WHEN FREEDOM IS EVIL

[Antar Ibn Stanford]

“There is no choice for a male or a female believer, when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, which differs from Their choice in the matter. Whoever disobeys Allah or His Messenger, he has clearly gone astray” (Qur tan, 33:36).

Evil Freedoms: The Freedom To:

I. Impede the establishment of regulated, ritual prayer (Q. 5:91);

II. Impede the giving of regular charity, employment; and the circulation of wealth (Q. 2:3,. 215; 43:32; 59:6);

III. Take intoxicants (Q. 2:219);

IV. Dress immorally (Q. 7:26; 24:31);

V. Fornicate, commit adultery, and practise sodomy (Q. 24:2; 7:80);

VI. Gamble (Q. 2:219);

VII. Take interest (Q. 2:275-9);

VIII. Practise racial superiority (Q. 49: 11, 13; 35:28);

IX. Commit suicide (Q. 4:29);

X. Murder unwanted babies (Q. 17:31);

XI. Impede males and females from the fulfillment of their
responsibilities and rights (Q. 4:34; 3:36);

XII. Impede consultation with the government (Q. 3: 159; 42:38).

For more information, contact your local mosque.

Dr. Antar Ibn-Stanford