11-02-2006, 01:33 PM
Bismillah
salam Teh Curious.
First off, let me welcome u to the board. I must also admit that your approach to seek another angle is really rational.
Regarding your question, to just clarify matters, the reply given by PUPPET and Umm, is according to our Islamic teaching. In other words, being among a group of Muslims will allow you to know the Muslim take, rather than OUR take. According to Quran and sunnah (traditions of the Messenger salla Allah a`lyhee wa sallam), this whole situation is a must, it is all in the text. The muslim Ummah situation deteriorated, we know this, Israel is climbing high, but they know that winning the war will be to us. Only then, peace will be spread. But again, as PUPPET indicated, Eassa (Jesus) prayer and peace be upon him must return to earth, and there will be a major war between Muslims and Jews Insh aAllah.
O bTW dont panic, no one will try to convert u, unless you ask questions, no one will force u to know. :) so relax... :) and enjoy your stay.