Please say only good thoughts of yours about Muslims.
2006-12-02 01:23:04 · 22 answers · asked by Zifikos 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Here's one a muslim scholar and friend told me that changed my perspective with what we see and hear on television. He explained to me that Jihad does not mean war, and not once in the Koran was it ever used in that context. Jihad means struggle, and whenever it appears in the Koran it refers to a struggle within ourselves to be better people and to be closer to God. He is particularly upset with radical extremists who he believes (and he's convinced me) have corrupted the muslim teachings to suit there own needs. (this isn't new by the way, at some point all religions have done so) Muslim people are very loving, generous and spiritual people. I don't think we are told the truth about them. If you wonder how something like this can happen, just think of that little period of time in history known as the Dark Ages where Catholics (and I am Catholic) wiped education, knowledge, and people off the face of the Earth for "God". No one can say that was right, and most Christians today would look at that time as it is appropriately called - a Dark Age.
2006-12-02 01:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
When I was in high school (many year ago) the group I hung around with consisted of a Muslim, a Jew, a Presbyterian, an Episcopalian, a Lutheran and myself (Roman Catholic at the time). We all got along wonderfully, share food and fun, were in each others homes all of the time. No harsh words, or religious slurs. We we simply a bunch of kids who enjoyed each other company. I really miss those kind of days. Of course, NONE of us were threatening to kill the others if they didn't convert.
2006-12-02 01:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Keep in mind that any religion can be tainted by the excessive actions of a few zealots.
Most Muslims are decent people who are equally appalled by the stance many of the hardcore believers are taking
2006-12-02 01:27:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I cannot top Another Garcia's answer. It is great.
I can add-I am a Jew by choice, and my religion is my whole world--the way I live. But, if I were not a Jew, I would be a Muslim. I can relate to much of the religion-mostly being, There is no G-d but G-d.
2006-12-02 01:39:29 · answer #4 · answered by Shossi 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Seeing as how I don't know any Muslims personally, I can't say anything. I'm sure that most Muslims are just like the rest of us. They probably disapprove of the extremists of their religion just as every other religion disapproves of the extremists of their own respective religions.
2006-12-02 01:36:20 · answer #5 · answered by shellywebsterstears 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I love Muslims!
2006-12-02 01:34:50 · answer #6 · answered by Sherzade 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Can it be really that hard to say something good about one's religion? They can be really nice people. and yes, I said people. I mean to many peeps in our society glare at everyone's religion as a bad thing and yet they might say the same thing about ours. So why is the world so full of hate just because of a religion? Why oh why? Ah. that's right...because people are bound to the fact that everyone needs to be the same...and that can lead the world to it's own devistating death.
Even though their religion is different then some others we need to learn to accept it and get to know the person beyond the religion.
2006-12-02 01:26:40 · answer #7 · answered by DreamfullAngel 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Muslims are the most hospitable people I've ever met.
2006-12-02 01:25:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Muslims are a great example of devotion
2006-12-02 01:25:06 · answer #9 · answered by apple 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I admire the piety of Muslims, who will drop anything and everything, and stop, drop, and pray. We should all be like that.
2006-12-02 01:35:03 · answer #10 · answered by evolver 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋