07-22-2003, 07:56 PM
As Salam a`alaman Ibta`alhoda
Don't worry Michelle, we shall never judge a whole community with a Whisper or a Chik. Simply because the Quran says:
“[b:977022c2c8]Strongest among men in enmity to the believers wilt thou find the Jews and Pagans; and nearest among them in love to the believers wilt thou find those who say, we are Christians: because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world, and they are not arrogant. * And when they listen to the revelation received by the apostle, thou wilt see their eyes overflowing with tears, for they recognize the truth: they pray: our lord we believe; write us down among the witnesses[/color:977022c2c8][/b:977022c2c8].” (Quran 5:82-83). This verse was revealed to mark the incident of King Nagashi of Habasha and the surrounding pastor who physically cried when they listened to Quran recitation. It was Chapter of Mariam (Mary) which made them cry.
The same chapter (5) has more regulations regarding Muslims dealing with non Muslims even in terms of food. Read verse 5 as well of the same chapter.