Anti-Capitalist Muslims

Short description: Political organization in Turkey

Association for Struggle Against Capitalism

Kapitalizmle Mücadele Derneği
Antikapitalist Müslümanlar

Logo of the organization with stylized ا (alif) and ل (lâm) letters in the middle, meaning "No" in Arabic as in "No to Capitalism" as well as being the first word of the tawhid.

Leader| İhsan Eliaçık[1]
Founded| 2012
Headquarters| Istanbul
Ideology| Shariatism
Islamic socialism
Anti-capitalism
Religion| Islam
Slogan| All property belongs to God alone
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The Anti-Capitalist Muslims[2] (Turkish: Antikapitalist Müslümanlar), also known by their official name Association for Struggle Against Capitalism[3] (Turkish: Kapitalizmle Mücadele Derneği), is a Turkish Islamic left-wing political organisation. They advocate a spiritual form of socialism,[4] believing that the teachings of the Qur'an and Muhammad are not only compatible with, but actively promote the leftist principles of equality and distributism, drawing inspiration from the early Medina welfare state. They openly challenged right-wing Muslims to read the Quran and, as they put it, "try to disprove the fact that it is leftist".[5] They have on several occasions actively clashed with the Turkish police.[6][7] The association initially gained fame for their involvement in the Gezi Park protests.[8][9]

## Contents

* 1 Ideology
* 2 Manifesto
* 3 Actions and positions
* 4 Slogans
* 5 See also
* 6 References

## Ideology

İhsan Eliaçık, the group's leader, believes that it is mandatory per Quranic verse 4:136 for all Muslims to donate everything they do not use.[10] He stated in an interview that he believes the Islamic duty is not just caring for the poor, but overthrowing the "capitalist devilish system" that he thinks makes them poor,[9] "just like the Islamic prophets overthrew the devilish systems of their times".[4] He continued by saying that they want a world without exploitation and privileges.[1]

He claimed that many use Islam to advance their interests, and countries such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Afghanistan all interpret Islam with an "extreme understanding".[1] When asked about secularism, he stated that Classical secularism excludes the holy book; and an alternative way can be found.[1]

He advocates for a "borderless world of peace".[11] On evolution, he commented that it is a matter for science to discuss, not religion, and that Islam will never be proven wrong anyways.[12] On polygamy, he stated that the verses about polygamy are widely misunderstood and that Islam is strictly against the practice.[13][14]

He has been accused of being a communist, he responded to these claims by saying that they criticize capitalism on its essence while they criticize socialism by method. He says, while they agree with the fundamental teachings of socialism, they criticize the practical implementations, such as the political experiences of the Soviet Union.[1]

## Manifesto

The organisation's manifesto, published in 2012, starts from the observation that "humanity is in need"[4] and that Mammon, the ancient deity of gold, has metaphorically returned as the god of capitalists in the modern times, and a Muslim should not take gods other than Allah.[4] It follows, "Capitalism is the enemy of God. It is the enemy of humanity, of nature, of the poor, of the hungry, of the oppressed."[4]

The word Muslim is presented as being anti-capitalist by definition:[4]

> "Muslim" is our eternal universal name in all times and places. Muslim means those who accept the fact that all the property in the earth and in the heavens belongs to Allah, those who accept this, therefore those who do not disturb the peace in the natural order, and who want to maintain and sustain natural peace.

> Our opposition to capitalism is a historical emphasis. Because Capitalism is the name of the cruel system that dominates our age. The message of each prophet stood against the prevailing tyrannical system of his time. For this, we emphasize "Anti-capitalism".

> We consider every group established with the goal of anti-capitalism as our natural ally, regardless of their religious belief or disbelief, race, language, skin color, or ideology.

The manifesto cites the Quran as the only source.[4]

Ali Shariati serves as the "chief influence" on the organization's ideology.[15]

## Actions and positions

The organization took part in the demonstrations of May 1 where, like other peaceful protesters, its members were the object of police repression and were taken into police custody.[6][7]

In 2012, a spokesperson for the organization said in an interview that Turkey "must apologize" about the fate that was reserved for the Armenians, the Kurds and the Alevis.[5]

Banner celebrating Mi'raj set up by Anticapitalist Muslims

The association initially gained fame in July 2013 for their involvement in the Gezi Park protests.[8][9] During the protests, the organization set up public picnics in green spaces to celebrate iftar.[9][2] Members of several opposition political parties participated and showed their support for the action.[2] Muslims from various parts of Turkey and the Turkish diaspora supported the movement, and collective prayers were held in the area, while they prayed, allied groups stood guard protecting them against the police and took turns in prayer.[16][17]

Following the January 2015 attacks in France , the organization issued a condemnation on Twitter: "...Obviously, insulting a belief or a value can not justify a massacre... We do not accept these murders, as much as we do not accept the insults done to our prophet..."[18]

In 2016, they held a prayer event for workers who have lost their lives.[19]

## Slogans

The organisation has various slogans, some of which are:

* Allah, ekmek, özgürlük (God, bread, freedom)
* Tüm mülk Allah’ındır (All property belongs to God alone)
* Onlar bir zorbalıkla karşılaştıklarında, yek vucûd olup yardımlaşırlar. (Those who enforce justice by defending themselves when wronged.) (Quran 42:39)
* Biz ezilenleri yeryüzünde iktidar kılmak istiyoruz. (We wanted to help those who were oppressed on earth, and to turn them into leaders, and make them the inheritors.) (Quran 28:5)

## See also

* Islamic socialism

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Anti-Capitalist Muslim leader says Gezi youth want new approach to Islam - Turkey News" (in en). https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/anti-capitalist-muslim-leader-says-gezi-youth-want-new-approach-to-islam-51138.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Kuğulu Park'ta 'yeryüzü sofrası' kuruldu" (in tr). http://www.radikal.com.tr/turkiye/kugulu_parkta_yeryuzu_sofrasi_kuruldu-1142586/.
3. ↑ "Gezi Parkı'nda cuma namazına davet: Seccadeni al gel" (in Turkish). https://t24.com.tr/haber/gezi-parkinda-cuma-namazina-davet-seccadeni-kap-gel,231468.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 "Antikapitalist Muslumanlar". 2016-03-04. http://antikapitalistmuslumanlar.org/manifesto.htm.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Antikapitalist Müslümanlar: Hem muhafazakar hem de sol kesim kendisini sorgulamalı" (in Turkish). https://t24.com.tr/haber/antikapitalist-muslumanlar-turkiyedeki-muslumanlar-ozur-dilemeli,202763.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Antikapitalist Müslümanlar 1 Mayıs'ta ne yapacak?". 2015-11-19. http://www.demokrathaber.net/roportajlar/antikapitalist-muslumanlar-1-mayista-ne-yapacak-h17837.html.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Cumhuriyet Gazetesi - Antikapitalist Müslümanlar'a gazlı coplu polis müdahalesi". 2015-11-19. http://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/haber/turkiye/66983/Antikapitalist_Muslumanlar_a_gazli_coplu_polis_mudahalesi.html.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Turkey police clash with Istanbul Gezi Park protesters" (in en-GB). BBC News. 2013-05-31. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-22732139.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Akyol, Mustafa (2013-07-17). "Why Turkey Has 'Anti-Capitalist Muslims'" (in en). https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2013/07/turkey-anti-capitalist-muslims-gezi-social-justice-activism.html.
10. ↑ ""Ey İman Edenler; İman Edin!"". İhsan Eliaçık. ihsaneliacik.com. 21 November 2011. http://www.ihsaneliacik.com/2011/11/21/ey-iman-edenler-iman-edin-yeni/.
11. ↑ "İslam'ın 'devlet' talebi var mı?". İhsan Eliaçık. ihsaneliacik.com. 1 February 2007. http://www.ihsaneliacik.com/2007/02/01/islamin-devlet-talebi-var-mi/.
12. ↑ "İslam ve Evrim Teorisi". İhsan Eliaçık. Evrim teorisinde, İslam itikadını sarsacak bir durumun olmadığını, hiçbir halde de olmayacağını yazmıştır.. ihsaneliacik.com. 16 March 2009. http://www.ihsaneliacik.com/2009/03/16/islam-ve-evrim-teorisi/.
13. ↑ "Sübyanla evlilik, çokeşlilik, kadın dövmek". İhsan Eliaçık. ihsaneliacik.com. 16 March 2009. http://www.ihsaneliacik.com/2009/03/16/subyanla-evlilikcokeslilik-ve-kadin-dovme/.
14. ↑ "Muhafazakar Zamparalığa Dini Kılıf: Çok Eşlilik". İhsan Eliaçık. ihsaneliacik.com. 25 May 2011. http://www.ihsaneliacik.com/2011/05/25/muhafazakar-zamparaliga-dini-kilif-cok-eslilik/.
15. ↑ Tomac, Ayca (2020), "'Rejecting the Legacy, Restoring the Honor': The Anti-Capitalist Muslims in Turkey", Religions 11 (11): 621, doi:10.3390/rel11110621
16. ↑ İSTANBUL, Aziz ÖZEN /. "Gezi Parkı'nda ilk cuma namazı" (in tr). https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/gezi-parkinda-ilk-cuma-namazi-23454220.
17. ↑ "Gezi Parkı'nda namaz kılanları korudular" (in tr). https://www.cnnturk.com/2013/turkiye/06/07/gezi.parkinda.namaz.kilanlari.korudular/710943.0/index.html.
18. ↑ Onedio.com. "Antikapitalist Müslümanlar'dan Charlie Hebdo Özrü" (in Turkish). https://onedio.com/haber/antikapitalist-muslumanlar-dan-charlie-hebdo-ozru-432287.
19. ↑ "Video: Antikapitalist Müslümanlar'dan gıyabi cenaze namazı!" (in en). https://odatv4.com/vid_video.php?id=8E3F5.

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