Deceptive Duo: Halal and Zakat
A lot more than meets the eye
By Elaine Ellinger, Perspectives on Islam
My presentation in the video below takes a close look at two well-known aspects of Islamic practice: Zakat (the Islamic tax) and Halal (products and services). These are often portrayed as charity and dietary restrictions, but the reality is quite different—and eventually, it impacts everyone.
Zakat: More than just charity, Zakat is a mandatory 2.5% tax on wealth-generating assets that directly funds eight categories of Islamic governance described in Koran 9.60, including jihad. Halal is a significant contributor to these funds and has grown into a multi-trillion dollar industry that is rapidly advancing the expansion of Islam. Non-Islamic institutions, organizations, businesses and individuals contribute significantly to this system when they purchase halal products or certify their goods to comply with sharia standards and the oversight of sharia boards.
Halal: While often associated with food, 'halal' simply means ‘lawful’ according to sharia—facilitating halal in any form is a very slippery slope. The presentation shows how halal certification has become a lucrative industry, with commercial interests capitalizing on the idea of being a ‘good Muslim’. Through clever marketing and apps, the spread of halal certification now reaches far beyond food, affecting sectors such as finance, education, law, and politics.
Deception as a Strategy:
Deception in Islam is not only permissible but may also be obligatory under certain circumstances, particularly when advancing the interests of sharia under the guise of ‘religion’. The principle of darura (necessity) is explained—a principle that permits the use of non-halal products when halal options are unavailable. By approving demands for sharia such as Islamic finance and halal lunches, Western authorities unwittingly—and unnecessarily—facilitate Islamization that affects everyone.
Implications:
The expansion of halal-certified products and the flow of Zakat play a crucial role in reshaping societies to align with Islamic norms. For both Muslims and non-Muslims, instead of increasing options, 'halalization' ultimately restricts choice as non-halal alternatives are gradually reduced or replaced.
By connecting these dots, the presentation aims to provide viewers with a clear understanding of how what might appear to be simple religious practices are, in fact, major factors driving Islamization, with both Muslims and non-Muslims paying the price—and not just with their pocketbook.
VIDEO: https://rumble.com/v6q88kk-creeping-sharia-halal-and-zakat-with-tanya-gaw-and-elaine-ellinger.html
