most christians on this site seem to be abrasive, maybe its this site, but i have recieved the most honest and well thought answers from muslims. has christianity given islam a chance? can we be allies, friends, neighbors, without all this arguement? thomas
2007-01-15 20:54:41 · 21 answers · asked by Thomas A 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it is the best question i have heard ... u are calling that peace .. and that what Islam claim to even although most of people don't see that but for sure it is ... in Islam u can married a Christine or Jews women ... prophet Muhammad trade with many Christians and Jews ..
Islam teaches us how our relationships with one another should be. The most serious principle to be adopted in this regard is that of loving and hating for Allah’s sake. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and forbids for the sake of Allah, has indeed perfected his faith.”
This is the most important principle that should govern our interpersonal relationships. It ensures that our relationships with other people are not based on personal interests or ulterior motives. A Muslim is not just thinking: What can I get out of it? Such shallow relationships continue only so long as there is some personal benefit to be had.
And come to an end when those interests are fulfilled
On the other hand, a relationship based on the love for the sake of Allah is an enduring relationship that will never come to an end, not even by death. It will continue forever. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: There are seven whom Allah will shade with His shade on the day when there is no shade but His shade…” and he mentioned among them: “… two men who love each other for the sake of Allah, meeting and parting for that reason alone.” [Sahîh al-Bukhârî and Sahîh Muslim].
Ibn Hajr, in his commentary on this hadîth, makes it clear that though it mentions men in its wording, women are most certainly included in its meaning.
There are numerous rights that people have over one another. These rights help to shape our relationships. I would briefly like to mention eight of these rights that we as Muslims should seriously strive to put into practice in our dealings with one another. I shall reinforce what I say with practical examples from the lives of our pious predecessors.
1. There is a financial right that we have over one another. Each one of us has the duty of providing financial support to someone who is in need of it. We do not, however, have to bring harm upon ourselves in doing so.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) informs us that Allah says: “My love became obligatory for those who give to each others for My sake.”
Yazîd b. `Abd al-Malik said: “I feel ashamed before Allah to ask Him to grant entry into Paradise for one of my brothers and then feel stingy to give him a gold or silver coin.”
2. We must likewise provide food and clothing for those who need it. May Allah bless Abû Sulaymân al-Dârânî who said: “If all the life of this world was contained in one morsel of food that was in my hand, then a brother approached me for it, I would love to give him that morsel.” He also said: “I may put a morsel of food into the mouth of my brother and find its taste in my own mouth.”
3. We must also support each other with our physical efforts and our labors. We should always be willing to lend a helping hand and to do something personally for the sake of someone else.
Muhammad b. Ja`far said: “I promptly do what my enemies want me to do, because I loathe that they should be disappointed with me.” If this is the case for our enemies, then how should our conduct be with our friends?
4. We must express our feelings of good will to others. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “If any of you loves someone, let him tell him that.”
It is also right for us to defend the honor of another when someone tries to speak ill about him or her. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever defends the reputation of his Muslim brother will have a right from Allah to defend him from Hell on the Day of Judgment.”
5. We must forgive and excuse each other’s mistakes and shortcomings. These mistakes might be deficiencies in a person’s religion – someone committing a sin – or they may be in the way that person treats us. In the first case, what is needed from us is sincere advice. It should be our ardent desire to try and guide our brother or sister back to what is right.
It was related from the lives of our pious predecessors that two brothers in religion were very close to each other, then one of them fell into sin. People encouraged the pious man to abandon his sinful friend. He refused to do so and said: “He needs me in this trial more than he has ever needed me before. I must help him and pray to Allah to return him back to how he used to be.”
As for any mistreatment we might experience at the hands of another, we should overlook it and remember that no one is perfect and we cannot expect from anyone that he will never exhibit to us bad behavior at some time or another.
6. We must pray for others both during their lives and after they die. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “A Muslim’s secret supplication for his brother will be answered. There is an angel at his head each time he offers supplication for his brother the angel says: ‘Âmîn, and the same for you’.”[Sahîh Muslim]
The Companion Abû al-Dardâ’ said: “I offer supplication for seventy of my brethren while prostrating in prayer.”
7. We must be faithful in our relationships. Our faithfulness to one another is something that must continue even after a person dies by our keeping up contact with that person’s children and dear ones. Your love for that person was intended for the Hereafter, so if this love ceases when that person dies, then it never really existed.
It has been said that a little faithfulness after death is much more precious than a lot of faithfulness during life.
8. We must be easy in our dealings with people and not expect too much from them. It is not good to place burdens on people that will be hard or costly for them. Imam al-Fudayl said: “Often, when people abandon one another, it is because of the burdens that they impose on each another.” When people deal easily with each other, it increases the love that exists between them.
May Allah help us to put these principles into practice in our lives, and may He increase the love that we feel for each other for His sake.
2007-01-15 21:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by Rose2006 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Islam is very liberal in this matter. It may demand from a person to believe in certain principles but, at the same time, it advises him to try to base his belief on evidence. It sets him free to raise any question and does not condemn him when he doubts, if his doubt is followed by an intensive effort to find the truth. If any other religion advises him to avoid discussing principles other than its own and makes him fear provoking the anger of God by doing so, Islam makes one feel secure from God's anger if he pursues his search for the truth.
As a matter of fact, Islam never advises one to avoid discussion that may lead to a new knowledge and a new discovery of a truth. Be not afraid, Islam advises, to discuss any religious principle, whether it is Islamic or non-Islamic. Never worry or fear God's anger because He is the God of truth, He never condemns a person for seeking truth. On the contrary, the more one seeks the truth and conducts intensive research, the more he deserves the Divine reward from the Islamic point of view.
The most rewarding and meritorious attitude, in the eyes of Islam, is to approach religious issues with the spirit of a scientist who welcomes any evidence that may prove or disprove his theory (or a theory to which he may subscribe).
2007-01-15 23:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We can all learn from and help each other to come closer to God. We must have unconditional love for eachother and be obediant to our faiths. Together we can live with our differences. Otherwise there will be conflict. Where there is conflict there is a serperation from Gods Love, Peace and Joy.
What I am saying is if we all were at peace we all could seek God with a loving heart and not having bad thoughts of others in our minds. I do not believe it was God intention that we grow by hurting others but by helping them.
Look at the US as we grew thru the time of segregation and we were divide. But God pervailed and open our hearts to accept the truth that we are all Equal. Now everyone in the US has rights. And now it will happen again on a wider scale across countries.... opening our hearts to our brothers and sisters who Love God as we do. Even though our faiths and cultures are different if we are obediant to the truth of his Love and acceptance of all people then God will prevail again allowing us to grow together in peace helping eachother in the times of need.
2007-01-15 21:12:10 · answer #3 · answered by WPM 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"killing to your faith is defined as killing, not homicide" - it is BS. If Jesus might desire to rebuke one among his disciples for attempting to preserve him with a sword, i don't think of he'd have lots time to your nonsense. You look somewhat too hateful and violent for me to have confidence you're truly a follower of Christ. Edit: each and all of the examples you cite are situations of God killing without human intervention. The early church replace into thoroughly pacifist, and does not enable people who have been serving interior the Roman military to alter into Christian / be baptised. yet you for sure know that what you recommend is right now opposite to the two the 5th of the ten commandments interior the OT and Christ's convey coaching interior the NT, so i assume you recognize what area you're on.
2016-10-07 05:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many things.
Before the actual dark age period of Islam, Muslim scientist and philosophers were at the forefront of research and knowledge.
Anatomy, medicine, mathematics, astronomy all have strong bases researched by Muslims.
Nowadays Islam and Christianity are going back to a dark age period where science, and knowledge are discouraged. How unfortunate
2007-01-15 21:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
I have no problem with anyone elses religious beliefs, unless it has the potential to harm me or my family. When a religion teaches hate instead of tolerance I find it disturbing.
2007-01-15 21:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Difficult question to answer, muslims on the whole are ok but unfortunately recent events have tarnished Islam beyond repair, Christians are total hypocrits though, they have been responsible for as many wars in the name of the bible.....take people as you find them thats my motto.
2007-01-15 21:00:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 3⤋
well my friend muslims r friends with every one i m a muslim and i dont hate any one for there religion. Islam even allow u marry with christian ,jews .i hate those persons who try 2 insult others religions ;)
2007-01-15 21:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by nabs 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I disagree, its your perception that most Christians are abrasive. Why not become a Muslim if it appeals to you?
2007-01-15 21:01:07 · answer #9 · answered by McQ 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
The Media is very skilled and not to be taken lightly or under estimated.
:) Artist
2007-01-15 21:00:57 · answer #10 · answered by Muse 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Remember Islam is peaceful or someone might get hurt.
2007-01-15 21:02:58 · answer #11 · answered by Lover of God 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋