Fenced in by Religious Rulings
The National Islamic Law Council is discussing how to utilize profits from insurance for pilgrims. Whilst the intention of these being used for the community is laudable, care mustbe taken to ensure that the funds don't just disappear.
October 22, 2002
THE Hajj season, when Muslims the world over make their pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, is fast approaching. Several organizations, including the Indonesian government, are involved in making the arrangements. The fifth pillar of Islamic faith—to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in one's lifetime—needs a great deal of preparation. And more so now than usual, because this year the government—or rather the Ministry
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