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alshehri2005

Saudi Arabia

November 3, 2007

16) The Holy Qur'an has no flaws or contradictions. The original Arabic scriptures have never been changed or tampered with.

 17) Actual seventh century Qur'ans, complete and intact, are on display in museums in Turkey and many other places around the world. 

18) If all Qur'ans in the world today were burned and destroyed, the original Arabic would still remain. This is because millions of Muslims, called Hafiz (or "preservers") have memorized the text letter for letter from beginning to end, every word and syllable. Also, chapters from the Qur'an are precisely recited from memory by every Muslim in each of the five daily prayers. 

19) Muslims do not believe in the concept of "vicarious atonement" but rather believe in the law of personal responsibility. Islam teaches that each person is responsible for his or her own actions. On the Day of Judgment Muslims believe that every person will be resurrected and will have to answer to God for their every word, thought, and deed. Consequently, a practicing Muslim is always striving to be righteous. 

20) Islam was not spread by the sword. It was spread by the word (Islamic teachings) and the example of its followers. Islam teaches that there is no compulsion in religion (the Holy Qur'an 2:256 and 10:99). 

21) Terrorism, unjustified violence and the killing of innocent people are absolutely forbidden in Islam. Islam is a way of life that is meant to bring peace to a society, whether its people are Muslim or not. The extreme actions of those who claim to be Muslim may be, among other things, a result of their ignorance or uncontrolled anger. Tyrant rulers and those who commit acts of terrorism in the name of Islam are simply not following Islam. These people are individuals with their own views and political agendas. Fanatical Muslims are no more representative of the true Islamic teachings than Timothy McVeigh or David Koresh are of Christianity. Extremism and fanaticism is a problem that is common to all religious groups. Anyone who thinks that all Muslims are terrorists should remember that the famous boxer Muhammad Ali, perhaps the most celebrated person of our era, is a practicing Muslim. 

22) The word "jihad" does not mean "holy war". Instead, it means the inner struggle that one endures in trying to submit their will to the will of God. Some Muslims may say they are going for "jihad" when fighting in a war to defend themselves or their fellow Muslims, but they only say this because they are conceding that it will be a tremendous struggle. But there are many other forms of jihad which are more relevant to the everyday life of a Muslim such as the struggles against laziness, arrogance, stinginess, or the struggle against a tyrant ruler or against the temptation of Satan, or against one's own ego, etc. 

23) Women are not oppressed in Islam. Any Muslim man that oppresses a woman is not following Islam. Among the many teachings of Prophet Muhammad that protected the rights and dignity of women is his saying, "...the best among you are those who treat their wives well." (Tirmidhi). 

24) Islam grants women numerous rights in the home and in society. Among them are the right to earn money, to financial support, to an education, to an inheritance, to being treated kindly, to vote, to a dowry, to keep their maiden name, to worship in a mosque, etc., etc. 

25) Muslim women wear the head-covering (hijab) in fulfillment of God's decree to dress modestly. From a practical standpoint, it serves to identify one as attempting to follow God in daily life and, therefore, protects women from unwanted advances from men. This type of modest dress has been worn by righteous women throughout history. Prominent examples are traditional Catholic Nuns, Mother Teresa and the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. 

26) Arranged marriages are allowed in Islam but are not required. Whereas "forced" marriages, usually stemming from cultural practice, are forbidden. Divorce is permissible, however, reconciliation is what is most encouraged. But if there are irreconcilable differences then Islam permits a fair and just divorce. 

27) Islam and the "Nation of Islam" are two different religions. Islam is a religion for all races and enjoins the worship of the one unseen God who, orthodox Muslims believe, never took human form. The "Nation", on the other hand, is a movement geared towards non-whites and teaches that God appeared in the form of Fard Muhammad in 1930 and that Elijah Muhammad (a man who died in 1975) was a prophet of God. These beliefs clearly contradict the basic Islamic theology outlined in the Qur'an. The followers of "the Nation" adhere to some Islamic principles that are mixed with many other teachings that are alien to Islam. To better understand the difference between the two, read about Malcolm X, his pilgrimage to Mecca and his subsequent comments to the media. Islam teaches equality amongst all the races (Holy Qur'an 49:13). 

28) All Muslims are not Arab. Islam is a universal religion and way of life which includes followers from all races of people. There are Muslims in and from virtually every country in the world. Arabs only constitute about 20% of Muslims worldwide. Indonesia has the largest concentration of Muslims with over 120 million. 

29) In the five daily prayers, Muslims face the Kaaba in Mecca, Arabia. It is a cube-shaped stone structure that was originally built by Prophet Adam and later rebuilt by Prophet Abraham. Muslims believe that the Kaaba was the first house of worship on Earth dedicated to the worship of one god. Muslims do not worship the Kaaba. It serves as a central focal point for Muslims around the world, unifying them in worship and symbolizing their common belief, spiritual focus and direction. Interestingly, the inside of the Kaaba is empty. 

30) The hajj is a simultaneous pilgrimage to the Kaaba made by millions of Muslims each year. It is performed to commemorate the struggles of Abraham, Ismail and Hagar in submitting their wills to God.

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02:16 AM Nov 10 2007

suliatk
United Kingdom

i think islam is goodSmile

02:14 AM Nov 10 2007

p506671173

p506671173
China

Embarassed

02:14 AM Nov 10 2007

p506671173

p506671173
China

Embarassed

12:14 AM Nov 10 2007

alshehri2005
Saudi Arabia

YOU ARE WELCOME FRIENDS, SISTERS AND BROTHERS ...

"Truth is generally the best vindication against slander."  Abraham Lincoln.

09:55 PM Nov 09 2007

i_moses
Indonesia

Well, this article has jast made me realize the truth of Islam. Media is very provocative. It is always telling people that moeslims are terrorists. I have lived with them for ages. They are so tolerant that emphaty is something important in their lives. This article helps me convert myself to Islam. Thank you very much 

04:44 PM Nov 09 2007

Mady Faye
Senegal

if there is one man in allover the wold which speechs is important, that must be the man who says Qu'ran cos it's the best gifts we can ever have

07:49 AM Nov 09 2007

AnGel!c
Kuwait

am proud that am muslim ,, n am heppy 2 c this topic here ,,,

 

Thank U :)

04:23 AM Nov 09 2007

Till Akysha
Romania

This article is great I love to see people who can use their arguments to make something better

07:19 PM Nov 08 2007

amarty
Canada

thinks bro..its a very nice article..go ahead

12:54 PM Nov 08 2007

dt.mucu

dt.mucu
Turkey

 

Thank you,

A lot of people all over the world,learn the truth  about our blessed book QURAN 

owing to you.

07:39 AM Nov 08 2007

ali masood
India

I studied dis topic attentively. i think it is very useful for the whole societies. i hv liked dis topic very much. finally, i hope such types of topics i will get in future.

05:29 AM Nov 08 2007

Kown

Kown
France

THe Qu'ran from "Muhammed", suggest  a good moral precept , when people don't provok Terrorism or the inferiority of wives.I respect those who like to suit to God, the God of Abraham,Isaac and Jacob,and all the rest of the nation now,in Isa,who him , don't save in the qu'ran , like said the prophet of God in the Torah.I invite people to know Isa , his sacrifice , who undiscatably, don t evoke in the qu'ran.The qu'ran "has flaws and contradictions with itself 16) " but with real word of God,yes! For God there was  sacrifices for the sin,with animal; With Isa, superior to the Animal, there was One sacrifice for God.Isa the Messiah,the prohete,the son of God(not like a familly,but like this one who come from God(son of God) (and no another god!like a lot of christians say.)

Thank you and God already protect the nice people.

Kown

11:51 PM Nov 06 2007

Behrooz

Behrooz
Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Very nice article, I think Islam and other religions have two aspects, principals which refers to your relationship with God and social rules which was inevitable in the time  that religion was created, although I believe all these social rules in the time of Holy Mohammad were more than 100 percent good for that society and that time. I should say some of them is not workable for this time and different societies and should be changed according to this time and society. Since Mohammad was also the ruler in his time he had the responsibility to put more social rules in his advices to his followers which is now entered in the religion,comparing to the other religions and has made people's ideas cynical to Islam and mistaken some of the followers to see Islam as a religion of ruling Islamic nations. Mohammad had the duty to make his advices workable for the people of his time or else there were no Islam this moment. Now we see some part of Islam rules not appropriate for this time so we should accept the changes. ofcoarse principals of the religion will not change and principals are the same in all the true religions

11:42 PM Nov 06 2007

SAAli
Pakistan

Yes this is the sprite of Isalam...

09:42 AM Nov 05 2007

alshehri2005
Saudi Arabia

 

 

Nice of you to read and comment , friends

 

08:50 AM Nov 05 2007

ow_shad

ow_shad
Germany

I find this article very educative.I think religion makes the world go round and one should therefore make sure he/she is abreast with his/her religion...Allah Is Great.

06:55 AM Nov 05 2007

lind@

lind@
Algeria

thanks dear friend for the good work..

   i hope that  lot of pple that comment about Islam in "life talk" especially,and they don't know anything about it,to come here and see what is Islam. 

01:17 AM Nov 05 2007

dignified

dignified
Turkey

I find this article very useful.The article will change people's point of view to İslam.Thank you.