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Is Islam Misunderstood? by Kingspin(m): 4:54pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
The ka'aba By ADERONKE ADEYERI ‘Kill the infidel’ is not Islam — Alhaji Abdulbari Yoosuph Afini. Many non-Muslims misunderstand Islam, in fact, some Muslims, also have a wrong notion about the religion. Sentiment have crept in to the practice of Islam in some areas. Some Muslims who do not have a full knowledge of the religion often diffuse their culture into the religion and as such give a wrong impression about Islam. Another misconception about Islam is a popular phrase ‘Kill the infidel’ which many people believe is the ideology that Muslims have towards the non Muslims. *Muslims at prayer This is not a correct portrayal of Islamic law. Islam gives respect and freedom of religion to all faiths. The Quran says “God does not forbid you with regards to those who fight you not for religion nor drive you away out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them, for God loves those who are just.” There are many historical examples of Muslim tolerance towards other faith. One example was when the Caliph Umar was ruler of Jerusalem from 634 to 644 AD granted freedom to all religious communities and said that the inhabitants of his city were safe and that their places of worship would never be taken away from them. He also set up courts that were designated to the non Muslim minorities. Yet another misconception is that Muslims worship Prophet Muhammad. This is entirely untrue, and is easily refuted by the actual saying of the Prophet (peace be upon him): “Do not over praise me as the Christians over praised Jesus, the son of Mary. I am His slave, so refer to me as ‘God’s slave and Messenger.” Islam teaches Muslims to respect all of God’s Prophets and Messengers but respecting and loving them does not mean worshipping them. A related claim is that Muslims worship the “moon God” which is also totally incorrect. Worshipping the moon, or anything other than Allah, is strictly prohibited in Islam. Islam is not terrorism — Haruna Rasaq I agree with the fact that Islam as a religion that suffers misconceptions. These misconceptions are often created by two groups which are the Muslims and the non Muslims. These groups have injected wrong practices into the religion. Today, there is a misconception of Jihad often propagated by the antagonists of the religion. They mis- interprete jihad to mean “Holy war” and they belief it is the reason behind the incessant killings and terrorism in the Northern part of the country. However, jihad does not totally mean war but a word with a compound scope. Jihad was coined from an Arabic word “Juhb” which means striving and also synonymous to “Taaqah” that means capacity and power. It can also be likened to “maslagah’’ the ability to endure hardship. Therefore, Jihad means striving to endure hardship in Islamic act. Jihad could be the act of traveling to Hajj which is the last pillar of Islam. Jihad can also be explained as the act of enduring hardship in the course of establishing religious act and charitable deeds. An hadith says “he who strive to meet the needs of the widow and the poor has done Jihad. The status of women is another area of misconception. Some believe that women are regarded as slaves in Islam which is not true. There is an hadith specially for women (Surat) and Nisai. In Islam, women are as vital to life just as the male counterpart and not to be treated as a weaker specie. When girls were born in Arab before Islam, they were killed because they felt they had nothing to offer but this religion eradicated this practice. Some also believe that Islam permits forced marriages. Arranged marriages are cultural practices which are predominant in certain countries throughout the world. In Islam, both males and females have the right to choose or reject their potential spouse, and a marriage is considered null and void if a woman’s genuine approval is not granted prior to the marriage. www.vanaguardngr.com |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by dorox(m): 6:20pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
Islam is not misunderstood. Its just a whacked up religion 1 Like |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 6:21pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
Islam is greatly misunderstood! |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 6:23pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
That's true. Islam is greatly misunderstood. Most muslims actually don't understand islam. The people who understand islam are the Jihadists. They are the ones practising the religion the way the prophet wanted. 4 Likes |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 6:29pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
rationalmind: That's true. Islam is greatly misunderstood. Most muslims actually don't understand islam. The people who understand islam are the Jihadists. They are the ones practising the religion the way the prophet wanted. It depends on what you mean by "Jihadists". If by Jihadist you mean those who go to blow themselves up for Allah then your assessment is false because Islam frowns against suicide bombing. Matter of factly, in Islam, no suicide bomber can make Heaven. So if one says he is a true Muslim but decides to commit suicide then that individual is getting it very wrong, hence the misunderstanding. He cannot be a good Muslim and commit suicide. Anyways, I believe Islam is misunderstood by some Muslims and non-Muslims. |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 6:33pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
striktlymi: I guess you have been listening a lot to lies muslims sell to people. I strongly advice you to pick up a sira and a hadith and read about the life and times of Mohammed. You will understand Jihadists who blow up themselves are the ones practising what the prophet wanted. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 6:40pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
rationalmind: Nah mehn...I am almost sure you are the one listening to what people say without reviewing the evidence in their Holy books. I am sure you won't find one passage in the Books where suicide is permitted. You are welcome to prove me wrong. |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 6:49pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
striktlymi: People are not judged by what they say, talk is cheap. They are judged by what they do. You should dig into the history of mohammed to know what mohammed himself did not what he said in the quran. Those Jihadists are the ones following the real example of mohammed. What you call suicide, mohammed calls martyrdom which is strongly encouraged in islam. 4 Likes |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 6:53pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
rationalmind: People are judged by their actions, I quite agree. What one says is part of that action. Note that my assessment of the Prophet is based on both what he did and said. Muhammad never promoted nor commit suicide. |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 6:56pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
striktlymi: Are you really sure you want to go down this lane? Cos its obvious you don't know what ure saying. MOHAMMED PROMOTED SUICIDE 2 Likes |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 7:02pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
rationalmind: Any evidence? |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 7:23pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
striktlymi: Here Bukhari Volume 9, Book 83, Number 29: Narrated Salama: We went out with the Prophet to Khaibar. A man (from the companions) said, "O 'Amir! Let us hear some of your Huda (camel-driving songs.)" So he sang some of them (i.e. a lyric in harmony with the camels walk). The Prophet said, "Who is the driver (of these camels)?" They said, "Amir." The Prophet said, "May Allah bestow His Mercy on him !" The people said, "O Allah's Apostle! Would that you let us enjoy his company longer!" Then 'Amir was killed the following morning. The people said, "The good deeds of 'Amir are lost as he has killed himself." I returned at the time while they were talking about that. I went to the Prophet and said, "O Allah's Prophet! Let my father be sacrificed for you! The people claim that 'Amir's good deeds are lost."The Prophet said, "Whoever says so is a liar, for 'Amir will have a double reward as he exerted himself to obey Allah and fought in Allah's Cause. No other way of killing would have granted him greater reward. 5 Likes |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 8:43pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
Now what exactly did you understand from the quote you gave? 1) Is it that Amir was killed? rationalmind: 2) Amir Killed himself? rationalmind: 3) Amir probably died fighting in the cause of Allah? rationalmind: |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 8:48pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
striktlymi: Now what exactly did you understand from the quote you gave? Good bye 1 Like |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 8:49pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
rationalmind: That's what I thought! |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Ajibam: 9:03pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
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Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by lanrexlan(m): 9:13pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
Narrated Salama bin Al-Aqwa(May Allah be pleased with him):We went out with Allah's Apostle(pbuh) to Khaibar and we travelled during the night. A man amongst the people said to 'amir bin Al-Aqwa',Won't you let us hear your poetry?" 'Amir was a poet,and so he got down and started (chanting Huda) reciting for the people,poetry that keep pace with the camel's foot steps,saying, "O Allah! Without You we would not have been guided on the right path,neither would we have given in charity,nor would we have prayed.So please forgive us what we have committed.Let all of us be sacrificed for Your cause and when we meet our enemy,make our feet firm and bestow peace and calmness on us and if they (our enemy) will call us towards an unjust thing we will refuse.The infidels have made a hue and cry to ask others help against us''. Allah's Apostle said,"Who is that driver (of the camels)?"They said, "He is 'amir bin Al-Aqwa."' He said, "May Allah bestow His mercy on him."A man among the people said,Has Martyrdom been granted to him, O Allah's Prophet! Would that you let us enjoy his company longer." We reached (the people of) Khaibar and besieged them till we were stricken with severe hunger but Allah helped the Muslims conquer Khaibar.In the evening of its conquest the people made many fires. Allah's Apostle asked,"What are those fires? For what are you making fires?" They said, "For cooking meat." He asked, "What kind of meat?" They said, "Donkeys' meat." Allah's Apostle said,Throw away the meat and break the cooking pots." A man said, O Allah's Apostle! Shall we throw away the meat and wash the cooking pots?" He said, "You can do that too." When the army files aligned in rows (for the battle),'amir's sword was a short one and while attacking a Jew with it in order to hit him,the sharp edge of the sword turned back and hit 'amir's knee and caused him to die. When the Muslims returned (from the battle),Salama said, Allah's Apostle saw me pale and said, 'What is wrong with you?"' I said, "Let my parents be sacrificed for you! The people claim that all the deeds of amir have been annulled." The Prophet asked, "Who said so?" I replied, "So-and-so and so-and-so and Usaid bin Al-Hudair Al-Ansari said, Whoever says so is telling a lie.Verily,amir will have double reward.(While speaking) the Prophet put two of his fingers together to indicate that, and added,He was really a hard-working man and a Mujahid (devout fighter in Allah's Cause) and rarely have there lived in it (i.e., Medina or the battle-field) an "Arab like him[Sahih Al-Bukhari Book 73,Book of Good Manners and Form,Hadith Number 169]. @rationalmind,the Hadith above is very clear.Amir(May Allah be pleased with him) never committed suicide,he was a great fighter in the way of Allah.He was fighting in Allah's cause when he was killed and that's the reason the prophet(pbuh)said he had double reward. Islam frowns against suicide and no single verse of the Quran supports suicide.Allah says in the glorious Quran in Surah An-Nisa 4:29 ...And do not kill yourselves (nor kill one another).Surely,Allah is Most Merciful to you. Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) not for once supported suicide talkless of promising a person that commits suicide a double reward.The prophet(pbuh) was reported saying on the authority of Abu Huraira(May Allah be pleased with him):The Prophet(pbuh) said:Whoever purposely throws himself from a mountain and kills himself,will be in the (Hell) Fire falling down into it and abiding therein perpetually forever;and whoever drinks poison and kills himself with it,he will be carrying his poison in his hand and drinking it in the (Hell) Fire wherein he will abide eternally forever;and whoever kills himself with an iron weapon,will be carrying that weapon in his hand and stabbing his abdomen with it in the (Hell) Fire wherein he will abide eternally forever.[Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 6,Hadith Number 670]. 4 Likes |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Mintayo(m): 9:48pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
rationalmind:Loool... |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by POPEII: 11:34pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
Why do we discuss Islam in the Christian section? Please move this trash to where it belongs 1 Like |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by MonsieurCoder: 11:40pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
POPE II: Why do we discuss Islam in the Christian section? Please move this trash to where it belongs which christian section? |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by POPEII: 11:42pm On Dec 13, 2013 |
MonsieurCoder:you are in the Christian section |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by MonsieurCoder: 12:35am On Dec 14, 2013 |
POPE II: you are in the Christian section Shut Up This is the religion section. Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Obatalaism, whateverism. etc ALL RELIGIONS |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by Nobody: 7:52am On Dec 14, 2013 |
lanrexlan: Narrated Salama bin Al-Aqwa(May Allah be pleased with him):We went out with Allah's Apostle(pbuh) to Khaibar and we travelled during the night. Cool! |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by POPEII: 10:40am On Dec 14, 2013 |
MonsieurCoder:muslims have their section, and they are the ones who can answer this thread. |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by MonsieurCoder: 10:41am On Dec 14, 2013 |
POPE II: muslims have their section, and they are the ones who can answer this thread. This is a Religion Section, any Religion, whether they have their section or not is none my business. |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by POPEII: 10:43am On Dec 14, 2013 |
MonsieurCoder:what is this one saying sef . 1 Like |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by harbiola1(m): 5:18pm On Dec 14, 2013 |
POPE II: what is this one saying sef . The sentence is too grammatical i pressumed? Anyway, what he was saying is that u should grow up like him. |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by POPEII: 5:23pm On Dec 14, 2013 |
MonsieurCoder:why do they have their own section then? 1 Like |
Re: Is Islam Misunderstood? by POPEII: 5:23pm On Dec 14, 2013 |
harbiola1:whatever |
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