Muslim Woman

Many Muslims especially of influence in society think that the idea of  unity of humankind is an unrealistic goal and therefore, should be abandoned. According to them, this may be a romantic or an exotic idea but it is an unattainable goal. They think that Muslims waste their time in talking about the unity of humankind when they themselves are badly divided.They catalog a long list of such divisions from Muslim history. Wars fought and continue to be fought amongst themselves and millions of Muslims killed by Muslims are given as proofs from past and present history to support their claim that Muslim unity is not possible,let alone the unity of humankind. How can then one talk about Muslim unity when their past history has been so divisive, they are quick to remind everyone. These are mostly the feelings of the secular liberal or progressive minded Muslims.This feeling gives them intellectual satisfaction and a sense of psychological security. The conservative minded Muslims are no different.In fact, they put a religious and a sacred twist to the differences among Muslims.From every religious pulpit they announce that the differences and divisions among Muslims are the blessings of Allah Almighty. Remember,the Quran does not support this chapter 3 verse 103.In fact, it warns Muslims not to create divisions chapter 30 verse 32.But religious leaders thrive and in fact exist on these differences. So, they perpetuate the existence of these differences and divisions by sanctifying them. This opens the door for any group to call itself Naji and therefore on the way to Heaven and the rest destined for hell. So,in the end, it turns out that, every group can and does claim that it is going to Heaven.In layman terms they want to have both ways: have the cake and eat it too! What can be more wonderful than this This gives individuals in each sect emotional satisfaction and a sense of self-righteousness. So, we see that Muslims in both camps secular as well as conservative feel satisfied with their respective positions – but for totally different reasons. Secular Muslims feel satisfied because of their intellectual analysis of Muslim history. Religious ones,on the other hand,feel satisfied based on clerical edicts and blind faith.Thus both groups in a way feel satisfied with the perpetual disunity of Muslims in the world.

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It is indeed a matter of great concern along with a millions of other concern that some one is coming and will give us a refuge and then take us to glory.A concerned seeker of truth asks that the Shias are expecting Imam Mahdi to come and so do the Sunnis. My question is to all of them, Will Imam Mahdi be a Sunni or a Shia? Infact this story beings from a considerable period of time before the Sunnis/Shias but now they also voted themselves to waiting in the queue comprising followers of the different faiths-keenly excepting someone who is coming. Adherents of the various religions of the world are all awaiting the arrival of The One Who is Coming. It is their unshakable belief that the expected  one will come during the last days of the world just before Qiyaamat or resurrection, and he will overcome destroy all the other faiths and make his own religion the hold sway over all the others.For example;

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Hi Folks

Terrorism or Terrorists are not confined to Muslims alone. Terrorists come from every religion. But western media often uses the term Islamic terrorists or Islamic terrorism, implying terrorism is associated with Islam? Islam does not teach terrorism under any circumstances.

So who are they and why they are using Islam for exercising their own outlined dogma? Whether accept it or not but the truth is that it is in the interest of western powers to stigmatised this with the help of media power. But in reality Islam has nothing to do with those who commit acts of terrorism. Therefore, it is wise to differentiate Muslims (who are exercising this) and Islam. Just as acts of terrorism committed by Christians cannot be attributed to Christianity (like in bosnia & india), acts of terrorism committed by Muslims must not be attributed to Islam or its teachings.There is a popular feeling in the West and justifiably so, that Islam is a very oppressive and retrogressive religion. But this is based on a wrong perception of Islam!

The order of Islam is to provide an environment of peace and tranquility for all both muslims and non Muslims. Islam gurantess to protect everyone from external or internal threats and dangers. Since religious tolerance (and respect for other faiths) is among the basic teachings of Islam, it instructs Muslims to fight and to even give their lives, if required to protect places of worship of other faiths such as temples, churches and synagogues. If this is a teachings of islam then why is there such a frightening image of Islam in the West? The answer lies in one word "Jihad" and its mis-representation and mis-interpretation through the media. But Muslims are no less responsible for this frightening picture of jihad either. Tyrant Muslim regimesand terrorist organizations routinely invoke jihad or holy warto terrorize or kill innocent people to achieve their political agendas.  The word "jihad" means struggle or exertion. There are many levels of jihad; struggling to remove poverty,fighting against material and moral corruption, struggling against social- politicaland economic injustices, struggling to restore basic human rights, fighting against tyranny and oppression, constantly exerting to advance human knowledge, fighting against environmental pollution & much more. And the Jihad as a war must be declared and must be for defensive purposes only.

No terrorist operations are allowed in Islam. Above all jihad must be done for the good of humanity which in Islam is referred to as fighting for the cause of  God. Under no circumstances they allowed to exploit the weak and the vulnerable.

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Nawaz
Religion Islam

The question is does Allah Almighty(God) misguide's anyone? Nature has provided guidance to human beings since time immemorial or more appropriately since the dawn of civilization. From the guiding stars for Bedouin Arabs in the vast desert to without any signposts or milestones to the ships,airplanes and space vehicles equipped with sophisticated modern computerized navigation systems! it is nature which has ultimately provides the direction for following the desired but right path. Similarly it is also nature who provides indications in case of failure wrong path or direction when it comes to human system (social system). Nature provides guidance regarding truth and falsehood in every field of human knowledge and scientific endeavor. It is not nature that misguides but our imperfect knowledge, improper designs and improper observations misguide us. The moment knowledge advances to the level of perfect understanding in accordance with nature human beings succeed in their missions. So nature provides the touchstone guidance to test the validity of all the scientific hypotheses in the various areas of knowledge. In a same manner for human beings or mankind there is a certain pattern  that enlighten their route map and this has followed up by divine guidance carried  by numerous Messengers Of Allah Almighty in different era. In this chain of messengers, Muhammad peace be upon him was the last person whom  Allah Almighty has given this responsibility to re announce his universal announcement "The Islam" but what has happened most from us (human biengs) do not accept or acknowledge the authority of Allah Almighty (God) and for ages last portion of human societies disregards the Divine Laws. A guidance which give a vision to entire mankind about their Core purpose of life has never misguided anyone. Allah Almighty tells us that the Quran has been sent to guide and give glad tidings to the momineen(believers).

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