10-16-2003, 08:56 AM
as salam a`alaman itba`alhoda
Michelle it is true that I am a born Muslim, although we all are, yes matter of fact we are all born Muslims as indicated from this verse:"And (remember) when your Lord brought forth from the Children of Adam, from their loins, their seed (or from Adam’s loin his offspring) and made them testify as to themselves (saying): "Am I not your Lord?" They said: "Yes! We testify," lest you should say on the Day of Resurrection: "Verily, we have been unaware of this." (Quran 7:172), then the parents change children religion to Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism or others, but basically we are all born Muslims. However, living in Egypt among a number of Christians gave me the chance of course to mix with them. Matter of fact I grew up with a Christian friend since we were 19. The dominating sect among Egyptians is the Orthozox, I am surprised that most americans dont have an idea abuot it. For example, Catholics dont observe fasting, they do, and they believe that Jesus is God himself not son of God who materialized and came down to save mankind. Any way, they also truly and strongly believe that we Muslims shall certainly go to hell because of our belief that Jesus is only a Messenger and Prophet of Allah.
Just felt to share this info.