Interesting info I have never seen before.
Anyone of the Muslim faith care to confirm this?
To an outsider the behavior on behalf of the UAE may appear curious. Islam and a free democracy are incompatable. The Qur'an permits moslyms to break agreements and treaties with infidels if they find better options elsewhere.
Qur’an 47:33 “Believers, obey Allah, and obey the Messenger. Do not falter; become faint-hearted, or weak-kneed, crying for peace.” Any treaties with Infidels can be broken anytime for any reason, they have no meaning.
Qur’an 9:3 “Allah is not bound by any contract or treaty with non-Muslims, nor is His Apostle.”
NOTE: In other words, it is acceptable to break treaties and obligations with infidells and make war on them whenever strong enough to do so
Read more:
UAE, Canadian relations 'frosty' as Forces base deal yanked
Note the above is from the discussion area of one of the Canadian national newspapers addressing this issue.
Not trying to fan any flames; just trying to substantiate whether this an accurate interpretation of the Islamic view on contracts.