Azadre's Thread on Islam (aka you have questions, I have answers)

So you're saying that the Jews' manipulation of the media also plays a big role in why people dislike Muslims? That's very possible.

 

No not Jews, nice try though

I think it's a mix of people who generally dislike or genuinly view Islam/Muslims as a threat to their ideals/causes/security. It could be Athiests, it could be Jews, and it could be Christians...In fact, there are some Muslims who do that as well (they're called mortazaqa by fellow Muslims).

 

That's hard to deny, it's an absolute fact.

The best way a Muslim can represent his religion is by carrying himself/herself in the right way, treating others kindly (especially non-Muslims), and always stand for what's right, not what's easy to go along with.

 

One way is to be a YOF on cf.net.

 

Hey, if T-Mac himself is a YOF, I have ABSOLUTELY no problem being labeled as such

He's humble, he's compassionate, he's dedicated, he's loyal, and he's damn good. I love Yao Ming! I haven't loved an NBA player like that since Dream...that says a lot.

 

The library's old school for file sharing.

 

Do Muslims have varying levels of belief like Christianity does?

For example, all Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God. But some Christian denominations do not believe some of the things he preached such as fruits of the spirit, speaking in tongues, healing, intercessory prayer, etc while other churches heavily build their services upon it.

Does Islam have different denominations?

 

yes, there are many different sects in islam. Islam however doesnt teach differently, and idealy would want everyone to follow the same exact religion, but thats not the case..

there are the two main splits, shia and sunni.

underneath it are more and more branches, such as sufi, deobandi, etc.

also there are 4 main schools of thought under the sunni branch. they all follow the same religious teachings, but have minor differences in how to execute the religion. for example, in one school they say that you can combine prayers when traveling, and in another you musnt do that.

 

targeting terrorism is as hard as targeting rape or murder, you dont know whose gunna do it.

yes it is true that there are terrorist groups unlike the previous, but you have to start at the bottom which is the education that people get. you have to set their morals, its not as easy as wiping a chunk of people off the map.

 

I deny that 9/11 is any root cause for the treatment of Palestinians over the last 50 years which was the context of my question regarding Muslims. You say Muslims have bad PR because of 9/11 but where is the flood of Jewish bad PR for the dehumanizing treatment of Palestinians for a half century? 9/11 wasn't the start of anything in that part of the world, it was simply an escalation of the type of violence that has been coming from and happening in that region for decades. America comes off like Mr. Howell on Gilligan's Island, completely obtuse and out of touch.

 

Is there any punishment if a Muslim is converted to some other religion or becomes an atheist?

 

I think that would depend on which country you live in

not in the United States..thats for sure

 

yes there is a punishment, however it is only in an islamic country, and under the islamic shariah. however no real islamic shariah exists in this day and age, so the correct answer to you question is no.

 

<b>QUESTION:</b> Why are some Muslim clerics allowed to preach violence? Why do they remain in power? Why do Muslims tolerate not just a few of them?

 

i agree with what your talking about as far as propagana. but for me i dont see the news making me see muslims in a bad light.

 

there are plenty of christians out there that preach in some fassion that do the same thing.

the biggest question i have for muslims would be... why do they not treat women to equal rights as men.

personally i think whatever god is out there if there is one. he would maybe want certain things done like where a burka, pray a certain way, act a certain way. but i dont see that god wanting those things only for a certain sex. i would think he would everything equal for men and women.

then again even here in the states men can go with out a shirt and women cant. so i guess in a way things are always skewed one way or another...

 

I always ask Muslims this question and always am surprised to hear the various answers "Why is there no overall solidarity amongst the Muslims? It seems that petty differences always deter the common goal of expanding the vast religion."

Often when I travel back to Europe, I have seen more solidarity amongst the radical Islamic followers and followers of the European Neo-Nazi party in terms of ending the Jewish state and influence. But it seems as if small communities of Pakistani's, Iranians, and Arabs can't come together to help this cause. Even when I was in Chechnya a few years ago, I could see the apparant mistrust between ethnic Chechyans and imported Muslim mercenaries from the Arab and African world.

I do understand the Sunni/Shiite situation, but most other major religions and their smaller sects do work together most of the time. Interested to see your or anyone's take on this.