No Compulsion in Islam?

[Faith Hope Charity]

All for the greater glory of God.

The same thing I am trying to say long time ago, FHC, if anyone use physical force to destroy our faith, <b>we have full right to defend it.</b>

You misunderstood. I have a right to defend <b>myself</b> from harm... not my faith. I can't turn violent whenever someone attempts to destroy Catholicism - half the population would cease to exist :lol: But as human beings, we're all equal in dignity & worth & when an aggressor is attacking an innocent person & threatening their life, the innocent person has a right to protect themselves using legitimate self-defence. This rule doesn't apply to Religions (from my side).


Thanks for posting the info. Very interesting. The answer given by the Mufti was somewhat okay in theory, but truth be told, some of what he said is so contrary to the reality of the practice of Islam in many parts of the world today, although the situation's improving slowly, so there's reason to be optimistic :)


<i>"According to the Qur’an, Muslims are required to deal with all people kindly and justly as long as they do not oppose... Muslims or place obstacles in the way of spreading Islam."</i>


I took out the word "oppress" because that's a whole other story. Anyways, the above statement/Ayah would be fine if the same could be said for other religions but because Islam sets a double standard, I strongly reject this view. You're asking the world to accept Islam as a superior religion & that's definitely not freedom, it's dead-set compulsion.


Sorry! I don't mean to constantly disagree with you guys.


Peace & blessings!