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islam misconception.
1) WHY MUSLIMS ARE FUNDAMENTALISTS AND TERRORISTS
2) WAS ISLAM SPREAD BY THE SWORD?
3) DOES ISLAM PROMOTE VIOLENCE?
5) LOVING GOD, MUSLIM MURDERING INNOCENT
9) VIDEOS
1. WHY MUSLIMS ARE FUNDAMENTALISTS AND TERRORISTS
Question:
Answer:
Let us analyze this allegation of ‘fundamentalism’ and ‘terrorism’:
1. Definition of the word ‘fundamentalist’
A fundamentalist is a person who follows and adheres to the
fundamentals of the doctrine or theory he is following. For a person to
be a good doctor, he should know, follow, and practice the fundamentals
of medicine. In other words, he should be a fundamentalist in the field
of medicine. For a person to be a good mathematician, he should know,
follow and practice the fundamentals of mathematics. He should be a
fundamentalist in the field of mathematics. For a person to be a good
scientist, he should know, follow and practice the fundamentals of
science. He should be a fundamentalist in the field of science.
2. Not all ‘fundamentalists’ are the same
One cannot paint all fundamentalists with the same brush. One
cannot categorize all fundamentalists as either good or bad. Such a
categorization of any fundamentalist will depend upon the field or
activity in which he is a fundamentalist. A fundamentalist robber or
thief causes harm to society and is therefore undesirable. A
fundamentalist doctor, on the other hand, benefits society and earns
much respect.
I am a fundamentalist Muslim who, by the grace of Allah, knows,
follows and strives to practice the fundamentals of Islam. A true Muslim
does not shy away from being a fundamentalist. I am proud to be a
fundamentalist Muslim because; I know that the fundamentals of Islam are
beneficial to humanity and the whole world. There is not a single
fundamental of Islam that causes harm or is against the interests of the
human race as a whole. Many people harbour misconceptions about Islam
and consider several teachings of Islam to be unfair or improper. This
is due to insufficient and incorrect knowledge of Islam. If one
critically analyzes the teachings of Islam with an open mind, one cannot
escape the fact that Islam is full of benefits both at the individual
and collective levels.
4. Dictionary meaning of the word ‘fundamentalist’
According to Webster’s dictionary ‘fundamentalism’ was a movement
in American Protestantism that arose in the earlier part of the 20th
century. It was a reaction to modernism, and stressed the infallibility
of the Bible, not only in matters of faith and morals but also as a
literal historical record. It stressed on belief in the Bible as the
literal word of God. Thus fundamentalism was a word initially used for a
group of Christians who believed that the Bible was the verbatim word of
God without any errors and mistakes.
According to the Oxford dictionary ‘fundamentalism’ means ‘strict
maintenance of ancient or fundamental doctrines of any religion,
especially Islam’.
Today the moment a person uses the word fundamentalist he thinks of
a Muslim who is a terrorist.
5. Every Muslim should be a terrorist
Every Muslim should be a terrorist. A terrorist is a person who
causes terror. The moment a robber sees a policeman he is terrified. A
policeman is a terrorist for the robber. Similarly every Muslim should
be a terrorist for the antisocial elements of society, such as thieves,
dacoits and rapists. Whenever such an anti-social element sees a Muslim,
he should be terrified. It is true that the word ‘terrorist’ is
generally used for a person who causes terror among the common people.
But a true Muslim should only be a terrorist to selective people i.e.
anti-social elements, and not to the common innocent people. In fact a
Muslim should be a source of peace for innocent people.
Before India achieved independence from British rule, some freedom
fighters of India who did not subscribe to non-violence were labeled as
terrorists by the British government. The same individuals have been
lauded by Indians for the same activities and hailed as ‘patriots’. Thus
two different labels have been given to the same people for the same set
of actions. One is calling him a terrorist while the other is calling
him a patriot. Those who believed that Britain had a right to rule over
India called these people terrorists, while those who were of the view
that Britain had no right to rule India called them patriots and freedom
fighters.
It is therefore important that before a person is judged, he is
given a fair hearing. Both sides of the argument should be heard, the
situation should be analyzed, and the reason and the intention of the
person should be taken into account, and then the person can be judged
accordingly.
7. Islam means peace
Islam is derived from the word ‘salaam’ which means peace. It is a
religion of peace whose fundamentals teach its followers to maintain and
promote peace throughout the world. 2. WAS ISLAM SPREAD BY THE SWORD?
Question:
How can Islam be called the religion of peace when it was spread by
the sword?
Answer:
It is a common complaint among some non-Muslims that Islam would
not have millions of adherents all over the world, if it had not been
spread by the use of force. The following points will make it clear,
that far from being spread by the sword, it was the inherent force of
truth, reason and logic that was responsible for the rapid spread of
Islam.
1. Islam means peace.
Islam comes from the root word ‘salaam’, which means peace. It also
means submitting one’s will to Allah (swt). Thus Islam is a religion of
peace, which is acquired by submitting one’s will to the will of the
Supreme Creator, Allah (swt).
2. Sometimes force has to be used to maintain peace.
Each and every human being in this world is not in favourof
maintaining peace and harmony. There are many, who would disrupt it for
their own vested interests. Sometimes force has to be used to maintain
peace. It is precisely for this reason that we have the police who use
force against criminals and antisocial elements to maintain peace in the
country. Islam promotes peace. At the same time, Islam exhorts it
followers to fight where there is oppression. The fight against
oppression may, at times, require the use of force. In Islam force can
only be used to promote peace and justice.
3. Opinion of historian De Lacy O’Leary.
The best reply to the misconception that Islam was spread by the
sword is given by the noted historian De Lacy O’Leary in the book “Islam
at the cross road” (Page 8):
“History makes it clear however, that the legend of fanatical
Muslims sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of the
sword upon conquered races is one of the most fantastically absurd myth
that historians have ever repeated.”
4. Muslims ruled Spain for 800 years.
Muslims ruled Spain for about 800 years. The Muslims in Spain never
used the sword to force the people to convert. Later the Christian
Crusaders came to Spain and wiped out the Muslims. There was not a
single Muslim in Spain who could openly give the adhan, that is the call
for prayers.
5. 14 million Arabs are Coptic Christians.
Muslims were the lords of Arabia for 1400 years. Few years British
ruled, and for a few years the French ruled. Overall, the Muslims ruled
Arabia for 1400 years. Yet today, there are 14 million Arabs who are
Coptic Christians i.e. Christians since generations. If the Muslims had
used the sword there would not have been a single Arab who would have
remained a Christian.
6. More than 80% non-Muslims in India.
The Muslims ruled India for about a thousand years. If they wanted,
they had the power of converting each and every non-Muslim of India to
Islam. Today more than 80% of Indian population are non-Muslims. All
these non-Muslim Indians are bearing witness today that Islam was not
spread by the sword.
7. Indonesia and Malaysia.
Indonesia is a country that has the maximum number of Muslims in
the world. The majority of people in Malaysia are Muslims. May one ask,
“Which Muslim army went to Indonesia and Malaysia?”
8. East Coast of Africa.
Similarly, Islam has spread rapidly on the East Coast of Africa.
One may again ask, if Islam was spread by the sword, “Which Muslim army
went to the East Coast of Africa?”
9. Thomas Carlyle.
The famous historian, Thomas Carlyle, in his book “Heroes and Hero
worship”, refers to this misconception about the spread of Islam: “The
sword indeed, but where will you get your sword? Every new opinion, at
its starting is precisely in a minority of one. In one man’s head alone.
There it dwells as yet. One man alone of the whole world believes it,
there is one man against all men. That he takes a sword and try to
propagate with that, will do little for him. You must get your sword! On
the whole, a thing will propagate itself as it can.”
10. No compulsion in religion.
With which sword was Islam spread? Even if Muslims had it they
could not use it to spread Islam because the Qur’an says in the
following verse:
“Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from
error....” (Al-Baqarah 2:256)
11. Sword of the Intellect.
It is the sword of intellect. The sword that conquers the hearts
and minds of people. The Qur’an says in Surah Nahl, chapter 16 verse
125:
“Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful
preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most
gracious…” (An-Nahl 16:125)
12. Increase in the world religions from 1934 to 1984.
An article in Reader’s Digest ‘Almanac’, year book 1986, gave the
statistics of the increase of percentage of the major religions of the
world in half a century from 1934 to 1984. This article also appeared in
‘The Plain Truth’ magazine. At the top was Islam, which increased by
235%, and Christianity had increased only by 47%. May one ask, which war
took place in this century which converted millions of people to Islam?
13. Islam is the fastest growing religion in America and Europe.
Today the fastest growing religion in America is Islam. The fastest
growing religion in Europe in Islam. Which sword is forcing people in
the West to accept Islam in such large numbers?
14. Dr. Joseph Adam Pearson.
Dr. Joseph Adam Pearson rightly says, “People who worry that nuclear weaponry
will one day fall in the hands of the Arabs, fail to realize that the
Islamic bomb has been dropped already, it fell the day MUHAMMED (pbuh)
was born”. 3. DOES ISLAM PROMOTE VIOLENCE?
Question:
Doesn’t Islam promote violence, bloodshed and brutality since the
Qur’an says that Muslims should kill the kuffar where ever they find
them?
Answer :
A few selected verses from the Qur’an are often misquoted to
perpetuate the myth that Islam promotes violence, and exhorts its
followers to kill those outside the pale of Islam.
1. Verse from Surah Taubah
The following verse from Surah Taubah is very often quoted by
critics of Islam, to show that Islam promotes violence, bloodshed and
brutality:
"....Kill the mushriqeen (pagans, polytheists, kuffar) where ever
you find them...." (At-Tawba 9:5)
2. Context of verse is during battlefield
Critics of Islam actually quote this verse out of context. In order
to understand the context, we need to read from verse 1 of this surah.
It says that there was a peace treaty between the Muslims and the
Mushriqs (pagans) of Makkah. This treaty was violated by the Mushriqs of
Makkah. A period of four months was given to the Mushriqs of Makkah to
make amends. Otherwise war would be declared against them. Verse 5 of
Surah Taubah says:
"But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the
Pagans wherever ye find them, and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in
wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and
establish regular prayers and practice regular charity, then open the
way for them: for Allah is oft-forgiving, Most merciful." (At-Tawbah 9:5)
This verse is quoted during a battle.
3. Example of war between America and Vietnam
We know that America was once at war with Vietnam. Suppose the
President of America or the General of the American Army told the
American soldiers during the war: "Wherever you find the Vietnamese,
kill them". Today if I say that the American President said, "Wherever
you find Vietnamese, kill them" without giving the context, I will make
him sound like a butcher. But if I quote him in context, that he said it
during a war, it will sound very logical, as he was trying to boost the
morale of the American soldiers during the war. Same way nowadays USA &
coalition forces in Afghanistan have got an order that wherever you find
“Taliban” kill him. Taliban means student, is that at the end of war,
this will apply?
4. Verse 9:5 quoted to boost morale of Muslims during
battle
Similarly in Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 the Qur’an says, "Kill the Mushriqs where ever you find
them", during
a battle to boost the morale of the Muslim soldiers. What the Qur’an is
telling Muslim soldiers is, don’t be afraid during battle; wherever you
find the enemies kill them.
5. Shourie jumps from verse 5 to verse 7
ArunShourie is one of the staunchest critics of Islam in India. He
quotes the same verse, Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 in his book ‘The
World of Fatwahs’, on page 572. After quoting verse 5 he jumps to verse
7 of Surah Taubah. Any sensible person will realise that he has skipped
verse 6.
6. Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer
Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 6 gives the answer to the allegation
that Islam promotes violence, brutality and bloodshed. It says:
"If one amongst the pagans ask thee for asylum, grant it to him, so
that he may hear the word of Allah; and then escort him to where he can
be secure that is because they are men without knowledge." (At-Tawbah 9:6)
The Qur’an not only says that a Mushriq seeking asylum during the
battle should be granted refuge, but also that he should be escorted to
a secure place. In the present international scenario, even a kind,
peace-loving army General, during a battle, may let the enemy soldiers
go free, if they want peace. But which army General will ever tell his
soldiers, that if the enemy soldiers want peace during a battle, don’t
just let them go free, but also escort them to a place of security?
This is exactly what Allah (swt) says in the Glorious Qur’an to
promote peace in the world.
Question:
I see Muslim believers full of hatred, and hostility like killing,
revenge, cursing others in the name of Allah. Do you think that Islam
will destroy itself, since Jesus said, Evil will destroy itself?
Answer:
You blame Muslims, but in the USA alone 60,000 babies are killed
through abortions every year, Christians dropped two atomic bombs
killing thousands of innocent people, Christians were involved in two
world wars that killed over 50 million people. Hitler was a Christian
who killed six millions Jews. And see the Christian justice that they
implanted the Jew state in Muslim area in Palestine instead in Germany.
Christians killed millions of Native Americans. Christians committed
GENOCIDE against the innocent people of Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan
and so on.
Take only example of a Christian state, USA. USA is involved in
almost all turmoil of the world. Since 1945 the United States has
intervened in more than 20 countries throughout the world. Post World
War II, the United States has also assisted in over 20 different coups
throughout the world, and the CIA was responsible for half a dozen
assassinations of political heads of state.
Islam is under siege politically and under attack militarily. No
Muslim nation has come to invade Europe or the US, yet rule Islamic
world has been the foreign policy of the US, the UK, France and Russia
for the last 80 years. And this is what has bought us to where we are
now.
USA is the one who supported Saddam to invade Iran, which
resulted killing a million people and destruction of both countries.
Again USA was the one who encouraged Saddam to invade Kuwait. This, it
done to finally invade Iraq to control Oil Resources. As it could not
openly control the state, so it planned to make second invasion on false
excuses. So all this was under a plan.
In Iraq, after second invasion more than 1,000,000 (approximately)
and 5,000 (approximately) Americans and allied troops are killed for
what? Had there been still cruel Saddam, would there had been so much
killing, as has done by innocent President Bush and Premier Blair (both
Christians) with lame excuses. Saddam was hanged for killing 182
Iraqis, then what about Bush, by whose action thousands and thousands of
innocent has been killed (two Iraq wars and Afghan war), with no
justification except the control of Oil, and bases in Afghanistan. There
was no so called Al-Qaida in Iraq but Bush has rooted it there, thus
creating it by his illegal action. The world is more in danger than
before this invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Being a Christian American ruler, having huge power of destruction,
destroyed Iraq and now want to leave that where democracy is dancing
naked. They have conducted agreement with Iraqi government,( which is
dependant on itself ) the rights of controlling its oil resources with
only 25% to it and 75% to USA.
In Afghanistan, Christian nations are killing Afghanis on the
pretext of Twin Tower fall, which itself is disputed in USA and world.
Innocent Muslims are being killed whereas they were so much sensitive of
their own innocent people of World Trade center. Is this justification,
that against 2863
Twin Tower casualties, they have killed about hundred thousand in Afghanistan.
Tell us who have more killed innocent people of the world,
Christians or Muslims. Obviously Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) would
have objected to such acts, but religion of Christianity has nothing to
do with such atrocities that were committed by followers of
Christianity. Bush is worldwide (including USA) is being treated as
number one terrorist of world. World peace is in danger of a Christian
terrorist not by any Muslim. This is not we say, but it is the survey
which is conducted by their Christians friends.
Now the world is under the terror of Bush than any other one. It is
not we say, but see the protests all over the world and public opinion.
He is treated number one terrorist of the world. It is not Muslim saying
but people of western world. He terrorizing all the Muslim world, can
you still say that Muslims are terrorist.
Iran is under the danger of Terrorist Attack by USA, why? USA and
Israel has right to have Atom Bomb, but Iran is not given even the right
of even having processing right for peaceful use. What a Peaceful Jews
and Christians of world, no shame at all? Israel has occupied Palestine
since 58 years and have killed thousand of innocent Muslims. USA
Christian ruler eyes are blind to see that but as a retaliation if any
Jew is killed than that is a terrorist attack. East Temore people being
Christians, won independence within two years from Muslim state, but
Palestinians problems is not solved in 58 years because here occupier is
Jews, supported by Christians.
What more you want to know about the terrorism. Terrorism is
intentionally being spread in Islamic world to destabilize and control
their natural resources at the end when they will be weak, as you see is
being done in Iraq. Instead of decreasing, terrorism is on the increase,
and it is all due to actions of Christian stats. But still I will say,
judge the religion not by the people who don't know the religion.
Therefore, try to learn about Islam objectively and not see it through
the prism of popular media.
The word “Islam” means peace and submission to the divine nature
created by the One All Mighty God. Some books you may want to read on
Islam are: “Islam and the Destiny of Man” by Charles Le Gai Eaton and
“Life of Muhammad” by Martin Lings. If you meet good practicing Muslims
you will find that they care about their neighbors regardless of their
religion, they don't take drugs, alcohol, and don't have pre-marital
sex, they don't cheat, don't deal with usury and interest, etc.
Also, try to see why Islam is the fastest growing religion in the
West, why Christian priests, Jewish Rabbis and learned people, from all
backgrounds are reverting to Islam. Also, try to learn about
Christianity, how the Bible was recorded, and why authentic Gospels
(like the Gospel of Barnabas) which were written before the Canonical
Gospels, were banned. At the end, I have to mention what God says about
Islam which you like it or not:
"Abraham was not a Jew nor Christian; but an upright Muslim...." (Aale-Imraan
3:67)
"....This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed
Myfavour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion...." (Al-Maa'idah
5:3)
"If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah
(God) never will It be accepted of Him...." (Aale-Imraan
3:85)
5. loving God, muslim murdering innocent
Question:
Allah is a loving God true? Why do Moslems, in order to serve a
loving God, murder innocent women and children? Will the wrath of Allah
not find the guilty and punish them? Why do the Islamic nations expect
other nations to allow them to worship freely, when they themselves
forbid other religions from existing in their countries?
Answer:
Just a clarification before answering your questions, Allah is not
'a' loving God. He is God. Therefore, it would have been more correct to
say: Allah is loving or God is loving. Allah is the Arabic name of God,
and therefore, Jewish and Christians who live in Arab countries worship
Allah, the same way Jews, Christians, and Muslims in France worship
'DIEU', and those living in the States worship God. Still, we try to
refer to God as Allah since it is His Proper name rather than
differentiating Him with the Capital letter of god and God. Allah after
all is closer to Elohim and to Alleluia (Hallelujah).
Now back to the questions: Muslims who understand their religion
correctly don't kill innocent people, regardless if they are women,
children, or adult men. What you hear in the news which is taking place
for example in Algeria has been documented in many credible sources to
be the work of mercenaries who have used the name of Islam. In other
countries, the same thing is happening. While the people executing such
acts may be Muslims, their hidden leadership has been supported by
covert operations to discredit the rise of Islamic movements. This is
the only way Islam can be portrayed to be bad, because ethically,
economically, politically, and socially, Islam has already proven to be
a viable and an alternative solution to the current systems.
As to your second question, it shouldn't be connected to the first
one because if the wrath of God should fall on guilty people (not the
innocent ones mentioned in the first question), then it is the Muslim's
duty to do his/her best to stop the guilty from doing harm on earth,
because from an Islamic point of view, human beings are on earth to
worship God and establish His Kingdom. That's the way Jesus (peace be
upon him) understood it, and that's why he turned violent against the
money lenders of the Temple who were abusing the people and dealing with
usury. Fighting injustice is a duty on each Muslim.
As to your last question, you should really separate Islam (as a
religion) and 'Muslim' nations on one side, and also, research the way
non-Muslims live in Islamic countries. While in some places non-Muslims
are prosecuted, Muslim activists get prosecuted in Muslim countries much
heavily. In addition, it is known that Christians and Jews have always
found a shelter in Islamic countries and until now enjoy great powers in
Islamic nations. The Jews escaped the Inquisition and left to live in
Islamic countries peacefully. This took place all the way until the
second world war, when they escaped European prosecution. The Christians
also have trusted the Muslims in their livelihood and Holy sites. Up
until today, Christian sites in Jerusalem are entrusted to Muslims in
honor of the pact that dates back to 1400 years ago, when the Christians
allowed Muslims to protect them under the condition of not letting the
Jews control Jerusalem.
Question:
Is 'suicide bombing' acceptable as part of Jihad?
Answer :
This is a very general question and certainly it needs further
details such as the necessity of this type of bombing, its consequences,
its out coming, the target etc.. All these aspects would help in
recommending it or rejecting it.
Having said, I would like to say that Jihad is considered as a
noble obligation upon Muslims when they are oppressed or suppressed and
Jihad is a defensive in its nature. Meaning, Muslims would have to
defend themselves against oppression by using all means and weapons
leading to take back their rights or to liberate their lands.
In other words, the individuals or organizations are not allowed to
call for Jihad without the permission of Imam. Meaning that calling for
Jihad is an obligation upon Imam only not upon individuals or
organization. The verses in the Qur'an that talk about Jihad always
refer to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on his capacity
as Imam not as an individual. This has been clearly stated and justified
by scholars such as Imam Qarafi, Ibn Taymiyah, Ibn Qayim, Sheikh Shaltut
and Sheikh Al-Qaradawi and others.
Through out Islamic history, the call for Jihad has always been a
prerogative of Imam not individuals or organizations. The Prophet was
leading and calling for Jihad on his capacity as a leader and Imam. In
the event that Imam doesn't call for it, then the individuals and
organization should counsel and advise Imam to do so on the basis on nasihah or
advice as stated by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
Those individuals are advised to use all peaceful means and ways to
convince Imam about the necessity of calling for Jihad, if they fail in
doing so, they shouldn't call for it by their own on the ground that
Imam is not good Muslim, but they should believe that they have done the
best and they wouldn't be subject to any sin on the Day of Judgment.
As for amaliyatistishhadiyyah or the so called ‘suicide
bombing’, I do believe that it is classified as a means and its has the
ruling of means in Islamic laws. In other words, using it or avoiding it
depends on the out coming, consequences, target and the necessity.
Meaning, the lawfulness of using it must be based on further
investigation of the said related issues. For example, it should not be
used to kill or attack innocent people such as women and children and
non-combatants. An the same time, it should not be used if it does not
lead to the achievement of the goals of Jihad. Furthermore, it should
not be used when its out comings or consequences are found to be less
meaningful and important.
Having said this, I shall call upon Muslims to investigate and
review all means and ways that they are using in Jihad. They should not
fix themselves with one means or method but they have to look for more
means and ways and they should also review old means in light of the new
development and advancement of technology.
All in all, I am of the opinion that the determination of the
status of suicide bombing must depend on what we said earlier. I don't
apply to non-detailed answer. I do always believe that this issue needs
a collective and comprehensive answer.
There was once a man who was an enemy to Islam. He had three famous
questions that no person could answer. No Islamic scholar in Baghdad
could answer his three questions...thus he made fun of Islam in public.
He constantly ridiculed Islam and the Muslims. One day a small boy,
whose age was 10, came along and heard the man yelling and screaming at
Muslims in the street. He was challenging people openly to answer the
three questions.
The boy stood quietly and watched. He then decided that he would
challenge the man. He walked up and told the man, "I will accept your
challenge".
The man laughed at the boy and ridiculed the Muslims even more by
saying, "A ten year old boy challenges me. Is this all you people have
to offer!"
But the boy patiently reiterated his stance. He would challenge the
man, and with Allah’s help and guidance, he would put this to an end.
The man finally accepted.
The entire city gathered around a small "hill" where open addresses
were usually made. The man climbed to the top, and in a loud voice asked
his first question.
"What is your God doing right now?"
The small boy thought for a little while and then told the man to
climb down the hill and to allow him to go up in order to address the
question.
The man says "What? You want me to come down?"
The boy says, "Yes. I need to reply, right?"
The man made his way down and the small boy, age 10, with his
little feet made his way up.
This small child’s reply was "Oh Allah Almighty! You be my witness
in front of all these people. You have just willed that a Kafir be
brought down to a low level, and that a Muslim be brought to a high
level!"
The crowd cheered and screamed "Takbir"...."Allah-hu-akbar!!!"
The man was humiliated, but he boldly asked his Second question...
"What existed before your God?"
The small child thought and thought.
Then he asked the man to count backwards. "Count from 10
backwards."
The man counted..."10, 9 ,8 , 7 , 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,0"
The boy asked, "What comes before 0 ?"
The man: "I don`t know...nothing."
The boy: "Exactly. Nothing was before Allah, for He is eternal and
absolute."
The crowd cheered again...."Takbir!"...."Allah-hu-akbar!!!!"
The man, now completely frustrated, asked his final question. "In
which direction is your Allah facing?"
The boy thought and thought.
He then asked for a candle. A candle was brought to him. The
blessed child handed it to the man and asked him to light it.
The man did so and remarked, "What is this supposed to prove?"
The young boy asked, "In which direction is light from the candle
going?"
The man responded, "It is going in all directions."
The boy: "You have answered your own question. Allah`s light (noor)
goes in all directions. He is everywhere. There is no where that He
cannot be found.
"The crowd cheered again...."Takbir!"...."Allah-hu-akbar!!!"
The man was so impressed and so moved by the boy`s knowledge and
spirituality, that he embraced Islam and became a student of the young
boy.
So ended the debate.
Who was the young boy?
The young boy was one of our leaders and one of the greatest
scholars, Imam Abu Hanîfa (May Allah bless him).
Excerpted, with some modifications, from: http://www.livingislam.org/
Question:
What distinguishes the Nation of Islam from traditional Islam? Why
do they worship Elijah Muhammad? Who is he?
Answer:
Islam and the so called "Nation of Islam (NOI)" are two different
religions. NOI is more of a political organization since its members are
not limited to a single faith. Muslims consider this group to be just
one of many cults using the name of Islam for their own gain. The only
thing common between them is the jargon, the language used by both. "The
Nation of Islam" is a misnomer; this religion should be called
Farrakhanism, after the name of its propagator, Louis Farrakhan.
Islam and Farakhanism differ in many fundamental ways. For example,
Farakhan followers believe in racism and that the 'black man' was the
original man and therefore superior, while in Islam there is no racism
and everyone is considered equal in the sight of God, the only
difference being in one's piety. There are many other theological
examples that show the NOI's teachings have little to do with true
Islam. There are many groups in America who claim to represent Islam and
call their adherents Muslims.
Any serious student of Islam has a duty to investigate and find the
true Islam. The only two authentic sources which bind every Muslim are
1) The Quran and
2) Authentic or sound Hadith.
Any teachings under the label of "Islam" which contradict or at
variance with the direct understanding of fundamental beliefs and
practices of Islam form the Quran and authentic Hadith should be
rejected and such a religion should be considered a Pseudo-Islamic Cult.
In America there are many pseudo-Islamic cults, Farrakhanism being one
of them. An honest attitude on the part of such cults should be not to
call themselves Muslims and their religion Islam, such an example of
honesty is Bahaism which is an off-shoot of Islam but Bahais do not call
themselves Muslims nor their religion, Islam. In fact Bahaism is not
Islam just as Farrakhanism is not Islam.
The teachings of the Nation of Islam are extremely far from
mainstream Islam in all matters, including those of doctrine. For
example, Wallace Fard (known as Master Wali Farrad Muhammad) who
organized the Nation of Islam in Detroit, claimed to be a prophet from
Allah to the African American population.
Elijah Mohammad, who took leadership after Farrd disappeared,
preached racism, stated that whites are an inferior race. There is a lot
that can be said about the difference between the Nation of Islam and
mainstream Islam. What we can tell you is that many African Americans
who joined the Nation of Islam learned about the correct Islamic
teachings and have joined the ranks of mainstream Muslims of all colors
and races.
In Islam, it has to be blieved that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was the
last prophet and his teaching along with Quran are final. Somebody not
believing on this is a Non Muslim.
What's Islam? Islam in Brief - Yusuf Estes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsmYQl3xy_Y
Clearing Misconceptions - Yusuf Estes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L5goZmG_Us
Does Quran and Islam say kill Jews, Christians and Non Muslims? - Yusuf
Estes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZCIK8hRPh4
Why Do Muslims Kill People For Their Beliefs - Yusuf Estes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJhbPYElCXk
Why are most of the Muslims fundamentalists and
terrorists?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-9y56DxMRI
Dr. ZakirNaik - Jihad , Holy War & Terrorism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQcjOmvHiPM
Concept of jihad in Islam? Answer by ZakirNaik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guw5bez0wuA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_zpEeLg8r4
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