I have just finished reading this article. To my knowledge in Sharia law Muslims are supposed to give zakat. This is supposed to be money for charity. This sounds good, but under Islamic law it is mandatory.
US Muslims: Obama speech a 1st step in fixing ties
CHICAGO (AP) – Muslim cabbies who gathered at a 24-hour Chicago cafe moments after daybreak Thursday to watch President Barack Obama’s address from Egypt described his words as an important first step toward repairing the United States’ strained relations with Muslims.
“A single speech is not going to make things better, it takes time,” said Syed Mehdi, a manager at the Flaming Wok’n Grill on the city’s north side, where a handful of taxi drivers gathered over chai to watch the speech broadcast live from Cairo University. “He’s trying to build bridges. He’s trying to be the cure to the damage and wounds that happened after 9-11.”
This is what bothers me:
During the speech, Obama emphasized Muslims’ importance in American history and his commitment to addressing American laws that make it difficult for U.S. Muslims to pay zakat—a religious obligation to donate to charity.
Why would American laws make it hard to give to charity. In fact tax laws encourage this. Something is not right here. Let us discuss what is meant by this.
Update: The consensus is that Obama is referring to making it easier for Islamic charities to operate. As we know these charities are fronts for terrorists. Either way this is bad development.
Tags: Dhimmitude, Islamists, obama, Sharia Law
