Introduction to Darus Salaam
Dar us Salaam is proposed to be a state administered and ruled under the Khilafah system of governance. As Islam is the natural way of life, its implementation of its laws and guidelines are perfect, as Allah confirms in his saying, “ This day have I completed and perfected for you your way of life and chosen for you Islam as your religion.” The Khilafah system represents and implements this perfect way of life into the various aspects of our everyday lives; may it be social, economic, political, civil legislation, criminal etc. founded solely under the Islamic aqeedah and tauhid, as Allah confirms in his saying:
“ So judge between them by that which Allah has revealed…” [5:48]
Being Muslims and the best of mankind, the Khilafah system hence proves itself to be the best form of governance for us.
As of late the reputation of the system was diverted from it foundations and transformed into a system based on personal benefit. Even with the diversion from its true foundations the new system still held on to the name of the Khilafah system. This gave the name Khilafah in the eyes of Muslims and kaafirs a profound negative view. The Khilafah system later was again corrupted then dissolved by other concepts such as nationalism, royal, democratic etc, all under the false pretense of the enemies of Islam that with the addition of such concepts would inevitably better the lives of Muslims as a whole. The falsity that tricked our Muslim leaders is that, as Allah has said this way is perfect, hence what betterment could these concepts offer than the words of Allah? It is the lost of the ummah that our leaders did not adhere to the warning of Allah in his saying:
“Those who disbelieve will not stop until you become like them.”
An injustice was done to the Khilafah system, which our beloved prophet fought for, for twenty-three years. The absence of the Khilafah system has had and is still having its toll on the Ummah. Muslims no more live in the lands that they once enjoyed the freedoms and rights the Khilafah offered. Muslims migrate to Dar ul Harb to seek employment and life and in this course Muslims have started to put the dunia in front of the deen, nation before Islam, clan before Islam, name before Muslim and generally put Islam as a cultural tradition. The Ummah has experienced all the systems of governance the world has to offer and none has done more justice to us than the Khilafah system. As followers of Muhammad (S) we should take up the compulsory duty and honour of establishing the Khilafah system once again and regain the dignity and honour we once had as an Ummah to complete our faith and identity as Muslim as Allah says:
“But no, by Your Lord, they can have no real faith until they make you judge in all disputes between them and find in their souls no resistance against your decisions, but accept them with the fullest submission.” [4:65]
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General Information
Darus-Salaam is centrally located in the former state of Somalia, southern Mudug, on the horn of Africa. It is somewhat equidistant from the Capital, Hobyo, by 750 km to Mogadishu in Somalia, Hargeisa in Somaliland, Bossaso in Puntland and Harare in Ethiopia. Its land area has eight districts and cities, Hobyo (regional capital), Wisil, Xarardere, Bacadweyn, Qydaeery, Colguula, Bandiidley and Af-Barwaaqo. Darus Salaam comprises of 125 villages with a combined population estimated at 109,220.
Darus Salaam is perhaps the most environmental friendly nation in the world as it boasts its extensive recycling programs, its clean energy production and its reforestation projects through out the country.
Geographic coordinates: 5.20N 48.30E
Area: total: 40,000 sq. km
land: 59,865 sq km
water:135 sq km
Map Reference: East Africa
Area - comparative: Twice the size of Djibouti.
Government
Country name: Jamhuratul Diyaratus Salaam
Conventional long form: Diyaratus Salaam
Conventional short form: Darus-Salaam
Abbreviation: DS
Government type: Khilafah
Capital: Hobyo
Administrative divisions: Hobyo (Capital), Xarardere, Wisil, Bacadweyn, Qydaeery, Colguula, Bandisdley and Af-Barwaaqo
National Festivals: Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adhaa
National holiday: Yawmul ashoorah, 15th Shabaan, 20th-30th of Ramadhan
Constitution: 1st of Muharram 1430 AH
Legal system: Shari’a
Suffrage: 15 Years
Official languages: Arabic and Somali
Executive branch: Amir
Executive Assistants -
Delegated Assistants -
Majlis-as-Shura
Wali
‘Amil
Judicial branch: Courts of Violations
Courts of Disputes
Courts of Oppression
Flag description: Two broad dark green stripes on the top and the bottom with a white stripe in the middle with the Shahadah inscribed in it. The flag signifies that upon the Sunnah and the Shahadah, success in all aspects of life is assured for all the citizens.
Area - comparative: Twice the size of Djibouti.
Land boundaries:
Bordered to the east by the Indian Ocean, to the west by Ethiopia, North Mudug to the north and to the south by Galgadud region.
Economy
Economy –
Overview: The economy of Darus-Salaam is very versatile in comparison to the area. The country is self sufficient in all basic commodities such as foodstuff, clothing furniture etc. Exports range from foodstuff to Uranium and imports mainly consists of machinery and vehicles.
The Mineral sector makes up 50% of the country’s GDP while oil refining is responsible for 30% 10% for agriculture and livestock, 6% being services with the remaining 4% to other industries.
Industries:
Electricity - production:
Electricity - production by source: 12 MWe (OTEC)
Agriculture - products: Corn, sorghum, sugar, bananas, apples, grapes, mangoes, Pineapples
Exports: Exports - commodities:
Imports: Exports - partners:
Imports - commodities:
Imports - partners: Italy, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Brunei, Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, India
Currency: Dinar
Currency code: D
Exchange rates: D1.00 =(Average)$44.00 USD, 20 Pound Sterling
Calender: Hijri
Communications
Telephone system: Micro wave link, Optic cables, copper
Telephones - main lines in use: 30,000
Telephones - mobile cellular: 45,000
Radio broadcast stations: 30
Radios: 60,000
Television broadcast stations: 45 (Including Cable and satellite companies)
Televisions: 40,000
Internet country code: .ds
Internet Service Providers (ISPs): 15
Internet users: 80,000
Transportation
Railways: 25 KM
Waterways: 20 KM
Pipelines: 80KM
Ports and harbours: 3
Merchant marine: 8
Airports: 3 (One for industrial use only)
Heliports: 2
Military
Military branches: Army, Navy, Fins, Air force & Honour Guard
Transnational Issues
Disputes - international: The region has had a long period of disputes with neighbouring Ethiopia over the Ogaden region west of the capital. The administration has signed an agreement with Ethiopia giving Darus Salaam legitimate claim for the land up to the boarders before the Menelik II wars, in exchange for fair trade rights and use of its ports facilities. However the people of the Ogaden region has the reserves the right to join the state without any reproach from Ethiopia.
Administration
1. Ministry of Transport & Housing -
2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
3. Ministry of Tourism
4. Ministry of Finance
- Department of Economic Development
- Bait ul Maal
The Revenues division
- The Diwan of booties (Fai') and Kharaj
a) The Department of war booties (Al-ghana’im)
b) The Department of land tax (Kharaj)
c) The Department of Lands
d) The Department of head tax (Jizya)
e) The Department of Al-Fai’
- The Diwan of public property
a) The Department of oil and gas.
b) The Department of electricity.
c) The Department of minerals.
d) The Department of seas, rivers, lakes and springs.
e) The Department of forests and grazing lands.
f) The Department of protected lands (Al-Hima).
- The Diwan of Sadaqat
a) The Department of “monies and commercial goods” Zakat.
b) The Department of crops.
c) The Department Livestock
The Expenditures' Division
- The Diwan of the Amir House
a) Dar ul-Amir
b) The Consultants’ office
c) The Delegated Assistant’s office
d). The Executive Assistant’s office
- The Diwan of Government Administrations
a) The Amir of Jihad’s Department.
b) The Walis’ Department
c) The Judges’ Department
d) The Department of various government agencies, offices and related general utilities
- The Diwan of Grants
a) Records of whom the Amir deems eligible for funds
- The Diwan of Jihad
a) The Diwan of the Armed forces covering their establishment, formation, equipment and training.
b) The Department of armament.
c) The Department of weapons industry.
- The Diwan of the Sadaqat expenses
- The Diwan of the Public Property's expenses
- The Diwan of Emergencies (natural disasters)
- The Diwan of the General budgets, general accounts and control
- The Diwan of the General Accouting
- The Diwan of the Control
5. Ministry of Agriculture
- Inspection Board
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6. Ministry of Education
- Examinations Board
- Curriculums Board
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7. Ministry of Sports & Culture
8. Ministry of Information
9. Ministry of Health
i. General Hospital
ii. Emergency Unit
iii. Pediatrics
iv. Women’s Unit
v. Dental Unit
10. Ministry of Immigration
11. Ministry of Records
i. Department of Planning and Lands
ii. Department of births, marriages, divorces & deaths
12. Ministry of Utilities
i. Water Department
ii. Electricity Department
iii. Communications Department
iv. Housing Authourity
13. Ministry of Defense
i. Army
ii. Navy
iii. Marines
iv. Fins
v. Air Force
vi. Intelligence
o Internal Affairs
i. Police Department
ii. Special Forces
o Foreign Affairs
vii. Department of Intelligence
viii. Investigators Division
ix. Escort Division
14. Ministry of Jurisdictions
i. Court of Violations
ii. Court of Disputes
iii. Court of Unjust Acts (Oppression)
Infrastructure
1. Roads- There is to be three (3) major road projects each stemming from Hobyo to Xarardere, Colguula & Ceel Bacduur. From these main highways there are to be many tributaries linking all the villages in the state.
2. Water – Water is the responsibility of the Government and will be supplied by five (5) OTEC’s. Water will be available to the whole of Hobyo initially, then to the rest of the provinces. The estimated amount of water a day is 1,999,800 Gallons per day. This water will be desalinated. (See notes on OTEC’s below). A stipulated consumption allowance will be determined for all citizens and charges placed on the excess of used water. All government facilities will be supplied free of cost including non-Governmental masaajid.
3. Electricity – The electric need for Mudug region is 60 MWe. Or
60,000 KW. This is based on a population of 120,000 people at .5 MWe per 1000 persons. Electricity remains the responsibility of the Government and will also be supplied by the five (5) OTEC’s each producing an average of
12 MWe or 12,000 KW will be supplied to the area
Agriculture
As the OTEC Generator also produces wastewater saturated with Algae. It allows many Agricultural programs to operate in the state. The Ministry of Agriculture shall support private investors to develop virtually all businesses, which are agricultural and aqua culturally based stemming from Fish Farming to Wheat etc.
Education
The state will oblige all citizens of the age 17 years and under to attend an educational institution recognized by the state. Initially the city of Hobyo will have the following educational institutions
1. Pre Schools – Two (2)
2. Primary Schools – Two (2)
3. Secondary Schools – One (1)
4. Colleges – One (1)
After the Declaration of the state, the ministry will embark upon constructing a University.
Medical Services
The state, initially, will make all services excepting surgeries, free to its citizens, however they will be encouraged to seek Medical insurance coverage.
1. Emergency Service – One (1)
2. Pediatric Hospital – One (1)
3. Gynecological Hospital – One (1)
4. General Hospital – One (1)
Communications
Communication companies are private entities, however the ministry regulates them. On the other hand the Post Office Service is entirely operated by the Government.
1. Mobile Service
2. Fixed Line Service
3. Internet Service Providers
4. Television Broadcasting Company
5. Postal Office
Mining
Most mining companies are private, each paying their tax on a yearly basis to the Baitul Maal. Foreign companies are not allowed from Darul Harb
1. Gypsum
2. Gold
3. Uranium
4. Silver
5. Iron
Industry
1. Marble Tiles
2. Cement
3. Glass Fixtures
4. Steel
5. Cloth
6. Oil Refining
Aquaculture
1. Shrimps
2. Fish
3. Algae
4. Sea Moss
Transport
1. Seaport
2. Airport
3. Helipad
4. Space pad
Foreign Affairs
All diplomatic relations will not commence until the seventh year in which the state will be declared. From the start of the project until that time the ministry will serve as an information agency obtaining and distributing information to and from the Government of Darus Salaam. No treaties or pacts shall be negotiated as it would infringe upon the people of the state. However if the Majlis as Shura convenes earlier than the 7 years to conduct a referendum to enact the constitution then the department shall engage in all diplomatic overtures.
Armed Forces
Armed Forces
The Armed forces initially shall be limited however capable of defending itself from invading forces greater than that of the region. Only upon full enactment of the constitution shall the various departments fully operate. The ministry of Defence shall utilize this 7-year period to obtain information on purchasing, Technological advances etc. about all aspect of armistice and training
Organizations:
Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC)
United Nations (UN)
African Union (AU)
Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Islamic Development Bank (IDB)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)