The Prophet Muhammad pbuh said:

[Faith Hope Charity]

I wasnt really looking into a dictionary's definition, I can do that, i want a human viewpoint.

I don't disagree nor would I change/add anything to the dictionary's definition of those terms.


I consider myself to be a Catholic extremist/fundamentalist, but I guess for Catholics it's different because it's more internal rather than external. Although we evangelize, theoretically, we're not supposed to impose our beliefs/practices onto others (freedom of religion).

Bismillah


I work as a translator/interpreter, certainly during my professional operation, i m in touch with men. I do deal with them, but I dont shake hands. For this, I could be called an extremist.

In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with that. A Muslim male once refused to shake my hand (I mentioned the incident on another thread). I didn't mind at all because I figured it had something to do with his faith. I can respect that!


If refusing contact with the opposite sex is extreme behaviour then what's suicide bombing... insanity?


I guess it's difficult for non-Muslims to understand the whole concept of Islam because you have all these faithful Muslims living out their faith in various ways. What Islam needs is a Pope-like figure to call the shots - LOL! You see, when a Catholic commits a sin they know they've crossed the line, whereas, when a Muslim goes "too far", they think they're doing Allah a favour.


As I've stated previously, the only aspect in Islam that I can't accept is it's harsh treatment of infidels/apostates. Muslims ought to live & let live.


"Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience & religion; this right includes the freedom to change his religion or belief, & freedom, either alone or in community with others & in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship & observance" (United Nations, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 18).