One look
at what the Quran says about freedom of speech and human rights
will quickly lead us to conclude that Muslims have very little, if
anything, in common with the Quran. Instead they have made a new
religion based on opinions of their scholars and followed their
leaders blindly and stupidly. Verses are provided for quick
reference.
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A nation
that upholds God's laws is guaranteed prominence among the nations
of the world, victory, prosperity, and happiness
(10:62-64,
16:97,
24:55,
41:30-31).
On the other hand, a nation
that violates God's laws incurs a miserable life (20:124).
A nation that upholds God's
laws is guaranteed to be a great nation. This is not a mere
idealistic dream; since God is in full control (10:61),
His guarantees and promises are done. A nation that upholds God's
laws is characterized by:
1.
Maximum freedom for the people - freedom of religion,
freedom of expression, freedom to travel, and freedom
of economy (2:256,
10:99,
88:21-22).
2.
Guaranteed human rights for all the people,
regardless of their race, color, creed, social status, financial
situation, or political affiliation (5:8,
49:13).
3.
Prosperity for all the people. God's economic system is based on
constant circulation of wealth, no usury, and productive
investment. Non-productive economy such as gambling, lottery, and
high interest loans are not permitted (2:275-7,
59:7).
4.
Social justice for all. Because of the
obligatory charity (Zakat), no one will go hungry or -sheltered (2:215,
70:24-25,
107:1-7).
5. A
political system that is based on unanimous consensus. Through
mutual consultation and freedom of expression, one side of any
given issue convinces all participants in the discussion. The end
result is a unanimous agreement, not the opinion of a 51% majority
rammed down the throat of the 49% minority (42:38).
6. A
society that upholds and maintains the highest
standards of moral behavior. There will be a strong
family, no alcoholism, no illicit drugs, no illegitimate
pregnancies, no abortions, and practically no divorce.
7.
Maximum regard for people's lives and properties. Therefore, there
will be no crime against the people's lives or properties.
8.
Prevalence of love, courtesy, peace, and mutual respect
among the people, and between this nation and other
world communities (3:110,
60:8-9).
9.
Environmental protection is guaranteed through conservation and
prohibition of wasteful practices (30:41).