Islamic "Government"

Submitted by Junaid Bhura (India), Apr 23, 2008 at 06:40

You may be right about me having an ego. Excuse me for being extra patriotic. Although India owes a lot to the West for its development, the West owes India a lot for their development as well, especially the UK. India had remained a colony of the British for over 200 years, during which it was plundered beyond belief. There was a time, my friend's grandmother used to tell us, EVERYONE in India wore gold. But now India is one of the poorest countries in the world. How did that happen?

Now about Islamic Government. What I hope you understand is that Islam was not meant to be what it is popularly known for today. Islamic law was meant to be personal. For example, consumption of alchohol is considered a sin. That does not mean that anyone can impose a LAW upon you saying that you can't consume alchohol. It is a sin, for whatever reason (and you will not know until you try and find out) and a Muslim who follows the faith the way its supposed to be followed will not consume alchohol, law or not.

What I find really sad is the way people combine "Islam" - the religion, the faith, the submission to the All, with "government" . Islam is not government, but a way for one to reach spiritual enlightenment in a very fast and efficient way. I can recommend some books to anyone interested. The reason that confusion happens, I guess, is because of Sharia. One who accepts Sharia is a Muslim (or a believer) and one who does not is a Kafir (or unbeliever, non believer, one who does not believe in the teachings of Islam) . Sharia cannot be imposed on anyone. That goes against the whole purpose of Sharia.

Now about the Islamic influence in Europe, I think people should just be more open-minded and rid themselves of pre-concieved theories and notions on Islam and try to understand what it really is. Nobody in this day and age is going to impose religion upon anyone. If you think Islam is not your scene after you have actually understood what it is, you can let it go and get back to "your way of life" .

And about Muslims wanting "more and more" for Muslims. I'm a Muslim. My family is Muslim. We live in India. Please. Do not use the word "Muslim" where it is not required. You can use the names of the country which demands more and more for ITS people. We are peaceful and we don't like to be dragged into stereotyping or diplomatic wars of any kind. We in India are also a very inclusive society. We have no choice. We have over 200 cultures. There are a few governments in this world, some in the Middle East, who probably are more fanatic than others, that does not mean you can use the word "Muslim" whenever you want to. Just think and understand that you are singling out an entire group of peaceful people because of a few countries' governments.

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