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GboyegaD: You could go JFK and then connect to IAH. I think that would be the cheapest way for you. BTW, what date are you looking at?

@ GboyegaD,

Thanks for your response. About connecting from JFK (or another airport), my fear is that I may miss my connecting if the flight from LOS to JFK runs behind schedule. Kindly advise as such.

I'm looking at 20th Aug. Also, I learnt there are 2 airports in Houston: IAH and HOU (Hobby). which will be my best best option?

Once again, thanks bro. Really appreciate ur response.

@ all
Please, on which airline can I get d best deal to Houston. Delta is quite expensive.
Also, any one in d house heading to Uni of Houston (or already there?)

Thanks all!

PRAAAISE THE LORD!!!! Believe me, if i have money like Dangote and Adenuga i will single-handedly sponsor this new group. Enough is enough. This nonsense shakara by Boko Haram has to stop. If the christian-state Israel had kept quiet by now palestine would have wiped them off from the surface of the earth. Christians this is not time to fold our hands and watch. He who kill by the sword must die by the sword. The Islamist extremist have killed enough. This new group is the answer to our prayers. Let the reprisal attacks begin, NONSENSE.

, Such ignorance!!!!, Israel, a Christian state, I'm embarrased by the sheer ignorance of fellow country men, !!!!, Such show of bigotry!!

nice.one:

@ nice one,

I am aware of the media hype about islam, about the misconception about islam, about the misrepresentation of Islam(even by those who claim to be muslims) and really, I don't blame you for your "influenced" view/opinion. I blame the muslims. We have done litle in making our faith understandable to the rest of humanity. We are busy building skyscrapers in Dubai, striking business deals all around the globe and galivanting/touring Europe, Africa, America, Middle East and are comfortable with being mere on-lookers in the general affairs of humanity. Particularly, I blame myself also for not appreciating Islam early in life and sharing its teachings with others. I blame myself for not upholding the Islamic principle of being the "best friend" to my neighbour, I could go on & on, But in an epitome, I blame you not!!!!


True Muslims aren't in any way comparable to these "haters". The Holy Qur'an clearly states that we shouldn't insult those who share not our beliefs [e.g books, aqeedah(creed), etc] so they won't in their ignorance and rage insult their creator (GOD)

Forgive my ignorance, does B.S refer to 'bull shit'? If it does, I aren't dishing out no shit!!. Those who dish out "shit" soil their hands with the shit!!, Right??

Kindly make reference to the fallacies you claim to in the Qur'an. (I am sure u are probably gonna google this).Before the advents of astronomy, the holy Book had explained to us the cosmo. About evolution, the book is against Charles Darwin's theories (& this theory has been disproved by several scientists too: Some even contend that Darwin was trying to promote white supremist views) .

Islam ain't a religion of the arabs. It is a mercy to the whole of mankind!! It is a TOTAL way of life!!!, Its message is to all humanity. GOD refers to humanity in the holy book with such appellations as: O mankind, O believers, etc with respect to rulings, etc. Never was there any specific reference to the arabs. In fact, Islam abhors the so-called "Nationalism" and advocates brotherhood: first in faith & then in humanity. So unlike you, I am more inclined to desribe myself as a muslim (the word "muslim" refers to any being/creature/etc that submits totally to the will of GOD) first and then secondly as a human. My demographic background has no influence whatsoever on how I perceive myself. It simply reminds me of the diversity of humanity and the "might" of the supreme being.

The holy book clearly states that humanity is created in many races/tribes/nations so that we may recognise ourselves and

Islam teaches that the best among us is not based on racial affiliation but on taqwa(piety).


Your asertion of describing yourself as a black man smirks of ethnocentrism. It is the same as the white dude who deludes

himself in the superiority of his color.


I " shudder" to think that you believe "GOD" is an invention of man. From all the religions you made reference to, as shown in the "sic" pic I uploaded(Islam, Judaism,Budhism,Hinduism,Mormonism), it may interest you to know that all the others with the sole exception of Islam end with the suffix "ism", just like man-invented isms like Capitalism, Socialism,Egalitarianism, etc. So, based on etymology, you are right about your assertion: You only got it wrong with Islam!!

Have you ever read the holy Qur'an?

Your reference to my/our fore-fathers: The Islamic creed believes that everyone is born in a state of "fitra" (purity in faith: Submission to GOD's will) and I trace my genealogy to Abraham. Abraham was neither a mushrik(idol worshipper) nor was he a disbeliever.He was one of those who submitted their will to GOD. Mind you, there are different myths from my part of the country (South West, Nigeria) which subscribes to the fact that my ancestors migrated from elsewhere. Some claim we are from Egypt and others claim that we have our origins from Arabia (the legend of Lamurudu, etc)[These myths/legend may be contested. BUt at least that was what I was taught in High School: I don't know if the curriculum has been changed, lol!!!).


And for your information,there is currently no government in the world based entirely on Islamic principles. Saudi Arabia,

that you refered to operates a monarchy, & Islam doesn't advocate that.




, 1 love, bro!!!!

Hi all,



I happen to be a grad student in Gainesville (the city this church is located). Not only is the church advocating such sic statements against Islam. it is also doing same against Budhism, Hinduism, etc.(I have attached one of their banners). Funny enough, the members are not more than a few score of deluded maniacs. Strangely, all of them seem to be "white": at least that's the pigment of their skins. I believe their hearts are utterly black.

You can ask any student/faculty in the University of Florida (UF) (even the freshmen) and he/she will tell you how these folks are ignored whenever they bring their "crusade" on campus. There was a day they came on campus (they weren't up to 10) to the famous Turlington Plaza, and students were trying to shoo them off. The next day, the University/& the school's intl center released a stment against their preachings. In fact, the student-run daily newspaper (the Alligator) was so critical of them and advised students to simply ignore them.The group have really defiled the symbol of the dove with their hatred (They call themselves the Dove world or something similar & have a symbol of the a white dove as an insignia)

The group also came to one of our community masjid (mosque) with the hope of picking up a fight with us, carrying plackards etc. We didn't avail them such luxury. They left drenched to the soles of their feet in the hot Summer day. (We offered them bottled water, lol!!!)  A striking factor about these people is that most of them (at least those that came to the local masjid) were mostly haggard-looking white ladies, some even with babies strapped on their chest (they don't strap babies at the back as we do back  home). I can only come to the conclusion that the group is made of a bunch of high-school drop-outs & drug-taking white wannabes.


In Gainsville, we have an inter-faith forum usually held each weekend & we have several faiths and colors represented:. Judaism, Islam, Budhism, Hinduism,Methodist, Catholics, etc, & even atheist. Never have the "Dove world" bigots ever attended this gathering.(at least to the best of my knowledge)

The islamophobia phenomenon cannot be denied.I acknowledge the misrepresentation such unwanted elements as Terrorists, etc have rubbed on Islam. You may realize that most terrorist acts attributed to Islam/muslims have political/economic undertones (& these acts are conveniently undertake under the garb of Religion). The cases of Afghanistan, Iraq, etc are clear to see. I have also lived among the hausa in Northern Nigeria (Gombe to be specific) & I can tell u all the so-called religious unrests are finetuned by the politicians who take advantage of the socio-econmic imbalance of the region, the youthfull restiveness & the wrong interpretation of the so-called local imams(who are really more fetish than Islamic). I also acknowledge the fact that some muslims display ignorance as regards their faith.

But as humans, we have been endowed with the great power of intellect. We have resources at our disposal. Yet some of us refer to the so-called pastors/imams/news reporters to shape our views and opinions. If anyone ascribes devil to Islam. What a sane & sincere human will do is to grab a translated copy of the book of Islam (the Holy Qur'an) & attempt an un-biased assessment of its contents.

Without any doubt, Islam is the only non-christian faith which upholds the high status of Jesus (May GOD be pleased with him) & venerates him. The Holy book, in a chapter exclusively dedicated to Jesus's mother (Mary) absolves her of any improper act (she had been accused by the jews of being unchaste,etc:they even called her a prostitute).

The distinction between us and most of christianity is that we don't believe Jesus is the "son" of God. Some xtains also hold this view. We believe that GOD (the exalted in Might)is so high & mighty that we can't attribute human qualities such as fatherhood to HIM. An article of faith in Islam states clearly that a believer must believe in other prophets/messengers (Abraham, Moses,Joseph,solomon,[May GOD be pleased with them all], etc) sent by GOD to humanity and we make no distinction among them.)

We believe that such chosen men of GOD were sent to different nations/peoples at different epoch of time and that Muhammed ((May GOD be pleased with him) is the seal of these few chosen men of GOD.

We acknowledge the divine birth (without any male intervention) of Jesus & some of the miracles attributed to him. As regards those miracles, our belief is that he performed them all not of his own power but of GOD's permission.

The holy book of Islam (Qur'an) is indeed a miracle to mankind. The book has confirmed so many human scientific facts. For example, while a great human mind was being persecuted for saying that the earth was not flat(I don't need to mention his name & those that persecuted him) , the book clearly says the shape of the earth is like an ostrich's egg. (which is of course geoid in shape). The book also talks in lucid tones about the embryonic developmental stages in the womb(which has recently been confirmed by modern science).


Before the modern world ever thought of coming up with "rules of engagement" in our crisis-infested plan, the book had already made mention of that 1400years ago. Funny enough, I met a pair of "whities" on campus who wore heavily emboldened crosses on their necks( I later got to know they were catholics) who accosted me and we had a brief discussion for a couple of mins: we talked about the purpose of existence. They thought everyone from the african continent is xtian (especially when i told them I was from Nigeria: Alas, one of their "fathers" is also from Nigeria). While everyone ignored them, I spared some mins with them & we talked about Islam's position on warfare amongst other things. They were astounded to realize Islam's principle on warfare as eptomized in the Holy Qur'an: "Fight ONLY those who fight you", and also the holy Qur'an's provision of accompanying the "neutrals" to a place of security/sanctuary, etc. 


There is a "basis" for every act of worship in Islam & "knowledge" is first advocated before worship . As a muslim, it is my duty to ask myself: why I should pray to GOD, why i should fast, why I should spend 2.5% on my excess income(after fulfiling all my financial responsibilities) on charity, etc.
Islam's position is to make the "TRUTH" available to all. Afterwards, it is the responsibilty of those who have heard the truth to either abide by it,ignore it or discard it: We all have choices to make, "For you is your religion & for me is mine", "Let there be no compulsion in faith" (These are few excerpts of the Holy Qur'an)

And it may also interest you that so many people (even those who don't speak the language of the Holy Qur'an: Arabic) have committed the entire contents of the book to memory. So any group of people could gather all the copies of the holy book avaialble and incinerate, the world won't lose the message of the holy book.

, Truth extinguishes falsehood,   

*** I didn't include references to the specific verses/chapters in the Holy Qur'an because I don't want to bore readers. The length of my response is already large enough. But i will be most glad to provide the references if anyone requests them. Or better still, the reader could get him/herself an English copy of the Holy Qur'an.****

****Any inconsistencies I have made on this submission is from the inadequacy of my knowledge and writing skills & anything I have written that is consistent is from the mercy of GOD. May GOD make the write-up much better understood than I have presented it****




May the peace & mercies of GOD abide with you all.

, One love!!!!!!!!

@Dominoifet (m)

I'm most dismayed at such a show of lack of objectivity in your response/opinion.How could you subscribe to such heinous absurdities cum blatant lies against the best of mankind (Muhammad:Peace be on HIM).Perhaps, you should go through his biography as presented (not even by muslim historians) but by d orientalists.You make me laugh when you suggest that Islam was forced unto d people of Arabia via warfare.You must know nothing of the persecution the early muslims endured. U really need a lesson in history.Not ever has any successful ideology been forced down d throat of people.The failure of the communist system is a recent and apparent example.
I guess you must be making reference to d opinion of d late Pope John Paul (when he quoted an emperor) that Islam was spread by d sword, (, he later apologised for this). Everyone knows this is a blatant lie.If I may ask you,do know you that there still exists coptic xtians(i.e xtians occupying Arabian lands before the emergence of Islam)?, or would u tell me that Islam was accepted in Spain as a result of d sword (before the crusaders wiped out d entire muslim population by murder).U really need a lesson in history.
I'm surprised u could have been so myopic as to have no idea of the emergence of banks(with interest based models).It may interest you to know that banks as we have them came into being mainly to fund the crusade wars of the kings of Europe (King Arthur of France,etc).Just watch History Channel (on cable),bro.
The evils of interest-based banking are really apparent.You don't have to look afar.The precarious situation facing the developing economies like ours that have resorted to borrowing from the developed nations are open for all to see. The result of interest-based banking is simple:"rich gets richer & poor gets poorer".
If an institution comes up that tends (I'm aware islamic banking as presently being practised is not in its ideal state) to uphold the way of life of a group of people and if this institution doesn't affect the society in any negative way, it shouldn't be condemned. Perhaps you may contend that missionary schools should be scrapped, your thought process sucks,man. In the west, you either patronise Islamic banks or you don't, and more enterpreneurs are currently considering the option.A google search will show you all these.
If you are interested in the services being rendered by the institution, you patronise them; else you simply walk away and cast your lot with other institutions, as simple as that,
As a Nigerian in diaspora, I feel saddened when my folks back home engage in such bigoted analysis as epitomised by your comments,and I feel more embarrassed it is coming from a Nigerian youth.Perhaps your hatred for Islam has beclouded your good sense of reasoning. I'm sure you have a good sense of reasoning.
, and for your information, you should know that Sanusi Lamido only obtained a degree in Sharia and Islamic Studies from the African International University in Khartoum, Sudan in 1997 (after earning a BSc in Economics in 1981 and an MSc in Economics in 1983) so the guy knows his onions, Buddie, simple web searches will reveal all these to you.

Bro, this show of "hate" & "tolerance" must stop. If you hate Islam, that is your personal proclivity. We should look for avenues capable of ensuring our continued existence as a nation,not those tendencies that alienate us from one another,

I must acknowledge that the misconducts (the likes of d Mutallabs,etc) of a few misguided fellows have stained the pure fabric of Islam; but as a humans we have been endowed with the gift of the intellect to be able to discern the real truth about a phenomenon.Kindly make appropriate use of this unique gift from God,

, & Pls, include "objectivity" in your vocabulary,

, Peace be on you, bro & the entire citizenry of our beloved nation,

@t.truth
Hi bro,
May d peace & blessings of ALLAH (GOD) be with u & ur household, I am aware of d websites you are quoting from, Kindly spare me some time, A google search is simply enough to locate the source(s).I'll address some of d reported narrations,inshaALLAH!I'm pretty busy right now.
I have NEVER come across d hadiths u made reference to.Perhaps they are one of d daif hadiths (fabricated hadiths),
May ALLAH 4give u 4 D wrong aspersions u're making on d character of the noblest of mankind (Muhammad:Peace be upon him),

, May u find inner peace in all ur endeavors

@ t.truth

It is obvious that u merely copied and pasted from a source, U could have at least acknowledge d source, and about d assertions, could u pls make reference to a single circumstance or scenario or example, u didn't even cite a single portion of d glorious book (Qur'an) to confirm ur assertion, Neither did u cite a situation where d best of mankind (Muhammad[may d peace & blessings of ALLAH be upon his noble soul]) committed any of d atrocities u insinuated (May d good LORD 4give u). it might interest u t know that both orientalists and western scholars, alike have showered praises on d conduct of d latter, if they didn't believe in him.
My brother, if u really want to know d truth and nothing but absolutely d truth bout Islam, attempt an objective study of it bereft of any personal aggrandizement, u could start off by getting a copy of d translated copy of d glorious Qur'an & make ur own conclusions.Never rely on d views of others.
Coincidentally, I was fortunate to attend a "talk/seminar" delivered by a roman catholic italian/american (A professor of Religion) who talked about Islam here in Florida; and despite his faith proclivity,he could only shower encomiums on d character of prophet Muhammed [may d peace & blessings of ALLAH be upon his noble soul]

, My brother, just take time out to seek d truth,

, I LOVE u only 4 ALLAH's sake,

, Bro, I'm kinda busy with exams now, wish I could write more,bro,
, Peace!!!!!!!!!

@t.truth

Ur comment is rather myopic and certainly a disgruntled (I really hope u are not as an individual) to make such a heinous assertion about Islam.As a nigerian studying & living in America, I'm dissapointed a fellow citizen cld be involved in such religious bigotry cum in-tolerance.A bunch of my pals are xtians,some are even budhists, etc, because some xtian knights took part in a "crusade war" (hope u know ur history) wouldn't make me to condemn xtainity in such irreponsible terms as u did.
As nigerians,, we must bridge gaps, I doubt if u cld walk down d street and make such an irresponsible statement.
Perhaps ur sentiments are based on limited experience,media propaganda,misconception or mis-information.As intellectuals, WE must seek d TRUTH ourselves, not what we're made to believe.
Islam teaches me to love mankind only for ALLAH(GOD)'s sake ONLY & so we as muslims MUST abhor TERRORISM, If u care to take a critical study of Islam;at best, Allah will GUIDE U TO D RIGHT PART (WHICH I HOPE HE WLD COS i LOVE U 4 GOD's sake) or at worst u'll turn to be tolerant of d faith.

, Peace to d inahbitants of d world!!!!!!!!

@ JAMIU AY et al

Congrats on your admission. Pls,has anyone on d 2nd list been able to generate his/her form and print.I've been on it for my sister, and d reg portal keeps giving d eror message:"incorrect jamb reg no/surname" and also when is d last day for registration?My sis would need to travel from Lagos.

Expedited response would be most appreciated.

@ JAMIU AY et al

Congrats on your admission. Pls,has anyone on d 2nd list been able to generate his/her form and print.I've been on it for my sister, and d reg portal keeps giving d eror message:"incorrect jamb reg no/surname"  and also when is d last day for registration?My sis would need to travel from Lagos.

Expedited response would be most appreciated.

@ JAMIU AY et al

Congrats on your admission. Pls,has anyone on d 2nd list been able to generate his/her form and print.I've been on it for my sister, and d reg portal keeps giving d eror message:"incorrect jamb reg no/surname" and also when is d last day for registration?My sis would need to travel from Lagos.

Expedited response would be most appreciated.

@ JAMIU AY et al

Congrats on ur admission. Pls,has anyone on d 2nd list been able to generate his/her form and print.I've been on it for my sister, and d reg portal keeps giving d eror message:"incorrect jamb reg no/surname" and also when is d last day for registration?My sis would need to travel from Lagos.

Expedited response would be most appreciated.

@nethacker

can I have ur email addy?

@nethacker,gongoaso,femillanky,Phuck_NL,everybody!


PLS, can anyone be of any assistance in paying d $200 SEVIS fee?, Very urgent,

pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase!

@poster,

total iBT score is: 120 & not 200(reading:30,listening:30,writing:30,speaking:30). Hope u're not out to de-fraud fellow landers.If u're genuine, this should be known 2 you or is it a slip of d keyboard?

@nethacker,

I plan to pay by November.My appointment is for December.Any tips on getting access to my interview letter?(I was able to download d other docs:applicant data & checklist). tbiobaku007@yahoo.com

Hi landers,
Pls i have 2 issues at hand:
1) After booking my appointment with VFS, I can't download my interview letter. After each download, PDF doc always bring on the error msg " the file is damaged and could not be repaired "
2)How do I pay d SEVIS fee ($200) from Nigeria.The payment portal doesn't seem to accept credit cards for my SEVIS no.

Prompt response will be highly appreciated
1 love!

, Yeah, Sheik Ahmed Deedat:amazed me so much with his knowledge while he was alive.He realy restored our "pride" as muslims from his base in South Africa. How can I 4get one of his book (The Last Testament). The book made so much impression on me as an undergrad in UNILAG. Sheik Zakir Naik : I must say he is a Deedat re-incarnatn (figurative of course!), Thank d good lord 4 such great scholars

@ panteleonk

, What a dumb post from a dumb poster, shame on u!Your likes are not fit 4 Nairaland.I am positive u are bereft of any iota of intellectual substance or cognitive reasoning .The likes of u just open ur big fat mouth & sow discord among the citizens of this great nation, while complaining on everything possible.Shame on u!

"ALLAH, the LORD of incomparable majesty;who begets not nor was he begotten"

WROTE THIS IN AN EARLIER POST.TOT THIS MIGHT INTEREST U


I'd like 2 clear some misconceptns:ISLAM, as preached by the best of mankind advocates seeking of education in all its ramification. There is definately no distinction betw Western educatn & mundane education. In fact, a tradition of the faith advocates seeking knowledge as far as China(then in Arabia, China was the known farthest land). This is why the forebears of the faith were at the fore-front of knowledge & Civilzation in their epoch of time. Also, the Northern muslims shouldn't be construed as "perfect rep" of the Muslim community; as in all parts of the country, we've the uneducated,the area boys (kalari),the trouble makers etc. I undertook my youth service in the North and I can tell you I was grossly dissapointed with how they went about their faith (especially the youths). However, there are some indidviduals/groups amongst them whom you can regard as properly representing the muslim idealogies.
Having said these, I'm actually dissapointed at most of the comments I came across this thread, most of which are openly spiteful of Islam and went in no small measure to denigrate the Islamic faith (the likes of Davidlan:his comments in the religion section leaves you without doubt that he is suffering from Islamophobia,& you only wonder what extreme hatred can lead to). Apparently as intellectuals, if one doesn't understand a concept/doctrine or one is intimidated by its success, the best thing to do is to attempt an independent assessment of the ills it is being accused of, rather than indulging in religious bigotry cum hatred. I'll be surprised if anyone with origins from the South, especially the S/W doesn't have both muslims & xtians as relatives. We should understand that we are not the same (as some are wont to believe) and then go further to understand our differences inorder to live 2gether in harmony rather than embarking on a crusade of defamatory actions/words that could have been as a result of LIMITED personal experiences. In my extended family, my immediate family happens to be on of the very few which practises the Islamic faith. Despite that, we are able to get along with our xtian cousins,uncles aunts, etc.Infact, my parents have sponsored quite a few of them in their educational pursuits till the tertiary level (I can boldly aver that my parents sponsored at least 15 of such xtian cousins:about 3 are chartered accountants).
In attempting an epitome, I'll realy plead to us as youths to avoid all these divisive tendencies, focus on issues that can bring us 2gether and in turn lead to further developments of our great nation, and ultimately rise up as ADVOCATES of positive changes where everyone irrespective of his religious proclivities is able to live in peace & harmony with his neighbours. Don't mind the pessimists, Nigeria is bound to come out of all this crises a better and stronger nation.
To the nation's continued existence & the sustenance of my faith, I resolutely stand for.

Hi poster,
Muslims beleive that Jesus(May GOD's blessings be on his noble soul) will definately come back. We believe he is to come back to establish good governance,cleanse the earth of its ills, kill the anti-christ;amongst others.We believe that Christ(May GOD's blessings be on his noble soul) was not crucified on the cross but that a look-alike was to suffer that fate.We also believe that he was taken into GOD's presence.I'd be glad to offer more ifo if u need it.
N.B:For anything to happen, GOD simply says "be" & "it is".

Peace! and 1 love!

Davidylan,

Ur assertin that u HATE ISLAM sent a cold chill down my heart.It's an irony that we mortals have a CHRONIC AVERSION for what is BEST 4 us & a maddening propensity 4 what is NOT SO GOOD 4 us. Coupled with d inherent tales of mis-conception about the Islamic faith (which some of those who claim to be its adherents have in no small measure brought into disrepute),one may not realy blame you.
Your ref that Islam has never had anything to do with scholarship seems a very childish argument.Which is the OLDEST university in the world (Al-Azhar in Egypt built by muslims).Who were the fore-runners in chemistry (which got its name from the arabic word,"alchemy"? Algebra (from the arabic word Al-Geber) was pioneered my muslims.Perhaps if u had undertaken GST (Or GNS) courses in any of the Nigerian universities, u would have appreciated these facts.Names like Ibn Khaldun should ring a bell. Or were u educated outside the shores of this country?
As to your accusation of hypocricy, I must tell u any convinced muslim who understands the very notion of his faith would indeed regard this as a great crime:I earnestly pray & hope to the Supreme being I am not guilty of such a heinous thing).
Man, From my posts,; you can discern I never insult nor do I mock my xtian brethren nor fellow posters.Only if u know the high level of our reverence for Christ (May Peace be upon him & May GOD be pleased with his soul).We would never mention his name without showering on his noble soul GOD's blessings.
David, take it easy.HATRED is a terrible notion.U can NEVER count it as a virtue.Christ (May Peace upon him & May GOD be pleased with his soul) never advocated that.
What amuses is that u aver that u hate ISLAM & not muslims.very funny indeed.Is it possible to hate a doctrine without hating its adherents?

Friend(hope I can call u that & u won't take offence), we have more to do 2 lift our nation out of this mess (it is realy an abyss of great magnitude) as orchestrated by our leaders.Our personal aggrandisement,personal bitter experiences & idiosyncracies should NEVER be allowed to be-clowd those lofty aims.
Nigeria needs u, bro.

Based on the Islamic creed, GOD is above the 7 heavens on HIS throne.However, HE is with by HIS knowledge wherever we are.

, would be glad 2 offer more info.
, PEACE!, &, 1 LOVE!

I must confess the unholy and unwarranted acts of some fanatics (whose doctrine are against the tenets of the Islamic faith if their beliefs are what the press claim them to be) have smeared Islam with the garb of insults. It is no fault of on-lookers to come to such hasty conclusions. However, I'd rather advocate a thorough objectivity of the ills the faith is being accused of.The culprits of the acts must be brought to book.
And to Mr.Poster, why coming at such a general topic label. If it were MEND, would u say "Xtianity is at war"?

I'd like 2 clear some misconceptns:ISLAM, as preached by the best of mankind advocates seeking of education in all its ramification. There is definately no distinction betw Western educatn & mundane education. In fact, a tradition of the faith advocates seeking knowledge as far as China(then in Arabia, China was the known farthest land). This is why the forebears of the faith were at the fore-front of knowledge & Civilzation in their epoch of time. Also, the Northern muslims shouldn't be construed as "perfect rep" of the Muslim community; as in all parts of the country, we've the uneducated,the area boys (kalari),the trouble makers etc. I undertook my youth service in the North and I can tell you I was grossly dissapointed with how they went about their faith (especially the youths). However, there are some indidviduals/groups amongst them whom you can regard as properly representing the muslim idealogies.
Having said these, I'm actually dissapointed at most of the comments I came across this thread, most of which are openly spiteful of Islam and went in no small measure to denigrate the Islamic faith (You only wonder what extreme hatred religious bigotry can lead to). Apparently as intellectuals, if one doesn't understand a concept/doctrine or one is intimidated by its success, the best thing to do is to attempt an independent assessment of the ills it is being accused of, rather than indulging in religious bigotry cum hatred. I'll be surprised if anyone with origins from the South, especially the S/W doesn't have both muslims & xtians as relatives. We should understand that we are not the same (as some are wont to believe) and then go further to understand our differences inorder to live 2gether in harmony rather than embarking on a crusade of defamatory actions/words that could have been as a result of LIMITED personal experiences. In my extended family, my immediate family happens to be on of the very few which practises the Islamic faith. Despite that, we are able to get along with our xtian cousins,uncles aunts, etc.Infact, my parents have sponsored quite a few of them in their educational pursuits till the tertiary level (I can boldly aver that my parents sponsored at least 15 of such xtian cousins:about 3 are chartered accountants).
In attempting an epitome, I'll realy plead to us as youths to avoid all these divisive tendencies, focus on issues that can bring us 2gether and in turn lead to further developments of our great nation, and ultimately rise up as ADVOCATES of positive changes where everyone irrespective of his religious proclivities is able to live in peace & harmony with his neighbours. Don't mind the pessimists, Nigeria is bound to come out of all this crises a better and stronger nation.
To the nation's continued existence & the sustenance of my faith, I resolutely stand for.



@Davidylan,
, U sure hate we muslims & Islam

@MrCrackles
, most impressed by ur objectivity

[/quote]Damn that!    Quite evidently you are haram, I have no Muslim relatives, not even inlaws. Stop exposing your ignorance of the South.
Islam is a religion like any other, but there is a serious problem in the North. They think Southern lives are cheap; for the slightest thing, they go out and slaughter. These bastard boko haram where dragging people out of their cars and shooting them!
Where do Boko Haram find their converts? North.
Where are Boko Haram allowed to multiply? North.
Where do Boko Haram have "educated" defenders (e.g. on this forum)? North.
Where is a group has a direct connection with alqaeda allowed to exist? North [quote]

U're definately correct, the North has a myriad of problems. To the best of my limited observation, the socio-political, illiteracy, & economic upheavals cum imbalance of the North have found  exit points under the guise of Religion.You shouldn't be surprised that more than 99% of the so-called sect members are riff-raffs,kalaris(area boys),job-less youths with no future prospects.You might be stunned that they know nothing of the basic tenets of the faith (e.g establishing salat, kindness to parents(prayers),humility,good neighbourliness etc).
   As to assertion of my improper understanding of the SOUTH;perhaps u are from the SS(I'm from the SW). But I have come across muslims from the SE (esp Imo & Ebonyi), and the presence of the faithfuls in the SW is not to be contested. For your info, gov Fashola of Lagos, where I reside is a muslim while his wife professes xtianity. Any other proof?
   I must commend u.You seem to be sincere in ur observatn (not like others), though u were a little mischievous in ur penultimate statement. I am of the opinion that those who have committed such heinous acts should be hounded up 4 they give our country a black name & they stain the faith of the believers.Note in Islam that every life is sacred (be it muslim or non-muslim). u are only permitted to strike those who strike u & compelled 2 make peace with those who restrain from you (i.e those that are neither eager to fight against u nor are inclined 2wards ur way of life ie ir faith). It is only by mutual uderstanding of our idiosyncracies can live in perpetual harmony.
, & oops, haram means "unlawful". Funny u accuse me of that, Hope u now know the meaning.

1 LOVE, bro.

I'd like 2 clear some misconceptns:ISLAM, as preached by the best of mankind advocates seeking of education in all its ramification. There is definately no distinction betw Western educatn & mundane education. In fact, a tradition of the faith advocates seeking knowledge as far as China(then in Arabia, China was the known farthest land). This is why the forebears of the faith were at the fore-front of knowledge & Civilzation in their epoch of time. Also, the Northern muslims shouldn't be construed as "perfect rep" of the Muslim community; as in all parts of the country, we've the uneducated,the area boys (kalari),the trouble makers etc. I undertook my youth service in the North and I can tell you I was grossly dissapointed with how they went about their faith (especially the youths). However, there are some indidviduals/groups amongst them whom you can regard as properly representing the muslim idealogies.
Having said these, I'm actually dissapointed at most of the comments I came across this thread, most of which are openly spiteful of Islam and went in no small measure to denigrate the Islamic faith (the likes of Davidlan:his comments in the religion section leaves you without doubt that he is suffering from Islamophobia,& you only wonder what extreme hatred can lead to). Apparently as intellectuals, if one doesn't understand a concept/doctrine or one is intimidated by its success, the best thing to do is to attempt an independent assessment of the ills it is being accused of, rather than indulging in religious bigotry cum hatred. I'll be surprised if anyone with origins from the South, especially the S/W doesn't have both muslims & xtians as relatives. We should understand that we are not the same (as some are wont to believe) and then go further to understand our differences inorder to live 2gether in harmony rather than embarking on a crusade of defamatory actions/words that could have been as a result of LIMITED personal experiences. In my extended family, my immediate family happens to be on of the very few which practises the Islamic faith. Despite that, we are able to get along with our xtian cousins,uncles aunts, etc.Infact, my parents have sponsored quite a few of them in their educational pursuits till the tertiary level (I can boldly aver that my parents sponsored at least 15 of such xtian cousins:about 3 are chartered accountants).
In attempting an epitome, I'll realy plead to us as youths to avoid all these divisive tendencies, focus on issues that can bring us 2gether and in turn lead to further developments of our great nation, and ultimately rise up as ADVOCATES of positive changes where everyone irrespective of his religious proclivities is able to live in peace & harmony with his neighbours. Don't mind the pessimists, Nigeria is bound to come out of all this crises a better and stronger nation.
To the nation's continued existence & the sustenance of my faith, I resolutely stand for.

, Here we go again:insulting & deriding others along their faith without sincerity. Whatever u do or write, we, that profess Islam LOVE u for Allah's sake (Allah=arabic word for God), Obviously, some misguided fellows under the guise of Islam have in no small measure sowed our enmity in you guys, we appeal to you to be kind enough to be open-minded and abandon pre-conceived tots.
Islam in its precinct form is here to preach "peaceful co-existence, obedience to elders,morality,good neighbourliness,enjoin what is good & forbid what is bad", amongst others.God is ONE!