Submitted by Mohammed Haider (United Kingdom), Jul 4, 2003 at 19:10
I am afraid I disagree with your review. You say that the theme of the author’s arguments contradicts classical Islam. Well if you study, Hanafi, Shafi'i, Malaki, Hanbali, Jaferi, Zaydiyah, Zahiri etc, they all expound identical base ideas, but they obviously do not comment about capitalism.
Furthermore, you appear to suggest that author is somehow emulating Marxism. This is false. Of course, any opposing ideologue is bound to identify common weaknesses when observing an opposing ideology. The reality of any false thought can be described by all peoples with a mind, can’t they? What matters is the alternative solution.
And finally, to claim that Islam should somehow remain in the Mosque- Well Watch the space! Capitalism is losing the ideological battle, hence its reprsentatives feel the need for physical presence throughout the world. Even an overview of Islam confirms to all that it is an Ideology based on an intellectual basis than can be proven by the mind. This is what capitalism lacks. It is a failed system- its days are numbered. The clear proof is that the so called leading nation that carries it doesn't even follow it.
On the contrary the presense of the alternative thoughts are manifesting in a powerful manner throughout the world.
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