Since there is no central authority in Islam, how do Muslims know to whom they should listen? Some of the imams say "murder Salman Rushdie". Others say No. What's up here?
2007-02-20 02:40:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Religion never makes sense, and generally contradicts itself. Doesn't matter where you go or what religion you look at. This is just another prime example.
2007-02-20 02:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U are mixing religion and human behaviour or conduct. Religion is a guidance to the worshippers who have faith in the religion. Be it Islam, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Taoism, Animism or any religion, the purpose is to guide human to preach and worship. It applies to all who worship the religion. However, conduct or behaviour is an attitude of the individuals which does not applies to all, But, varies from person to person. As such, in certain issue, the decision of the Imam on certain people does not represent the decision of the religion ( Islam ), unless something universal, the consensus of the Majority Muslim Imam is required to decide the issue, otherwise, it is a personal decision of that Imam. However, anything pertaining to critical religious issue the Ulama will give their decision ( Fatwa ).
2007-02-20 11:43:32 · answer #2 · answered by atbt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any true Imam of Islam would preach a way of peace and not "murder Salman Rushdie."
2007-02-20 10:45:21 · answer #3 · answered by Maverick 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no imam can say that..a real one!
islam preaches peace..unfortunately ppl with guns dont project so but they are a minority
2007-02-20 11:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually you just side with whoever seems to have the most guns.
2007-02-20 10:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by U-98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do non-Catholics Christians know which preacher is correct?
2007-02-20 11:15:46 · answer #6 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋