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The Islamic Way
The Islamic Way
Each morning my ears hear the adhan before prayer.
With my hands I perform wudhu' and I do it with care.
To the masjid I walk briskly upon both of my feet
Giving salaams to all Muslims I meet.
While making sujud, I get down on my knees.
When the prayer is complete, I hope Allah is pleased.
In performing du'aa, I raise my arms to the sky,
Never once doubting, nor questioning Why?
Upon leaving the masjid, my eyes see the sun.
And the world that surrounds me - a new day's begun.
With love in my heart, I teach my children their Deen,
To obey Allah's laws, to be pure, to be clean.
When nighttime has come, I remind them to say,
The three blessed surahs I taught them that day.
Their lips utter surahs - Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas.
They blow in their palms, over their bodies they're passed.
Their bodies and faces they then turn to the right.
Their souls they've submitted to Allah that night.
Our bodies direct us throughout every day.
To follow the straight path - The Islamic Way.
Each morning my ears hear the adhan before prayer.
With my hands I perform wudhu' and I do it with care.
To the masjid I walk briskly upon both of my feet
Giving salaams to all Muslims I meet.
While making sujud, I get down on my knees.
When the prayer is complete, I hope Allah is pleased.
In performing du'aa, I raise my arms to the sky,
Never once doubting, nor questioning Why?
Upon leaving the masjid, my eyes see the sun.
And the world that surrounds me - a new day's begun.
With love in my heart, I teach my children their Deen,
To obey Allah's laws, to be pure, to be clean.
When nighttime has come, I remind them to say,
The three blessed surahs I taught them that day.
Their lips utter surahs - Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas.
They blow in their palms, over their bodies they're passed.
Their bodies and faces they then turn to the right.
Their souls they've submitted to Allah that night.
Our bodies direct us throughout every day.
To follow the straight path - The Islamic Way.
8/27/2009 5:24 AMRe: Re: The Islamic Way
kabar baik :)
im living in cimahi, bandung
Ramdan Mubarak too
im living in cimahi, bandung
Ramdan Mubarak too
8/27/2009 5:41 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: The Islamic Way
yep, u need half more day to be in bandung (west java)
bandung near jakarta!
pleasure,
bandung near jakarta!
pleasure,
10/15/2009 9:24 AMRe: The Islamic Way
John
41, Wellington, New Zealand
Islam - A Religion of Peace - 12/17/2006
I am a Christian, and I read Barbara Richmonds spew about Islam, you should feel ashamed at how terribly you have either mis-interpreted or intentionally slanted the actual morals of Islam. It is not a war driven religion (no more than our cruisades). Islam is primarily focused on the individual, not politics (our own "bible belt" singlehandedly won the election, and Love is taught throughout the Qur'an; yes - Qur'an, not "Koran". You have a choice, you can rise up and meet the ethical standards of love and peace you proclaim to believe in and remove this peice of hate provoking trash, or leave it up and continue your false piety, and when you stand before God you will have to say that you were able to fool many people into believing their neighbor was evil.
CONTENDER MINISTRIES RESPONSE:
Hi. We at CM appreciate intelligent, constructive feedback. While yours was heartfelt, it was neither intelligent nor constructive. First, Barbara Richmond is not affiliated with Contender Ministries. If you had read the byline, you'd see that she is with another ministry. Her article was simply reproduced here. Second, most of the references to the Qur'an on our website are spelled "Qur'an" unless they are part of a quoted text. Incidentally, neither "Qur'an" nor "Koran" are correct or incorrect. Both are English transliterations of an Arabic word. I speak, read, and write Arabic, and can spell Qur'an correctly - in Arabic script. When one transliterates a word from a completely different alphabet, you'll find different variations. Thus, you'll find Koran or Qur'an (or others), Muhammad or Mohammad, Usama bin Laden or Osama bin Ladin, etc. Finally, your understanding of Islam is affected by historical and doctrinal ignorance of Islam. Islam was spread by violence ("by conversion or the sword"). This was a practice started by Muhammad. The Crusades, while needlessly violent at times, were a response to this Islamic aggression. Muslim conquests were sweeping the Byzantine Empire, leading church leaders to petition the Vatican for assistance. Christians were given the choice to convert or die. This violent spread of Islam continued across North Africa and into Spain. While the Crusades were often misguided and violent, they were a response to Islamic aggressors. Finally, you could not have said what you did if you had read all of our articles on Islam. It is apparent that you read one article (written by someone not associated with CM) and made judgments about our entire site. Each of our articles is based on the Qur'an, the Hadiths, and the writings of Islamic scholars. The Qur'an starts out teaching peace and love, but quickly turns to commanding violence and war. Simply because you disagree with our articles, does not make them wrong. I encourage you to read all of our articles on Islam (http://www.contenderministries.org/islam.php). If there are errors in the articles, please send specific examples and provide evidence to support your allegations. One last thing. You say you're a Christian, but you seem to admire Islam. Jesus said that he is the only path to heaven (John 14:6), yet Islam rejects this. Jesus (whom you claim to follow) stood against heresies and false teachings. Yet you seem to admire them. Are you really a disciple of Jesus? What does being a Christian mean to you?
In Christ,
Ben Rast
Contender Ministries
p.s. You say that Islam is not political. Quite the contrary. The Taliban ruled Afghanistan, the Mullahs rule Iran, Hamas rules "Palestine", and Sharia law is either the law of the land or a great portion thereof throughout the Muslim lands.
I am a Christian, and I read Barbara Richmonds spew about Islam, you should feel ashamed at how terribly you have either mis-interpreted or intentionally slanted the actual morals of Islam. It is not a war driven religion (no more than our cruisades). Islam is primarily focused on the individual, not politics (our own "bible belt" singlehandedly won the election, and Love is taught throughout the Qur'an; yes - Qur'an, not "Koran". You have a choice, you can rise up and meet the ethical standards of love and peace you proclaim to believe in and remove this peice of hate provoking trash, or leave it up and continue your false piety, and when you stand before God you will have to say that you were able to fool many people into believing their neighbor was evil.
CONTENDER MINISTRIES RESPONSE:
Hi. We at CM appreciate intelligent, constructive feedback. While yours was heartfelt, it was neither intelligent nor constructive. First, Barbara Richmond is not affiliated with Contender Ministries. If you had read the byline, you'd see that she is with another ministry. Her article was simply reproduced here. Second, most of the references to the Qur'an on our website are spelled "Qur'an" unless they are part of a quoted text. Incidentally, neither "Qur'an" nor "Koran" are correct or incorrect. Both are English transliterations of an Arabic word. I speak, read, and write Arabic, and can spell Qur'an correctly - in Arabic script. When one transliterates a word from a completely different alphabet, you'll find different variations. Thus, you'll find Koran or Qur'an (or others), Muhammad or Mohammad, Usama bin Laden or Osama bin Ladin, etc. Finally, your understanding of Islam is affected by historical and doctrinal ignorance of Islam. Islam was spread by violence ("by conversion or the sword"). This was a practice started by Muhammad. The Crusades, while needlessly violent at times, were a response to this Islamic aggression. Muslim conquests were sweeping the Byzantine Empire, leading church leaders to petition the Vatican for assistance. Christians were given the choice to convert or die. This violent spread of Islam continued across North Africa and into Spain. While the Crusades were often misguided and violent, they were a response to Islamic aggressors. Finally, you could not have said what you did if you had read all of our articles on Islam. It is apparent that you read one article (written by someone not associated with CM) and made judgments about our entire site. Each of our articles is based on the Qur'an, the Hadiths, and the writings of Islamic scholars. The Qur'an starts out teaching peace and love, but quickly turns to commanding violence and war. Simply because you disagree with our articles, does not make them wrong. I encourage you to read all of our articles on Islam (http://www.contenderministries.org/islam.php). If there are errors in the articles, please send specific examples and provide evidence to support your allegations. One last thing. You say you're a Christian, but you seem to admire Islam. Jesus said that he is the only path to heaven (John 14:6), yet Islam rejects this. Jesus (whom you claim to follow) stood against heresies and false teachings. Yet you seem to admire them. Are you really a disciple of Jesus? What does being a Christian mean to you?
In Christ,
Ben Rast
Contender Ministries
p.s. You say that Islam is not political. Quite the contrary. The Taliban ruled Afghanistan, the Mullahs rule Iran, Hamas rules "Palestine", and Sharia law is either the law of the land or a great portion thereof throughout the Muslim lands.
10/15/2009 7:48 PMRe: Re: The Islamic Way
Becks
24, United Kingdom
Was Islam Spread By the Sword?
One of the bizarre myths perpetuated about Islam, during the centuries of mistrust during and after the Crusades, is that Muslim armies forced people to accept Islam at the point of the sword. Unfortunately this myth survives to this day.
Many Western scholars have now repudiated this myth. The great historian De Lacy O’Leary wrote in “Islam At the Cross-roads”:
"History makes it clear however, that the legend of fanatical Muslims sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of the sword upon conquered races is one of the most fantastically absurd myths that historians have ever repeated."
Indeed, it is a historical fact, that Islam spread much faster during periods of peace than in periods of war. Islam continued to spread, as it does now, when Muslims were not prevailing economically, socially or politically.
History of Tolerance and Mutual Respect
The Glorious Qur’an says:
"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from error"
[Al-Qur'an 2:256]
Traditionally Muslims have treated other religions with respect, even when they were in a position to use force.
Muslims ruled Spain for about 800 years. During these 800 years, until Muslims were finally forced out by the crusaders, non-Muslims flourished in Spain.
Muslims have ruled Arabia for 1400 years, except for brief periods of British and French rule. Yet there are today 14 million Arabs who are Coptic Christians whose families have been Christians going back several generations.
The Muslims ruled India for about a thousand years. They had the power to forcibly convert each and every non-Muslim of India to Islam. Today more than 80% of the population of India is non-Muslim. All these non-Muslim Indians are bearing witness to the fact that Islam was not spread by the sword.
Thomas Arnold, a former Christian missionary in India, who cannot be accused of being pro-Islam, in his famous book ‘The Preaching of Islam’, indicates that there have been certain periods where Muslim rulers have diverted from this tolerance, but it was due to a deviation from Islamic principles, rather than conformance to them.
He concludes that the two primary reasons for the spread of Islam all over the world were merchants and the Sufis, two groups of people who went out, worked with humanity and gently invited others to their faith.
Legal Safeguards for non-Muslims under Islamic Law
The Quran and Sunnah (Traditions of the Prophet th ) explicitly dictate regulations and rights for the protection of non-Muslim minorities living under the rule of Islam. The Prophet gg even said that if a Muslims hurts a covenanted person, i.e. a non-Muslim living under the rule of Islam, or commits any injustice to him, then on the Day of Judgment the Prophet ff would be the advocate on behalf of the non-Muslim against the Muslim. What would be the sense and need for all of these prescriptions and advice, if Islam required that they be compelled to accept the religion?
The Rapid Spread of Islam
An article in Reader's Digest ‘Almanac', year book 1986, gave the statistics of the increase of percentage of the major religions of the world in half a century from 1934 to 1984. This article also appeared in ‘The Plain Truth' magazine. At the top was Islam, which increased by 235%, and Christianity had increased only by 47%. May one ask, “Which war took place in this century which converted millions of people to Islam?”
Indonesia is a country that has the maximum number of Muslims in the world. The majority of people in Malaysia are Muslims. Similarly, Islam has spread rapidly on the East Coast of Africa. May one ask, "Which Muslim army went to Indonesia and Malaysia, and to the East coast of Africa?"
Today the fastest growing religion in America and in Europe is Islam. Which sword is forcing people in the West to accept Islam in such large numbers?
One of the bizarre myths perpetuated about Islam, during the centuries of mistrust during and after the Crusades, is that Muslim armies forced people to accept Islam at the point of the sword. Unfortunately this myth survives to this day.
Many Western scholars have now repudiated this myth. The great historian De Lacy O’Leary wrote in “Islam At the Cross-roads”:
"History makes it clear however, that the legend of fanatical Muslims sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of the sword upon conquered races is one of the most fantastically absurd myths that historians have ever repeated."
Indeed, it is a historical fact, that Islam spread much faster during periods of peace than in periods of war. Islam continued to spread, as it does now, when Muslims were not prevailing economically, socially or politically.
History of Tolerance and Mutual Respect
The Glorious Qur’an says:
"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from error"
[Al-Qur'an 2:256]
Traditionally Muslims have treated other religions with respect, even when they were in a position to use force.
Muslims ruled Spain for about 800 years. During these 800 years, until Muslims were finally forced out by the crusaders, non-Muslims flourished in Spain.
Muslims have ruled Arabia for 1400 years, except for brief periods of British and French rule. Yet there are today 14 million Arabs who are Coptic Christians whose families have been Christians going back several generations.
The Muslims ruled India for about a thousand years. They had the power to forcibly convert each and every non-Muslim of India to Islam. Today more than 80% of the population of India is non-Muslim. All these non-Muslim Indians are bearing witness to the fact that Islam was not spread by the sword.
Thomas Arnold, a former Christian missionary in India, who cannot be accused of being pro-Islam, in his famous book ‘The Preaching of Islam’, indicates that there have been certain periods where Muslim rulers have diverted from this tolerance, but it was due to a deviation from Islamic principles, rather than conformance to them.
He concludes that the two primary reasons for the spread of Islam all over the world were merchants and the Sufis, two groups of people who went out, worked with humanity and gently invited others to their faith.
Legal Safeguards for non-Muslims under Islamic Law
The Quran and Sunnah (Traditions of the Prophet th ) explicitly dictate regulations and rights for the protection of non-Muslim minorities living under the rule of Islam. The Prophet gg even said that if a Muslims hurts a covenanted person, i.e. a non-Muslim living under the rule of Islam, or commits any injustice to him, then on the Day of Judgment the Prophet ff would be the advocate on behalf of the non-Muslim against the Muslim. What would be the sense and need for all of these prescriptions and advice, if Islam required that they be compelled to accept the religion?
The Rapid Spread of Islam
An article in Reader's Digest ‘Almanac', year book 1986, gave the statistics of the increase of percentage of the major religions of the world in half a century from 1934 to 1984. This article also appeared in ‘The Plain Truth' magazine. At the top was Islam, which increased by 235%, and Christianity had increased only by 47%. May one ask, “Which war took place in this century which converted millions of people to Islam?”
Indonesia is a country that has the maximum number of Muslims in the world. The majority of people in Malaysia are Muslims. Similarly, Islam has spread rapidly on the East Coast of Africa. May one ask, "Which Muslim army went to Indonesia and Malaysia, and to the East coast of Africa?"
Today the fastest growing religion in America and in Europe is Islam. Which sword is forcing people in the West to accept Islam in such large numbers?
10/15/2009 7:53 PMRe: Re: The Islamic Way
Becks
24, United Kingdom
islam from arabic word salam = peace
its mean submession and beauty and peace
greetings in islam is peace be up on u and mercy and blessings of allah
It is a common misconception with some non-Muslims that Islam would not have millions of adherents all over the world, if it had not been spread by the use of force.
The following points will make it clear, that far from being spread by the sword, it was the inherent force of truth, reason and logic that was responsible for the rapid spread of Islam.
Islam has always given respect and freedom of religion to all faiths. Freedom of religion is ordained in the Quran itself:
“There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion. The right course has become clear from the wrong.” (Quran 2:256)
The noted historian De Lacy O’Leary wrote:[1] “History makes it clear however, that the legend of fanatical Muslims sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of the sword upon conquered races is one of the most fantastically absurd myths that historians have ever repeated.”
The famous historian, Thomas Carlyle, in his book Heroes and Hero worship, refers to this misconception about the spread of Islam: “The sword indeed, but where will you get your sword? Every new opinion, at its starting is precisely in a minority of one; in one man’s head alone. There it dwells as yet. One man alone of the whole world believes it, there is one man against all men. That he takes a sword and tries to propagate with that will do little for him. You must get your sword! On the whole, a thing will propagate itself as it can.”
If Islam was spread by the sword, it was the sword of intellect and convincing arguments. It is this sword that conquers the hearts and minds of people. The Quran says in this connection:
“Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best.” (Quran 16:125)
The facts speak for themselves
· Indonesia is the country that has the largest number of Muslims in the world, and the majority of people in Malaysia are Muslims. But, no Muslim army ever went to Indonesia or Malaysia. It is an established historical fact that Indonesia entered Islam not due to war, but because of its moral message. Despite the disappearance of Islamic government from many regions once ruled by it, their original inhabitants have remained Muslims. Moreover, they carried the message of truth, inviting others to it as well, and in so doing endured harm, affliction and oppression. The same can be said for those in the regions of Syria and Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, North Africa, Asia, the Balkans and in Spain. This shows that the effect of Islam on the population was one of moral conviction, in contrast to occupation by western colonialists, finally compelled to leave lands whose peoples held only memories of affliction, sorrow, subjugation and oppression.
· Muslims ruled Spain (Andalusia) for about 800 years. During this period the Christians and Jews enjoyed freedom to practice their respective religions, and this is a documented historical fact.
· Christian and Jewish minorities have survived in the Muslim lands of the Middle East for centuries. Countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan all have significant Christian and Jewish populations.
· Muslims ruled India for about a thousand years, and therefore had the power to force each and every non-Muslim of India to convert to Islam, but they did not, and thus more than 80% of the Indian population remains non-Muslim.
· Similarly, Islam spread rapidly on the East Coast of Africa. And likewise no Muslim army was ever dispatched to the East Coast of Africa.
· An article in Reader’s Digest ‘Almanac’, yearbook 1986, gives the statistics of the increase of the percentage of the major religions of the world in half a century from 1934 to 1984. This article also appeared in The Plain Truth magazine. At the top was Islam, which increased by 235%, while Christianity had increased by 47%. During this fifty-year period, there was no “Islamic conquest” yet Islam spread at an extraordinary rate.
· Today the fastest growing religion in America and Europe is Islam. The Muslims in these lands are a minority. The only sword they have in their possession is the sword of truth. It is this sword that is converting thousands to Islam.
· Islamic law protects the privileged status of minorities, and that is why non-Muslim places of worship have flourished all over the Islamic world. Islamic law also allows non-Muslim minorities to set up their own courts, which implement family laws drawn up by the minorities themselves. The life and property of all citizens in an Islamic state are considered sacred whether they are Muslims or not.
Conclusion
It is clear, therefore, that Islam did not spread by the sword. The “sword of Islam” did not convert all the non-Muslim minorities in Muslim countries. In India, where Muslims ruled for 800 years, they are still a minority. In the U.S.A., Islam is the fastest growing religion and has over six million followers.
In his book The World’s Religions, Huston Smith discusses how the prophet Muhammad granted freedom of religion to the Jews and Christians under Muslim rule:
The Prophet had a document drawn up in which he stipulated that Jews and Christians “shall be protected from all insults and harm; they shall have an equal right with our own people to our assistance and good offices,” and further, “they shall practice their religion as freely as the Muslims.”[2]
Smith points out that Muslims regard that document as the first charter of freedom of conscience in human history and the authoritative model for those of every subsequent Muslim state.
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST MERCIFUL ,THE MOST GRACIOUS
peace be with u every 1 n h ru ? islam is innocent of whats been done of its name The word "Islam" is derived from root words Silm and Salam, which mean "peace." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIxIk2Wta58 The teachings of the Prophet muhammad peace be up on him on how you and I should treat our Non-Muslim friends and neighbours on a day to day basis as well as how to government should treat a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state. "He who believes in God and the Last Day should honour his guest, should not harm his neighbour, should speak good or keep quiet." (Bukhari, Muslim) "Whoever hurts a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state hurts me, and he who hurts me annoys God." (Bukhari) "He who hurts a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state, I am his adversary, and I shall be his adversary on the Day of a Judgement." (Bukhari) "Beware on the Day of Judgement; I shall mysefl be complainant against him who wrongs a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state or lays on him a responsibility greater than he can bear or deprives him of anything that belongs to him." (Al-Mawardi) "Anyone who kills a Non-Muslim who had become our ally will not smell the fragrance of Paradise." (Bukhari) (the prophet of god forbid the killing of women and childerns)
thats true islam
so why u dnt look to us and wts they r doin in the name of christianity killin more than million in iraq
and killed 4 millions in vietnam
n supportin israel whos killin palestine people n old men n women n kids too
and whos inventin the nuclear bomb then !!!!!!!!!
whos inventin the TNT
whos used phophoric bomb in iraq
and whos hav more than 1500 nuclear weapons
so tell me whos then ?
is it true christiniaty
no its nt
every religion get good n bad people
thats the answer
and try 2 hav look to malaysia n indoesia no muslims feets there n asia too
islam spread there by honesty and pureity of muslims merchants and their good morals
and look to the middle east u wil find lots of christians in moroco tunisia n iraq n egy n algeria , and turkey u wil find christians there
so wt
we r all humans
and every country get good n bad ppls
thats it
peace be with u
its mean submession and beauty and peace
greetings in islam is peace be up on u and mercy and blessings of allah
It is a common misconception with some non-Muslims that Islam would not have millions of adherents all over the world, if it had not been spread by the use of force.
The following points will make it clear, that far from being spread by the sword, it was the inherent force of truth, reason and logic that was responsible for the rapid spread of Islam.
Islam has always given respect and freedom of religion to all faiths. Freedom of religion is ordained in the Quran itself:
“There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion. The right course has become clear from the wrong.” (Quran 2:256)
The noted historian De Lacy O’Leary wrote:[1] “History makes it clear however, that the legend of fanatical Muslims sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of the sword upon conquered races is one of the most fantastically absurd myths that historians have ever repeated.”
The famous historian, Thomas Carlyle, in his book Heroes and Hero worship, refers to this misconception about the spread of Islam: “The sword indeed, but where will you get your sword? Every new opinion, at its starting is precisely in a minority of one; in one man’s head alone. There it dwells as yet. One man alone of the whole world believes it, there is one man against all men. That he takes a sword and tries to propagate with that will do little for him. You must get your sword! On the whole, a thing will propagate itself as it can.”
If Islam was spread by the sword, it was the sword of intellect and convincing arguments. It is this sword that conquers the hearts and minds of people. The Quran says in this connection:
“Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best.” (Quran 16:125)
The facts speak for themselves
· Indonesia is the country that has the largest number of Muslims in the world, and the majority of people in Malaysia are Muslims. But, no Muslim army ever went to Indonesia or Malaysia. It is an established historical fact that Indonesia entered Islam not due to war, but because of its moral message. Despite the disappearance of Islamic government from many regions once ruled by it, their original inhabitants have remained Muslims. Moreover, they carried the message of truth, inviting others to it as well, and in so doing endured harm, affliction and oppression. The same can be said for those in the regions of Syria and Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, North Africa, Asia, the Balkans and in Spain. This shows that the effect of Islam on the population was one of moral conviction, in contrast to occupation by western colonialists, finally compelled to leave lands whose peoples held only memories of affliction, sorrow, subjugation and oppression.
· Muslims ruled Spain (Andalusia) for about 800 years. During this period the Christians and Jews enjoyed freedom to practice their respective religions, and this is a documented historical fact.
· Christian and Jewish minorities have survived in the Muslim lands of the Middle East for centuries. Countries such as Egypt, Morocco, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan all have significant Christian and Jewish populations.
· Muslims ruled India for about a thousand years, and therefore had the power to force each and every non-Muslim of India to convert to Islam, but they did not, and thus more than 80% of the Indian population remains non-Muslim.
· Similarly, Islam spread rapidly on the East Coast of Africa. And likewise no Muslim army was ever dispatched to the East Coast of Africa.
· An article in Reader’s Digest ‘Almanac’, yearbook 1986, gives the statistics of the increase of the percentage of the major religions of the world in half a century from 1934 to 1984. This article also appeared in The Plain Truth magazine. At the top was Islam, which increased by 235%, while Christianity had increased by 47%. During this fifty-year period, there was no “Islamic conquest” yet Islam spread at an extraordinary rate.
· Today the fastest growing religion in America and Europe is Islam. The Muslims in these lands are a minority. The only sword they have in their possession is the sword of truth. It is this sword that is converting thousands to Islam.
· Islamic law protects the privileged status of minorities, and that is why non-Muslim places of worship have flourished all over the Islamic world. Islamic law also allows non-Muslim minorities to set up their own courts, which implement family laws drawn up by the minorities themselves. The life and property of all citizens in an Islamic state are considered sacred whether they are Muslims or not.
Conclusion
It is clear, therefore, that Islam did not spread by the sword. The “sword of Islam” did not convert all the non-Muslim minorities in Muslim countries. In India, where Muslims ruled for 800 years, they are still a minority. In the U.S.A., Islam is the fastest growing religion and has over six million followers.
In his book The World’s Religions, Huston Smith discusses how the prophet Muhammad granted freedom of religion to the Jews and Christians under Muslim rule:
The Prophet had a document drawn up in which he stipulated that Jews and Christians “shall be protected from all insults and harm; they shall have an equal right with our own people to our assistance and good offices,” and further, “they shall practice their religion as freely as the Muslims.”[2]
Smith points out that Muslims regard that document as the first charter of freedom of conscience in human history and the authoritative model for those of every subsequent Muslim state.
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST MERCIFUL ,THE MOST GRACIOUS
peace be with u every 1 n h ru ? islam is innocent of whats been done of its name The word "Islam" is derived from root words Silm and Salam, which mean "peace." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIxIk2Wta58 The teachings of the Prophet muhammad peace be up on him on how you and I should treat our Non-Muslim friends and neighbours on a day to day basis as well as how to government should treat a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state. "He who believes in God and the Last Day should honour his guest, should not harm his neighbour, should speak good or keep quiet." (Bukhari, Muslim) "Whoever hurts a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state hurts me, and he who hurts me annoys God." (Bukhari) "He who hurts a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state, I am his adversary, and I shall be his adversary on the Day of a Judgement." (Bukhari) "Beware on the Day of Judgement; I shall mysefl be complainant against him who wrongs a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state or lays on him a responsibility greater than he can bear or deprives him of anything that belongs to him." (Al-Mawardi) "Anyone who kills a Non-Muslim who had become our ally will not smell the fragrance of Paradise." (Bukhari) (the prophet of god forbid the killing of women and childerns)
thats true islam
so why u dnt look to us and wts they r doin in the name of christianity killin more than million in iraq
and killed 4 millions in vietnam
n supportin israel whos killin palestine people n old men n women n kids too
and whos inventin the nuclear bomb then !!!!!!!!!
whos inventin the TNT
whos used phophoric bomb in iraq
and whos hav more than 1500 nuclear weapons
so tell me whos then ?
is it true christiniaty
no its nt
every religion get good n bad people
thats the answer
and try 2 hav look to malaysia n indoesia no muslims feets there n asia too
islam spread there by honesty and pureity of muslims merchants and their good morals
and look to the middle east u wil find lots of christians in moroco tunisia n iraq n egy n algeria , and turkey u wil find christians there
so wt
we r all humans
and every country get good n bad ppls
thats it
peace be with u
6/15/2009 8:13 AMRe: The Islamic Way
ana really d
18, Shah Alam, Malaysia
6/15/2009 8:18 AMRe: Re: The Islamic Way
aww... u here :)
thanks for the video, yea i need that "how to find ur soulmate" the islamic way :P
thanks for the video, yea i need that "how to find ur soulmate" the islamic way :P
6/15/2009 8:20 AMRe: Re: Re: The Islamic Way
ana really d
18, Shah Alam, Malaysia
yeah........ (sad) its good for u, i guess
6/15/2009 8:24 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: The Islamic Way
O.o ... dun sad anymore! u can come every times u want, its doesnt matter how busy u r :) or... mm... sum1 hurt u here? *corious*
good for me lol... :P
good for me lol... :P
6/15/2009 8:26 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: The Islamic Way
ana really d
18, Shah Alam, Malaysia
yeah...... (tears flowing).. ok, have a nice day........
8/7/2009 9:14 PMRe: The Islamic Way
f@ke dre@m$
19, Gujranwala, Pakistan
v.sweet n nice sharing :)
8/27/2009 6:00 AMRe: Re: The Islamic Way
Ramadan Mubarak ali :)
8/27/2009 2:03 PMRe: Re: Re: The Islamic Way
f@ke dre@m$
19, Gujranwala, Pakistan
u too dear , may Allah bless u n forgiv u :)
8/27/2009 4:01 AMRe: Re: The Islamic Way
to ya too Ramadan Mubarak :)
the fast is cool
the fast is cool
10/7/2009 7:51 PMRe: Re: The Islamic Way
Becks
24, United Kingdom
peace be with u nikki and how ru ?
Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Quran, God has said:
“God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers.” (Quran 60:8)
The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, used to prohibit soldiers from killing women and children,[1] and he would advise them: “...Do not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child.”[2] And he also said: “Whoever has killed a person having a treaty with the Muslims shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise, though its fragrance is found for a span of forty years.”[3]
Also, the Prophet Muhammad has forbidden punishment with fire.[4]
He once listed murder as the second of the major sins,[5] and he even warned that on the Day of Judgment, “The first cases to be adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those of bloodshed.[6]”[7]
Muslims are even encouraged to be kind to animals and are forbidden to hurt them. Once the Prophet Muhammad said: “A woman was punished because she imprisoned a cat until it died. On account of this, she was doomed to Hell. While she imprisoned it, she did not give the cat food or drink, nor did she free it to eat the insects of the earth.”[8]
He also said that a man gave a very thirsty dog a drink, so God forgave his sins for this action. The Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was asked, “Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?” He said: “There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.”[9]
Additionally, while taking the life of an animal for food, Muslims are commanded to do so in a manner that causes the least amount of fright and suffering possible. The Prophet Muhammad said: “When you slaughter an animal, do so in the best way. One should sharpen his knife to reduce the suffering of the animal.”[10]
In light of these and other Islamic texts, the act of inciting terror in the hearts of defenseless civilians, the wholesale destruction of buildings and properties, the bombing and maiming of innocent men, women, and children are all forbidden and detestable acts according to Islam and the Muslims. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims. If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be guilty of violating the laws of Islam.
prophet of god peace be up on him (forbid killing women and childern)
peace be with u every 1 n h ru ? islam is innocent of whats been done of its name The word "Islam" is derived from root words Silm and Salam, which mean "peace." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIxIk2Wta58 The teachings of the Prophet muhammad peace be up on him on how you and I should treat our Non-Muslim friends and neighbours on a day to day basis as well as how to government should treat a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state. "He who believes in God and the Last Day should honour his guest, should not harm his neighbour, should speak good or keep quiet." (Bukhari, Muslim) "Whoever hurts a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state hurts me, and he who hurts me annoys God." (Bukhari) "He who hurts a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state, I am his adversary, and I shall be his adversary on the Day of a Judgement." (Bukhari) "Beware on the Day of Judgement; I shall mysefl be complainant against him who wrongs a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state or lays on him a responsibility greater than he can bear or deprives him of anything that belongs to him." (Al-Mawardi) "Anyone who kills a Non-Muslim who had become our ally will not smell the fragrance of Paradise." (Bukhari) (the prophet of god forbid the killing of women and childerns)
islam is free from other doing by its name
islam is religion of peace
islam is arabic word mean salam its has gt 3 meanings
submession and beauty and peace
greetings in islam is peace be with u and mercy and blessings of allah thats it
so every religion gt good and bad ppls
those people r nt true muslims
and u can go back to palestin n wts happenin there
israli troops made more than 45 holocausts there
n killin women n old ppls n old men and kids
and they usin phosphoric bombs wich is illegal
n us troops killed more than 1 millions in iraq
n supportin israel
but here as i said
everyreligion every country get good and bad ppls too thats it
and all we needs here is changin and love and respect and peace with each 1
thnx u
Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Quran, God has said:
“God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers.” (Quran 60:8)
The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, used to prohibit soldiers from killing women and children,[1] and he would advise them: “...Do not betray, do not be excessive, do not kill a newborn child.”[2] And he also said: “Whoever has killed a person having a treaty with the Muslims shall not smell the fragrance of Paradise, though its fragrance is found for a span of forty years.”[3]
Also, the Prophet Muhammad has forbidden punishment with fire.[4]
He once listed murder as the second of the major sins,[5] and he even warned that on the Day of Judgment, “The first cases to be adjudicated between people on the Day of Judgment will be those of bloodshed.[6]”[7]
Muslims are even encouraged to be kind to animals and are forbidden to hurt them. Once the Prophet Muhammad said: “A woman was punished because she imprisoned a cat until it died. On account of this, she was doomed to Hell. While she imprisoned it, she did not give the cat food or drink, nor did she free it to eat the insects of the earth.”[8]
He also said that a man gave a very thirsty dog a drink, so God forgave his sins for this action. The Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, was asked, “Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?” He said: “There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.”[9]
Additionally, while taking the life of an animal for food, Muslims are commanded to do so in a manner that causes the least amount of fright and suffering possible. The Prophet Muhammad said: “When you slaughter an animal, do so in the best way. One should sharpen his knife to reduce the suffering of the animal.”[10]
In light of these and other Islamic texts, the act of inciting terror in the hearts of defenseless civilians, the wholesale destruction of buildings and properties, the bombing and maiming of innocent men, women, and children are all forbidden and detestable acts according to Islam and the Muslims. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the vast majority have nothing to do with the violent events some have associated with Muslims. If an individual Muslim were to commit an act of terrorism, this person would be guilty of violating the laws of Islam.
prophet of god peace be up on him (forbid killing women and childern)
peace be with u every 1 n h ru ? islam is innocent of whats been done of its name The word "Islam" is derived from root words Silm and Salam, which mean "peace." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIxIk2Wta58 The teachings of the Prophet muhammad peace be up on him on how you and I should treat our Non-Muslim friends and neighbours on a day to day basis as well as how to government should treat a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state. "He who believes in God and the Last Day should honour his guest, should not harm his neighbour, should speak good or keep quiet." (Bukhari, Muslim) "Whoever hurts a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state hurts me, and he who hurts me annoys God." (Bukhari) "He who hurts a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state, I am his adversary, and I shall be his adversary on the Day of a Judgement." (Bukhari) "Beware on the Day of Judgement; I shall mysefl be complainant against him who wrongs a Non-Muslim citizen of a Muslim state or lays on him a responsibility greater than he can bear or deprives him of anything that belongs to him." (Al-Mawardi) "Anyone who kills a Non-Muslim who had become our ally will not smell the fragrance of Paradise." (Bukhari) (the prophet of god forbid the killing of women and childerns)
islam is free from other doing by its name
islam is religion of peace
islam is arabic word mean salam its has gt 3 meanings
submession and beauty and peace
greetings in islam is peace be with u and mercy and blessings of allah thats it
so every religion gt good and bad ppls
those people r nt true muslims
and u can go back to palestin n wts happenin there
israli troops made more than 45 holocausts there
n killin women n old ppls n old men and kids
and they usin phosphoric bombs wich is illegal
n us troops killed more than 1 millions in iraq
n supportin israel
but here as i said
everyreligion every country get good and bad ppls too thats it
and all we needs here is changin and love and respect and peace with each 1
thnx u
10/16/2009 10:51 AMRe: The Islamic Way
nikki
39, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
John quit while your ahead!Becks your reply was too much babble & too confusing for the average lay person to understand-so i wont try.As far as im concerned all religion has a lot to answer for,& if you were born to Buddhist parents you would be argueing their case instead.Or maybe not,since they are peace loving people(maybe the only ones left)when did you last hear of a Buddhist blowing people up for the hell of it? Never? correct....i rest my case.
10/16/2009 7:18 PMRe: Re: The Islamic Way
Becks
24, United Kingdom
peace be with u nikini how ru ?
nikki i respect all religions all skin colors
but hes trying to insulting islam
and insulating god who created him and i n every 1 too
and we r all humans nikki
and we r same human bein same god creations
and its every1 choice to believe wt ever he or she wnana to believe in and god who wil judge only thats it
but really hes insultin islam n muslims here
nikki no needin for insultin bc life is short
all of us need to love each 1 n respect n share thats all
god bless u
ma regards
nikki i respect all religions all skin colors
but hes trying to insulting islam
and insulating god who created him and i n every 1 too
and we r all humans nikki
and we r same human bein same god creations
and its every1 choice to believe wt ever he or she wnana to believe in and god who wil judge only thats it
but really hes insultin islam n muslims here
nikki no needin for insultin bc life is short
all of us need to love each 1 n respect n share thats all
god bless u
ma regards
10/18/2009 9:38 PMRe: The Islamic Way
nikki
39, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Becks,i am a bit more controlled but i can see where hes coming from,he probably doesnt mean to lump you all in the same boat so to speak but you have to admit the actions of a few idiots reflect on the whole community & until terrorists are treated as criminals by their own people & government, the rest of the world will see & treat you as one.
11/11/2009 10:49 PMRe: Re: The Islamic Way
how are you all? i hope fine. Again i want show my respect to all religions and the aim of my topics is to show islam in its right view.
here is list by the new topics
1- persentation
http://groups.zorpia.com/group/discover_islam/forum/419617
2- Islam(Meanings)
http://groups.zorpia.com/group/discover_islam/forum/419629
3- 5 Actions In Islam
http://groups.zorpia.com/group/discover_islam/forum/419739
4- Islam Is - A Complete And Total Way of Life
http://groups.zorpia.com/group/discover_islam/forum/419871
5- 6 Beliefs Of Muslims
http://groups.zorpia.com/group/discover_islam/forum/419672
6- Rights & Limitations in ISLAM
http://groups.zorpia.com/group/discover_islam/forum/419976
7-The Islamic and Christian views of Jesus
http://groups.zorpia.com/group/discover_islam/forum/420181
All my best wishes.
8/27/2009 4:47 AMRe: The Islamic Way
Ramadhan kareem...