Islamic ideology supports a model of collective conscience for the community. The code of conduct offered by Allah, as expressed through his prophet, Muhammad, provides the template for collective action.
A conscience is not allowed to grow and adapt based on personal experience and interaction with others. Conscience is restricted and allowed to atrophy.
Islam does not support the Western admonition, “Let your conscience be your guide.”
Pivotal to this thought is the following:
“What you (O Muslims) cut down of the palm-trees (of the enemy), or you left standing on their stems, it was by the leave of Allah.” Qur’an 59:5
The Jews were given two options: Flee Madinah or face decapitation by the sword.
The conflict that ensued included the burning of palm trees.
By Allah’s leave…. the defoliation was allowed.
So when a young adult Muslim female does not hesitate to state she would kill her sister if she walked away from Islam, the act of murder is accomplished “By Allah’s leave”.
For many, many years my thoughts regarding Islam as ideological Borg remains firm.
“Your life, as it has been, is over.”
I speak to you, as The Last English Prince.