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'''Statism''' describes any [[social system|social]] or [[political system]] in which state intervention plays a significant role, including systems that implements a significant degree of [[Planned economy|centralized economic planning]], or policy, as opposed to allowing an unrestrained [[free market]] economy.

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| birth_date = July, [[1980]]

| birth_place = [[Tehran]], [[Iran]]

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| occupation = [[Singer]], [[composer]],and [[lyricist]]

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| website = http://www.samiyusuf.com (official site/fan club)

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'''Sami Yusuf''' is a British singer-songwriter of [[Iranian Azeris|Azerbaijani]] origin [http://www.samiyusuf.com/biography/index.htm]& [http://www.samiyusuf.com/press/2005_09_30/2005_09_30_cuttings.htm] He was born in [[Tehran]], [[Iran]] to [[Azerbaijani]] parents[http://www.samiyusuf.com/press/2006_08_10/2006_08_10_timecnn.htm] in July 1980 and raised in the United Kingdom.

It should be noted that "statism" is a very general and ambiguous term, which lumps together a great number of opposing ideologies. One example: "statism" is frequently used by [[libertarianism|libertarian capitalists]] to describe any social or political system that implements, what they believe to be, an unreasonable degree of centralized planning. At the extreme, some of them believe that any such planning is unreasonable. In this context, "statist" may refer to any governing body that does not embrace the ideal of [[Laissez-faire]].

His first album, [[Al-Mu'allim]], was released in July 2003 and attained huge success. His second album, [[My Ummah]], which was released in 2005, comes in two versions, a musical version and one with just percussion. Yusuf's music comprises mostly of songs to do with [[Islam]] and being a [[Muslim]] in today's world. He also deals with many social and humanitarian issues in his music. At present he is fast becoming a very popular figure in the Islamic world, and has made several videos of his songs.[http://www.samiyusuf.com/video/index.htm]

"Statism" is often lumped together with "[[socialism]]" or "[[communism]]", and the three concepts confused, whereas:

Nevertheless, he has also sparked controversy due to the nature of his shows which critics claim have more in common with western pop concerts than Islamic spiritual values he claims to espouse.[http://www.muslimsweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1807&Itemid=238] However he has published a rebuttal to these claims on his website.[http://www.samiyusuf.com/messages/2006_06_17_yvonne.htm]

* there are several branches of socialism which reject the state;

* for many communists, especially [[Trotskyists]], the state is only a necessary evil that must wither away or be eventually eliminated in order to establish a communist society.

His international status has taken a clear enhancement on the second album with the participation of the trio of '''[[Outlandish]]''' on the track "Try Not to Cry".

== Support and Criticisms of Statism ==

==Biography==

Sami Yusuf was born in July 1980 in Iran. He was born into a musical family thus music played an integral part in his life. Sami’s initial training came from his grandfather, who is a musician. Sami is also a practising Muslim who sees songs as a means of promoting the message of Islam and encouraging the youth to be proud of their religion and identity.

Sami learnt to play several instruments at a very young age and gradually began to show a keen interest in singing and composing. He studied under several composers who had graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London.

The term "statism" is often used polemically and provocatively, by opponents of state intervention, to argue that the legitimate powers of [[individual]]s have been illegitimately absorbed by the state. Often, the charge of "statism" is an allegation that the private interests of the single individual are being curtailed in favor of the public interests of the many. Opponents of statism argue that such an action restricts individual freedom, while supporters of statism argue that it ultimately benefits the individual himself, since the public good involves the personal good of all individuals except where they impose on the good of others.

Sami Yusuf has performed in [[UK]], [[United States]], Bosnia and Herzegovina, [[Canada]], [[Azerbaijan]],[[Pakistan]]{{Fact|date=July 2007}}, [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Sudan]] , [[Germany]] , [[Egypt]], [[Kuwait]], [[UAE]], [[France]], [[Sweden]], [[Holland]], [[Turkey]], [[Austria]], [[Syria]], [[Yemen]], [[Jordan]], [[Belgium]], [[Qatar]] and some other countries. He has released five music clips and the sixth is still not on television yet, but it was viewed in the Trafalgar square in [[London]].

Some modern [[political philosophy|political philosophies]] hold that individual [[rights]] are in no way natural or absolute, but that they are social constructs; in other words, rights and freedoms are not assigned by nature or some other higher authority, but by human society itself. For example, we have the right to life not because there is anything natural about it (after all, nature does not condemn murder), but because the majority of the human population has agreed that it is in their common interest to respect this right. Therefore, individual rights cannot be separated from the public good, since the public good is the reason why individual rights exist in the first place. If one accepts that a state is necessary to protect individual rights, then one also accepts that a state is necessary to carry out other actions for the public good. This is the foundation of the majority of "statist" philosophies.

== Discography ==

On the other hand, it could be considered that while the concept of "rights" is created by society, [[freedom]] is not. This rests on the perception that man is free in nature, outside of the state. If so, perhaps, the purpose of the state may not be to create freedom through creating "rights", but to put limitations, and privileges, on individuals for the purpose of the protection of freedoms.

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!align="left"|Album information

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|align="left"|'''''[[Al-Muallim]]'''''

*Released: [[July]], [[2003]]

*Total Sales: 1,000,000

*Singles: "[[Al-Muallim]]" "[[Supplication]]"

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|align="left"|'''''[[My Ummah]]'''''

*Released: [[September]], [[2005]]

*Total Sales: Not yet released

*Singles: "[[Hasbi Rabbi]]" "[[Mother]]" "[[Munajat]]"

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Individualists believe the most basic right is the right to be left alone. This right only requires a mutual understanding among individuals, something that occurs spontaneously and does not need to be codified in law. Statists argue that an agreement not codified in law can be easily disregarded or violated.

*[http://www.samiyusuf.com/home/index.htm Sami Yusuf] '''Official Website'''

*[http://www.samiyusuf-tr.com Sami Yusuf] '''Turkish Official Website'''

*[http://www.ourzik.com/?pays=uk]'''islam music'''

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Another concept that should be noted is that of the [[social contract]], first put forward by [[Jean-Jacques Rousseau]]. This line of thought holds that the state arises as the result of an implicit [[contract]] between free human beings. The state is set up by human beings who decide that they wish to establish an organisation with the power to guarantee their safety and welfare. They invest the state with power, and in return the state pledges to work for the common good. The authority of the state is as wide or as narrow as the people wish it to be. By living under a certain government and reaping the benefits of being a member of that society, you implicitly accept a social contract with your government (in much the same way as you implicitly accept the End User Licence Agreement with a software manufacturer by using a piece of software). If you do not wish to accept the social contract with your government, you are free to sign a contract with another government (by moving to a different country).

See [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]-->

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In contrast to this view, another concept should be noted. Some idealists suggest Statisms are bodies that force cooperation, and are organizations composed of an involuntary membership. While the idea of a contract may be feasible, one would have to consider whether the idea of a social contract consists of both an offer and acceptance on an individual level. Some philosophers consider such a theory flawed for that very reason.

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==See also==

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*[[Anarchism]]

[[Category:Living people]]

*[[Command economy]]

[[Category:British songwriters]]

*[[Free market]]

[[Category:Performers of Islamic music]]

*[[Laissez-faire]]

*[[Totalitarianism]]

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