what are your thoughts about islam?
2006-11-01 06:53:07 · 27 answers · asked by gH3Tt0o PrInCesS 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
peace
2006-11-01 06:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by Layla 6 · 17⤊ 1⤋
Firstly, some person said christianity is more than a millenium old. No, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) started receiving revelations from God in the 600s AD (so its about 600 years after Christ).
Also, someone else said there are many many sects just like Christianity. Its not entirely true. There are very small sects. The LARGE majority, unlike Christianity, is Sunni. Shi'ite have some minor differences (but we both follow the same Qur'an). The other groups are VERY small. I think Catholic vs. Protestant split is pretty big.
My thoughts on Islam.. I love it. I follow the message of all the previous prophets on the path of God. It is the only religion that lays out a complete way of life for a person to live. It is truly rewarding being a Muslim, inshallah!
2006-11-01 15:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ibrahim 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A peaceful loving religion. I used to be christian and like some of the other poster said she left with alot of questions, same here you could ask a christian a question and they could give u an answer but no explanation.
With Islam you ask a question u get answer and explanation and its so easy to understand I was always confused as a Christian but as a Muslim I'm happy and I know my limits and I'm much happier then I have ever been Islam is a very peaceful religion best thing I ever did was to Revert to Islam.
2006-11-01 15:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
A rather oblique question, as Islam is a very old, very diverse religion, which was contaminated by western Christianity, and exists in many forms, as seperate as Roman Catholicism, Anglicanism, and Mormons.
Islam has Sunni, Shia, Kurdisn, Sufi sects in the Middle East alone.
Could you please be a little more specific as to which part of Islam, and regarding which aspects of the religion you wish to know my opinions of?
2006-11-01 14:57:17 · answer #4 · answered by SteveUK 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Islam means peace
There is approx 1.6 billion Muslims in the world and if all Muslims are terrorists then why isn’t 1.6 billion Muslims bombing the world right now? Islam is the fastest growing religion it has been predicted in 50 years Islam will be the worlds largest religion. So if Islam teaches violence and evil then why would 1.6 billion Muslim and those who have reverted to Islam want that?
Surely everyone who thinks Islam is bad has been affected by the mass media watch this clip (46 mins) contradicts this and you will realise what Islam really is this clip is about:
Muslim only for 30 days
Guy becomes Muslim for only 30 days to experience the in-depth of Islam.
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?doci...
Islam is not only a religion but a complete way of life; we can gain answers either from the Quran or the Hadith (ways of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh). As a practicing Muslim I do believe Islam and its teachings answer all my questions. Muslim nowadays are weak they don’t know much about their religion my suggestion is to any one is that read the Holy book of that religion before criticising it. 70% of the Quran has been proven by science. Also we believe in Judgment Day and the Quran describes in detail what the day will be like and also the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) also states minor and major signs (one minor sign we see today is that Time will go faster) you can view the major and minor signs on: http://www.islaam.com/article.aspx?id=45...
Islam has 5 fundamental Pillars which are
SHAHADAH-Declaration of faith
SALAH-Prayer which is the 5 daily prayers (helps us both mentally and physically)
SIYAM-Fasting during month of Ramadhan (Allows us to emphasis people in the poor world, also increases self control and makes us better people in society from decreasing sins to its minimum)
ZAKAT-paying 2.5% of your earnings to charity every year
HAJJ-Pilgrimage to Mekkah (Mecca)
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was born in 670 C.E he came to change the world as it was corrupt at the time. At the time of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) it was known as Jahiliyya (Days of ignorance). Muhammad (pbuh) was the last of Prophets sent to complete the biggest task. He was the Prophet who brought the Quran into our lives; The Quran is the final words from Allah. There has been according to one Hadith 240 000 Prophets, and Muhammad (pbuh) was the last.
The 9/11 proven by many documentaries also proves that there is no 'Islamic terrorists'.
Loose change:http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=7866929448192753501&q=loose+changer
And there are many other documentaries out there.
You can also visit my website to view signs of the true religion (Islam) as Allah has said he will send signs of the true religion. www.farhanahmed.5u.com
2006-11-02 06:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by Farhan 3 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Islam is not a religion by itself, but a continuity of areligion from where christ left off. The prophet Jesus Christ began with christianity, and which in turn was supposed to be followed and continued by Islam. 2 Chapters of the same book. If you follow it close enough, and UNDERSTAND it, then ou may just well have attained inner peace. Its not about violence. Its about peace.
Sad to say, very few people see it this way, and they assume that its 2 conflicting religion which in turn gives rise to hatred and death....
2006-11-03 09:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by shadow_prophet2k6 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Religion.
2006-11-01 14:55:13 · answer #7 · answered by Stewie Griffin 4 · 8⤊ 1⤋
As a western muslim woman; I think as long as we stick to the religion itself with nothing added(culture etc...) Islam is liberating. eg..I am married yet I keep my maiden name.
I work but I am not obliged to pay the bills.
As a mother, heaven is under my feet
I love it !!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-02 13:15:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Islam is an interesting religion as it is an extension of Judaism and Christianity. However I disagree with their views about Jesus and the Bible being corrupted over time. Nevertheless, I wish people would realise that most Muslims just want peace and harmony not death, war and terror.
2006-11-01 14:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by Theolojohnian 1 · 12⤊ 2⤋
For me it is the best religion. When I was Christian i was left with too many questions. When I embraced Islam I was fulfilled .It is a wonderful religion.
2006-11-01 15:06:48 · answer #10 · answered by IamMuslimah 3 · 16⤊ 1⤋
It's fun. I live it. Of couse married women can't have male friends but I can see why that'd create problems in the marriage. And married men can't have female friends. Other than those Islam is great. ALLAHU AKBAR!!
2006-11-01 15:08:08 · answer #11 · answered by baddrose268 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋