, contrary to US assumptions. The document also discusses concerns about the influence of Sharia law and Islamist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood in the region.
Shariah Compliant Finance and Jihad with Money with Christopher Holton, Cente...cjhs
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Christopher Holton of the Center for Security Policy explained what Shariah-compliant finance is, how it was originated and the specific threats that it poses to Western civilization. He explained the overriding mission of Shariah-compliant finance and examined the system of zakat, which is integral to Shariah-compliant finance and by which numerous Islamic charities have been found to fund jihad. Mr. Holton also examined how Shariah-compliant finance is not held to the same standards of disclosure that the rest of the financial world must adhere to and the role of Shariah scholars in Shariah-compliant finance and looked closely at two prominent Shariah scholars in particular as prime examples of the problems that Shariah-compliant finance presents. It did come as a surprise to many people in our audience who are otherwise very informed about the danger of Islam and Shariah to the West to learn of the nations that have already come to dominate Shariah-compliant finance and to the extent that it has infiltrated America.
This event took place in Los Angeles, California on December 19, 2013.
Christopher Holton is Vice-President of Outreach at the Center for Security Policy. He directs the Center's Divest Terror Initiative and Shariah Risk Due Diligence Program. He has been involved in legislation in twenty states to divest taxpayer supported pension systems from foreign companies that do business with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Republic of Sudan, and the Syrian Arab Republic. Since 2008, Chris has been the editor-in-chief of the Shariah Finance Watch Blog. In 2005, he was a co-author of War Footing, published by the US Naval Institute Press. Holton's work has also been published by National Review, Human Events, The American Thinker, Family Security Matters, Big Peace, World Tribune, World Net Daily, NewsMax, and thehayride.com. Before joining the Center, Chris was President of Blanchard and Company, a two hundred million dollar per year investment firm, and editor-in-chief of the Blanchard Economic Research Unit. Christopher blogs at TerrorTrendsBulletin.com.
Bahraini citizens are guaranteed the right of peaceful assembly not only by international law, but also by the Bahraini constitution.
This right is guaranteed in the International Bill of Human Rights (IBHR), which is a declaration adopted by the United
Nations General Assembly in 1948 that sets out a series of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled.
In the wake of the Arab Spring protests taking place in Tunisia and Egypt, the Shia population in Bahrain decided to act. On February 14th, the 10th anniversary of the National Action Charter, protestors poured into the Pearl Roundabout in Manamato call for political reform.
This report is a compilation of research conducted to highlight the continued, systematic violence and human rights violations conducted against Shia communities in the eight countries where most Shia Muslim rights violations
took place in 2012
Shia make up 10 to 15 percent of the population in Malaysia. They are one of several Islamic sects under close watch by governmental religious authorities.
Interviews done by SRW reveal that in general Shia population of Malaysia are not happy with
their situation. They believe their rights are being violated and many restrictions are put in place
to suppress Shia in this country. Malaysians are so cautious about their identity and faith that they would not talk to our reporters about their situation.
Shariah Compliant Finance and Jihad with Money with Christopher Holton, Cente...cjhs
HANDOUT TO ACCOMPANY VIDEO
Christopher Holton of the Center for Security Policy explained what Shariah-compliant finance is, how it was originated and the specific threats that it poses to Western civilization. He explained the overriding mission of Shariah-compliant finance and examined the system of zakat, which is integral to Shariah-compliant finance and by which numerous Islamic charities have been found to fund jihad. Mr. Holton also examined how Shariah-compliant finance is not held to the same standards of disclosure that the rest of the financial world must adhere to and the role of Shariah scholars in Shariah-compliant finance and looked closely at two prominent Shariah scholars in particular as prime examples of the problems that Shariah-compliant finance presents. It did come as a surprise to many people in our audience who are otherwise very informed about the danger of Islam and Shariah to the West to learn of the nations that have already come to dominate Shariah-compliant finance and to the extent that it has infiltrated America.
This event took place in Los Angeles, California on December 19, 2013.
Christopher Holton is Vice-President of Outreach at the Center for Security Policy. He directs the Center's Divest Terror Initiative and Shariah Risk Due Diligence Program. He has been involved in legislation in twenty states to divest taxpayer supported pension systems from foreign companies that do business with the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Republic of Sudan, and the Syrian Arab Republic. Since 2008, Chris has been the editor-in-chief of the Shariah Finance Watch Blog. In 2005, he was a co-author of War Footing, published by the US Naval Institute Press. Holton's work has also been published by National Review, Human Events, The American Thinker, Family Security Matters, Big Peace, World Tribune, World Net Daily, NewsMax, and thehayride.com. Before joining the Center, Chris was President of Blanchard and Company, a two hundred million dollar per year investment firm, and editor-in-chief of the Blanchard Economic Research Unit. Christopher blogs at TerrorTrendsBulletin.com.
Bahraini citizens are guaranteed the right of peaceful assembly not only by international law, but also by the Bahraini constitution.
This right is guaranteed in the International Bill of Human Rights (IBHR), which is a declaration adopted by the United
Nations General Assembly in 1948 that sets out a series of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled.
In the wake of the Arab Spring protests taking place in Tunisia and Egypt, the Shia population in Bahrain decided to act. On February 14th, the 10th anniversary of the National Action Charter, protestors poured into the Pearl Roundabout in Manamato call for political reform.
This report is a compilation of research conducted to highlight the continued, systematic violence and human rights violations conducted against Shia communities in the eight countries where most Shia Muslim rights violations
took place in 2012
Shia make up 10 to 15 percent of the population in Malaysia. They are one of several Islamic sects under close watch by governmental religious authorities.
Interviews done by SRW reveal that in general Shia population of Malaysia are not happy with
their situation. They believe their rights are being violated and many restrictions are put in place
to suppress Shia in this country. Malaysians are so cautious about their identity and faith that they would not talk to our reporters about their situation.
Human rights, Islam, and Iran - Soraya GheblehSoraya Ghebleh
This paper examines the human rights situation in Iran and how the Iranian Constitution contributes to discrimination against minority groups, like the followers of the Baha'i' Faith.
A former Marine Corps officer, John Guandolo resigned from the Corps to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For nearly two decades, he researched terrorism and trained agents on how to eliminate the terrorist movement. Due to his excellence in the field of counterterrorism, John Guandolo was invited to coauthor Shariah - The Threat to America.
Principles of Islamic Governance and Leadership week 4 lectureAbdirahman Nur
These are the lecture notes of the course "Principles of Governance and Leadership in Islam" which I teach at the School of Graduate Studies, University of Hargeisa, particularly in M.A. in Governance and Leadership classes.
Hello Friends,
This PPT is all about terrorism and its roots, causes, effects and effective solution for stopping it. This information is for projects done by students at school.
Thanks for reading!
Human rights, Islam, and Iran - Soraya GheblehSoraya Ghebleh
This paper examines the human rights situation in Iran and how the Iranian Constitution contributes to discrimination against minority groups, like the followers of the Baha'i' Faith.
A former Marine Corps officer, John Guandolo resigned from the Corps to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For nearly two decades, he researched terrorism and trained agents on how to eliminate the terrorist movement. Due to his excellence in the field of counterterrorism, John Guandolo was invited to coauthor Shariah - The Threat to America.
Principles of Islamic Governance and Leadership week 4 lectureAbdirahman Nur
These are the lecture notes of the course "Principles of Governance and Leadership in Islam" which I teach at the School of Graduate Studies, University of Hargeisa, particularly in M.A. in Governance and Leadership classes.
Hello Friends,
This PPT is all about terrorism and its roots, causes, effects and effective solution for stopping it. This information is for projects done by students at school.
Thanks for reading!
2. The Iraq Model
The Bush Administration thought of politics as the
relationship between individuals and the state.
In the Middle East people see politics as the balance
of power between communities.
There are no politics in the authoritarian regimes –
it’s the regimes way or the highway.
3. Remember
Part of the US Foreign Policy in the Middle East
was/is to make Iraq a model of democracy for the
Middle East.
The hope is that democracy will allow the diverse
populations of the Middle East to finally get along …
4. Is there a rivalry?
As of right now a little– but the rivalry between
Sunni and Shiite is growing quickly.
Most Islamists are Shiite (as a minority group
throughout much of the Middle East - democracy is
the only way Shittes can have any voice).
Most of the ruling classes of the Middle East are
Sunni.
Creates an immediate conflict of interest.
5. Iran
Iran is considered the leader of the Shitte world, and
their influence has been growing since 2003.
6. Iraq and Iran
Since US occupation of Iraq, Iran has built an
extensive support network amongst Iraqis.
This closeness between Iraq and Iran has caught the
US off guard.
Since they fought each other in a war for most of the
80’s we assumed they would continue to be cold
towards each other.
The hole Sunni/Shiite thing was not considered?
7. Iraq and Iran continued
…
Saddam’s Baath party was Sunni and they did
everything they could to drive Shiites out of Iraq.
Less diversity would equal more control of Iraq.
Even resorted to pogroms to get the job done.
Many Shiites who left Iraq in the 80’s and 90’s are
now going back home.
These returning Iraqis have strong connections with
their Shiite neighbors now …
8. Sharia Law
Sharia Law is the religious code and religious law of
Islam.
Sharia deals with many topics addressed by secular
law, including crime, politics, and economics, as well
as personal matters such as sexual intercourse,
hygiene, diet, prayer, and fasting.
Interpretations of sharia vary between cultures.
Its source is from the Koran and Muslim religious
scholars.
9. Concerns of Sharia Law
in the USA
Woman’s rights
Some punishments are seen as Medieval
Separation of church and state to promote life, liberty,
and pursuit of happiness.
Freedom of religion, of expression, of thought …
No room for debate, Sharia Law comes from God and is
infallible .
What if Muslim Americans want this stuff here?
Sharia Law has been the corner stone of the Islamist
movement, especially among Shiites.
10. Muslim Brotherhood
The Brotherhood's credo was and is, "Allah is our
objective; the Quran is our law, the Prophet is our
leader; Jihad is our way; and death for the sake of
Allah is the highest of our aspirations.“
11. Continued …
The Brotherhood's stated goal is to instill the Qur'an
as the "sole reference point for ...ordering the life of
the Muslim family, individual, community ... and
state".
The movement officially opposes violent means to
achieve its goals, although it at one time
encompassed a paramilitary wing and its members
were involved in massacres, bombings and
assassinations of political opponents.
12. Why these guys worry
the USA
Their language in their charters make us nervous.
It’s a group that has membership across this Middle
East.
They have potential to unify the Middle East into an
a new Caliph, or Muslim Empire.
It’s unlikely, given the numerous rivalries in the
Middle East, but it’s a possibility nonetheless.