Gabriel Sawma

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Muslim Brotherhood and the Middle East Upheaval

As the United States and its allies struggle to get to grips with its new challenges in the Middle East and North Africa, pundits, scholars and journalists have combed every inch of the Muslim Brotherhood’s history for clues to what might happen in the event the movement takes control over the region. The most important figure of Muslim Brotherhood since its establishment in 1928 is the writings of a... (posted by Gabriel 311 days 12 hours ago.)
Abrogation in Islam and the Persecution of Christians

Introduction The acts of pre-meditated massacres committed by Muslim extremists against Christians in the Muslim world, has become a phenomenon that needs to be addressed by the United Nations and the Arab League as well as the United States, Europe, and other nations. We have seen the massacre of Christian worshippers by Muslim extremists in late October of 2010 in the church of Our Lady of... (posted by Gabriel 1 year 22 days ago.)
Prohibition of Interest in Islamic Banking and Finance

Since the early 70s, Islamic economics was introduced to world of finance as a new instrument, whose purpose was to follow an economic system based on Islamic Shari'a or the law of Islam. One of the main elements of the system is the prohibition on interest rates. Islamic economics is referred to as the application of Islamic Shari'a law in economic activity. This form of economics has attracted... (posted by Gabriel 1 year 177 days ago.)
Do Sanctions on Iran Work?

Three weeks ago, Iran revealed that it had a uranium-enrichment facility near the holy city of Qum . The U.S. began working with its allies, mainly France and Great Britain for a fresh round of sanctions against Tehran . This article addresses the effect of sanctions on Iran Iran 's nuclear program has been a matter of international concern ever since the discovery in 2003 that it had concealed its nuclear activities for 18... (posted by Gabriel 2 years 117 days ago.)
The Wali (Guardian) in Islamic Marriages According to the Hanafi Jurisprudence

In Islamic marriages, the wali (guardian) has an important role to play. This article discusses the responsibility of the wali according to the Hanafi jurisprudence. The "wali" or guardian in Islam is a Muslim individual responsible for the well being of the bride before her marriage. His duty is to ensure that the groom is reliable and trustworthy to marry the bride and... (posted by Gabriel 2 years 135 days ago.)
The Mahr Provision in Islamic Marriage Contracts

In recent years, many Islamic divorce cases were litigated in the United States family courts. The issue of mahr in the Islamic marriage contracts became subject of debate among lawyers and scholars. This article sheds lights on the Islamic mahr in USA . Mahr is the amount of money, or its equivalent, paid by the husband to his future wife. Contrary to the popular notion that mahr is dowry, it is not.... (posted by Gabriel 2 years 201 days ago.)