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Carlson points to a critical economic issue: the Western banking system’s reliance on interest (usury), which is explicitly forbidden in Islam. He argues that this system of exploitation cripples Western economies and fosters social discontent. The desire for collective action against usury, such as boycotting interest payments, is a route toward societal renewal, though he concedes the risks—such an effort could cost him his life due to the power structure that benefits from the status quo.
He states, "Until we stand up to these bankers and refuse to pay interest, the West will continue to decline." This critique of the financial system aligns with broader concerns about economic justice, moral integrity, and sovereignty.