There are so many misconceptions about my religion....I am an Arab-American Muslim and I wonder how people feel about Islam right now......
Is there anything you were always wondering about Islam? I guess I'm just trying to start some kind of dialogue here because I'm really curious to hear what my fellow Americans feel towards my religion.....
2007-10-29 15:41:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Cult? So the fasting growing religion in the world is a cult? I will not approach you with the same rudeness, but I will simply ask you...
What do you know about the Religion of Islam? What facts have you based your accusation on or are you just blindly repeating what you have been brainwashed to believe....
You should know, you can insult Islam all you want, you do not offend me, rather you offend your soul, I only pray to God, that He allows me the opportunity to tell "I told You So" while he burns you in the pits of Hell.
2007-10-29 15:50:28 · update #1
WE DO NOT WORSHIP MOON GODS
2007-10-29 15:51:41 · update #2
Let's try to be civilized people, everyone has their own beliefs....
You don't hear me making fun of your beliefs, even though I think it is crazy that would have a son, and send His son to be crucified for mankind, especially when half of mankind does not believe in Him
2007-10-29 15:55:03 · update #3
REGARDING EXTREMISM-I agree with you. It makes me very mad when I turn the t.v and I see that innocent human lives are being killed in the name of religion. When a bad act is done in the name of Islam I become so ashamed, but why is the West so damn hypocritical? Mind you I was born and raised in the U.S.....
How many hundreds of thousands of innocent lives have died in Iraq, purely for greed, oil, money, and the rich keep getting richer. Although many people disagree with the war in Iraq, you never call Bush an extremist.
Innocent lives lost are innocent lives lost, the life of an american is not worth more than the life of an Arab....At least Islamic Extremist have convinced themselves they are fighting in the name of God...right or wrong they have a cause.
I am not trying to say what they do is right, I just am saying "He without sin cast the first stone", Bush has alot more innocent blood on his hands'....
2007-10-29 16:05:57 · update #4
2telldatruth - I wasn't trying to avoid your question.....No...I think many Muslims may feel the way I do, I do not believe you can make someone a believer by force.
I personally would rather love than fight. I would rather teach about my religion, and if you don't end up believing it really would not bother me. I think we all face God on Judgement Day and are responsible for our own actions, my soul will not bear the responsibility of your sins, so no you do not mean enough to me to want to kill you.......
However, if I had lived in an Islamic Country, and you were killing Muslims, then yes I would fight!!!!
2007-10-29 16:10:54 · update #5
***REGARDING USING DEADLY FORCE****
Please understand that The Holy Quran was revealed at a different time than we are in....There was paganism, the previous Messages the Lord had sent through his previous Prophets had been altered, baby girls were buried alive, and The Holy Quran only basically said to kill the non-believers were they stand so that they can face their Lord.
It did not say Kill Jews or Kill Christians, and it specifically says that a Muslim is not only not supposed to kill someone who believes in One True God, but is also supposed to protect them.
I cannot stress enough that some of these revelations came during a TIME OF WAR, and logic would state that it would not apply to this day and age.
---The Holy Quran does not state that All Christians or Jews will go to Hell. It does specifically state there are from these people that practice monotheism and do rightous deeds and those do go to heaven.
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2007-10-29 16:25:52 · update #6
Well, I do have a question.
If so many muslims say that islam is a religion of peace, then why you don't stop osama bin laden, al quaida, and all the others like them ?
You don't even criticize them
Hello ! I am waiting for an answer
2007-10-29 16:40:14 · answer #1 · answered by Ludd Zarko 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thank you for your question. It is a fair question.
I know so little of the Muslim beliefs. But I wonder about the use of force, the killing and terrorism. I think it is not in you holy book, and I hope Allah does not want this. Am I wrong to think most Muslims (like 90%) just want to live and prosper their families? Or does the teachings require death to Christians and Jews?
I appologise in advance for my ignorance.
2007-10-29 23:03:51 · answer #2 · answered by Nifty Bill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist and wouldn't fare well in a Islamist state but I know the difference between mainstram Islam and Islamists. Most of the Arab-Americans and Muslims from around the world I've known are well-educated and law-abiding. I think there has been a real upsurge of anti-Arab bigotry since 9/11,much of it fomented by American jewish organizations and journalists.
2007-10-29 22:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do know that Muslim is a peaceful religion, BUT why do terrorists take it to the negative extreme and try to in the name of martyrdom to kill the non-Muslims?
2007-10-29 22:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by grumpyfiend 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yea ur koran says to kill jew and christians. yet u love Jesus who was a jew....but wait it doesnt saw that it says to love them. contradictions...*cough* *cough* and doesnt it say christians will be in heaven but christians believe Jesus is the son of God so why would allah accept them if believing in jesus as god is the worst sin u can do?
2007-10-29 23:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How could I have a misconception about another barking mad delusion? Your may be a bit more insane than the others, but you are all past the pale.
2007-10-29 22:47:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
If the radical Muslim's did take over the USA, and we were forced to follow what they believe or die. Who would you side with? Them or us?
Why dont you answer my question????
Again....... Why dont you answer my question????
ONE MORE TIME.....ANSWER THE QUESTION Thats what I thought... Did you say you were an AMERICAN??
Ok simple question simple answer. Who would you side with them or us???
2007-10-29 22:47:02 · answer #7 · answered by 2telldatruth 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Hey, your cult is as welcome as all the rest. Happy fantasies!
Yes, Islam is a cult just like christianity.
2007-10-29 22:45:22 · answer #8 · answered by Joe R 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Why dont you answer 2telldatruth's question?
2007-10-29 23:04:43 · answer #9 · answered by Joe D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why do you worship a moon god?
2007-10-29 22:47:02 · answer #10 · answered by Dirk Johnson 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋