06-15-2004, 09:10 AM
as salam alykom
Mash aAllah Radiyah is really attending here, but an extra point will not harm.
Josh, if u think that we are reluctant to answer directly saying that unless u r a Muslim u can not make it safely, no we are not.
Radiyah gave u a clear answer I will emphasize it, may be she added about preists being Muslims in some cases.
Just to help u settle the confusion.
1. Allah Chose Islam as religion to His servants from day 1.
2. He sent numerous Prophets and Messengers starting from Adam ending with Mohamed peace and prayer be upon all of them calling for the same religion, giving the same teachings, calling for the same bases which is Allah Is One, we must worship Him the way He wants us to.
3. Allah Clearly told us to follow all of these messages, failure to do so puts us in trouble with HIm.
4. Being Jew or Christian does not put u in the state to worship Allah as per His rules, thus puts one in major trouble. Unless u die believing in Allah the Only One Deity worth to worship and Mohamed is His Messenger, u r in trouble.
5. I will try to make it simple using a worldy example, suppose u r employed with Intel. However, for reasons known to u, decided to attend to work at Microsoft. U did attend on time, stayed extra hours, strictly observed dead lines with your assignments, maintained an excellent behaviour, proved high level of professionalism. Remember all that is done while being in Microsot while u r employed with Intel. What do u expect from Intel, remember u didnt attend one single day.
The logical result is that, u will receive notices from Intel, followed by salary deductiom, then termination for continuous absence. Am I not correct? while Microsoft will not even pay u. U r in major trouble.
Same thing, u r worshiping, doing good deeds, but worshiping who and doing them to who is the ISSUE.
was I helpful.......
I am still waiting for u on the other thread, I know it is closed I will open it again to see your input.