Those who perceive Islam to be a peaceful religion might like 
to ponder the following on the web site of a major "ally" in 
the "war on terror":

The (U.S.) Saudi Arabian Embassy web site considers Democracy, 
Capitalism, Socialism and communism to be "false idols", to be 
rejected in favour of a Khilafa (Caliphate) [under Islamic law]

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The Islamic Affairs Department at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia

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WHY DO WE PRAY?

By Dr. Suhaib Hasan
Darussalam Publication and Distribution

WHY DOES MAN NEED TO PRAY?

After a long and hectic day at work, how difficult it is for a tired
person to stand on the prayer-mat and concentrate on his prayers to
Allah Almighty.

[...]

Muslims who live in a non-Muslim state may feel that they are unable to
implement the Din of Allah in their political and economic lives, but those
Muslims who live in Muslim countries have no excuse for allowing the Din of
Allah to be confined to a personal level.

Muslims should be clear that the Din of Allah does not consist simply of
prayers, fasting, charity and Hajj. It is their duty to implement all
Islamic teachings in political, economic and social fields.

    "Truly, the religion with of Allah is Islam..." (3:19)

    "And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be 
    accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers". 
    (3:85)

Today's false idols, which dominate over the entire world, are Democracy,
Capitalism, Socialism and communism. Instead, Islam calls for a Khilafa 
(caliphate) based on consultation, and a just economic system based on 
Zakat and a prohibition of usury. If you remove any of these three 
characteristics, you make it impossible for Islamic law to operate properly. 

[...]

Source: IAD - http://www.iad.org/Pillars/whypray.html


The Islamic Affairs Department at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia

For more information call (202)342-3700
For Hajj and Umrah visa information contact
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Visa Section
601 New Hampshire Ave, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
Tel: (202)342-3800, Fax: (202)337-4084

http://www.iad.org/

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"Islamist" / "Jihadist" terrorism is simply a means to an end;
establishing a global Caliphate under Sharia law.

Cheers, Steve..

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