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A Q&A to address basic questions people of other faiths may have about Islam and Muslims especially with turmoil going on in the Muslim world over videos, cartoons and more.
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So what’s with you
Moz-lems and Izzlam?
Thanks for asking, we
have much to share.
Like Wsup?
Well we have a lot in
common with you.
Our God, is the same God
of the Jews and Christians.
In Arabic we just call him
Allah.
Yeah, I heard of him, its what
you guys chant, when you’re all
excited and gonna do Jihad
Allah-u-Akbbbar!
Muslims are the followers of Islam and we believe in all the Prophets like Moses and
Jesus, Peace be On them.
What’s with the Peace?
Islam means submission to the will of God, and
one of its results is Peace.
We wish each other peace, that’s Assalumualikum, when we greet, and along with that we respect the Prophets, so
say “Peace Be Upon You.”
That’s Cool,you’re not trying to convert me,
don’t have a sword in that backpack
do you?
No I’m not trying to convert you. You
can only become a Muslim on your own free will. I
don’t have a sword, but I do have
something far more powerful, a copy of
the Quran.
Say What Korran. That like your Bible
or something?
Kind of, it’s what Muslims believe is the final revelation
given to the Prophet
Muhammad.
HaHa, caught ya, you didn’t say
Peace be on him!
You’re right, I didn’t want to
overwhelm you with the Peace, so just said it in my
heart!
That’s cool, God, I mean Allah , like
what’s he about?
I mean I’m sure you got lots of
rituals and stuff but where does it all start or end?
Being Muslim starts with
declaring that there’s no God but
Allah and Muhammad is His
Prophet.
What Else?
It’s about encouraging the
good and forbidding the evil.
So if you forbid evil, why are you
guys always so angry,
demonstrating and blowing up
people?
Some Muslims have legitimate
grievances, but due to feeling powerless, ignorance, emotion
or other factors resort to violence.
There’s no justification.
Others get all bent up and they end up hurting their own cause and perceptions of
Muslims at large.
Cartoons, videos you guys get
offended easily. Don’t you believe
in free speech? Don’t you guys have a sense of
humor?
Most Muslims believe some
things are sacred and insulting the
Prophet is seen as Blasphemous. So there are limits to
free speech.
You ducked the sense of humor?
Huh, what’s that?
Just kidding!
And why are your women all
wrapped up and oppressed. I heard
they can’t even drive. What kind of
religion is that?
We have to separate Islam from culture. Actually Islam came
and liberated women and gave them many
rights which many societies in the past or present haven’t
given.
.However, there are
some things like the driving which
are just the laws of one country, and
have nothing to do with Islam or the norm for Muslims
Come-on don’t make excuses.
What’s wrong is wrong!
Look Muslims have issues just like
people do in other parts of the world.
I’m not making excuses. Sadly the
wrongs that are done are
sometimes in the name of Islam.
But other times it’s due to the
Islamophobia that exists which bears no reflection on
our faith.
What’s beautiful
about Islam?
I tell you what I’ll stop talking and just show you some pictures. Breathe in, and take it in. These are all Mosques, places of worship, just one of many things that are
beautiful.
What is the Ka’aba?
• Located in the center of Mecca• Pre-dates Islam (said to have been
built by Abraham and Ishmael as an altar to God)
• Used by pre-Muslim Arabs for worship of their many tribal gods (idols)
• Year 630: reclaimed by Muhammad, cleansed and rededicated to Allah
• Center of Islam to this day – place of annual pilgrimage and direction of prayer for Muslims from all corners of the globe
Samarra, Iraq
The World of Islam
Nice pics.What else can you
tell me?
There’s so much, there are the 5
pillars and so much detail, let’s skip that for now.
Islam came to liberate the
oppressed and guide humanity.
So you gave me some good
insights, I don’t know if I’m
convinced. Leave me with a takeaway.
Check us out, get to know Muslims
in your neighborhood, workplace, or
community. Visit a mosque, form your own conclusions.We’re green and
we’re cool.
Please share this with your friends
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