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Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Malstrom(m): 2:23pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Sweetnecta, Yoruba sister, since you are Yoruba, you truly belong to Yoruba faith and Orisha! That's the true faith for Yorubas. You should be proud of your heritage and claim the original faith of your ancestors. If you practice Islam, don't let in take the focus out of your Yoruba culture and honouring of your ancestors. Your ancestors are there for you, ask them for guidance. Eledumare will reward you! "The one who makes a pact with the ancestors becomes immortal" Ase! |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by plappville(f): 2:32pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Sweetnecta: This is becos u are not a true Muslim, u do not have the violence drip flowing in ur generation maybe. I ve said the truth, true Muslims like to respond violently, yestarday, one was cursing me for pointing out fault in the koran "She said: may death stick all those who fight against allah , i know the prayer will go no were because allah means just nothing but a framed up of Muhammed. I dont care to know what u wrote in yoruba, i stand for the truth, to preach against false religion. I should come to ur side? what will i read the koran? The book that copied all sort of History stories and claimed its from God? i am not ignorant SIR. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Malstrom(m): 2:45pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
The idea that Muslims are by default violent is a very racist propaganda propagated by the white power elite in the world to oppress the other races in the world through their "war on terror" Recognise the real "terrorist", The nations of USA, Europe and their allies. Recognise the real enemy, and don't be a bloody aHSS licker for western interests. "Divide and rule" - does that say anything to u? "There was one time the house N---- and the Field N----" |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by plappville(f): 2:49pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
@Op: If Boko Haram, etc are your ideal muslims, [b]where do you put your parents who are muslims, spending their emotion, monies, etc on you? Are they not the logical examples for your life, instead of looking at shadowing ignorant group of low lives, pretending to be humans? Allah says some humans are even worse than cattle. U see, must he follow his parents steps, what if they are bad steps? as an adult one should be able to decide what is best for him in as long as it has no negetive effects him/her. Alot of People have been decieved not because they find truth in what they are practicing, but because, they wish to follow steps of parents etc. Everyone will be judged seperately, my mother will not give account of me nither will i give account of my kids. But its my role to tell show them the right path and that right part is the the one with Violent and framed stories. This man is an adult he has find out the truth of Islam, he has come to seek solutions and people have given what they think is a solution for him, it is left for him to now decide for himself. This is not a matter of FATHER, MOTHER, AUNTY ETC ISSUE. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by plappville(f): 2:56pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Malstrom: The real racist are the Arabs, i ve worked with them, i know them, i know how they educate their kids toward the black race. I ve no case in surport of the west, i just know that we are all human and desarve to love each other, if they Arabs/muslim enjoys violence, why won't they be talk of the world? they kill innocent bloods all for a reason best know to them. I stand for Jesus not "race". |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by plappville(f): 3:20pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
[b]from uplawal:[/b]I rejoice in the death of every enemy of Allah,and may his curse and his angels curse start manifesting in their lives. See the reaction of a muslim sister toward people why believe there are errors in the Koran and. Is this a good example of a peace religion? of course she is one of the true muslim. This is the prove. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Malstrom(m): 3:23pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
You cannot let the cases you have seen represent a whole religion neither can you let media portraying of Muslims represent Islam as a whole. Also you mention Arabs, but I was talking about Muslims in general. Arabs do only make up a small portion of the Muslims, in fact only 20% of the worlds Muslims speak Arabic. I never said Arabs can't be racist, however its racist to state that Arabs enjoy violence because putting it like that makes it seem you say all Arabs or Arabs in general are violent by nature. If some enjoy violence its natural because some people are just violent no matter what religion. The violence and armed conflicts around the world including the Arab world is a consequence of western occupation, exploitation and colonization of the world. The "terrorists" are a product of foreign policy of the western world powers ant their big multi billion corporations. The very Jesus that you pray to was introduced to us by the same damn people who burnt down our villages, raped the women, forced us to abandon our own religion and culture, dragging about half of Africa's population over seas to work to death. These people came to Nigeria with Jesus and its all racist poison! |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Malstrom(m): 3:33pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
They even changed Jesus so that he would look like them and you accept that. The racism is obvious in that Jesus is portrayed as a white man in every single church. They enslave our very faith and mind, who told us our original religion and culture was not good enough?- It was the white rats who came to "Civilize" the Africans which they regarded as just a little more than monkeys. I bet go down and pray to the white man, White Jesus. Its an insult to your ancestors and your heritage, nothing to be proud of to adopt the oppressors religion. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Orikinla(m): 4:15pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
The best religion is the one between you and your creator and your faith in HIM will be your strength on earth. Trust HIM. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Nobody: 4:18pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Thank God people are beginning to lose faith in ISLAM and it's violence and non-stop bloodshed. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Sweetnecta: 4:20pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Plappvile says she is not ignorant. Hmmm. What can I say? She picked on what Uplawal, similar to what Jesus would have said, and she ignored by advise, similar to how Jesus would have advised. I have a full experience of not so god and not so bad with christans of all ages, colors and levels of success. In all of that, there has not been anything in them that has attracted me to their 3 gods God. Why should i worship a man who felt and bled as i would? And malsrom inviting me to worship handmades does not know that if you put those handmades in front of dogs, the dog will use them as it would use fire hydrant. Plappville and Malstrom, listen to and take my advise by walking away from what can not hurt or benefit you. Heck, they can't even help themselves; the idols can't even feed itself and Jesus called on God for help. No one needs to follow his or her parent's religion, so Plappvile, why are you still in the religion of papa and mama? Frosbel, people are not exactly one person, duh. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Sweetnecta: 4:23pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
@Orikinla: « #40 on: Today at 04:15:38 PM » [Quote]The best religion is the one between you and your creator and your faith in HIM will be your strength on earth. Trust HIM.[/Quote]Which God are you talking about; Yahweh who is Jehovah, Jesus who called his God Ellah, or Holy Ghost, the spirit whose name you can't tell us? |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Nobody: 4:27pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Frosbel, people are not exactly one person, duh. I am sorry but we are not the ones who bow before a black stone situated in Mecca 5 times a day, this is idol worship. Also we are not the ones that carry knives and daggers to ta place of worship. We are not the ones that start violence and Jihad after Mosque prayers on Friday. Come out of idolatry and stop following ALLAH and his 3 daughters. Jesus Loves you, repent Now !!!! |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by sebastinta(m): 4:30pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
@ poster its abt time , u knw wat dey say " ALL TERRORIST ARE MUSLIMS BUT ALL MUSLIMS ARE NOT TERRORIST" |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by maclatunji: 4:33pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Enters thread, yawns at topic. So what do you want us to do about it? Knowledge is there for you to seek. There shall be no compulsion in religion! |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by 68816419: 4:35pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Ijogz K (m): ur very funny,hahahahaha. u think u leaving islam will mean a "thing", as u are contemplating on leaving islam, thousands are also moving into it and for your information, islam is the only religion that gives u direct conversation with God. lastly, a quetion 4 u. have read in the people of Allah where violent is accepted and where ur r asked to kill some one to justify any instances ? THINK, THINK, THINK! |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by ziccoit: 4:41pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
@Op are you practicing BH 'Islam' ? Or the one practiced by Adam, Abraham, Jesus etc ( may Allah please with them) and Muhammad (SAW)? I am a Muslim and I practise Islam because Allah says so not because of Saudi, BH , etc. Pls seek knowledge before you plunge into anything in life. It is obvious you don't understand the religion of God- Islam . |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Nobody: 4:42pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Mr, ma advice to u if u r really serious is to kneel down right now n ask GOD with sincerity at heart dat if he really exist he should show u d way, Am a proud christian n i hv seen dat d only luv is d luv of GOD thru JESUS . am telln u ur life will neva remain d same, luk at ISLAM everywhere dat its planted has traits of violence, even ur book speaks violence, dat cant b love, to kill ur fellow human is insane n not loving, join hands wit LOVE n lets mk our world a beta place, thanks. JESUS loves u, |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Nobody: 4:44pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
ISLAM feeds on death and human blood |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by BabaIbada: 4:48pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
If you truly have this thought on your mind, then you're more misguided than BokoHaram themselves. Have you ever taken time to research what you practise? Islam does not support violence and anyone who associates violence with islam (the West), uses violence in the name of ISlam (Boko Haram) and anyone who would leave Islam on the ground of it being violent(YOU) is absolutely misguided. BTW who would even notice if you leave Muslim World? |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by yusuf01(m): 4:51pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
@ poster There is only one thing I can deduce, you are just a muslim by name (sorry if that offends you), you don't know why you are a muslim. Or better put it, you are a muslim because you parents are muslims. And that is where the problem lies, until you invest time in your religion - like the way you invest time in your education - you'll continue to be pushed around. Remember the first article of faith; know who God is before you worship him, if you don't know him, how can you worship him? If you invest your time and money on educating yourself about Islam, first you will be able to defend your religion and at the same time, you will know you are on the right path. Remember you only have one life to live, and the sole purpose of creation is to worship Allah, so it will be nice to educate yourself on Islam because that is the most important thing; that is why you are created. Allah will not ask you of your certificates, He'll only ask you how you have used the time he gave you while on earth. By educating yourself, you will begin to distinguish between politics and religion, you will base you actions - and inactions - on the divine doctrine, not on the behaviours of people. You will distinguish between those who act on the whims of the desires and those who say 'we hear and obey' to Allah and his messenger's advice, you will differentiate the bigots from the true believers, In fact, you will know why Islam is growing despite this hatred that people have for it. So in one word, invest in your Islamic education just as you invest in your career; you will never blame yourself for being a muslim. And brother, you only have one life to live, you don't know maybe you will see tomorrow, please start now. Ma sallam |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by alex406(m): 4:52pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Guy dont let anybody decieve you,if you have really made up your mind find a living church and start attending,not just a church but living church. good luck. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by BCuZiMBlaCk(m): 4:53pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Never knew u were a muslim @OP but whatever decision you take regarding your change of religion, be sure its the right one |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Sweetnecta: 4:55pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
@Frosbel; « #44 on: Today at 04:27:12 PM [how you dey, ol boy, frosbel?] [Quote]I am sorry but we are not the ones who bow before a black stone situated in Mecca 5 times a day, this is idol worship.[/Quote]you really should be sorry and hence bow your head in shame if there is any dignity in your body, because the black stone is a small object in a whole structure called the Ka'aba. The people who are in Masjid Aqsa who are looking at the Ka'aba, but are on opposite side for example where they don't see it, you can't possibly say they are bowing to it. Do you know what they call focal point, a hob? Thats what Ka'aba is, the black stone being just if you will a prominent cornerstone. You dont live inside your door, but it is the thing that is important to you, if you must get to your bed, daily. [Quote]Also we are not the ones that carry knives and daggers to ta place of worship.[/Quote]So this a crime while you simply dismissed carrying swords? [Quote]We are not the ones that start violence and Jihad after Mosque prayers on Friday.[/Quote]And you dont stop to kill after you made your Lord's prayer, so much so that there are biblical verses now on rifles and killing machines. [Quote]Come out of idolatry and stop following ALLAH and his 3 daughters.[/Quote]here are your idols; 3 gods, one was a son of man and god and he finally got killed by humans in middle east, and the last you can not tell us his or her name or you will try to give us the name of holy spirit, today? Allah says and you will find it on the pages of the Quran how do I have a son when I have no consort, and then He say, he does not beget nor was He begotten. [Quote]Jesus Loves you, repent Now !!!![/Quote]Alhamdulillah that I am not one of the miracle workers, but you are that Jesus will say I do not know ye, depart from me, you evil soul. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Nobody: 5:00pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
@Frosbel; « #44 on: Today at 04:27:12 PM [how you dey, ol boy, frosbel?]you really should be sorry and hence bow your head in shame if there is any dignity in your body, because the black stone is a small object in a whole structure called the Ka'aba. The people who are in Masjid Aqsa who are looking at the Ka'aba, but are on opposite side for example where they don't see it, you can't possibly say they are bowing to it. Do you know what they call focal point, a hob? Thats what Ka'aba is, the black stone being just if you will a prominent cornerstone. Why at all a black stone in the Kabba, why do people kiss it. Plain idolatry !! Remember this pagan tradition existed before Muhammad. So this a crime while you simply dismissed carrying swords? Carrying swords to church , lol. Wow, is that not violence in waiting . And you dont stop to kill after you made your Lord's prayer, so much so that there are biblical verses now on rifles and killing machines. Please make some sense and stop blabbing about. here are your idols; 3 gods, one was a son of man and god and he finally got killed by humans in middle east, and the last you can not tell us his or her name or you will try to give us the name of holy spirit, today? Allah says and you will find it on the pages of the Quran how do I have a son when I have no consort, and then He say, he does not beget nor was He begotten. This is a lie. GOD is one , he has no partners. But ALLAH has 3 daughters or godesses , it is a proven fact and because of this truth the Ayatollah issued a fatwa on Salman's head . Why can you guys not just bear the truth ? Alhamdulillah that I am not one of the miracle workers, but you are that Jesus will say I do not know ye, depart from me, you evil soul. What miracle did Muhammad the false prophet perform, other than his lies and deceit. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by nagoma(m): 5:10pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Politicians are driving you away from Islam and you take Nairalanders seriously. You need to get yourself educated. Sorry. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by sebastinta(m): 5:26pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Sweetnecta: dude u gotta get your S H I T 2geda, open your eyes nd look around. imagine d world without muslims, nt saying it ll b perfect but it ll b alot better |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Torch1(m): 5:27pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Islam is a religion of peaceLwkmd, Why must Muslims alwaz remind us that Islam is a religion of peace?? I hardly hear non-muslims do so. Why always Muslims? Even Farouk Abdulmutallab, Boko haram, Al-qeada, Taliban, Al-shabab members wil still claim that Islam is a religion of peace. Do i blame them? No. |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by auwal87(m): 5:31pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
MISCONCEPTION #1: Muslims are violent, terrorists and/or extremists. This is the biggest misconception in Islam, no doubt resulting from the constant stereotyping and bashing the media gives Islam. When a gunman attacks a mosque in the name of Judaism, a Catholic IRA guerrilla sets off a bomb in an urban area, or Serbian Orthodox militiamen rape and kill innocent Muslim civilians, these acts are not used to stereotype an entire faith. Never are these acts attributed to the religion of the perpetrators. Yet how many times have we heard the words 'Islamic, Muslim fundamentalist. etc.' linked with violence. Politics in so called "Muslim countries" may or may not have any Islamic basis. Often dictators and politicians will use the name of Islam for their own purposes. One should remember to go to the source of Islam and separate what the true religion of Islam says from what is portrayed in the media. Islam literally means 'submission to God' and is derived from a root word meaning 'peace'. Islam may seem exotic or even extreme in the modern world. Perhaps this is because religion doesn't dominate everyday life in the West, whereas Islam is considered a 'way of life' for Muslims and they make no division between secular and sacred in their lives. Like Christianity, Islam permits fighting in self-defense, in defense of religion, or on the part of those who have been expelled forcibly from their homes. It lays down strict rules of combat which include prohibitions against harming civilians and against destroying crops, trees and livestock. NOWHERE DOES ISLAM ENJOIN THE KILLING OF INNOCENTS, The Quran says: "Fight in the cause of God against those who fight you, but do not transgress limits. God does not love transgressors." (Quran 2:190) "If they seek peace, then seek you peace. And trust in God for He is the One that heareth and knoweth all things." (Quran 8:61) War, therefore, is the last resort, and is subject to the rigorous conditions laid down by the sacred law. The term 'jihad' literally means 'struggle'. Muslims believe that there are two kinds of jihad. The other 'jihad' is the inner struggle of the soul which everyone wages against egotistic desires for the sake of attaining inner peace. MISCONCEPTION #2: Islam oppresses women. The image of the typical Muslim woman wearing the veil and forced to stay home and forbidden to drive is all too common in most peoples thoughts. Although some Muslim countries may have laws that oppress women, this should not be seen as coming from Islam. Many of these countries do not rule by any kind of Shari'ah (Islamic law) and introduce their own cultural standpoints on the issue of gender equity. Islam on the other hand gives men and women different roles and equity between the two is laid down in the Quran and the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Islam sees a woman, whether single or married, as an individual in her own right, with the right to own and dispose of her property and earnings. A marriage gift is given by the groom to the bride for her own personal use, and she keeps her own family name rather than taking her husband's. Both men and women are expected to dress in a way that is modest and dignified. The Messenger of God (peace be upon him) said: "The most perfect in faith amongst believers is he who is best in manner and kindest to his wife." Violence of any kind towards women and forcing them against their will for anything is not allowed. A Muslim marriage is a simple, legal agreement in which either partner is free to include conditions. Marriage customs thus vary widely from country to country. Divorce is not common, although it is acceptable as a last resort. According to Islam, a Muslim girl cannot be forced to marry against her will: her parents simply suggest young men they think may be suitable. MISCONCEPTION #3: Muslims worship a different God. Allah is simply the Arabic word for God. Allah for Muslims is the greatest and most inclusive of the Names of God, it is an Arabic word of rich meaning, denoting the one and only God and ascribing no partners to Him. It is exactly the same word which the Jews, in Hebrew, use for God (eloh), the word which Jesus Christ used in Aramaic when he prayed to God. God has an identical name in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; Allah is the same God worshiped by Muslims, Christians and Jews. Muslims believe that Allah's sovereignty is to be acknowledged in worship and in the pledge to obey His teaching and commandments, conveyed through His messengers and prophets who were sent at various times and in many places throughout history. However, it should be noted that God in Islam is One and Only. He, the Exalted, does not get tired, does not have a son ie Jesus or have associates, nor does He have human-like attributions as found in other faiths. MISCONCEPTION #4: Islam was spread by the sword and intolerant of other faiths. Many social studies textbooks for students show the image of an Arab horseman carrying a sword in one hand and the Quran in the other conquering and forcibly converting. This, though, is not a correct portrayal of history. Islam has always given respect and freedom of religion to all faiths. The Quran says: "God forbids you not, with regards to those who fight you not for [your] faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them; for God loveth those who are just. 60: Freedom of religion is laid down in the Quran itself: "There is no compulsion (or coercion) in the religion (Islam). The right direction is distinctly clear from error". (2:256) Christian missionary, T.W. Arnold had this opinion on his study of the question of the spread of Islam: ", of any organized attempt to force the acceptance of Islam on the non-Muslim population, or of any systematic persecution intended to stamp out the Christian religion, we hear nothing. Had the caliphs chosen to adopt either course of action, they might have swept away Christianity as easily as Ferdinand and Isabella drove Islam out of Spain, or Louis XIV made Protestanism , " It is a function of Islamic law to protect the privileged status of minorities, and this is why non-Muslim places of worship have flourished all over the Islamic world. History provides many examples of Muslim tolerance towards other faiths: when the caliph Omar entered Jerusalem in the year 634, Islam granted freedom of worship to all religious communities in the city. Proclaiming to the inhabitants that their lives, and property were safe, and that their places of worship would never be taken from them, he asked the Christian patriarch Sophronius to accompany him on a visit to all the holy places. Islamic law also permits non-Muslim minorities to set up their own courts, which implement family laws drawn up by the minorities themselves. The life and property of all citizens in an Islamic state are considered sacred whether the person is Muslim or not. Racism is not a part of Islam, the Quran speaks only of human equality and how all peoples are equal in the sight of God. "O mankind! We created you from a single soul, male and female, and made you into nations and tribes, so that you may come to know one another. Truly, the most honored of you in God's sight is the greatest of you in piety. God is All-Knowing, All- Aware. (49:13) MISCONCEPTION #5: All Muslims are Arabs The Muslim population of the world is around 1.2 billion. 1 out of 5 people in the world is a Muslim. They are a vast range of races, nationalities, and cultures from around the globe--from the Phillipines to Nigeria--they are united by their common Islamic faith. Only about 18% live in the Arab world and the largest Muslim community is in Indonesia. Most Muslims live east of Pakistan. 30% of Muslims live in the Indian subcontinent, 20% in Sub-Saharan Africa, 17% in Southeast Asia, 18% in the Arab world, and 10% in the Soviet Union and China. Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan make up 10% of the non-Arab Middle East. Although there are Muslim minorities in almost every area, including Latin America and Australia, they are most numerous in Russia and its newly independent states, India and central Africa. There are about 6 million Muslims in the United States MISCONCEPTION #6: The Nation of Islam is a Muslim group. Islam and the so called "Nation of Islam'" are two different religions. NOI is more of a political organization since its members are not limited to a single faith. Muslims consider this group to be just one of many cults using the name of Islam for their own gain. The only thing common between them is the jargon, the language used by both. "The Nation of Islam" is a misnomer; this religion should be called Farrakhanism, after the name of its propogator, Louis Farrakhan. Islam and Farakhanism differ in many fundamental ways. For example, Farakhan followers believe in racism and that the 'black man' was the original man and therefore superior, while in Islam there is no racism and everyone is considered equal in the sight of God, the only difference being in one's piety. There are many other theological examples that show the 'Nation's teachings have little to do with true Islam. There are many groups in America who claim to represent Islam and call their adherents Muslims. Any serious student of Islam has a duty to investigate and find the true Islam. The only two authentic sources which bind every Muslim are 1. the Quran and 2. authentic or sound Hadith. Any teachings under the label of "Islam" which contradict or at variance with the direct understanding of fundamental beliefs and practices of Islam form the Quran and authentic Hadith should be rejected and such a religion should be considered a Pseudo-Islamic Cult. In America there are many pseudo-Islamic cults, Farrakhanism being one of them. An honest attitude on the part of such cults should be not to call themselves Muslims and their religion Islam. such an example of honesty is Bahaism which is an off-shoot of Islam but Bahais do not call themselves Muslims nor their religion, Islam. In fact Bahaism is not Islam just as Farrakhanism is not Islam. MISCONCEPTION #7: All Muslim men marry four wives. The religion of Islam was revealed for all societies and all times and so accommodates widely differing social requirements. Circumstances may warrant the taking of another wife but the right is granted, according to the Quran, only on condition that the husband is scrupulously fair. No woman can be forced into this kind of marriage if they do not wish it, and they also have the right to exclude it in their marriage contract. Polygamy is neither mandatory, nor encouraged, but merely permitted. Images of "sheikhs with harems" are not consistent with Islam, as a man is only allowed at most four wives only if he can fulfill the stringent conditions of treating each fairly and providing each with separate housing etc. Permission to practice polygamy is not associated with mere satisfaction of passion. It is rather associated with compassion toward widows and orphans. It was the Quran that limited and put conditions on the practice of polygamy among the Arabs, who had as many as ten or more wives and considered them "property". It is both honest and accurate to say that it is Islam that regulated this practice, limited it, made it more humane, and instituted equal rights and status for all wives. What the Qur'anic decrees amount to, taken together is discouragement of polygamy unless necessity for it exists. It is also evident that the general rule in Islam is monogamy and not polygamy. It is a very tiny percentage of Muslims that practice it over the world. However, permission to practice limited polygamy is only consistent with Islam's realistic view of the nature of man and woman and of various social needs, problems and cultural variations. The question is, however far more than the inherent flexibility of Islam; it also is the frank and straightforward approach of Islam in dealing with practical problems. Rather than requiring hypocritical and superficial compliance, Islam delves deeper into the problems of individuals and societies, and provides for legitimate and clean solutions which are far more beneficial than would be the case if they were ignored. There is no doubt that the second wife legally married and treated kindly is better off than a mistress without any legal rights or expermanence. MISCONCEPTION #8: Muslims are a barbaric, backward people. Among the reasons for the rapid and peaceful spread of Islam was the simplicity of its doctrine-Islam calls for faith in only one God worthy of worship. It also repeatedly instructs man to use his powers of intelligence and observation. Within a few years, great civilizations and universities were flourishing, for according to the Prophet (pbuh), 'seeking knowledge is an obligation for every Muslim man and woman'. The synthesis of Eastern and Western ideas and of new thought with old, brought about great advances in medicine, mathematics, physics, astronomy, geography, architecture, art, literature, and history. Many crucial systems such as algebra, the Arabic numerals, and also the concept of the zero (vital to the advancement of mathematics), were transmitted to medieval Europe from Islam. Sophisticated instruments which were to make possible the European voyages of discovery were developed, including the astrolabe, the quadrant and good navigational maps. MISCONCEPTION #9: Muhammad was the founder of Islam and Muslims worship him. Muhammad(pbuh) was born in Mecca in the year 570. Since his father died before his birth, and his mother shortly afterwards, he was raised by his uncle from the respected tribe of Quraysh. As he grew up, he became known for his truthfulness, generosity and sincerity, so that he was sought after for his ability to arbitrate in disputes. The historians describe him as calm and meditative. Muhammad (pbuh) was of a deeply religious nature, and had long detested the decadence of his society. It became his habit to meditate from time to time in the Cave of Hira near Mecca. At the age of 40, while engaged in a meditative retreat, Muhammad(pbuh) received his first revelation from God through the Angel Gabriel. This revelation, which continued for 23 years is known as the Quran. As soon as he began to recite the words he heard from Gabriel, and to preach the truth which God had revealed to him, he and his small group of followers suffered bitter persecution, which grew so fierce that in the year 622 God gave them the command to emigrate. This event, the Hijra 'migration', in which they left Mecca for the city of Medina, marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar. After several years, the Prophet and his followers were able to return to Mecca, where they forgave their enemies and established Islam definitively. Before the Prophet saw dies at the age of 63, the greater part of Arabia was Muslim, and within a century of his death Islam had spread to Spain in the West and as far East as China. He died with less than 5 possessions to his name. While Muhammad (pbuh) was chosen to deliver the message, he is not considered the "founder" of Islam, since Muslims consider Islam to be the same divine guidance sent to all peoples before. Muslims believe all the prophets from Adam, Noah, Moses, Jesus etc. were all sent with divine guidance for their peoples. Every prophet was sent to his own people, but Muhammad(pbuh) was sent to all of mankind. Muhammad is the last and final messenger sent to deliver the message of Islam. Muslims revere and honor him (pbuh) for all he went through and his dedication, but they do not worship him. "O Prophet, verily We have sent you as a witness and a bearer of glad tidings and a warner and as one who invites unto God by His leave and as an illuminating lamp."(33:45-6) MISCONCEPTION #10: Muslims don't believe in Jesus or any other prophets. Muslims respect and revere Jesus, upon him be peace, and await his Second Coming. They consider him one of the greatest of God's messengers to mankind. A Muslim never refers to him simply as 'Jesus', but always adds the phrase 'upon him be peace' (abbreviated as (u) here). The Quran confirms his virgin birth (a chapter of the Quran is entitled 'Mary'), and Mary is considered the purest woman in all creation. The Quran describes the Annunciation as follows: "Behold!" the Angel said, "God has chosen you, and purified you, and chosen you above the women of all nations. O Mary, God gives you good news of a word from Him whose name shall be the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, honored in this world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near to God. He shall speak to the people from his cradle and in maturity, and shall be of the righteous." She said: "O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me?" He said: "Even so; God creates what He will. When He decrees a thing, He says to it, "Be!" and it is" (Quran 3:42-47) Jesus (u) was born miraculously through the same power, which had brought Adam (u) into being without a father: "Truly, the likeness of Jesus with God is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, and then said to him, 'Be!' and he was." (3:59) During his prophetic mission Jesus (u) performed many miracles. The Quran tells us that he said: " I have come to you with a sign from your Lord: I make for you out of clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, and breath into it and it becomes a bird by God's leave. And I heal the blind, and the lepers, and I raise the dead by God's leave." (3:49) Neither Muhammad (pbuh) not Jesus (u) came to change the basic doctrine of the brief in One God brought by earlier prophets, but to confirm and renew it. In the Quran Jesus (u) is reported as saying that he came: "To attest the law which was before me. And to make lawful to you part of what was forbidden you; I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, so fear God and obey Me. (3:50) The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: "Whoever believes there is no god but God, alone without partner, that Muhammad (pbuh) is His messenger, that Jesus is the servant and messenger of God, His word breathed into Mary and a spirit emanating from Him, and that Paradise and Hell are true, shall be received by God into Heaven. "(Hadith related by Bukhari). Some more Misconceptions on Islam - good info page Sources: (Islam: A Brief Introduction, Islamic Circle of North America, Jamaica, New York) (Understanding Islam and the Muslims, The Islamic Affairs Department The Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington DC, 1989.) (Badawi, Jamal, Polygamy in Islamic Law, The Muslim Students' Association of the United States & Canada,) (Islam and Farrakhanism Compared, The Institute of Islamic Information and Education, Chicago, Illinois) (Jihad Explained, The Institute of Islamic Information & Education, Chicago, Illinois) |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Nobody: 5:39pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Guys and Gals for more info on ISLAM by experts go to : http://prophetofdoom.net and http://www.answeringislam.org |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by Torch1(m): 5:46pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Sweetnecta:Don't you think ur Koran full of contradictions, Qur'an 6:101 claimed that Allah cannot have a son without a consort and the same Koran claims that Mary had a son without a consort(Qur'an 19:20-21), Is this not limiting Allah's Omnipotence?? |
Re: Am Beginning To Lose Faith In Islam: Boko-haram Caused It by awuf2008: 5:49pm On Nov 22, 2011 |
Both Religion preaches peace and tolerance but some misguided and polarized few are the ones spoiling and soiling the Islam religion. Afterall there are many Moslems out there that behave and practice their religion peacefully. so my guy, you dont need to switch religion, as converting to other religion will still not have solved anything. Remember your heart is your religion not the name. I am a christian by religion. |
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