"Why Medina Eco village?
"...One response to this situation is to see to what extent we can separate from the system and become as autonomous and independent as possible. It is certainly possible to become self- sufficient in food, energy, and housing; many people are doing this. Once a community reaches a certain size, it becomes possible to provide education and healthcare. Once there is a network of such small communities, it becomes possible to have our own money too. What is lacking in many attempts to do this, is an understanding of leadership and authority. As Muslims, we also have that recipe: the example of the first three generations in Madina"