What do you think of islamic tolerance?

Question

What does this say to you?

"Misconception 8
Islam is intolerant of other religions because
the Qur'an condemns the other religions as false

The Creator has taught us in the Qur'an and Sunnah that all other `religions' and ways of life are unacceptable to Him if a person is aware of Islam. The Qur'an states (translation),

[3:85] And whoever desires a religion other than Islam, it shall not be accepted from him, and in the hereafter he shall be one of the losers.
However, even though the Creator has clearly specified that no other way of life is acceptable to Him except Islam (i.e. submission to Him as embodied in the Qur'an and Sunnah), He has also commanded the Muslims to be tolerant of people who espouse other creeds. From the Sunnah, specifically in the study of the Sunnah called Al-Awsat by Al-Tabarani, we find regarding those non-Muslims living in the Islamic state,

The Messenger of Allah (saas) said, "One who kills a non-Muslim person under protection (Arabic: dhimmi) will not even smell the fragrance of Paradise."
Also from the Sunnah, specifically in a report from Al-Khatib, we find that the Messenger of Allah (saas) also said:

Whoever hurts a non-Muslim person under protection, I am his adversary, and I shall be an adversary to him on the Day of Resurrection.
In short, Islam is intolerant of false ideas, however it is tolerant of the people who hold to those ideas. One historical example of Muslims living up to the standard of Islam can be found from the time of the Spanish Inquisition. During that disaster sprung by misguided Catholics, some Spanish Jews fled to Muslim Turkey and to this day, there is a community of Spanish-speaking Jews in Turkey. Another example may be found during one of the Crusader invasions from Western Europe.

Some of the the Catholic Western European knights were so likely to rape, murder, and pillage the Jews and Orthodox Christians, that when the Muslims won, they were treated as a liberating force by those non-Muslims.

Answer 1

so true, starred it

wait i thought u retired, well nice to know u didnt

Answer 2

Learn about the crusades, because you show neither an understanding for the actual cause nor for the way war was conducted at that point in history. Investigate both and realize that the crusades were no worse than European warfare of the same time, only larger numbers of people so apparently worse events.

Crusade 1 was called because of a Muslim invasion of Byzantium, it was defensive. Striking the Holy Land shifted the focus of Muslim armies and saved Byzantium for a time. The later crusades were also defensive in trying to keep land necessary to prevent war in Byzantium. Some were attempts (Egyptian crusades) to dstroy the power center of the region thereby ensureing long lasting peace.

The 4th crusade abandoned its approved goals, and tried to place a pretender on the throne after he claimed to be Byzantium's rightful heir; he double crossed the crusaders and felt their collective anger. This is the only truely shameful crusade, and in many was wasn't (a crusade) because the things it did were never approved of by anyone outside the crusading armies or the Venetian government.

Answer 3

Yes, there are tolerant Muslims, as there are tolerant Christians, Jews, etc. And that's beautiful, really.

But please explain, what is the difference between the Crusade (you are referring to) and Mohammed leading Muslim men to fight the residents of Makkah (Badr) in order to spread Islam?
That's just the first battle, and was unprovoked by the people of Makkah whose supposed crime was not to convert to Islam.
That battle was solely for the purpose of upholding the Islamic ideal of what is holy, sacred or "moral".

No difference between those battles, the Crusades, war in Iraq and other historical invasions.
Its all the same political and religious power game.

I have friends who are Muslim, Christian and Jewish, some quite tolerant and open-minded individuals, all great people, but each of these religions have caused more bloodshed in the name of a god, than it has saved lives.

And if you truly are a tolerant Muslimah then you would do your own research (unbiased) and really dig deep into the history of your religion (as well as should Christians and Jews) before identifying yourself with ALL that it represents.

Answer 4

My profession is photography, I have taken many pictures of the Muslim, I speak with them, and they know what I believe in. I live close to Muslims. Never has anyone of them been unkind towards me, they have never pushed their religion on me. The Muslim men have always been perfect gentlemen towards me, and the women treat me as a sister. They know very well that I am a Pagan Witch, yet they never back away. I respect their religion, I think many are misguided and wish to not even try to understand how and why they think and believe as they do.
I have expressed this to non-muslims, and have been shouted at, called names, and such. I have also told christians, of my religion my faith, and I am told almost immediately I was going to burn in hell. I am telling you this because to me, and I am not sure I am answering your question, but I feel the Muslims are very tolerant of others, I feel they are loving caring people, with a great compassion for life, family and love.

Answer 5

I'd say your are propagating...the first Christian Crusade was to counter attack the Islamic crusade coming to Europe after Muslims forced Christians conversions or made them pay non-conversion tax...every time i talk with a Muslims and show them that they are wrong...they always use the translations factor as the my reason for not "understanding" well...why can the god of Islam only speak in the Arabic language...and how about the 23Christian Koreans who are going to be killed in 24hours if the Korean government doesn't leave Afghanistan...that is your religion of false peace and your propaganda makes me sick...

Answer 6

What do I think of Islamic tolerance... It's a laugh...

Qur'an 4:168 "Those who reject [Islamic] Faith, Allah will not forgive them nor guide them to any path except the way to Hell, to dwell therein forever. And this to Allah is easy."

Qur'an 4:114 "He who disobeys the Apostle after guidance has been revealed will burn in Hell."

Qur'an:9:5 "Fight and kill the disbelievers wherever you find them, take them captive, harass them, lie in wait and ambush them using every stratagem of war."

Qur'an:8:39 "Fight them until all opposition ends and all submit to Allah."

Qur'an:8:39 "So fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief [non-Muslims]) and all submit to the religion of Allah alone (in the whole world)."

Ishaq:324 "He said, ‘Fight them so that there is no more rebellion, and religion, all of it, is for Allah only. Allah must have no rivals.'"

Qur'an:9:14 "Fight them and Allah will punish them by your hands, lay them low, and cover them with shame. He will help you over them."

You are either ignorant or dishonest. If your ignorant you may want to read the history of Muslim conquest...

Answer 7

Okay, now here is reality:

Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia once had a large Christian population until 1,300 years ago. Islam gained control at that time, and all Christians were expelled. It has been reported that public relations firms in the U.S. have been hired by the country to help cover up its poor human rights record. Any person who does mission work or converts a Muslim faces jail, expulsion or execution. Even foreign Christians visiting Saudi Arabia are not allowed to meet together and worship.

Indonesia:
The government forces people to carry an identification card, which includes their religious status, and has promoted a belief called “Pancasila,” meaning all may freely choose to follow Christianity, Islam, Buddhism or Hinduism; but in reality Muslims receive preferential treatment. The political strength of Islam has been used to limit evangelism and reduce Christian influence on public life. The Islamists’ stated aim is the complete elimination of Christianity in the country. Militant Muslims have orchestrated an Islamic jihad against Christians, killing thousands and destroying hundreds of churches. Areas such as Central Sulawesi and the Maluku Islands, where Christians are the majority, have been subjected to outright military attacks and killings. For the first time in 50 years, Aceh province was opened to Christian missionaries in early 2005, as many conducted tsunami relief efforts. In May 2005, Muslim radicals detonated two bombs in a marketplace killing 23 people and injuring 50 in the Christian city of Tentena. In September 2005, three Sunday school teachers were sentenced to three years in prison for proselytizing Muslim children, a violation of the Child Protection Act of 2002. The Muslim parents had permitted their children to attend the Sunday school. Also, in late summer and early fall 2005, Muslim mobs forced the closure of at least 60 churches, most of them in West Java.

Pakistan:
Militant Islamic forces in Pakistan have initiated much violence against Christians. Many Pakistani Christians have been falsely accused of breaking Law 295c—blaspheming Mohammed—a crime punishable by death. Some have even been killed by mobs after being acquitted of such charges. Christians are barred from some professions, and the most menial tasks are reserved for Christians alone. Their testimony in court is half the value of a Muslim’s. Several pastors and Christian evangelists were martyred by Islamic militants in 2004, including Pastor George Masih, who was slain in his home for sharing the gospel with Muslim villagers in Manawala. More kidnappings, amputations and violence occurred in 2005 as Muslim persecution of Christians continued.

Islam and tolerance are not synonymous.

Answer 8

God bless the USA where we can all do that without fear. Let us ever be vigilant against those who would take that freedom from us. Do all Muslims agree that the US is the last great hope for the true practice of the three great faiths with tolerance for each other?

Answer 9

...unacceptable to Him...commanded the Muslims to be tolerant...

So the Muslims are to be tolerant of nonbelievers, but God himself isn't!!

The Koran is a bizarre text that can be used to support or oppose just about anything!

Answer 10

What does the phrase, "under protection" refer to in regards to a non-Muslim?

Maggie

Answer 11

What happens to a muslim that converts to Christianity?
They KILL them.
What tolerance?