Some reports are claiming that we will soon see Muslim Sharia law in Seattle, Washington.
The idea of having Sharia law in America has been a shocking headline in recent years, but in this case, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray really is trying to create Islamic interest-free mortgage loans so that Muslims can buy houses in the Seattle area. While some say this is a good idea, others claim the mayor is bending over backwards for the religious beliefs of Muslims.
In a related report by the Inquisitr, the ISIS leader has ordered execution videos to be banned. Unfortunately, the horrendous acts behind the videos are still still being sanctioned.
Mayor Ed Murray’s housing proposal was not entirely focused on bringing Muslim sharia law to Seattle. In fact, the majority of the HALA Action Plan is focused on providing affordable housing via multiple programs. But the part that is becoming hotly debated
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Some Muslims are unable to use conventional mortgage products due to religious convictions. The City will convene lenders, housing nonprofits and community leaders to explore the best options for increasing access to Sharia-compliant loan products to help these residents become homeowners in Seattle.”
Historically, Christian law also regarded charging any interest for loans as sinful. Making unethical monetary loans that unfairly enrich the lender is called usury, but obviously, that practice has long since been discarded in nations where Christians are the majority. Mayor Murray believes Seattle can work together with lenders to produce Islamic interest-free mortgage loans.
“We will work to develop new tools for Muslims who are prevented from using conventional mortgage products due to their religious beliefs,” Murray said during a press conference, according to the Washington