By B. A. Syed
Member, Union of Concerned Scientists via e-mail
In the New World Order, Muslims are faced with a dilemma that is in conflict with Islamic teachings:
(1) With the lure of money and other benefits, Muslims are being enticed to become informers. We need to have a clear debate on this ethical and moral issue.
(2) In the Holy Quran, Surat 9 At-Tawbah (Repentence) Verse 6 states: “If one amongst the pagans ask thee for asylum, grant it to him, so that he may hear the word of God and then escort him to where he can be secure: that is because they are men without knowledge.” In the light of this commandment what are the ethical laws of Shariah for accepting “BOUNTY” reward for Muslims who live under Muslim protection in the so-called Islamic countries and their extradition knowing well that they will never receive “proper JUSTICE” at the hands of non-Muslims and the record of a judicial inquiry will never be disclosed for public scrutiny.
I realize that these are tough questions but as Muslims we need honest answers based on Islamic Shariah. These questions are being posed because “easy money through unlawful means” is abundant and is creating more corruption in Muslim countries.