reply to mac

Submitted by coco (Malaysia), Nov 5, 2006 at 03:45

Does the Quran say or intimate that it is the only religion and should force the world into submission of the Islamic faith. Also that it is not ok for non muslims to live eg: Sudan Afghanistan etc, but it is alright to have sexual relations outside of the bounds of marriage? I would like to know if the fundamental teachings of Islam is to force society to bend to their wishes or face global terrorism until Islam is the only religion? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

OK, it is like this... well, I am not what u can called as an ulama' (the person who knows a great deal about Islam) but I do know some things in Islam. Since I am a Muslim myself. The Quran says yes Islam is the only true religion. But should not force the world into submission of the Islamic faith. What you can do is spread and tell the world what is Islam all about. Tell and teach what Islam truly is. What is Islam and what is its concept. NO, it is not alright to have sexual relations outside of the bounds of marriage. The reason is very obvious, of course. No, that's not the correct way of introducing Islam to the society. The concept in Islam is taqwa. Well thats a whole new topic to explain, but there is absolutely no force in Islam. Whether you want to accept it or not, it is your choice. What makes you think Islam is like that? Hope I've answered your questions. TQ.

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