What is the essence of Islam

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In the Name of God - Father Son Holy Spirit.


Peace be with you, Muslimah!

Well, dear, as for your question, of course Muslims are not entitled to go around killing non muslims for no obvious reasons.

If you ask me, they shouldn't go around killing them, period! :)

O ya Allah, I forgot to end up my post with Allahu A`lam = Allah Knows best.

Hehe! We forgive you, Muslimah :D Allahu A 'lam. Amen!

Although this may sound off topic, but for instance, when events like the guy who bombed himself in Cairo last year, specifically in a touristic site in Fatimide Cairo, TV interviewed a renowned Muslim scholar, namely, Dr. Zaghloul Naggar. They asked how can we avoid such events? he simply replied teach Islam, allow proper knowledge. By this the first beneficiary is the non muslim living or visiting a muslim country. FHC, by having a visa granted on your passport to enter Egypt or any other muslim country, you are entitled automatically to a convenant of security.


Thus, when we foster proper Islamic knowledge, rather than suppress it, because of political interferences, the most beneficiary catergory is the non muslim.

I hope the Brotherhood watched the interview :thumb:

Matter of fact, you will be quoting Quran. The Ayah is very clear...

Okay thanks! For the time being, I'm willing to ignore the surah's that precede & follow from it (5 & 7 as well as 123).


If only all Muslims thought like you, Muslimah.

As far as you are concerned on the individual level, you are a non Muslim, that is between you and Allah. I mean your postion is a non believer. But since you are not carrying out any agression activity against muslims, you are granted security. Yes, if u live in a Muslim country, you are allowed full freedom to maintain your faith, practice your faith, no obligation to revert.

Fantastic! So as I understand it, as a faithful Christian, who doesn't submit to Quranic law, I'm not an enemy of Allah who must chose between death, heavy taxation or slavery? Don't get me wrong, I'm more than willing to suffer these injustices for the sake of Jesus Christ, but I won't accept anyone telling me that this is what Allah wishes.

I also found this link to be very useful concerning apostasy <i>(your favorite subject)</i> :) , hope this will answer your questions and clear the doubts insh a Allah.


"What happens to the one who leaves (apostates) Islam?"


Salam all.


Wael

Salam Wael :peace:


Shukran for the link :) I won't mention another word about apostasy until I've read it - LOL!

Now as for apostacy:


http://islamsms.com/bb/index.php?showtopic=3425


Long but u will learn much.


In brief, apostacy punishment is equal to this applied in most of the countries in espionage crimes.


This a system of life dear.


Insh aAllah u will start learing about true Islam rather than just receive the distorted stereotyped image the west is eager to portray for many reasons non of which is to save the world. If u know what I mean...... :)

Thanks for the link, Muslimah :) I'm grateful for your time & effort. I will read it & respond soon, Insh a Allah. Would you prefer me to post my reply here or there?

Hi FHC

Assalamu alaykum, Rock!

Can I ask you a private question?

Certainly!

Can you speak arabic?

I sure can! I'm a very proud Lebanese blooded Maronite Catholic. Alhamdulilah wa shukulillah! I'm extremely fond of Lebanon's Prime Minister, Fouard Siniora - a Sunni Muslim :) Barakallah fi!


God bless you all.