And spend of your substance in the cause of Allah, and make not your own hands contribute to (your) destruction; but do good; for Allah loveth those who do the good things. 2:195
They ask thee concerning women's courses. Say: They are a hurt and pollution: so keep away from women in their courses, and do not approach them until they are clean. But when they have purified themselves, ye may approach them in any manner, time, or place ordained for you by Allah. For Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean. 2:222
Nay, those that keep their plighted faith and act aright, verily Allah loves those who act aright. 3:76
Those who spend (freely), whether in prosperity, or in adversity; who restrain anger, and pardon (all) men; for Allah loves those who do the good things. 3:134
How many of the Prophets fought (in Allah's way), and with them (fought) large bands of godly men? But they never lost heart if they met with disaster in Allah's way, nor did they weaken (in will) nor give in. And Allah loves those who are firm and steadfast (patient). 3:146
All that they said was: "Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and anything we may have done that transgressed our duty: establish our feet firmly, and help us against those that resist Faith." 3:147
And Allah gave them a reward in this world, and the excellent reward of the Hereafter. For Allah loveth those who do the good things. 3:148
It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently with them. Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about thee: so pass over (their faults), and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment). Then, when thou hast taken a decision, put thy trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him). 3:159
But because of their breach of their Covenant, We cursed them, and made their hearts grow hard: they change the words from their (right) places and forget a good part of the Message that was sent them, nor wilt thou cease to find them - barring a few - ever bent on (new) deceits: but forgive them, and overlook (their misdeeds): for Allah loveth those who are kind. 5:13
(They are fond of) listening to falsehood, of devouring anything forbidden. If they do come to thee, either judge between them, or decline to interfere. If thou decline, they cannot hurt thee in the least. If thou judge, judge in equity between them. For Allah loveth those who judge in equity and are not biased. 5:42
On those who believe and do deeds of righteousness there is no blame for what they ate (in the past), when they guard themselves from evil, and believe, and do deeds of righteousness - (or) again, guard themselves from evil and believe - (or) again, guard themselves from evil and do good. For Allah loveth those who do the good things. 5:93
(But the treaties are) not dissolved with those Pagans with whom ye have entered into alliance and who have not subsequently failed you in aught, nor aided anyone against you. So fulfill your engagements with them to the end of their term: for Allah loveth the righteous. 9:4
How can there be a league, before Allah and His Messenger, with the Pagans, except those with whom ye made a treaty near the Sacred Mosque? As long as these stand true to you, stand ye true to them: for Allah doth love the righteous. 9:7
Never stand thou forth therein. There is a mosque whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety; it is more worthy of thy standing forth (for prayer) therein. In it are men who love to be purified; and Allah loveth those who make themselves pure and clean. 9:108
If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel, make ye peace between them: but if one of them transgresses beyond bounds against the other, then fight ye (all) against the one that transgresses until it complies with the Command of Allah; but if it complies, then make peace between them with justice, and be fair: for Allah loves those who are fair (and just and are not biased) 49:9
Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for (your) Faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them: for Allah loveth those who are just and are not biased. 60:8
Truly Allah loves those who fight in His Cause in battle array, as if they were a solid cemented structure. 61:4
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It is therefore somewhat ironic that my first thought of Panama, the hat, is a misnomer. The Panama hat does not originate in Panama at all, but comes in fact from Ecuador. The wide brimmed hats woven from the Toquilla plant got their adopted name during the construction of the Panama Canal when the workers that were imported to complete the work, wore the hats to help shelter them from the burning sun. Theodore Roosevelt was even pictured in one whilst inspecting the work on the canal in 1906.
The Panama Canal which was completed in 1914 is one of the centuries great engineering achievements. Built in two stages and by two countries, the canal took thirty three years to finally complete. Started by the French in 1881 under the leadership of Ferdinand Marie de Lesseps, who ten years earlier had completed work on the Suez canal, the canal was finally completed by an American alliance that guaranteed Panamanian independence and a perpetual lease on a 10 mile stretch that is now known as the Canal Zone.
Ever since its completion, Panama and the USA have been inextricably linked. These relations hit an all time low in 1988 with the freezing of Panamas assets following the indictment of the countries president, General Manuel Noriega on drug trafficking charges. US troops eventually invaded the country to oust Noriega in 1989 and he is now serving a 40 year sentence in the US. Following the invasion, the US announced a billion dollar aid package to the country and in the years that followed, Panama returned to democratic rule with successfully monitored elections.
Panama as a tax haven dates back to 1916 when it approved its first fiscal code. This exempted companies that carried out transactions abroad from paying taxes in Panama. By the 1970's Panama held more 'offshore companies' on its company registrar than all of the Caribbean tax havens combined. Following the Noriega crisis, some of these left to incorporate in new offshore tax havens such as the British Virgen Islands who since the enactment of its BVI International Business Companies Act of 1984 (I.B.C.) has incorporate nearly 150,000 new companies. Many of these emigrated from Panama whilst Noriega was in control.
In recent years, under the influence of stable government, Panama has evolved into one of the most efficient banking tax havens in the world. Recent tightening of privacy laws in favour of the individual, including the outlawing of the behaviour associated with the Paparazzi mean that Panama has become a leader in not only sheltering offshore profits, but combined with its pensionada provisions under Law 9, it has become a destination for the wealthy looking to acquire new residency from a second passport.
Law 9 allows anyone who registers as a pension holder, (qualification requires only a pension of $500 a month) to benefit from a long list of discounts from cinema tickets to air travel. The benefits are available to anyone who qualifies over the age of 18.
You may need to hurry though. Recent activity suggests that the Panamanian government may begin to tighten restriction on the availability of new residents. A sign maybe of the popularity of the country and its favourable tax regime.
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