And could you comment on Shariah Law?
2006-09-06 02:57:06 · 13 answers · asked by ZombieTrix 2012 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm a little bit mystified at all of the negative responses: "gop educate yourself" (what, exactly, do you think I'm trying to do? I'm asking Muslims, not just searching the web and coming up with what may well be propaganda) and "explain it for you? what a waste" (yeah... maybe it is, if you guys are my examples.)
I really appreciate the thorough answers I'm getting from some, though. I have to tell you - and maybe this is the product of being American, but with the way women appear to be treated in Islamic countries I am really beginning to think this is not a peaceful religion. I'm trying here, but some of you are not being very helpful. I have to say, a Christian (I'm not one and often get them mad at me by being a wisea** about Christianity) would not respond this way if I asked them to explain their religion.
2006-09-06 03:14:32 · update #1
look.we pray,we must pray because if we doesn't pray we will go to hill and god will be angry from us at all our life.sure if u had any problems at your life so that's from god's angry.and if u haven't any problems so gods angry will wait for u at your end.sure u know that.but if u make what god wants oh no your life will be sooooooooooooooooooo beautifull and nice.and all people will love u and god too will love u to much.if u want to know more about our religion u can learn arabic and read the qu'ran.next thing we must cover our hair(for girls only sure)but when we grow up not when we are kids.if u come to egypt and saw small girls covering their hairs so u know that they choosed that not god said they must cover their hair.we knows our religion from the qu'ran and the messenger mohamed(sallah allah 3alieh wa salam).if i said and said i can't say all of things.but all i want to say i love my god and my religion.and i'm never bored from it.and i don't think for only a think to change my religion.
2006-09-06 03:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Islam is considered the last religion of mankind. you can't be a muslim if you don't recognize moses and jesus as the previous messengers. the Quran is the holy book it is authentic it is the God's word to Mohammed peace be upon him. Islam came because the previous religions failed to stay true to their faith. For example, destorting the bible, claiming that Jesus (peace be upon him) is God or the son of God.and the shariaa is the law of islam.
it also apply to all mankind because it is a message peace, harmony,charity but also to recognize that the human nature can be cruel and deceptive thats why the punishment should apply. 2 or 3 muslim countries are still punishing the killers by killing them. and the thieves by cutting their arms. but all the other muslim countries have converted this law to a more civilized form of emprisonement. but still shariaa is severe against those who hurt others. I am a proud muslim.thank you for reading.
2006-09-06 10:26:52 · answer #2 · answered by mariah732002 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not muslim, but...
Muslims believe that God revealed his direct word for humanity to Muhammad (c. 570–632) through the angel Gabriel and earlier prophets, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last prophet, based on the Qur'anic phrase "Seal of the Prophets" and sayings of the prophet of Islam himself, and that his teachings for humanity will last until the Day of the Resurrection. Muslims assert that the main written record of revelation to humanity is the Qur'an, which is flawless, immutable, and which Muslims believe is the final revelation of God to humanity.
Muslims hold that Islam is the same belief as that of all the messengers sent by God to humanity since Adam, with the Qur'an, the text used by all sects of the Muslim faith, codifying the final revelation of God. Islamic texts depict Judaism and Christianity as prophetic successor traditions to the teachings of Abraham. The Qur'an calls Jews and Christians "People of the Book", and distinguishes them from "Polytheists". However, Muslims believe that some people have distorted the word of God by deliberately altering words in meaning, form and placement in their respective holy texts, such as Jews changing the Torah and Christians the Injeel. This perceived distortion is known as tahrif, or tabdīl, meaning "alteration, substitution".
2006-09-06 09:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by DanE 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
TAUHID:There is only one GOD (ALLAH) AND HOLY PROPHET IS HIS LAST MESSENGER.
PRAYER 5 TIMES A DAY.
ZAKAT ONCE IN A YEAR.
PILGRIMAGE ONCE IN A LIFE TIME AND FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEY ARE NOT COMPELLED TO GO.
FASTING FOR A MONTH ONCE IN A YEAR, THIS IS TO SHOW HOW THE POOR PEOPLE SUFFER WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE A LUNCH.SO THIS IS FOR THE SYMPATHY WITH POORS.AND SOME ARE EXAMPTED 1:OLD PEOPLE 2: THOSE WHO ARE TRAVELLING : 3 AND WOMEN AT THE STATE OF CHILD BIRTH
2006-09-06 10:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by your pal 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
since i didnt get wht tennants means, i'll tell you some stuff about islam....basics.... muslim people believe in god and no one but god(allah) and prophet mohamad and prophet jesus,,,, and all other prophets who was mentioned in qouran, if you like to read it in english it would help you alot,,,, and there r 5 basic things u shoudl do if u want to become a muslim,,, say and believe in god and do the 5 prayings,,, do charity,,, and fast ramadan,,, and do pilgrim......
2006-09-06 10:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by babyyocca 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) There is no ALLAH but ALLAH and Muhammad(PBUH*) is His messenger
2) Prayer 5 times daily
3) Charity- by giving zakat(money) and providing upkeep 4 places of prayer
4) Fasting during Ramadan by not drinking acohol and or smoking during daylight hours and by not eating pork and other forbidden foods
5) Pilgrimage to Maccah-holy city 4 muslims-once in each muslims life
2006-09-06 10:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by baddrose268 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Good, Daniel. But, I would add this. Muslims believe that G-d is G-d. G-d is One. There is no G-d but G-d.
I am not Muslim, either. But, I do have great respect for Islam.
2006-09-06 10:03:51 · answer #7 · answered by Shossi 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Articles of Faith
1. Allah, the One and Only God
2. Messengers and Prophets of God-faith in all messenger from including Moses,Abraham and Jesus
3. Revelations and the Quran-including Torah,True Bible etc
4. The Angels-eg Gabriel,Michael etc
5. The Day of Judgement
6. Qadaa and Qadar
Pillars of Islam and Application of Faith
1. WITNESSING (SHAHADA) THAT ALLAH IS ONE AND MUHAMMAD IS HIS MESSENGER
2. PRAYER (SALAH)
3. OBLIGATORY CHARITY (ZAKAH)
4. FASTING (SAWM)
5. THE PILGRIMAGE (HAJJ)
he purpose of life
A Muslim believes that the purpose of life is to worship Allah. Worshipping Allah does not mean we spend our entire lives in constant seclusion and absolute meditation. To worship Allah is to live life according to His commands, not to run away from it. To worship Allah is to know Him, to love Him, to obey His commands, to enforce His laws in every aspect of life, to serve His cause by doing right and shunning evil and to be just to Him, to ourselves and to our fellow human beings.
2006-09-06 10:04:59 · answer #8 · answered by fadil z 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
OK sorry but you turned me off by your first question really!! it's ok i understand where you are coming from.
Muslims believe in 1 God/Allah the God of Adam, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aron, Noah, Solomon, Jesus and Muhammed ( peace be upon them )
we dont acknowledge Jesus to be son of God, God has no sons, no daughter and no wives.
we do acknowledge Jesus to be a great prophet, born by virgin Mary (pbuh) miraculously, performed many miracles, taught the Gospel which is God's words, didn't die rather raised to heaven, will return and unite the believes (Jews Christians and Muslims) and he is our Messiah.
we pray to God 5 times a day.
we fast in the month of Ramadan every day from sun rise to sun set.
we give charity according to Sharia Law. (God's Laws)
we are required to perform Hajj (pilgrimage) once during our life time IF possible.
we believe the Quran to be our manual for living a perfect life that gets us closer to Allah/God and to be good to our fellow humans.
Sharia Law is simply the Laws of God within this book (Quran)
Sharia Law is a great constitution for all aspects of life.
whether marriage, divorce, inheritance and many other things.
i can not brief Sharia Law in two sentences that's why i asked you to research it.
I'll try to make the road shorter for you and provide you with some links about Islam and you can research every thing you need to know about Islam.
sorry if i offended you but i was offended too but i apologize!!
on line Quran
http://www.oneummah.net/quran/quran.html
live chat Q&A and many more Info
http://www.islamtomorrow.com/
sharia/Hadith/and many more Info
http://www.islam.com/
enjoy reading!
peace!!!
2006-09-06 09:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
Explain it for you? What a waste? I guess your training of several months of bashing Islam was a waste too.
2006-09-06 10:06:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋