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2006-09-07 09:34:02 · 2 answers · asked by watermelonwine_2006 2 in Other - Diseases

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."
[Al-Qur’an 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 practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is oft-forgiving, Most merciful."
[Al-Qur’an 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.
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
Arun Shourie 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."
[Al-Qur’an 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.

4. QUR’AN USES ‘WE’ FOR ALLAH
Question:
Does Islam believe in several gods because the Qur’an uses the word ‘We’ when God speaks in the Qur’an?
Answer:
Islam is a strictly monotheistic religion. It believes in and adheres to uncompromising monotheism. It believes that God is one, and unique in His attributes. In the Qur’an, God often refers to Himself using the word ‘We’. But this does not mean that Islam believes in the existence of more than one God.
Two types of plural
In several languages, there are two types of plurals, one is a plural of numbers to refer to something that occurs in a quantity of more than one. The other plural is a plural of respect.
a. In the English language, the Queen of England refers to herself as ‘We’ instead of ‘I’. This is known as the ‘royal plural’.
b. Rajiv Gandhi, the ex-Prime Minister of India used to say in Hindi "Hum dekhna chahte hain". "We want to see." ‘Hum’ means ‘We’ which is again a royal plural in Hindi.
c. Similarly in Arabic, when Allah refers to Himself in the Qur’an, He often uses Arabic word 'Nahnu' meaning ‘We’. It does not indicate plural of number but plural of respect.
Tawheed or monotheism is one of the pillars of Islam. The existence and uniqueness of one and only one God is mentioned several times in the Qur’an. For instance in Surah Ikhlas, it says :
"Say He is Allah the One and Only."
[Al-Qur’an 112: 1]

2006-09-07 09:33:58 · 8 answers · asked by khan_aqua 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I've measured myself in the morning after getting out of bed and I'm about 3/4 inch taller than I am at night time.

I've done this on a number of occasions throughout the years, so I know this to be true. Is it because my spine and posture is more straight in the morning?

2006-09-07 09:33:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Only story-type, CLEAN jokes. NO Yo Momma or any insulting jokes. I need some jokes bad... here's 2 of mine:

A little boy on his trycicle asked the man in the pickup next to him if he wanted to race. The man agreed, so when the stoplight turned red, he went 10 mph. The bot went back a little, then came back next to the man. him. So he went 30 mph. But he was still there. 50, then 80 mph, and the boy was still right next too him. So the man sped up to 100 mph. The boy was still there! The man pulled to a stop, as did the little boy.
The boy was breathing hard. The man asked him how he did that.
"gasp... gasp... My shirt was...stuck in your door!" the boy replied.



Once upon a time, there lived a man who had a terrible passion for baked beans. He loved them, but they always had an embarrassing and somewhat lively reaction on him. One day he met a girl and fell in love. When it was apparent that they would marry, he thought to himself that,' so he made the supreme sacrifice anand gave up beans, and shortly after that they got married.
A few months later, on the way home from work, his car broke down and since they lived in the country, he called his wife and told her he would be late because he had to walk. On his way home, he passed a small cafe and the wonderful aroma of baked beans overwhelmed him. Since he still had several miles to walk he figured he could walk off any ill affects before he got home. So he went in and ordered, and before leaving had three extra large helpings of baked beans. All the way home he farted. He 'putted' down one hill and 'putt-putted' up the next. By the time he arrived home he felt reasonably safe.

His wife met him at the door and seemed somewhat excited. She exclaimed, 'Darling, I have the most wonderful surprise for you for dinner tonight!' She put a blindfold on him, and led him to his chair at the head of the table and made him promise not to peek. At this point he was beginning to feel another one coming on. Just as she was about to remove the blindfold, the telephone rang. She again made him promise not to peek until she returned, and she went to answer the phone.

While she was gone, he seized the opportunity. He shifted his weight to one leg and let go. It was not only loud, but *ripe* as a rotten egg.

He had a hard time breathing, so he felt for his napkin and fanned the air about him. He had just started to feel better, when another urge came on. He raised his leg and 'rrriiiipppp!' It sounded like a diesel engine revving, and smelled worse. To keep from gagging, he tried fanning his arms a while, hoping the smell would dissipate. Things had just about returned to normal when he felt another urge coming. He shifted his weight to his other leg and let go. This was a real blue ribbon winner; the windows rattled, the dishes on the table shook and a minute later the flowers on the table were dead. While keeping an ear tuned in on the conversation in the hallway, and keeping his promise of staying blindfolded, he carried on like this for the next ten minutes, farting and fanning them each time with his napkin.

When he heard the 'phone farewells' (indicating the end of his loneliness and freedom) he neatly laid his napkin on his lap and folded his hands on top of it. Smiling contentedly, he was the picture of innocence when his wife walked in. Apologizing for taking so long, she asked if he had peeked at the dinner. After assuring her he had not, she removed the blindfold and yelled, 'Surprise!'

To his horror, there were twelve dinner guest seated at the table for his surprise birthday party.

2006-09-07 09:33:50 · 5 answers · asked by I ♥ Maximum Ride 3 in Jokes & Riddles

2006-09-07 09:33:48 · 16 answers · asked by mountaingirl88 3 in Polls & Surveys

But i live in a Duplex apartment in NYC, its real big, but honestly, i understand not all dogs are made for apartment living, the sites say its a good apartment dog, but i was wondering if anyone owns one and has an idea from practical experience with them.

2006-09-07 09:33:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-09-07 09:33:42 · 25 answers · asked by andrew c 1 in Homework Help

A specific weekend would be great.

2006-09-07 09:33:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Denver

I'm really excited.

2006-09-07 09:33:34 · 4 answers · asked by mck_kelley 1 in Singles & Dating

If you only have faith in one religion then how can you ignore the rest? If you think they’re wrong that’s fine, but you also have to question your own.

2006-09-07 09:33:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I'm going to a Yom Kippur service and I haven't been to one in a million years. What would be appropriate to wear? Also, is it okay to wear jewelry, makeup, etc?

2006-09-07 09:33:30 · 6 answers · asked by L. 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I don't know where to go, my mom's never taken my to a hair salon before (yes, i know it's sad!). Got any good one in the Cleveland area? Oh yea, I have short hair. What style should I make it?

2006-09-07 09:33:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Hair

I need to know if he is lying when he says he got divorced and now his new ex-wife owns everything. How can i find out if he is lying or telling the truth? I think he is lying and the house is still in his name, but how can i be sure...how can i find out whose name is on the morgage?

2006-09-07 09:33:25 · 8 answers · asked by charlie21205 2 in Other - Business & Finance

I heard from a few friends that it is easier to get a title for a bike through the highway patrol than the DMV. I have no paper work on it and no clue where the owner is who gave it to me years ago. how and where do i get it?

2006-09-07 09:33:18 · 2 answers · asked by fekd_up 1 in Motorcycles

2006-09-07 09:33:18 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

who thinks it ok to kill someone b/c of their religous beliefs...

Just to watch them beg for mercy while you hold the match over their gasoline soaked body.

I personally think I should try negotiation first..any1 who would kill some one because of their religous beliefs must be pretty weak-minded.


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2006-09-07 09:33:17 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

my husband has feelings for some one else but I think it is just lust because we have been married for 8 years and we where always happy until this happened he told her in front of me that he doesnt want to be with her. but now it has put a big space between us I forgave him but he wont forgive his self how do I fix the space. we have a new baby to think about and I love him

2006-09-07 09:33:10 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

Isnt dilation time means its getting longer ,and not slowing down?

2006-09-07 09:33:07 · 6 answers · asked by goring 6 in Physics

2006-09-07 09:33:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2006-09-07 09:33:03 · 6 answers · asked by cincin1222 1 in Singles & Dating

Has anyone tried the Ouija board i aint saying try it or im going to try itas i know there no to be messedi as you need a spiritual person to protect you and shut it down. Like a medium or something i will never do it becasue of the stories ive heard, but has anyone tried it and had any experiances etc. Thanks

2006-09-07 09:33:01 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

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2006-09-07 09:32:44 · 19 answers · asked by Dog lover 1 in Boxing

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2006-09-07 09:32:43 · 19 answers · asked by mountaingirl88 3 in Polls & Surveys

i eat cat cookies.. i think its better than human munchies.

2006-09-07 09:32:38 · 11 answers · asked by 7eleven guy 3 in Beer, Wine & Spirits

I want to know what the uproar is about this tape being released? I see so many people saying NO don't release it (as if they have any say) however if it was out they are the same folks who would watch it just out of morbid curiosity. I know I would watch it, taht doesnt make me a horrible person or insensitive. While it is very sad that he was killed, he himself stated in an interview that if he ever dies he hoped it would be caught on tape. All of us have seen footage of Kennedy being assasinated and the WTC crumbling to the ground, what is the differencr in watching this?

2006-09-07 09:32:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

am i supposed to wear a bra with my leotard for dance class?

2006-09-07 09:32:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing

2006-09-07 09:32:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers