Islam 101

[brownprose]

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This is based on my readings lang. Just trying to share.

The semantic meaning of the Arabic term jihad has no relation to holy war or even war in general. Its meaning is much broader, includes many activities unrelated to warfare. The book JIHAD: The Origin of Holy War in Islam by Reuven Firestone says: The root j.h.d., the meaning of which is to strive, exert oneself, or take extraordinary pains. Jihād is a verbal noun of the third Arabic form of the root jahada, which is defined classically as "exerting one's utmost power, efforts, endeavors, or ability in contending with an object of disapprobation." There are also many kinds of jihad, and most have nothing to do with warfare. "Jihād of the heart," for example, denotes struggle against one's own sinful inclinations, while "jihad of the tongue" requires speaking on behalf of the good and forbidding evil.

And contrary to common misperception, Arshad Khan author of Muslims, and America: Understanding the Basis of their Conflict, says: Islam does not preach violence. It prohibits forced conversions or the use of force against innocent or unarmed people. It does not allow the use of violence for spreading Islam. Islam also prohibits the destruction of property. However, it does allow self-defense or the taking up of arms against aggressors. The Koran says, “Fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you, but begin not hostilities. Lo! Allah loveth not aggressors” (2:190).

Khan furthers in the same book that the problem of Jihad is that it is "being hi-jacked." For centuries many have viewed many of their conflicts as jihad (even though they were not), by "allowing themselves to be misled by Muslims who had selfish and wrong agendas and objectives."

In other words, the invocation of the word jihad conjures up different images, depending on whether the person is a Muslim or a non-Muslim as it has been misinterpreted and maligned for ages. According to Khan, For non-Muslims, it brings up images of war-mongering Muslims bent upon forcibly converting non-Muslims to Islam. For Americans, it brings up images of bin Laden advocating jehad and, consequently, images of an attack on civilian targets and government. For a few Muslims, the cry of “jehad” is a call to take up arms to protect Islam and Muslims. For ignorant extremist Muslims, whose numbers are insignificant, it means the subjugation of non-Muslims. However, for those who know and understand Islam, jehad has a far different objective that has nothing to do with violence and war, except in exceptional circumstances."

Salam!

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waaaa....yw gud suya2x dha sis.....kw jud....hahahaha....

uhm bitaw nakabangga gani ko dwe sa sanciangko kay ng.cge ko lingi sa naka hijab bah, nya pretty kaau.....mao ganing nahan ko sahay mg.lakaw2x sa mga dapit nga dghan cla...

[pigrah]

ayeeeee!!!! ka panchix pud nimo dong woi hahaha joke!
nya nag tshirt ra cla or unsa?
ang mga indonesian dri ky mag abaya mn pud..pero colorful. nag wonder ko if unsa diha ky wa mn kaayo koy namatikdan sa una.

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@ brownpose

Nice kaayo imo gi post. There are a lot of misconceptions about Islam, esp the way the media portrays it and stuff.

I mean why do they say in the news "a muslim man killed blah blah blah", you wont see anyone writing or saying " one Catholic boy or Christian/Pagan/Hindu " .
They are trying to label all muslims like that which is so not true.

[brownprose]

@ brownpose

Nice kaayo imo gi post. There are a lot of misconceptions about Islam, esp the way the media portrays it and stuff.

I mean why do they say in the news "a muslim man killed blah blah blah", you wont see anyone writing or saying " one Catholic boy or Christian/Pagan/Hindu " .
They are trying to label all muslims like that which is so not true.

when a society is bigoted mao nay resulta. our society needs to look beyond "labels." when we put labels, we reduce ourselves and others to a mere commodity that we can pick and waste as we please like a toilet paper. and even if we have our choice for a toilet paper but at end of the day it doesn't hide the fact that we are still toilet papers.

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ayeeeee!!!! ka panchix pud nimo dong woi hahaha joke!
nya nag tshirt ra cla or unsa?
ang mga indonesian dri ky mag abaya mn pud..pero colorful. nag wonder ko if unsa diha ky wa mn kaayo koy namatikdan sa una.

ng.long sleeves sis......pretty bitaw kaau sis, dwe sad sa skul naa sad ko nakt.an....

[tatakalz]

...I can't claim to know much about Islam......


Hapit na ang Ramadan, so let me share a brief information about their final pillar.....

To perform Hajj

Each Muslim is obligated to make the pilgrimage to Makkah to the house of Ka'bah at least once in their lifetime if their wealth permits. It is a duty to go back to the Ka'bah but Allah knows that this task is easier for some and hard for others. So it is only obligatory for those who can afford to make the trip.

Traveling is something that some do on a regular bases. So if you have the funds to do traveling why not go to Makkah. The experience that people have changes lives, so I've heard,and read. (Wishing to travel their soon -dreaming rather )

To observe Ramadan

The final pillar of Islam is to observe the month of Ramadan. In observing this blessed month it is their duty to abstain from food and drink from sun up to sun down. It is also the abstaining from any evil acts, lewd behavior, negativity etc. throughout the month. This month is meant for reflection, meditation, recitation, and prayer.

In this month they focus solely on our religion as much as it is permitted, depending on where they are geographically. They spend their days in prayer, reading Qu'ran, volunteering and anything they can do that will please Allah and bring the Muslim closer to being pious.



The 5 pillars of Islam is the foundation for every Muslim. If any of these elements is removed or forgotten it can cause ones faith to be shaky. Muslims live by these pillars as well as many other things, but these 5 pillars reign supreme.

Masha'Allah

God Speed..

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Next discussion is about Characteristics of Islam Insha'Allah

2log mode sako kay ng.sakit na aqng coconut shell cge basa....



(I have a hard time studying Arabic )

nagdugo na akong utok............

[pigrah]

Murag ang Hajj karon ky restricted man due to the "AHINI"(matud pang Ogie Alcasid hahaha)virus. They cant take the risk of everybody being infected.

[pigrah]

(I have a hard time studying Arabic )

nagdugo na akong utok............

Mulenggg! lisud mn gani kaayo ko na naa ko dri hihihi
lisud oi, naa py mga pronounciation na lisud kwaun.
Murag ka nanikma like the way they say Ahmed--Akhmed!
Cge lang! try and try lang ang show.