Nadine

Hi everyone,

Let me give you my opinion. Countries invading other countries is all about power and money (let's call it economy). Some individuals, sick in their minds, need to have power, and they USE religion or the poverty of their own people as a pretext to obtain even more power.
It has been like that always. From the christian crusaders using christian religion as a pretext to invade north africa - to HITLER who invaded Belgium and a great part of Europe (using the bad economical situation in Germany) - to Bush who says he believes in God but in fact wants America's economy to grow - to Osama bin Laden who uses in my opinion the islamic religion to have some kind of power (though not in terms of material possession I think).

I think you should respect every religion. You can see that in every religion, the main purpose is being "good" to other people.
I myself am not religious, but I do believe that we should respect each other's believes.

And I feel sorry for Dadi. He doesn't seem happy to me. Hope he changes his
mind. He could trie and read about islam for example. It is not an aggressive religion at all. As I said, religion is USED by some individuals to obtain power.

Nadine

Baris

Hi everybody,

Here's a very interesting book in English (I think it exists in other languages as well) about Islam's view on terrorism and the like. It shows, with evidence taken from the Koran and the Sunna (the 2 sacred sources of Islam) that terror and suicide bombings are strictly forbidden in Islam.
The killing of innocents is one of the biggest sins ever.
And the one who explodes himself among innocent civilians is definitely not dying as a martyr but as a murderer.
The book also explains many other things related to the issue.

The title is "Terror and Suicide Attacks: an Islamic Perspective".

For a review on that book, just follow the link:

http://www.fountainmagazine.com/arti...229&show=part1

Nana_Brazil

Lol NANI... but I think he mistaked his profile on purpose in order to come here and attack whoever. No need to thank us Nani I think it`s time to stop this foolish prejudice around the world and all of us fight for peace. You said good words about racists who blew up countries and cultures for their ignorance and greed. It`s easy to "smash" weak and good people. My hope is all the justice we cannot repair, God makes it one day, and you know how? Making these kind of racists suffer the same.

Nani

Well FD , it might be because Muslims faced too much abuse since the start of Islam , and all through the ages Islam faced all kind of hatered ...

anyways , read this quoted comment :

What is tolerance? Literally the word "tolerance" means "to bear." As a concept it means "respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of the world’s cultures, forms of expression and ways of being human." In Arabic it is called "tasamuh". There are also other words that give similar meanings, such as "Hilm" (forbearance) or "'`afu" (pardon, forgiveness) or "safh" (overlooking, disregarding). In the Persian and Urdu languages, we use the word "rawadari" which comes from "rawa" meaning "acceptable or bearable" and "dashtan" meaning "to hold". Thus it means to hold something acceptable or bearable.

Tolerance is a basic principle of Islam. It is a religious moral duty.


Tolerance comes from our recognition of:

1. the dignity of the human beings,
2. the basic equality of all human beings,
3. universal human rights, and
4. fundamental freedom of thought, conscience and belief.

The Qur'an speaks about the basic dignity of all human beings. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) spoke about the equality of all human beings, regardless of their race, color, language or ethnic background. Shari`ah recognizes the rights of all people to life, property, family, honor and conscience.


Islam may tolerate anything, but it teaches zero tolerance for injustice, oppression, and violation of the rights of other human beings.
Islam teaches tolerance on all levels.

Nana_Brazil

I believe that - any religion which is based according to God`s love needs our respect and admiration. If we just follow one of the God`s wish: LOVE YOUR NEXT... we do it all. We do not hate, we do not have prejudice, we do not kill, we `ll have mercy!!! MANY COUNTRIES suffer prejudices for this or that reason, so, whyyyyy why why repeat the same?Why do not fight against the damned prejudice??? We have been seen thru the times horrible wars and merciless terminators!! Why the human being NEVER learn!!!!!

Nana_Brazil

I also agree with Nadine and Senni. Killing is a sin in any religion.
Bad religious people use the name of God " to make justice" - like the Inquisition - it was a shame which spread horror around.
I am like Nadine - no religion or I do not go to churches, I came from a catholic roman family religion but today, I am spiritualist - I have God in my heart and I do believe, love and respect Him and his power and in all people who also love him, like me.

The_FD

Well Nani

that's nice Islam is built on "the basic equality of all human beings"... but what about women wearing traditionnal islamic costumes?

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