Radical without apology

[DuctapeFatwa]

When Mandela was dubbed a radical, the world rejoiced, not just his supporters: it underlined the just principles upon which his whole political project was based. Was 'radicalism' a dirty word then? Surely not!
...Buddha too was radical as he challenged the repressive hegemony of Brahminism in India....

Jesus, peace be upon him, was likewise a radical who challenged and opposed the hegemonic power of the rabbinical class then, condemning the rabbis for their monopolization of authority and their collusion with the Roman invaders. He too was accused of being 'subversive' and convicted as a radical.

Do we then dilute the message of Islam and rob it of its radical transformative potential? But today in our growingly unjust world, things need a radical overhaul - Islam in its radical best!

The international financial order is in chaos ruled over by robber barons and mercenary corporates who exploit and abuse at will. International law and norms of diplomacy have been trampled by an increasingly militarist, fascist, xenophobic hyperpower that is bent on projecting its might and prowess to every corner of the world. The global media are increasingly coming under the command of a small coterie of bigots. Their Islamophobia is becoming every more blatant. Ethno centricism, exploitation of the poor, abuse of human rights, oppression of the weak is the order of the day....if only Muslim economists, social scientists, politicians and intellectuals can get their act together, and cease mouthing platitudes...

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