Purity answered.

Submitted by Mo (United Kingdom), Jan 12, 2007 at 17:25

The impure version of Islamic governance that I referred to was the innovation of laws and legislation that violated the main tenants of that which they testified to uphold, such as killing off all the brothers of the ruler so their position may be guaranteed. There are many of such examples, do some research on ottoman rule.

The mentioned groups may be experts in killing, however the same can be described to your own men, who are more equipped in killing and have killed more people that those that I have mentioned.

Our purity is derived from the Quran and Sunnah, nothing else, so anything that is not, will be deemed to be impure. And no, we do not kill if someone shows their ankle, it is only in your minds that we do. Why don't you research about Islamic legislature enforcement, now where does it does death occur under showing of ankles or skin. Rather it is deeper that that, if one in mindful of an action prohibited in law and after being reminded about such laws, if they still remain adamant, they will be warned again and warned again, after all that, if they still remain unwavering, they must be taught with a method that is appropriate, if it means using force the so be it. But we will not kill, that is for sure. But usually it does not go that far.

People living in fear? How many people do you see living in fear, rather it is Islam that brings security back into people lives, example, Somalia, Afghanistan etc. Your government is trying so hard to bring security in Iraq, but is failing miserably, I guarantee, if Islam was to rule, albeit in a manner which you to not agree in, it will bring peace and much needed peace to the region. But you know, with your bigoted mind will not accept such analysis or assessment.

Becoming pure is an act of acknowledgment of your impurity, your reconciliation between that which is good and that which is pure must be understood, heeded and acted upon. This would bring upon sincerity and harmony to your inner self and would inevitably bring about a change outwardly. When someone does good, they are rewarded by Allah's grace, when one is impure they after acknowledgement must do good afterwards, to promote good straight after bad will psychologically and emotionally make the self become a better person. Remember giving alms is not to the ruler nor is it to any private corporation, it is rather to the poor, the needy and anyone who deserves alms giving.

Yes, Islam is the religion that give answers to those who have done wrong, at least it won't drive people to depression or suicide.

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