[gaspar]

Muslim humanitarian organizations care nothing for our western concepts of ethics and morality. Money given to the Red Crescent, the Islamic Relief Agency the Islamic African Relief Agency, and scores of other Muslim agencies are used in support of Jihad. They can as easily be used to arm mujahideen as to proselytize sick people in clinics and prisons. Although the good Muslim is expected to give to charity, once they provide "zakat" their duty is done and they ignore how it is being used. It is for this reason that many American Muslims didn't have the slightest notion that their gifts were being used to fund terrorists.

[highpockets]

I was unfamiliar with the term "zakat" so I did a quick goggle and came up with this:

So many Muslims are starving and in need today.

So much Muslim wealth is wasted on luxury.

So much Muslim wealth is spent on forbidden items.

So little Muslim wealth is spent on jihad and sacrificing for the sake of Allah.

That last line sure does have me feeling warm and cozy about this religon of peace.

[swarthyguy]

"that many American Muslims didn't have the slightest notion that their gifts were being used to fund terrorists.

Oh, come on, you cannot buy that can you. That's bull. Donors knew EXACTLY where their funds were going, didn't want to ask because it would be embarrassing to the donor and the recipient.

They knew fully well. A wink and a nod etc...