Not Kidding

Submitted by Shaji (United Arab Emirates), May 28, 2009 at 06:17

Hey Jaladhi,

It's not only Muslims, problems are there worldwide but Muslims are only highlighted. Actually Muslims are targeted to inflict response from them. Their lands are occupied by other forces and some people among them fight against the occupation. It's actually a response from them. It is true when they respond, some innocent people also become victims. Same is happening when the occupiers tried to suppress them. There also innocent lives are taken away but on a larger scale. Do you think Muslims caused biggest disasters of history….??. Please read, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wars_and_disasters_by_death_toll

See, not all Muslims live according to Islam. Qur'an 5:32 says – "….if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading mischief in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people……"

If Muslims or other people do not understand and live accordingly, is not the problem of Qur'an but the problem of their perception. Islam does not promote any violence. Terror in Islam is an allegation without basis.

I am not defending all Imams but I do defend Qur'an. There are many attempts to misinterpret Qur'an now days. But I am sure; people will recognize such malicious acts and know the truth of Islam.

No sir, I would like to be Muslim, remain as Muslim and die as Muslim.

Allah is the word for God in Arabic. It is Allah who sent Prophets to all parts of the world. To India also prophets came. As Qur'an does not specify their names, I cannot say their whereabouts. But remains of their teachings are still seen in Indian holy texts but also found manipulated verses. Though Vedas speak about unseen God, hardly you find Hindus worship without deities. Also Hindu is a geographical word and no "Hindu" terminology seen in Vedas.

Restriction for enjoyment is definitely required in this world for everybody's survival. If each individual is free to do what he wants, then what will be the situation of world and what is the need of laws and its implementation….??. No way can all achieve 100% justice in this world. A life hereafter is inevitable to evaluate right and wrong in each person's life. Many people by born in luxury, live with no restriction in life and die in luxury. Many others born as poor, live as poor and die in midst of problems. What justification in this life can offer them….??. God knows about His creation and He instructs each one to live as per His guidance whether rich or poor. And who is the winner finally….??. Read Holy Qur'aan 49:13 - "O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know one another. Verily, the most honorable of you with Allah is that (believer) who has At‑Taqwa (the pious). Verily, Allah is All‑Knowing, All‑Aware"

Enjoyment hereafter cannot be said "carnal" because the offerings there cannot be compared with anything in this world. Also carnal pleasures are restricted to this world and it is temporary.

Being good Muslim and live as per Islam makes the human being perfect.

May Allah helps us to understand and follow the truth (Amen).

Shaji

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