The Natural Republic: Reclaiming Islam from Within

by The Monotheist Group

Overview

SHORTLY AFTER the end of the revelation of the Qur'an and the death of the Prophet Mohammed, Muslims splintered into various sects, with each group claiming that they were the only ones who retained the true message of Islam. The unfortunate truth is that none of them had followed the message and teachings of the Qur'an, abandoning it for the message and opinions of their scholars and leaders. THE NATURAL REPUBLIC is a long overdue attempt to return to the pure teachings of the Qur'an and abandon all sectarianism. However, please note that this book is not for the fainthearted reader as the contents of its pages will be very disturbing to those Muslims who refuse to accept the Oneness of God and insist on setting partners up with Him.

[b]About the Author[/b]

The Monotheist Group is a pen name used by the Free-Minds Organization which is an Islamic reform movement that began in 1997, dedicated to the promotion of God Alone. The movement seeks the abandonment of all sectarian innovations through a return to the principles of the Qur'an.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780979671586
Publisher:	Brainbow Press
Publication date:	10/01/2008
Pages:	286
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Preface     I
Modern Experimentation     i
The Alternatives     iii
Is There Hope?     iii
Why Do Muslims Lose?     1
Abandoning the Scripture     4
Is the Scripture Complete and Detailed?     5
The Scripture is Easy to Understand     6
The Great Disaster     7
God Alone     8
The Enemies Within     9
Back Door # 1-Hadith     10
Back Door # 2-Ahlul Bayt     20
Why Would God Allow This to Happen?     24
Obey God and Obey the Messenger     26
What Did the Messenger Judge By?     27
Obey God and Obey the Messenger     28
Is the Messenger a Mere Postman?     29
Why Send a Messenger?     30
The Example of the Prophet     30
Back to Basics     32
Is This Islam?     37
What Have We Done!     49
Social Responsibility     50
Etiquette     50
Jihad/Striving     54
Slaves and Concubines     55
Dress Code for Women     58
Economic System     61
The Value of Money     61
Interest     63
Financial Institutions     66
Granting Credit Facilities to Individuals/Entities     67
Land Ownership     69
Environmental Protection     70
Civil Laws     74
Marriage     74
Family Responsibility     77
Orphans     78
Divorce Procedures     79
Husband/Wife Disputes     82
Adopted Children     84
Child Custody     85
Death and Burial     85
Inheritance and Wills     86
Commercial Laws     89
Breach of Contract     89
Drug/Alcohol     90
Plagiarism     92
Property Disputes     92
Property Damage     92
Financial Interest     93
Borrowing Laws     93
Insolvency     94
Criminal Laws     95
Murder/Violence     100
Accidental Death     101
Suicide     101
Abortion     101
Rebellion/Spying/Espionage     102
Slavery     103
Indecent Exposure/Pornography     103
Adultery      104
Accusations of Adultery by Husband     104
Sexual Molestation/Rape     105
Homosexuality     105
Theft/Financial Fraud     106
Bribery     106
Disturbing the Peace     106
Negligence and Impeachment     106
Rules of Warfare     108
Establishing an Army     109
Military Service     109
Defensive Warfare     109
External Military Operations     112
Battle Strategy     113
Scope of Warfare and Conduct     119
Prisoners of War     119
Desertion     120
The Ending of Military Conflict     120
Spoils of War     121
Secret Operations/Missions     121
Campaigns of Conquest     122
Peace Keeping Efforts     122
The Calendar System     123
Egyptian Calendar     123
Greek Calendar     124
Roman Calendar     124
Gregorian Calendar     124
Jewish Calendar     125
Current Islamic Calendar     125
Definition of a Year     126
Definition of a Month     127
Jesus and the Night of Decree     128
The Lunar Month     131
The Four Restricted Months     133
The 13th month?     134
A New Beginning     138
Proposed Constitution     139
Article I     140
Article II     140
Article III     142
Article IV     146
Article V     147
Article VI     147
Article VII     149
Article VIII     149
Article IX     149
Article X     150
Article XI     150
Article XII     150
Highlights and Benefits     151
Spirituality in Islam-Salat     161
Spirituality in Islam-Fasting     171
Pilgrimage: The Lost Legacy of Abraham     176
The Future Starts With You     197
We Must Change     200
What Can You Do?     203
It is not too late...     205