The disenchantment with the West among the new elite of the Muslim world. I refrain here from presenting an outline of Islam. I assume that the audience is familiar with the problem. However, in order to provide a basis for discussions, allow me to introduce some basic tenets of this world view or way of life. In other words, those matters which fall within the scope of the relations between God and man and the duties emanating therefrom.
Islamic law is divided into five categories.
Matters which fall under absolute duties. Matters which do not fall within absolute duty, but when not performed are looked at with lenience. Matters which preferably are avoided, but when performed do not meet reproach. Matters which are undesirable but when performed do not meet with punishment. Matters which must be avoided at all cost and when performed meet with punishment.