God created human beings as equals who are to be distinguished from each other only on the basis of their faith and piety.
There's the rub then. Let Islam incorporate the first amendment into Shariah law. Aren't Jews and Christians restricted in the property they can own in countries under Islamic law? I have heard that the Qur'an states that it is ok to lie to infidels. Could you supply the appropriate passage(if there is one) and explain how I(an infidel) should interpret this? It's a common phrase in Christianity(mocked by many) to wonder "What would Jesus do?" when searching for an appropriate response or action. This is when you are looking for a peaceful and fair solution. Jesus' example as given to us in the Bible is mostly peaceful. How should we expect a Muslim to react after asking himself "What would Mohammad (MPBUH) do?" Mohammad's actions as portrayed in the Qur'an suggest a more militant solution should be applied. Is this not so? Should we rely on what the Prophet says or what the Prophet does? These questions are more philosophical for me then religious and I don't deny Christianity's history of violence and oppression. But looking at and comparing the two sources for worship I think I'd prefer people learned to turn the other cheek then exact revenge. I've often said(out loud even) that Islam would be a lot more palatable if you guys came out with a New Testament. No offense meant; I'm just being honest. dj On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 12:04 PM, SeeMaa;<[email protected]> wrote: > > > As I said earlier .. when he addresses me personally .. I do not need > to respond .. in the end will have us talk to nothing .. > > All I want to point out true Islam .. Not that you see in the media of > distortion > > Justice in Islam > Islam provides many human rights for the individual. The following are > some of these human rights that Islam protects. > The life and property of all citizens in an Islamic state are > considered sacred, whether a person is Muslim or not. Islam also > protects honor. So, in Islam, insulting others or making fun of them > is not allowed. The Prophet Muhammad said: {Truly your blood, your > property, and your honor are inviolable.} > Racism is not allowed in Islam, for the Quran speaks of human equality > in the following terms: > O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female and have made > you into nations and tribes for you to know one another. Truly, the > noblest of you with God is the most pious. Truly, God is All-Knowing, > All-Aware. (Quran, 49:13) > Islam rejects certain individuals or nations being favored because of > their wealth, power, or race. God created human beings as equals who > are to be distinguished from each other only on the basis of their > faith and piety. The Prophet Muhammad said: {O people! Your God is one > and your forefather (Adam) is one. An Arab is not better than a non- > Arab and a non-Arab is not better than an Arab, and a red (i.e. white > tinged with red) person is not better than a black person and a black > person is not better than a red person, except in piety.} > One of the major problems facing mankind today is racism. The > developed world can send a man to the moon but cannot stop man from > hating and fighting his fellow man. Ever since the days of the Prophet > Muhammad , Islam has provided a vivid example of how racism can be > ended. The annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah shows the real Islamic > brotherhood of all races and nations, when about two million Muslims > from all over the world come to Makkah to perform the pilgrimage. > Islam is a religion of justice. God has said: > Truly God commands you to give back trusts to those to whom they are > due, and when you judge between people, to judge with justice.... > (Quran, 4:58) > And He has said: > ...And act justly. Truly, God loves those who are just. (Quran, 49:9) > We should even be just with those who we hate, as God has said: > ...And let not the hatred of others make you avoid justice. Be just: > that is nearer to piety.... (Quran, 5:8) > The Prophet Muhammad said: {People, beware of injustice, for injustice > shall be darkness on the Day of Judgment.} > And those who have not gotten their rights (i.e. what they have a just > claim to) in this life will receive them on the Day of Judgment, as > the Prophet said: {On the Day of Judgment, > rights will be given to those to whom they are due (and wrongs will be > redressed > > Good bye > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Minds-Eye?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
