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Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 3:01pm On May 20, 2015
shahydbinaliyu:
I don't believe the letter.... prophet can never go against Allah or quran... it's not permissible for a muslim to marry a non believer and allow such person to keep that religion..


Please Brother, do not speak out of ignorance, be sure about what you're saying, bring forth proof. Muslim men can marry Jewish or christian women, but muslim women can't marry christian or Jewish men.


It is lawful by Allah Almighty for Muslim men to marry only Jewish or Christian women, but not lawful for Muslim women to marry non Muslim men of any faith. In this article we will see the wisdom behind it.

Let us look at Noble Verse 5:5 "This day are (all) things good and pure made lawful unto you. The food of the People of the Book [Jews and Christians] is lawful unto you and yours is lawful unto them. (Lawful unto you in marriage) are (not only) chaste women who are believers, but chaste women among the People of the Book, revealed before your time,- when ye give them their due dowers, and desire chastity, not lewdness, nor secret intrigues if any one rejects faith, fruitless is his work, and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual good)."

Let us look at Noble Verse 2:221 "Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But God beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise."

"O ye who believe! take not for friends and protectors those who take your religion for a mockery or sport,- whether among those who received the Scripture before you, or among those who reject Faith; but fear ye God, if ye have faith (indeed). (The Noble Quran, 5:57)"

"O ye who believe! When there come to you believing women refugees, examine (and test) them: God knows best as to their Faith: if ye ascertain that they are Believers, then send them not back to the Unbelievers. They are not lawful (wives) for the Unbelievers, nor are the (Unbelievers) lawful (husbands) for them. But pay the Unbelievers what they have spent (on their dower), and there will be no blame on you if ye marry them on payment of their dower to them. But hold not to the guardianship of unbelieving women: ask for what ye have spent on their dowers, and let the (Unbelievers) ask for what they have spent (on the dowers of women who come over to you). Such is the command of God: He judges (with justice) between you. And God is Full of Knowledge and Wisdom. (The Noble Quran, 60:10)"

The reason why Allah Almighty didn't allow Muslim women to marry non Muslim men including the People of the Book, is because women especially in the Middle East 1400 years ago used to culturally follow their husbands' traditions/religions.

Arabs used to be idol worshipers, and they had different methods of idol worshiping depending on the tribe. When a woman marries a man from a tribe, then she is EXPECTED to follow his and his family's method of worship. So automatically, she would become part of them.

So when a Muslim woman marries a non Muslim man, she would be EXPECTED to follow his religion. This would also mean that the children that she will bring to life will also be non Muslims. So this is very serious in Islam.

That is why Allah Almighty prohibited for Muslim women to marry non Muslim men. As for Muslim men, from the non Muslim women, they are not allowed to marry any of them except from the People of the Book.

I as a Muslim am not allowed to marry a Hindu woman for instance according to the Laws of the Noble Quran. But I can however marry a Jewish woman for instance.

Islam is not exclusive. Social intercourse, including inter-marriage, is permitted with the People of the Book. A Muslim man may marry a woman from their ranks on the same terms as he would marry a Muslim woman, i.e., he must give her an economic and moral status, and must not be actuated merely by motives of lust or physical desire. A Muslim woman may not marry a non-Muslim man, because her Muslim status would be affected: the wife ordinarily takes the nationality and status given by her husband's law (especially in the Middle Eastern culture among the Arab pagans 1400 years ago). A non-Muslim woman marrying a Muslim husband would be expected eventually to accept Islam. Any man or woman, of any race or faith, may, on accepting Islam, freely marry any Muslim woman or man, provided it be from motives of purity and chastity and not of lewdness. Muslim men are prohibited to marry pagan women. Only women from the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) are ok to marry from.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by RapLawd(m): 3:10pm On May 20, 2015
shahydbinaliyu:
I don't believe the letter.... prophet can never go against Allah or quran... it's not permissible for a muslim to marry a non believer and allow such person to keep that religion..
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Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by shahydbinaliyu(m): 3:14pm On May 20, 2015
EzioAuditore:



Please Brother, do not speak out of ignorance, be sure about what you're saying, bring forth proof. Muslim men can marry Jewish or christian women, but muslim women can't marry christian or Jewish men.


It is lawful by Allah Almighty for Muslim men to marry only Jewish or Christian women, but not lawful for Muslim women to marry non Muslim men of any faith. In this article we will see the wisdom behind it.

Let us look at Noble Verse 5:5 "This day are (all) things good and pure made lawful unto you. The food of the People of the Book [Jews and Christians] is lawful unto you and yours is lawful unto them. (Lawful unto you in marriage) are (not only) chaste women who are believers, but chaste women among the People of the Book, revealed before your time,- when ye give them their due dowers, and desire chastity, not lewdness, nor secret intrigues if any one rejects faith, fruitless is his work, and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual good)."

Let us look at Noble Verse 2:221 "Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But God beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise."

"O ye who believe! take not for friends and protectors those who take your religion for a mockery or sport,- whether among those who received the Scripture before you, or among those who reject Faith; but fear ye God, if ye have faith (indeed). (The Noble Quran, 5:57)"

"O ye who believe! When there come to you believing women refugees, examine (and test) them: God knows best as to their Faith: if ye ascertain that they are Believers, then send them not back to the Unbelievers. They are not lawful (wives) for the Unbelievers, nor are the (Unbelievers) lawful (husbands) for them. But pay the Unbelievers what they have spent (on their dower), and there will be no blame on you if ye marry them on payment of their dower to them. But hold not to the guardianship of unbelieving women: ask for what ye have spent on their dowers, and let the (Unbelievers) ask for what they have spent (on the dowers of women who come over to you). Such is the command of God: He judges (with justice) between you. And God is Full of Knowledge and Wisdom. (The Noble Quran, 60:10)"

The reason why Allah Almighty didn't allow Muslim women to marry non Muslim men including the People of the Book, is because women especially in the Middle East 1400 years ago used to culturally follow their husbands' traditions/religions.

Arabs used to be idol worshipers, and they had different methods of idol worshiping depending on the tribe. When a woman marries a man from a tribe, then she is EXPECTED to follow his and his family's method of worship. So automatically, she would become part of them.

So when a Muslim woman marries a non Muslim man, she would be EXPECTED to follow his religion. This would also mean that the children that she will bring to life will also be non Muslims. So this is very serious in Islam.

That is why Allah Almighty prohibited for Muslim women to marry non Muslim men. As for Muslim men, from the non Muslim women, they are not allowed to marry any of them except from the People of the Book.

I as a Muslim am not allowed to marry a Hindu woman for instance according to the Laws of the Noble Quran. But I can however marry a Jewish woman for instance.

Islam is not exclusive. Social intercourse, including inter-marriage, is permitted with the People of the Book. A Muslim man may marry a woman from their ranks on the same terms as he would marry a Muslim woman, i.e., he must give her an economic and moral status, and must not be actuated merely by motives of lust or physical desire. A Muslim woman may not marry a non-Muslim man, because her Muslim status would be affected: the wife ordinarily takes the nationality and status given by her husband's law (especially in the Middle Eastern culture among the Arab pagans 1400 years ago). A non-Muslim woman marrying a Muslim husband would be expected eventually to accept Islam. Any man or woman, of any race or faith, may, on accepting Islam, freely marry any Muslim woman or man, provided it be from motives of purity and chastity and not of lewdness. Muslim men are prohibited to marry pagan women. Only women from the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) are ok to marry from.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by shahydbinaliyu(m): 3:27pm On May 20, 2015
EzioAuditore:



Please Brother, do not speak out of ignorance, be sure about what you're saying, bring forth proof. Muslim men can marry Jewish or christian women, but muslim women can't marry christian or Jewish men.


It is lawful by Allah Almighty for Muslim men to marry only Jewish or Christian women, but not lawful for Muslim women to marry non Muslim men of any faith. In this article we will see the wisdom behind it.

Let us look at Noble Verse 5:5 "This day are (all) things good and pure made lawful unto you. The food of the People of the Book [Jews and Christians] is lawful unto you and yours is lawful unto them. (Lawful unto you in marriage) are (not only) chaste women who are believers, but chaste women among the People of the Book, revealed before your time,- when ye give them their due dowers, and desire chastity, not lewdness, nor secret intrigues if any one rejects faith, fruitless is his work, and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual good)."

Let us look at Noble Verse 2:221 "Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But God beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise."

"O ye who believe! take not for friends and protectors those who take your religion for a mockery or sport,- whether among those who received the Scripture before you, or among those who reject Faith; but fear ye God, if ye have faith (indeed). (The Noble Quran, 5:57)"

"O ye who believe! When there come to you believing women refugees, examine (and test) them: God knows best as to their Faith: if ye ascertain that they are Believers, then send them not back to the Unbelievers. They are not lawful (wives) for the Unbelievers, nor are the (Unbelievers) lawful (husbands) for them. But pay the Unbelievers what they have spent (on their dower), and there will be no blame on you if ye marry them on payment of their dower to them. But hold not to the guardianship of unbelieving women: ask for what ye have spent on their dowers, and let the (Unbelievers) ask for what they have spent (on the dowers of women who come over to you). Such is the command of God: He judges (with justice) between you. And God is Full of Knowledge and Wisdom. (The Noble Quran, 60:10)"

The reason why Allah Almighty didn't allow Muslim women to marry non Muslim men including the People of the Book, is because women especially in the Middle East 1400 years ago used to culturally follow their husbands' traditions/religions.

Arabs used to be idol worshipers, and they had different methods of idol worshiping depending on the tribe. When a woman marries a man from a tribe, then she is EXPECTED to follow his and his family's method of worship. So automatically, she would become part of them.

So when a Muslim woman marries a non Muslim man, she would be EXPECTED to follow his religion. This would also mean that the children that she will bring to life will also be non Muslims. So this is very serious in Islam.

That is why Allah Almighty prohibited for Muslim women to marry non Muslim men. As for Muslim men, from the non Muslim women, they are not allowed to marry any of them except from the People of the Book.

I as a Muslim am not allowed to marry a Hindu woman for instance according to the Laws of the Noble Quran. But I can however marry a Jewish woman for instance.

Islam is not exclusive. Social intercourse, including inter-marriage, is permitted with the People of the Book. A Muslim man may marry a woman from their ranks on the same terms as he would marry a Muslim woman, i.e., he must give her an economic and moral status, and must not be actuated merely by motives of lust or physical desire. A Muslim woman may not marry a non-Muslim man, because her Muslim status would be affected: the wife ordinarily takes the nationality and status given by her husband's law (especially in the Middle Eastern culture among the Arab pagans 1400 years ago). A non-Muslim woman marrying a Muslim husband would be expected eventually to accept Islam. Any man or woman, of any race or faith, may, on accepting Islam, freely marry any Muslim woman or man, provided it be from motives of purity and chastity and not of lewdness. Muslim men are prohibited to marry pagan women. Only women from the People of the Book (Jews and Christians) are ok to marry from.


https://asqfish./2008/03/22/does-islam-allow-muslim-men-to-marry-non-muslim-women-in-america/


please follow this link and read
.. and besides christians during that era is totally different from christians of nowadays.. they never follow Jesus.. they were not circumcised, they do attend church which Jesus never attend, they believe Jesus is son of God, they dont believe in prophet Muhammad (s.a.w), it's like saying you a christian and you don't believe in Moses... once again, it's never permissible for Muslim male, female to marry non Muslims
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 3:46pm On May 20, 2015
shahydbinaliyu:



https://asqfish./2008/03/22/does-islam-allow-muslim-men-to-marry-non-muslim-women-in-america/


please follow this link and read
.. and besides christians during that era is totally different from christians of nowadays.. they never follow Jesus.. they were not circumcised, they do attend church which Jesus never attend, they believe Jesus is son of God, they dont believe in prophet Muhammad (s.a.w), it's like saying you a christian and you don't believe in Moses... once again, it's never permissible for Muslim male, female to marry non Muslims


The verse quoted says

Sahih International
And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe. And a believing slave woman is better than a polytheist, even though she might please you. And do not marry polytheistic men [to your women] until they believe. And a believing slave is better than a polytheist, even though he might please you. Those invite [you] to the Fire, but Allah invites to Paradise and to forgiveness, by His permission. And He makes clear His verses to the people that perhaps they may remember.
Muhsin Khan
And do not marry Al-Mushrikat (idolatresses, etc.) till they believe (worship Allah Alone). And indeed a slave woman who believes is better than a (free) Mushrikah (idolatress, etc.), even though she pleases you. And give not (your daughters) in marriage to Al-Mushrikun till they believe (in Allah Alone) and verily, a believing slave is better than a (free) Mushrik (idolater, etc.), even though he pleases you. Those (Al-Mushrikun) invite you to the Fire, but Allah invites (you) to Paradise and Forgiveness by His Leave, and makes His Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) clear to mankind that they may remember.
Pickthall
Wed not idolatresses till they believe; for lo! a believing bondwoman is better than an idolatress though she please you; and give not your daughters in marriage to idolaters till they believe, for lo! a believing slave is better than an idolater though he please you. These invite unto the Fire, and Allah inviteth unto the Garden, and unto forgiveness by His grace, and expoundeth His revelations to mankind that haply they may remember.
Yusuf Ali
Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But Allah beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise.
Shakir
And do not marry the idolatresses until they believe, and certainly a believing maid is better than an idolatress woman, even though she should please you; and do not give (believing women) in marriage to idolaters until they believe, and certainly a believing servant is better than an idolater, even though he should please you; these invite to the fire, and Allah invites to the garden and to forgiveness by His will, and makes clear His communications to men, that they may be mindful.
Dr. Ghali
And do not marry female associators (Those who associate others with Allah) until they believe; and indeed a believing bondwoman is more charitable than a female associator, even if you may admire her. And do not (allow) associators to marry (your females) until they believe. And indeed a believing bondman is more charitable than an associator, even if you may admire him. Those call to the Fire, and Allah calls to the Garden and forgiveness, by His permission, and He makes evident His signs to mankind, that possibly they would remind themselves.

You'd notice how all translations refer to the people in question as idolaters. Probably because:

· Islam neither accepts nor approves of or encourages marrying a non Muslim woman, Islam prohibits marrying non-Muslim women except those who are excluded from this ruling. Allaah Says (what means): { And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe …} (Quran 2:221). This is a clear text that prohibits marrying to non Muslim woman but Allaah excluded marrying chaste women from the People of the Book only i.e. Jews and Christians. Allaah Says (what means): {…and chaste women from those who were given the scripture (Jews and Christians) before you…}[Quran 5:5]. Chaste here means women who never had illegal sexual relations from the Jews and the Christians. As for marrying other than these women like polytheists, Buddhists, Hindus, etc, then it is forbidden for the mentioned verse.
· know that the Book of Allaah may not be explained or understood without knowledge; it should not be interpreted based on understanding of minds. Allaah has prohibited in His Book, saying something on His behalf without having knowledge. It is also narrated in a prophetic narration that whoever says something in Quran based on his view, will find his abode in the Hell-Fire. So, one should avoid explaining Quran without having the proper knowledge.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 3:49pm On May 20, 2015
Y not travel to islamic republic of iran or pakistan to practise sharia well, y go to america?
Hypocrisy in islam
Islam means plague

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Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 3:55pm On May 20, 2015
OREMUSSANCTUS:
Y not travel to islamic republic of iran or pakistan to practise sharia well, y go to america?
Hypocrisy in islam
Islam means plague

Careful Oremussanctus. You have forgotten your previous ban(s)?
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 3:59pm On May 20, 2015
OREMUSSANCTUS:
Y not travel to islamic republic of iran or pakistan to practise sharia well, y go to america?
Hypocrisy in islam
Islam means plague


What is wrong with you?
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 3:59pm On May 20, 2015
Abuamam:


Careful Oremus*sanctus. You have forgotten your previous ban(s)?
Buh u "islamists" go abt saying shitz abt ones religion, and wen dey do same to urs, u call on ya "gods" cum moderators to fight for u
Ban no dhe kill person, it only makes me rejoice dat someone out dere is scared of d truth.

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Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 4:00pm On May 20, 2015
Abuamam:


Careful Oremussanctus. You have forgotten your previous ban(s)?

What's your opinion on the whole muslim men getting married to non muslim women argument?
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 4:03pm On May 20, 2015
EzioAuditore:



What is wrong with you?
I nid carmel pizz
As prescribed by muhamMAD
I got to cure ma islamophobia

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Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 4:03pm On May 20, 2015
OREMUSSANCTUS:

Buh u "islamists" go abt saying shitz abt ones religion, and wen dey do same to urs, u call on ya "gods" cum moderators to fight for u
Ban no dhe kill person, it only makes me rejoice dat someone out dere is scared of d truth.

Ok. Just thought I will remind you.

EzioAuditore:

What's your opinion on the whole muslim men getting married to non muslim women argument?

Anytime I quote a hadith, I get banned by some hard working mod somewhere. Currently, I can't post in Islam section because of a comment I posted in response to al.Baqir's. Guess I will hold on to my opinions in the religion sections, since I am a Sunni Muslim and cannot present opinion without quoting hadith. Previously, I was banned on general religion section for responding to wie.graf...etc.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 4:07pm On May 20, 2015
Abuamam:


Ok. Just thought I will remind you.
Wish u were a christian
U and modilian and oda kinds re somehow nice, buh I never can say
D only prayer I got for u is dat God opens ya hart and eyes to d truth. Amen
* dis topic is suppose to be in d islam section, so anytin u see abt muhamMAD, pls bear wif us
Emusmith

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Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 4:13pm On May 20, 2015
OREMUSSANCTUS:

Wish u were a christian
U and modilian and oda kinds re somehow nice, buh I never can say
D only prayer I got for u is dat God opens ya hart and eyes to d truth. Amen
* dis topic is suppose to be in d islam section, so anytin u see abt muhamMAD, pls bear wif us
Emusmith

God HAS opened my eyes and heart to the truth. Tell me, how Christian like are your comments?
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 4:14pm On May 20, 2015
OREMUSSANCTUS:

I nid carmel pizz
As prescribed by muhamMAD
I got to cure ma islamophobia

What you need is to check yourself into the loony bin.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 4:16pm On May 20, 2015
Abuamam:


Ok. Just thought I will remind you.



Anytime I quote a hadith, I get banned by some hard working mod somewhere. Currently, I can't post in Islam section because of a comment I posted in response to al.Baqir's. Guess I will hold on to my opinions in the religion sections, since I am a Sunni Muslim and cannot present opinion without quoting hadith. Previously, I was banned on general religion section for responding to wie.graf...etc.

In that case a simple yes or no answer would suffice.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 4:20pm On May 20, 2015
OREMUSSANCTUS:

Wish u were a christian
U and modilian and oda kinds re somehow nice, buh I never can say
D only prayer I got for u is dat God opens ya hart and eyes to d truth. Amen
* dis topic is suppose to be in d islam section, so anytin u see abt muhamMAD, pls bear wif us
Emusmith

Yeah, and this is your idea of how to spread your "truth"? No thanks, you know where to shove it.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by shahydbinaliyu(m): 5:19pm On May 20, 2015
EzioAuditore:



The verse quoted says

Sahih International
And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe. And a believing slave woman is better than a polytheist, even though she might please you. And do not marry polytheistic men [to your women] until they believe. And a believing slave is better than a polytheist, even though he might please you. Those invite [you] to the Fire, but Allah invites to Paradise and to forgiveness, by His permission. And He makes clear His verses to the people that perhaps they may remember.
Muhsin Khan
And do not marry Al-Mushrikat (idolatresses, etc.) till they believe (worship Allah Alone). And indeed a slave woman who believes is better than a (free) Mushrikah (idolatress, etc.), even though she pleases you. And give not (your daughters) in marriage to Al-Mushrikun till they believe (in Allah Alone) and verily, a believing slave is better than a (free) Mushrik (idolater, etc.), even though he pleases you. Those (Al-Mushrikun) invite you to the Fire, but Allah invites (you) to Paradise and Forgiveness by His Leave, and makes His Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) clear to mankind that they may remember.
Pickthall
Wed not idolatresses till they believe; for lo! a believing bondwoman is better than an idolatress though she please you; and give not your daughters in marriage to idolaters till they believe, for lo! a believing slave is better than an idolater though he please you. These invite unto the Fire, and Allah inviteth unto the Garden, and unto forgiveness by His grace, and expoundeth His revelations to mankind that haply they may remember.
Yusuf Ali
Do not marry unbelieving women (idolaters), until they believe: A slave woman who believes is better than an unbelieving woman, even though she allures you. Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But Allah beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise.
Shakir
And do not marry the idolatresses until they believe, and certainly a believing maid is better than an idolatress woman, even though she should please you; and do not give (believing women) in marriage to idolaters until they believe, and certainly a believing servant is better than an idolater, even though he should please you; these invite to the fire, and Allah invites to the garden and to forgiveness by His will, and makes clear His communications to men, that they may be mindful.
Dr. Ghali
And do not marry female associators (Those who associate others with Allah) until they believe; and indeed a believing bondwoman is more charitable than a female associator, even if you may admire her. And do not (allow) associators to marry (your females) until they believe. And indeed a believing bondman is more charitable than an associator, even if you may admire him. Those call to the Fire, and Allah calls to the Garden and forgiveness, by His permission, and He makes evident His signs to mankind, that possibly they would remind themselves.

You'd notice how all translations refer to the people in question as idolaters. Probably because:

· Islam neither accepts nor approves of or encourages marrying a non Muslim woman, Islam prohibits marrying non-Muslim women except those who are excluded from this ruling. Allaah Says (what means): { And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe …} (Quran 2:221). This is a clear text that prohibits marrying to non Muslim woman but Allaah excluded marrying chaste women from the People of the Book only i.e. Jews and Christians. Allaah Says (what means): {…and chaste women from those who were given the scripture (Jews and Christians) before you…}[Quran 5:5]. Chaste here means women who never had illegal sexual relations from the Jews and the Christians. As for marrying other than these women like polytheists, Buddhists, Hindus, etc, then it is forbidden for the mentioned verse.
· know that the Book of Allaah may not be explained or understood without knowledge; it should not be interpreted based on understanding of minds. Allaah has prohibited in His Book, saying something on His behalf without having knowledge. It is also narrated in a prophetic narration that whoever says something in Quran based on his view, will find his abode in the Hell-Fire. So, one should avoid explaining Quran without having the proper knowledge.




your stressed point is believing in oness of Allah... which of the christians or Jews believe that there is one God and HE has no son?
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 5:27pm On May 20, 2015
shahydbinaliyu:





your stressed point is believing in oness of Allah... which of the christians or Jews believe that there is one God and HE has no son?

Atleast the jews do.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Proffdada: 5:42pm On May 20, 2015
EzioAuditore:


Horrible spelling, wrong names, just sums up your worthless existence doesn't it? I told you to wait for your brighter friends did I not?
I thought you're either too lazy or too dumb to defend your Mohammed but now I can see you're both
Better convert or remain silent forever
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 6:06pm On May 20, 2015
Proffdada:
I thought you're either too lazy or too dumb to defend your Mohammed but now I can see you're both
Better convert or remain silent forever

Lol! Alrighty then. Whatever floats your boat. Ahhh! special people, just can't help but pity them.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by onetrack(m): 9:10pm On May 20, 2015
EzioAuditore:



I beg to differ. If you read the verses above, you'd see that the prophet granting these privileges to monks is in perfect harmony with the teachings of the Quran.

The Quran is so contradictory that you can make it say almost anything.

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Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 5:26am On May 21, 2015
onetrack:


The Quran is so contradictory that you can make it say almost anything.

Its only contradictory to those who refuse to understand it.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Proffdada: 5:30am On May 21, 2015
EzioAuditore:


Its only contradictory to those who refuse to understand it.
I thought that's the Bible
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 5:57am On May 21, 2015
Proffdada:
I thought that's the Bible


Shut up pillow biter!
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Proffdada: 7:18am On May 21, 2015
EzioAuditore:



Shut up pillow biter!
That's the easiest way to lose an argument
You have conceded already that you're a loser
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 7:38am On May 21, 2015
Proffdada:

That's the easiest way to lose an argument
You have conceded already that you're a loser

Okay...now piss off!
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by true2god: 7:57am On May 21, 2015
EzioAuditore:


Its only contradictory to those who refuse to understand it.
Do you mean the way ISIS, ALQUEDA, AL-SHABAB, HIZBOLA, the MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, BOKO HARAM, the SALAFIS, etc refused to understand it?
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Proffdada: 7:59am On May 21, 2015
grin
EzioAuditore:


Okay...now piss off!
grin grin loser
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 9:08am On May 21, 2015
true2god:
Do you mean the way ISIS, ALQUEDA, AL-SHABAB, HIZBOLA, the MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, BOKO HARAM, the SALAFIS, etc refused to understand it?

This guy is a dunce!Do you even know who salafis are?
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by Nobody: 9:13am On May 21, 2015
Proffdada:
grin grin grin loser

Gee, I've always wondered who decides who is or who isn't a loser.
Re: Muhammads Letter To The Monks Of St. Catherine Monastery (Ashtiname Of Muhammad) by stevenakolo: 10:07am On May 21, 2015
dalaman:
I thought they said that Mohammad was an illiterate? How is he writing letters to others?

Had a relative, can't remember the name to write for him,

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