02-24-2006, 07:49 PM
Quote:Thanks Muslimah,
Do you think there is any fundamental difference between the faith of a Muslim, a Christian, a Jew, etc?
Isn't it the purpose of the Spirit to makes us all one?
To be frank, I have trouble with much of the rituals in my church. I'm Catholic. It seems to me that there is far too much ritual in all of the world's religions. I see pledging allegience to the flag as a pagan ritual in what should be called "the religion of government." The distinctions between many religions are equally superficial, but through the Spirit we are united and led to God.
Does anyone know what I mean?
Bismillah
I will start my answer by a verse from The Holy Quran
Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Raheem:
64. Say (O Muhammad ): "O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you, that we worship none but Allâh, and that we associate no partners with Him, and that none of us shall take others as lords besides Allâh. Then, if they turn away, say: "Bear witness that we are Muslims."
3, Surat Al-Imran.
This is a just word, that we don not worship any one but One Creator, and that is Allah(SWT), and that is The God u worship, I do prevent to use The word God, because I have put a thread before to not assign the word God to Allah, since the meaning of this word in many english dictionaries is :
the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshiped as creator and ruler of the universe
To us Allah(SWT) is not a being, to be a being it means that He is created, but Allah(SWT) was never begot nor begotten. He is The One and Only who is worthy of worship. So as u say that we are united through spirit to one God,This is what you are trying to say, and I will tell u that this is the essence of our relegion, no idols no partners, non but one Creator. Allah(SWT), Prophet Muhammad's message was for all nations and not only to Arabs. and to continue the message of previous prophets.
Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Raheem:
47. Let the people of the Injeel (Gospel) judge by what Allâh has revealed therein. And whosoever does not judge by what Allâh has revealed (then) such (people) are the Fâsiqûn (the rebellious i.e. disobedient (of a lesser degree) to Allâh.
48. And We have sent down to you (O Muhammad ) the Book (this Qur'ân) in truth, confirming the Scripture that came before it and Mohayminan (trustworthy in highness and a witness) over it (old Scriptures) . So judge between them by what Allâh has revealed, and follow not their vain desires, diverging away from the truth that has come to you. To each among you, We have prescribed a law and a clear way. If Allâh willed, He would have made you one nation, but that (He) may test you in what He has given you; so strive as in a race in good deeds. The return of you (all) is to Allâh; then He will inform you about that in which you used to differ. 5, Surat Al-Ma'eda
May Allah forgive me if I said anything wrong, or if i offended anyone. If I am right from Allah(SWT), if I am wrong from myself and shaytan.
Peace