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tomcropper · 05-20-2003, 11:19 AM

Major Scott Hawkins, my business partner, is in Kuwait with the US Marines 8th Tank Battalion as they prepare to return home from the war. From the turret of an Abrams Tank, he participated in some of the fiercest fighting of the war around Al Nasiriyah. My friend is a 42 year old, proud father of 4 daughters. When not fighting for his country he lives on a small horse farm near Berlin, Maryland.

He asked me to provide this letter to everyone who has prayed and supported him and his troops. I thought you should get a copy.

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A Message From A Marine In Iraq

Our country did a good thing here.

Our battles were not with the citizens of Iraq, rather they were against an evil that had consumed their government.

I volunteered to come here because I still believe the words "In God We Trust" printed on our currency.

I truly believe that we are indeed, "One Nation Under God".

I believe that we are also a blessed nation and that we were called upon by God to assist in fighting an evil that was growing.

I have been humbled beyond words and I feel blessed to have been allowed to have been a part of God's plan for this region of the world. I have also felt God's presence - when I asked for his protection before battle and when I called out to him during battle. And now, I feel very blessed to be coming home, alive and in one piece to be a witness to God's work. I want to tell you about an experience I had:

When we were in one of the smaller towns south of Al Kut, I had an opportunity to meet a man named Hida Hessen. Hida has five children, three boys the oldest 10 and two daughters, the oldest 14. Hida and I spent many hours "talking" about his country. Our discussions were more drawings on MRE cases, animated hand and arms, and very broken English.

At times our discussions were very emotional as he cried while telling me about the suffering his family incurred under Saddam's henchmen. He talked about the lack of food and medical care. He showed me the scars on his son from breaking a bone that was not treated. He showed me the cloths that his children wear, and the crude stitching that holds them together, because there were no new cloths for purchase for the children under Saddam. I knew they had suffered greatly as I saw firsthand how his loyalists had shielded themselves behind women and children as they shot at us.

We also talked about positive things. He expressed his excitement for the new democracy that was coming to his country and his concerns regarding the economy. I could see hope building in his eyes when I explained to him that Iraq was for the people of Iraq and that the oil belonged to the Iraqi people. I explained that the oil and democracy together would be good for his country.

He then told me that he had prayed that America would come and save his country from Saddam and he thanked me again.

Then something happened that I will never forget for the rest of my life.

We started talking about God. He explained to me what he knows about Allah and Muhammad, and he asked me about Jesus. After we talked for a little bit he told me, in the way that I will never forget that he felt that there was only one God over all of the heavens and earth. It was a very simple statement that based upon our discussions that he believed that we shared the same God.

Now you have to understand that this was not a discussion between two highly educated theologians who could logically argue the technicalities that separate our beliefs and how we worship. This was just two simple men coming to an agreement that there was far more in common between us then different because we share the same God. With that, Hida took out his prayer rug and showed me how he prays. After that, I knelt to one knee, bowed my head, and closed my eyes and showed Hida and his children how I pray. Then, without words, we prayed together for the same things. We prayed for success for his democracy, and we prayed for God's protection for our families and the Marines that were outside his home.

I know in my heart that God was still listening to both of us.

Major Scott Hawkins, USMCR

Forward Air Controller, 2 MEB, A Co., 8th Tanks

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You are welcome to share Scott's message with others as you feel it is appropriate. If you'd like to write to Scott - his email address is hawk@sysops.com

If you have any questions, feel free to call or write me.

All The Best To You and Yours!

Tom

Thomas S. Cropper, Jr.

President

SYSOPS INC

229 W Main St STE 1

Salisbury, MD 21801

410-742-7420

tom@sysops.com

Rock · 07-16-2003, 12:26 PM

We know the feeling of the soldiers during and after the wars,they want to feel they are not killers and there is a nobel target for their fighting and that is why your partner follow the big lie.

I agree with him we are one nation under God.But this is not the reason of the war.Now there is no Saddam,there is no destructive weapons but there is an American occupation!Is he think that the people in Iraq are childeren and they need a father?Is it fair to destroy the country, then give their money to the American companies to rebuild!!

Your battles were not with the citizens of Iraqe!are your weapons guieded towards cities full of citizens know their way and avoid the citzens?what about a lot of chiledern lost their legs,eyes or even their life in your battles?what about using Uranium in your fight to kill the future of the chielderen in Iraq?

The measrable case of the poor man he met is because of suffering for 12 years because of your country.I am sure that this man was afraid from your friend and he choose this way to protect himself.

Your partner thought that he was called upon by the God to assist in fighting an evil.Let him read the Amnesty international report about USA for the last year to know how

{More than 600 foreign nationals – most arrested during the military conflict in Afghanistan – were detained without charge or trial or access to counsel or family members in the US naval base in Guant?namo Bay, Cuba. The USA refused to recognize them as prisoners of war or allow their status to be determined by a "competent tribunal" as required under the Geneva Conventions.}

Let him read this report again to know more about ill-treatment of civilians by US ground forces in Afghanistan.

Let him read this report again to know more about ill-treatment and excessive use of force by law enforcement officials

Let your friend ask him why he did`nt go to Palastine to save those who lost their land and their right in safe and good life since 55 years with the support of your country,and also under the name of God?I know his feeling but let him remember that one day he will responsible to answer the God Why he did that?The big lie will never save him.

I hope God forgivness for all people forced to do the wrong.

radiyah · 08-09-2003, 09:26 PM

I read this post from quite sometime , and I didnt want to rush in my answer , but I think now it is time for it , I will not add anything more than rock added , which is true , and proving this a couple of days ago i was on a yahoo islamic chanel, your so called american soldiers who u say u beleive in God , were swearing on God and saying Allah was :cry: I am sorry to say this is"***" ( may God forgive me for writing this ) this is ur American soldiers saying and they were shouting and swearing and saying bad words about prophet Mohammed pbuh. So how do u respect God and worship him if u go saying bad words about him , this always happens in all these chanels, almost everyday. Allah means God dont they know that , and they said openly , u stupid arabs and moslims think we came to save u , we already occupied two countries and the rest to come , he meant Afghanistan and Iraq , so please it is enough lying that u r fighting for freedom and democracy ,the truth has revealed itself by your fellow soldires , if u want to c for urself join the yahoo groups and you will see that I am telling the truth. Secondly when your friend said about the iraqi he thinks we worship the same God and all that stuff , I would like to tell u that we moslims are sure of our relegion and have no doubt that there is only one God the allmighty , and we know that Moses Jesus and prophet Mohammad peace be upon them all are messengers of God and we never have doubt about this , we respect relegions we respect all prophets and we beleive in 1 God , so please fellow christians stop your fight against

Islam and seek the truth , that God is 1 and there is no trinity no father no son . I pray to Allah that he will lighten your hearts to the right path to beleive in God as 1 and Jesus is his messenger peace be upon him . And truly we hate no one but others (may god forgive them ) hate us .

I put for you here some links and see how islam is growing

everywhere , again I wish may God enlighten your hearts and all of us be under Allah's mercy.

http://www.islamfortoday.com/british_women.htm

http://www.islamfortoday.com/converts.htm

http://www.jews-for-allah.org/

in the name of Allah most Gracious most Mercifull :

"Our Lord! Thou art He that will gather mankind Together against a day about which there is no doubt; for Allah never fails in His promise." Al emran verse 9

"The similitude of Jesus before Allah is as that of Adam; He created him from dust, then said to him: "Be". And he was."

Al emran verse 59

"Abraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christian; but he was true in Faith, and bowed his will to Allah's (Which is Islam), and he joined not gods with Allah. Al emran verse 67

AhmedSyed · 08-10-2003, 07:50 AM

Assamualikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatahu,

Quote:join the yahoo groups and you will see that I am telling the truth[/quote:33918aae8b]ya, i ve been there, and done that. It is a terrible place to go, every other line has insults hurled at muslims. Ive stopped going there, and thank God that i did.

Mutawakkil · 08-10-2003, 08:39 AM

Bismillahir-rahmanir-raheem

As-salaamu alaykum wa rahmat-Allaahi wa barakaatuhu (Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allaah and His blessings) to all my brothers & sisters in Islaam.....

Quote:US Ambassador to the UN Madeleine Albright on "60 Minutes" on 12 May 1996: Leslie Stahl: [b:e2f4be0442]"We have heard that a half million children have died[/b:e2f4be0442] (as a result of sanctions against Iraq). I mean, that is more children than died in Hiroshima. And, you know, [b:e2f4be0442]is the price worth it?"[/b:e2f4be0442] Madeleine Albright: [b:e2f4be0442]"I THINK THIS IS A VERY HARD CHOICE, BUT THE PRICE, WE THINK THE PRICE IS WORTH IT."

What's wrong with this quote?[/b:e2f4be0442] It only covers the first five years up to 1996. The U.S.U.K.U.N.O. sanctions went on killing for a further seven years to 2003!

HOW MANY MILLIONS OF MUSLIMS HAVE THESE ANIMALS KILLED ALREADY? AND LET'S NOT FORGET THE DEPLETED URANIUM THAT WILL GO ON KILLING FOR GENERATIONS![/quote:e2f4be0442]

They set about killing over a million people. Then when they think that's not enough they invade the country on the pretext that they are messengers from God.

Now they will go about killing maiming and torturing far, far more than Saddam ever did and for many, many years to come. They love to kill muslims. It won't be long before disgust turns to admiration as to how a little Hitler who was once their favorite puppet was able to contain Islaam.

So what are they after?

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="218" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>[b:e2f4be0442]The Jews and the Christians will never be pleased with you, until you follow their millah (way of life). O Muhammad, tell them : "Allah's guidance is the only guidance;" and if after all the knowledge you have received, you yield to their desires, there shall be none to protect you or help you from the wrath of Allah.[/b:e2f4be0442] Surat Al-Baqarah 2:120[/quote:e2f4be0442][i:e2f4be0442]WasSalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh[/i:e2f4be0442]

[b:e2f4be0442]The most beautiful names belong to Allah: so call on Him by them; but shun such men as use profanity in His names: for what they do they will soon be requited. Surat Al-A'Raf 7:180[/b:e2f4be0442][/size:e2f4be0442]

[img:e2f4be0442]http://www.boomspeed.com/alanqood_s/allahnames2.gif[/img:e2f4be0442]

[b:e2f4be0442]And your Rabb says: "Call on Me, I will answer your prayers. Surely those who are too arrogant to worship Me shall soon enter hell in humiliation." Surat Ghafir 40:60[/color:e2f4be0442][/b:e2f4be0442]..........and what are you waiting for.....[b:e2f4be0442]say with me[/b:e2f4be0442].....[/size:e2f4be0442][/color:e2f4be0442]

[b:e2f4be0442]ALLAHUMMA[/color:e2f4be0442].....THIS IS AMERICA. They came with their power and strength and their arrogance and pride AND[/color:e2f4be0442] they have exceeded the limits AND[/color:e2f4be0442] they believe your messenger a liar AND[/color:e2f4be0442] they are killing the innocent old men women and children in Iraq. 

ALLAHUMMA[/color:e2f4be0442].....Don't leave a plane in the sky but You make it fall down AND[/color:e2f4be0442] don't leave a tank on the earth but You burn it AND[/color:e2f4be0442] dont leave a ship on the sea but You drown it.[/size:e2f4be0442][/b:e2f4be0442]

And what are you waiting for.....[b:e2f4be0442]Say with me[/color:e2f4be0442][/size:e2f4be0442][/b:e2f4be0442].....[b:e2f4be0442]AMEEN![/b:e2f4be0442][/size:e2f4be0442]

[img:e2f4be0442]http://caller.jeeran.com/post-2-53037-bocott01.gif[/img:e2f4be0442][img:e2f4be0442]http://members.lycos.co.uk/library2001/111.gif[/img:e2f4be0442]

 [b:e2f4be0442]IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD A BULLET TO PROTECT THE FILISTINIANS?[/b:e2f4be0442][/color:e2f4be0442]

 [b:e2f4be0442]THEN PLEASE AT LEAST DO NOT BUY A BULLET FOR THEM TO KILL US!!![/b:e2f4be0442][/color:e2f4be0442]

[b:e2f4be0442]ALLAHUMMA AS-ALUKA FIRDAUS AL-`ALA[/b:e2f4be0442] - Oh Allah I ask You for the highest Firdaus.[/size:e2f4be0442]

[b:e2f4be0442]What do you know about Islaam? [/b:e2f4be0442] [/color:e2f4be0442] [b:e2f4be0442]The Question[/b:e2f4be0442] * [b:e2f4be0442]The Guide[/b:e2f4be0442] * [b:e2f4be0442]The Light[/b:e2f4be0442] * [b:e2f4be0442]The Path[/b:e2f4be0442]

</div></blockquote>

qaatil · 08-11-2003, 07:11 AM

salaam

american idiots have allready killed more than 1 million kids in iraq its time for revenge

i will laugh when inshaAllah 10million of your kids die so u can feel our pain

radiyah · 08-14-2003, 03:06 AM

Al salam alaykom wa rahamat Allah wa barakatuh.

Quote:Ive stopped going there, and thank God that i did.[/quote:4a7f135571] well Ahmad I am sorry that u stopped entering these chanels.

If we are insulted in these chanels Ahmad we should keep going there and defend our relegion ,the insult is upon God and prophet Mohammad and not us as persons, so we dont run away from it , each one of us should be daiyah and we must be strong , they do that to make u run , dont run face it and prove they r wrong , when i join these chanells i try my best to answer back , according to what i already learnt ,

still have lot more to learn , but no never give up never run away, and prove to everyone that islam is the true relegion and that we r proud to be muslims .

[b:4a7f135571](Ye are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind, enjoining what is right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing in Allah. If only the People of the Book had faith, it were best for them: among them are some who have faith, but most of them are perverted transgressors)[/b:4a7f135571][/color:4a7f135571]3.110 Quran

 [b:4a7f135571](They will do you no harm, barring a trifling annoyance; if they come out to fight you, they will show you their backs, and no help shall they get[/b:4a7f135571].)[/color:4a7f135571]

 3.111 Quran 

[b:4a7f135571](Shame is pitched over them (Like a tent) wherever they are found, except when under a covenant (of protection) from Allah and from men; they draw on themselves wrath from Allah, and pitched over them is (the tent of) destitution. This because they rejected the Signs of Allah, and slew the prophets in defiance of right; this because they rebelled and transgressed beyond bounds.)[/b:4a7f135571][/color:4a7f135571]3.112 Quran

 So Ahmad be strong and proud that u r a moslim.And fight back .

 Wa alsalamu 3alaykom wa ra7mat Allah wa barakatuh.

 Radiyah

Star · 08-14-2003, 08:51 PM

We muslims should hold strong our bond....teach are families....are mothers fathers brothers sisters and children....what true islam is and hold strong in our muslim umma.

Insh-Allah we will all unit and show Islam is the only true religion......Aameen

Allah knows best.

***Muslimah*** · 08-16-2003, 10:11 AM

Quote:teach are families....are mothers fathers brothers sisters and children....what true islam is and hold strong in our muslim umma.Insh-Allah we will all unit and show Islam is the only true religion......Aameen

Allah knows best.[/quote:f813d6c2f1]

As Salam Alykom

True very true this is what the Quran says:

"O you who believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones" (Quran 66:6). Insh aAllah when each of us shall be able to correct him/her self, help close relatives, the whole Muslim ummah shall improve, therefore, Allah shall certainly lift the trial

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