Would you vote for a Muslim?

Answer 1

I am in total accordance in Janie R, Redmondin.., Jason, Some_guy, CARYL T.

But I would like to give my own answer. Here it is:

First of all I would vote for anyone, REGARDLESS of his religion.

Islam may seem exotic or even extreme in the modern world. Perhaps this is because religion does not dominate everyday life in the West today, whereas Muslims have religion always uppermost in their minds, and make no division between secular and sacred.

Within a few years, after its advent, great civilizations and universities were flourishing, for according to the Prophet (SAW) 'seeking knowledge is an obligation for every Muslim man and woman'. The synthesis of Eastern and Western ideas and of new thought with old, brought about great advances in medicine, mathematics, physics, astronomy, geography, architecture, art, literature, and history. Many crucial systems such as algebra, the Arabic numerals, and also the concept of the zero (vital to the advancement of mathematics), were transmitted to medieval Europe from Islam. Sophisticated instruments which were to make possible the European voyages of discovery were developed, including the astrolabe, the quadrant and good navigational maps.

The Prophet (SAW) said, 'Seek knowledge even into China': the Hui Shen mosque was built in the seventh century.

It is one function of Islamic law to protect the privileged status of minorities, and this is why non-Muslim places of worship have flourished all over the Islamic world. History provides many examples of Muslim tolerance towards other faiths: when the caliph Omar entered Jerusalem in the year 634, Islam granted freedom of worship to all religious communities in the city.
Islamic law also permits non-Muslim minonties to set up their own courts, which implement family laws drawn up by the minorities themselves.

When the caliph Omar took Jerusalem from the Byzantines, he insisted on entering the city with only a small number of his companions. Proclaiming to the inhabitants that their lives and property were safe, and that their places of worship would never be taken from them, he asked the Christian patriarch Sophronius to accompany him on a visit to all the holy places.
The Patriarch invited him to pray in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, but he preferred to pray outside its gates, saying that if he accepted, later generations of Muslims might use his action as an excuse to turn it into a mosque. Above is the mosque built on the spot where Omar did pray.

Cities like Baghdad, Damas, Medina, Mecca, Cordoda were true heavens in their time. The only thing they had in common was that they WERE RULED BY MUSLIMS! So, how can one dare to say that a muslim would be inferior compared to a "white". More than 1420 years ago, the arabs living in Arabia are told the virtues of keeping clean ( taking a bath). Meanwhile it is only some 400 years ago that bathrooms can be found in Europe! Did you guys know that in such a big palace like Versailles, in France, there was no bathroom!! So, the King, was not familiar with bath!

Historians, regardless of their faith, agree that smoe of the greatest cities/ monuments were built/ ruled by muslims. The Taj Mahal is an example. The numerous palaces in Spain are examples. Cordoda is acknowledged to be at that time Europe's greatest city not only in population but from the point of view of its cultural and intellectual life.

During most of its history, Islamic civilization has been witness to a veritable celebration of knowledge. That is why every traditional Islamic city possessed public and private libraries and some cities like Cordoba and Baghdad boasted of libraries with over 400,000 books. Such cities also had bookstores, some of which sold a large number of titles. That is also why the scholar has always been held in the highest esteem in Islamic society.

Freedom of conscience is laid down by the Quran itself: 'There is no compulsion in religion'. (2.256)
The life and property of all citizens in an Islamic state are considered sacred whether a person is Muslim or not.
Racism is incomprehensible to Muslims, for the Quran speaks of human equality in the following terms:
'O mankind! We created you from a single soul, male and female, and made you into nations and tribes, so that you may come to know one another. Truly, the most honored of you in God 's sight is the greatest of you in piety. God is All-Knowing, All-Aware'. (49.13)

Crusades were declared by the Pope and espoused by various European kings. The purpose, although political, was outwardly to recapture the Holy Land and especially Jerusalem for Christianity.
Muslims have been always been fair towards others.

BEFORE ENDING, I WOULD REAFFIRM MY POINT OF VIEW: I would vote for anyone, PROVIDED he does his job correctly and honestly.

Answer 2

Are you serious?!? I think that is an insult to the Arab population - the U.S. really does deserve another plane hijacking! Why should anyone even question that!?!

I'd vote for a Muslim over any other religion. In fact, if they could run, I'd vote or Al-Qaeda over the Republicans!!

This question surely irritates me not because of stereotyping and generalization. White people have done 'terrible' things too! Was it an Arab who started WWI? What about WWII?! As soon as a couple of Arabs fly a plane into a set of towers (which by the way, were absolute architectural eye-sores) killing 2000 yanks, the world is up-in-arms - literally!

Yanks don't hate the Germans because of what the Nazis did - but they invade the Middle East, racially abuse the Arabs and steal THEIR oil!!

Mark my words - in maybe a decade or so, you or some one will ask a similar question about 'Asians'. America will probably have moved on from 'the war or terrorism' and they'll be at war with North Korea for the nuclear weaponry.



Some days I wake up and look wearily at my map, my newest copy with the U.S.A. torn out. The other days, when I look at my fully-intact one, I try to go back to sleep.

Answer 3

That's a very hypothetical question. Muslims are almost unknown in US national politics. There is only one Muslim in Congress, and there was a big brouhaha over whether he would take the ceremonial oath of office by putting his hand on a Koran. I don't think there's much chance that this will happen soon. If you're referring to Barack Obama, his grandfather, who he never knew was a Muslim, his father and mother were atheists, and Barack and his wife are Christians.

Answer 4

NO,I wouldnt,

Probable U. S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black Muslim from Nyangoma-Kogel, Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white atheist from Wichita, Kansas. Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii.



When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. His father returned to Kenya. His mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a radical Muslim from Indonesia. When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocated to Indonesia. Obama attended a Muslim school in Jakarta. He also spent two years in a Catholic school.



Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is quick to point out that he was once a Muslim, but that he also attended Catholic school.



Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that Obama's introduction to Islam came via his father and that this influence was temporary at best. In reality, the senior Obama returned to Kenya soon after the divorce and never again had any direct influence over his son's education. Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, introduced his stepson to Islam. Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school in Jakarta. Wahabism is the radical teaching that is followed by the Muslim terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the western world.



Since it is politically expedient to be a Christian when seeking major public office in the United States, Barack Hussein Obama has joined the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim background.



Let us all remain alert concerning Obama's expected presidential candidacy.

Answer 5

It depends on what the person believes in and what they plan on doing in office. I've never taken personal history into consideration when voting for a candidate. It's politics so vote on a person's politcal stance, not their personal life. Not all Muslims are terrorists, you know. Most religions teach peace and kindness, including Islam.

Answer 6

Depending on the person's view, it would be possible. It's sickening to hear people repeat the rumors and slander about Obama though, he is NOT a Muslim.

Answer 7

Yes. I would vote for a person regardless of their faith. I would vote for a Muslim, a Catholic, a Hindu, an Atheist, or any other person. Their faith isn't what's important to me - what is important their ability to do the job I vote for them to do, and their fidelity to the Constitution of the United States of America.

Answer 8

If you're talking about Obama, he belongs to the United Church of Christ.

Yes, I would consider voting for a Muslim.

Answer 9

NO...IT seems to me the Muslims put their faith before their country. I want to vote for a guy who feels being an AMERICAN comes first.

Answer 10

You should not base your vote on someones religion, and they should not be making decisions based on their religion. We keep the church and state separate for a reason.

Wouldn't it be a scary thought that Bush might try to escalate the middle eastern conflict to speed up the 2nd coming of Christ according to his religious beliefs?

Keeping them separate not only protects the state but also the religion. Why drag something as good as religion through the mud of politics?

Answer 11

H__l No Emma are u nuts. I'd rather see a monkey from the Congo running the white house.All Muslims read the same Koran