Second Look on Islam

[Malic]

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this is why i'm more AFRAID of people like YOU compared to the imaginary characters you claim to FEAR.

....refer to statement in BOLD, very contradictory to what your preaching eh!?

[Malic]

Without question, one of the most misunderstood issues within Islam by the Western World is the concept of Jihad, and it is the subject I will now cover in this chapter. The concept of Jihad has been purposefully distorted by Christian leaders to further promote their own religion at the expense of Islam. It is a shame when a Christian religious leader feels that the only way for him/her to promote their own faith is by propagating lies about another. The claim that “Islam was spread by the sword” is a false claim built upon lies and deceit, with no historical evidence to substantiate this accusation other than the evidence that the Christian leaders themselves fabricate. All the evidence Christian leaders possess stem from Christian Orientalists whose sole purpose was to discredit Islam. The motivating force behind this is fear and that fear is of “TRUTH”. Islam is a religion built on truth. There can be no denying The Holy Qur’an as being the True Word of Almighty God. This most Holy Book contains Living Miracles that can be visible to this very day and it will stand for all time. It is this truth that compels Christian leaders to attack Islam because they know deep in their hearts and conscience that it is true and yet they feel that it threatens their very way of life, a way of life that has been built on ease and comfort, at least from a western perspective. It is my purpose, Insha’Allah(God Willing), to expose these lies in this chapter and bring to light the fact that it was the Christian Church itself that was the guilty party of spreading their religion by the sword. I give you Indonesia for example. Here is a country that is predominantly Muslim and yet no Muslim soldier has ever set foot in that country. My question is, How did these people become Muslims if they were not threatened with a sword? If Islam is a religion which was spread by the sword, as the Christian Church falsely claim, then why do we have such strong Christian elements in Muslim countries such as Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Indonesia, etc…? Should not these Christian elements have been forcibly converted to Islam? Let us now move to examine the facts and bring the truth to light, Insha’Allah(God Willing).



What is Jihad? Jihad is a struggle, not a “Holy War”. It is striving in the Cause of Allah(swt). It has been ordained upon every believer in the Oneness of Almighty God;


"And strive(Jihad) hard for Allah with due striving." Surah Al-Hajj:78



This striving is one’s personal fight with temptation and sin. When we ward of these temptations to sin, we are performing Jihad. When a Muslim man keeps his head down in the presence of a woman and does not gaze at her, he is performing Jihad. When a Muslim gives up their own life to save that of another person, that is Jihad. These are just some examples of the true meaning of Jihad. Jihad is also defending one’s self or others against oppression and suppression, yet even in this case, there are guidelines that must be followed;



"And fight in the way of Allah against those who fight against you, but be not aggressive. Surely, Allah loves not the agressors." Surah Al-Baqarah:190

In the above passage, Allah(swt) tells us to fight only those who fight you without transgressing any limits which includes innocent men, women, children, homes, places of worship and even livestock and other animals. So compassionate was Prophet Muhammad(saas) towards the innocent that when he marched into Mecca with his army of 10,000 strong, they came upon a dog who had just given birth to a litter of puppies. Prophet Muhammad(saas) placed a guard, Ju'ayl of Damr'ah, over the dog and her litter to ensure that they would not be harmed in any way. This is in direct contrast to what we find in the Bible, which I will cover later in this discourse. So, this fight is only against those who oppress as Allah(swt) tells us in The Holy Qur’an;


"and persecution is worse than slaughter…" Surah Al-Baqarah:191

However, one of the limits set by Allah(swt) is to cease fighting when our attackers cease to fight us;

"But if they desist, then surely Allah is Most Forgiving, Merciful." Surah Al-Baqarah:192

"So, if they withdraw from you and fight you not and offer you peace, then Allah allows you no way against them." Surah Al-Nisa:90

Basically put, if our attackers lay down their arms (weapons), we too must lay down our arms (weapons). This is the true meaning of not transgressing the limits set by Allah(swt). Unfortunately, there have been so-called Muslim rulers in the past and present who have indeed transgressed these limits, however, that is not in accordance with the true teachings of Islam and these people were acting in their own self interests outside the tenants of Islam and the true teachings of Allah(swt) as was revealed to Prophet Muhammad(saas). Muslims should never inflict beyond what was inflicted upon them as was commanded by Allah(swt).


by:Issa Ahmad Khalid

[Malic]

"Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for God loveth not transgressors. (The Noble Quran, 2:190)"

"But if the enemy incline towards peace, do thou (also) incline towards peace, and trust in God: for He is One that heareth and knoweth (all things). (The Noble Quran, 8:61)"

"If thou dost stretch thy hand against me, to slay me, it is not for me to stretch my hand against thee to slay thee: for I do fear God, the cherisher of the worlds. (The Noble Quran, 5:2"

"God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers. (The Noble Quran, 60:"

"And fight them until persecution is no more, and religion is for God. But if they desist, then let there be no hostility except against wrongdoers. (The Noble Quran 2:193)"

"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy handhold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things. (The Noble Quran, 2:256)"

"Again and again will those who disbelieve, wish that they had bowed (to God's will) in Islam. Leave them alone, to enjoy (the good things of this life) and to please themselves: let (false) hope amuse them: soon will knowledge (undeceive them). (The Noble Quran, 15:2-3)"

"Say, 'The truth is from your Lord': Let him who will believe, and let him who will, reject (it):......(The Noble Quran, 18:29)"

"If it had been thy Lord's will, they would all have believed,- all who are on earth! wilt thou then COMPEL mankind, against their will, to believe! (The Noble Quran, 10:99)"

"Say: 'Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger: but if ye turn away, he is only responsible for the duty placed on him and ye for that placed on you. If ye obey him, ye shall be on right guidance. The Messenger's duty is only to preach the clear (Message). (The Noble Quran, 24:54)"

"Say : O ye that reject Faith! I worship not that which ye worship, Nor will ye worship that which I worship. And I will not worship that which ye have been wont to worship, Nor will ye worship that which I worship. To you be your Way, and to me mine. (The Noble Quran, 109:1-6)"



The so-called "Jihad" Noble Verses came for specific times and places. They don't apply for all times and everybody! I can't slay you, a non-Muslim, just because you're not a Muslim. The pagan Arabs were very hostile people and only knew the sword as an answer. Many wars were imposed upon the Muslims, and thus, it is only normal and natural to find Noble Verses that deal with these specifichostile situations. But the Ultimate and Overall Message of the Noble Quran is PEACE, as clearly proven in the Noble Verses above.

[tokidoki_v2.0]

re: OFWs

Agree ko ni malic. Not to sound "hilas" but let's face it, most OFWs aren't exactly the best of the Philippines. Sure, they rake in currency into our country but let's not overestimate their worth.

Mao lagi na. Trying to emulate their life here doesn't excuse them from the law. What's more, IGNORANCE OF THE LAW EXCUSES NO ONE. Tuga tuga mo adto didto lain nasud maskin no read no write mo. Legal age is legal age and you have to answer to their laws and RESPECT it. If you don't like it then don't go there. Simple as that.

Ako bitaw nakasuway nako adto US tungod company training. Daghan bawal. Pati magpicture ug high-rise bawal kai nagmanya pa sila sa 9/11. I wanted to go home. I guess siguro due to colonial mentality I thought going to the US was cool. I guess not. I prefer pinas over US any time, any day! Besides, common misconception mana ang daghan kwarta ang amerikano. WALA RABA. Nagoutsourcing naman gani!

Maayo raba'g mao na ang mahitabo. Palaban raba dayon ni GMA or unsa ba na politician diha na hapit na election. Perteng kagata ni mr. politician kai gamitay ra man sila ani, diba? Magpaluwas si Mr. OFW aron dili managut sa balaud. Si Mr. Congressman pud sugot kaayo kai hapit na ang election. Pogi points na!

Kay ngano? Atong balaud diri sa pinas dili ba christian centric? there isn't exactly a law here that supports polygamy and other customs that christians would consider taboo. Legal ba ang harikiri diri? I don't think so.

[Malic]

Cge man lang travel ni si tokidoki,daghan wawarts dah.

[tokidoki_v2.0]

dili oi. free mana ang US trip. hahaha....

ang singapore nuon tiniguman nako.

[Malic]

Happy Eid adha to all my muslim brothers and sisters.

kinsa ninyo naka adto sa Cebu coliseum? nice message from Ustadz Najib Rasul.

[janninat]

Eid Mubarak !!!!

[Malic]

"To a muslim his religion specially, is the beginning and the end of his being as a total person.Take it away from him/her. He/she becomes nothing"---Oswalda Cabel


"The first sound that a baby muslim hears is from his father who whispers to him these words...Allahu akbar...God is great, La ilaha illalah...There is no God but God"---Oswalda Cabel

[NASYO]

try to separate culture from religion sir..

you'll find no religion at the end..

it's all pop culture..

believe me..