11-07-2003, 10:33 PM
Hi HabibHibee,
Maybe I am mistaken, but it seems you regard 'converted Muslims' as having lessor knowledge. And yes, in some cases that may be so. However, don't you think that for many of us preparing to take such a major step in our lives, we will at least look at this from all possible angles?
Islam is peace. No question about it. As Dan tried to explain to you, and I have as well, the sentance for stoning can ONLY be carried out if four witnesses have seen the actual act take place. Think about this: Islam is peace, and you are using the rational that stoning is barbaric and unpeaceful. And while I am sure it may seem this way to you, consider this:
Will you have a peaceful society in which fornication, unwed teenage mothers leavinf babies in trash cans are not uncommon, and divorced parents are also the norm. Do you realize that in my son's class of 28 students, there are only 2 students with married parent's. Depression among the youth is on the rise. And the #1 reason for divorce is a cheating spouse. Are these values that promote peace? Can you say with all honesty that America is a peaceful place when many 1000's are killed in voilent crime by the year, and rape is so common that 1 of every 8 girls by the time they reach puberty is molested? This is peace?
You look very close at how Muslim majority countries run the place, but what about these so called 'democracies?' Really have you considered how the effects of how these acts effect the society?
Is there any place on Earth that you consider to have high morals and justice? Be honest. I don't think any of us can say that there is.
really look at it from all sides if you really want to look at governments for your example
I posted a very good biography about the Prophet in the general section if you are interested in looking at another angle.
That's all I have to offer
Peace be with you,
~Jennifer
PS excuse anytypos, I'm in a rush. All the best to you.