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Ireland tops ‘Islamicity’ indexDURATION: 04:25 The Islamicity Index ranks countries on how well they adhere to the Koran – so it may be a surprise that the top three are Ireland, Denmark and Luxembourg. Not a single majority Muslim country made the top 25 – Saudi Arabia was 91st. So what’s the reasoning? Hossein Askari, a Professor of International Business and International Affairs at George Washington University helped compile the table.
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Ireland ‘the most truly Muslim country in the world’Israel more compliant with ideals of the Koran than any predominantly Muslim country according to study
The country in the world most faithful to the values of the Koran is Ireland according to Hossein Askari, an Iranian-born academic at George Washingon University in the US.
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In a BBC interview, Hossein Askari, Professor of International Business and International Affairs at George Washington University said a study by himself and colleague Dr Scheherazde S Rehman, also rates Israel (27) as being more compliant with the ideals of the Koran than any predominantly Muslim country. Not a single majority Muslim country made the top 25 and no Arab country is in the top 50. Saudi Arabia rated 91st, with Qatar at 111st.He said that when their ‘Islamicity index’ was applied only Malaysia (33) and Kuwait (42) featured in its top 50 countries, compared to the US at 15, the Netherlands also at 15, while France is at 17. In carrying out the study, they applied the ideals of Islam in the areas of a society’s economic achievements, governance, human and political rights, and international relations, he said. On that index “Muslim countries do very badly,” he said and accused them of using religion as an instrument of power. Last Novembe Prof Askari said that “we must emphasize that many countries that profess Islam and are called Islamic are unjust, corrupt, and underdeveloped and are in fact not ‘Islamic’ by any stretch of the imagination.” “Looking at an index of Economic Islamicity, or how closely the policies and achievements of countries reflect Islamic economic teachings - Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Sweden, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Singapore, Finland, Norway, and Belgium round up the first 10”. In their ‘Overall Islamicity Index’, a measure that encompasses laws and governance, human and political rights, international relations, and economic factors, “the rankings are much the same: New Zealand, Luxembourg, Ireland, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Netherlands; and again only Malaysia (38) and Kuwait (48) make it into the top 50 from Muslim countries,” he said. “If a country, society, or community displays characteristics such as unelected, corrupt, oppressive, and unjust rulers, inequality before the law, unequal opportunities for human development, absence of freedom of choice (including that of religion), opulence alongside poverty, force, and aggression as the instruments of conflict resolution as opposed to dialogue and reconciliation, and, above all, the prevalence of injustice of any kind, it is prima facie evidence that it is not an Islamic community,” he said. “ Islam is, and has been for centuries, the articulation of the universal love of Allah for his creation and for its unity, and all that this implies for all-encompassing human and economic development,” he concluded. Ireland named as the best country for 'adhering to Koran'Danielle Stephens
Dublin is one of the highest centres for Islamic investment
IRELAND is the best country in the world for adhering to the Koran, according to an Economic 'Islamicity' Index.
Out of 208 countries, Ireland was judged to be the most capable of following its teachings, with Denmark and Luxembourg in second and third place. The index, which was published in the Global Economy Journal, used four main criteria for ranking the various countries. Economic achievements, human and political rights, international relations and the structure of those in power were the main pillars for deciding who followed the fundamental lessons of Islam. advertisement
There are an estimated 49,000 Muslims living in Ireland and Dr Ali Selim, a senior member of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland (ICCI), told the Irish Independent that the number has increased rapidly over the last few years. He attributed an "easy existence" between the Irish and the Muslims to a history of social similarities. "Ireland was once occupied and many Irish people suffered from racism attached to being associated with terrorism. Muslims have this confrontation wherever they go," said Dr Selim. Referring to one of the criterion used in the 'Islamicity' Index, the ICCI spokesman talked about the economic opportunities that Ireland offered to many Muslim immigrants. Dr Selim added that "in the Koran, Muslims are commanded to accomplish prosperity and Dublin is one of the highest economic centres for Islamic investment".
Surprisingly, not one country where Islam is the majority religion made it into the top 25, with Israel and China being rated higher in the list.
Meanwhile, a new diabetes information resource has been launched in the run-up to Ramadan.
The campaign allows those who suffer from type 2 diabetes, to manage their condition while fasting. It also encourages everyone to consult with a medical professional before and during the fast.
'The Facts About Fasting During Ramadan' is supported by Diabetes Ireland and the info graph available on their website includes a blood sugar tracker, a list of symptoms to be aware of, and healthy diet guidelines.
Starting on the June 28, Muslims will abstain from eating or drinking, from sunrise until sunset for one month.
Irish Independent
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