11-23-2007, 12:33 PM
Asalaamu alikum brother Wael
Actually I think the concept of "LOVE" is something seriously misunderstood. About your comment:
Quote:WHILE IN THE WESTERN WORLD I AGREE THERE IS NO ORDER BUT THERE IS PLENTY OF LOVE
Actually there may be no order because there is NO LOVE. Only the illusion of it. How many relationships end in divorce because of cheating, how many wars are started because of greed, how many rapes, muders etc. are commited here in the USA which I guess has more people in prisons than any other nation on earth for violent crimes. This is because of love? Of course it is not. But westren media would like you to believe we are a society of free people, of people of 'tolerance' where even the homosexuals are supposed to be treated with honor and respect and where has this lack of morals brought this country? Like it or not, we are in a social (and increasingly economic) downfall and I expect it only to worsen. So please dont tell me how this is a love based society. In fact it is quite the opposite.
Really we can find the pitfalls of every nation, Muslim majority nation or otherwise. But it is not right to point to religion as the factor. In fact religious ignorance is one reason for these shortcomings.
And if you want to know what a religion says about any topic dont look to what the people are doing, instead take the time and learn about what the religion says. Knowledge is power.
May Allah guide us all and help us in our search for peace and truth, Ameen.
Love, Jennifer