Bismillah: Assalamo Alikum.
Member “voice of reason” my friend,, although he is not a man of God, he denies the existence of a God or Gods, and he have called upon God before but got no responses, he said… but what you are about to read now is his honest opinion about the religion of Islam, Below are his own testimonies taken from our communication through emails and on our board, and here is his approval to post some of his quotes: (his quotes was suppose to be shown on my new website)
His real name and email address was removed upon his request. But anyone wishes to contact him directly you may send him a
Praivate message here.
>From: Serving Islam
>To:
>Subject: Request
>Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 18:49:58 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Dear my friend,
>
>Assalamo Alikum.
>
>am sending this email to ask for your permission to post on my new website
>some of your quotes (taken from our communications through emails and on
>the forums) I just wanted to show the people that not every Atheist (and
>simultaneously not every American) have the same views on Islam, Muslims
>and Muhammad pbuh.
>
>Please let me know if this is ok to proceed.
>
>Salam
<b>HIS REPLY: </b>
From: ‘voice of reason”
To: Serving Islam
Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2006 11:33:54 AM
Subject: RE: Request
Assalamo Alikum, Yes PLEASE do. It is time that it is known that not all who
are atheist and American hate religion just as it is time that all Americans
know that Islam is a religion of peace and goodwill towards mankind. You may
post my quotes as you wish, as I think if you believe they are of benefit
then that is coming from someone who is wise and caring.
Peace to you and yours.
<b>And now the quotes:</b>
I just wanted you to know that I have joined an Islamic forum and have been participating in some discussion of things important to Muslims. Mostly I have spoken of the injustice of Israel towards the Palestinian people in the political section rather than Islamic questions.
I am glad that we have remained speaking and grown closer (at least from my perspective) from our times on the faithless forum. I respect you greatly and appreciate your kindness dealing with me when we do not have the same religious views. It shows you are a man of honor and are worthy of saying you are a Muslim, which I have learned is a great religion of peace and harmony towards mankind
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The last few weeks have been difficult for me and I am glad that I can air myself to you, it gives me great comfort. I tend to not have many friends because most are "typical" Americans which do not embrace peace and harmony among mankind. They speak foolishly of turning the Middle East into glass. (Which means launching nuclear weapons upon them) I think this so ignorant and misguided that I cannot even respond to such hatred and stupidity.
I have great respect for Islam and Muslims and their prophet Muhammad(pbuh) and if I were to one day believe in a god then Islam would be for me, because of the message of Muhammad(pbuh) There are many virtues in Islam and the sense of brotherhood makes me envious to be perfectly honest. I wish others like me would have that sort of brotherhood and sense of respect, but alas that is not the case.
I joined www.gawaher.com and would LOVE to have you there also. They do have many rules but that is not too bad because I am not one to break rules anyways. Many rules concerning where you can post and what sections you can access until you have "proven" yourself.
So far they are kind and very respectful which to me represents true Islam
and the VAST majority of believers in Islam.
In Islam (I read the Quran) it teaches peace amongst themselves and even more important, peace to those who do not believe who are not enemies. I can personally attest to this as I have friends who are Muslim who KNOW I am atheistically minded and they are still my friends and stay by my side.
I can say that Islam is a true religion of peace they are not terrorists at all. The terrorists are not following the words of the Quran and their prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The true followers of Islam know of what I speak, so to those who are of other religions do not be quick to judge until you have spoken to TRUE Muslims.
I hope to learn more of the religion of Islam of which I have the deepest respect though I am atheist;[/b] I have a different definition of the term. (If anyone wishes to know that I will gladly correspond through PM.) Though I am NOT anti religion. I believe religion has its virtues and Islam from what I know now is very beneficial to mankind.
I wanted to share that I received my very own Quran. It is very nice with Arabic and the translation beside it. <strong>I work with a Muslim who unfortunately (because of his religion) is not always treated with respect.</strong>
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</strong><strong>Here in the USA many associate Islam with terrorism that is what is force feed through the media. I know this to be untrue with true Islam. There will always be extremists in any religion or philosophy however that doesn’t mean that is the true representation of the organization.</strong>
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</strong><strong>Always remember one mans freedom fighter is anothers terrorist, I happen to agree with you when one looks at the definition of terrorism. The Palestinian people have been under siege and worse from Israel which is TERRORISM and Hisbollah defended the Palestinians.</strong>
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</strong><strong>It is funny here in the US they view William Wallace as a hero a FREEDOM FIGHTER but England at the time considered him a terrorist seeking to upset their conquest of property NOT rightfully theirs!!!!</strong>
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</strong><strong>Muhammad and the Quran NEVER want to force Islam upon anyone they know it is Allah and Allah alone that brings one to Islam.By the way I am "unbeliever" sometimes wrongly marked as an atheist and the negative connotations brought with it.</strong>
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Responding to the statement of the Pope Benedict on Islam posted by a CC </strong><strong>here</strong><strong> he said:</strong>
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</strong><strong>You have some learning to do I suggest reading the Quran to see if Muhammad really had nothing "new" to offer.</strong>
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Salam</strong>
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Wael.</strong>