Posted on 05/18/2005 5:43:28 AM PDT by Mister Ghost
Sam from the Hammorabi Blog is the most Elusive, Passionate, and Mysterious of Iraqi Bloggers to share his thoughts on his country of Iraq, the Middle East, Terrorism, and Geo-Politics. We really don't know who he truly is, but appreciate his contributions to the Blogosphere, and are presented with the opportunity to learn more about his views on Blogging, Iraq, Sistani, Childhood, Islam, Food, Terrorism, Muqti al Sadr, and more in:
The In T View: Sam From Hammorabi...
MG: Now Sam, should al-Sistani, unelected and not chosen by the Iraqi people to govern them or even represent them, be a force in a modern democratic state?
Sam: No he is not a political force but a spiritual leader and he was so during Saddam regime as spiritual leader so nothing changed now a part from taking his advices and views become public and important for the time being. Once the democratic process established and mechanism for election and constitution set out then Sistani or whoever comes after him will not impose themselves on the politics of the state unless asked to give advice. Indeed he is now not giving his views unless asked to give and he only suggest whether the others will take his suggestion or not. However a man like him is so important in this time like a father in the family.
MG: Some of the rules in Qumran are often interpreted in rigid ways, especially those related to women. What do you think of these interpretations?
Sam: This is a long subject and you need to be specific which role you mean? However not all the interpretations are correct.
MG: Do you think Islamic practices that are in contradiction to modern society and life can be reformed and modernized?
Sam: Absolutely not Islamic practice is so easy and it is the reverse in a materialistic life and stress when need to turn our faces at the end of the day to the highest power in this universe to pray and to sooth our hardship and suffering.
MG: What place should Sharia law have in a modern democratic state?
Sam: I don't think this can be implemented in Iraq.
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