Islam means 'submission' and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. Somehow, most muslims around the world seem to have forgotten this amongst other basic Islam teachings and the situation has spiralled ridiculously out of control.
I proclaim no great knowledge in Islam - however, through the teachings I've received - I think I can confidently say that I know my right from wrong.
These quotations point out some important aspects of Islam - facts that people nowadays choose to ignore because for most - it is just easier to succumb to what they THINK is right, rather than actually follow what IS right.
'Powerful is not he who knocks the other down, indeed powerful is he who controls himself in a fit of anger.' - Prophet Muhammed (SAW)
The Quran says: God forbids you not, with regards to those who fight you not for [your] faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them; for God loveth those who are just. (Quran, 60.8)
On the other hand, Islam permits fighting in self-defense, in defense of religion, or on the part of those who have been expelled forcibly from their homes. Howver, it does lay down strict rules of combat which include prohibitions against harming civilians and against destroying crops, trees and livestock. In this light, the Quran says:
'Fight in the cause of God against those who fight you, but do not transgress limits. God does not love transgressors.' (2.190)
'Fight in the cause of God against those who fight you, but do not transgress limits. God does not love transgressors.' (2.190)
War therefore, is actually the last resort, and even then is subject to rigorous conditions laid down by Islamic law. Jihad means 'struggle' and takes on two meanings. The other defines the inner struggle that we all go through; against egotistic desires, for the sake of attaining inner peace.
Islam, though some see it as a brutal and sometimes incomprehensible religion, is really quite simple. It is a great way of life - IF interpreted correctly. The damage starts only when people take matters into their own hands and make adjustments and begin to follow their own interpretations in the name of Islam.
Anyways, it really is not my place to judge...I'm just here...playing my little part in the world...
4 comments:
a beautiful article, i really enjoyed reading it. I hope to be able to read more of your writing.
Well well, you have some balls talkin about Islam considerin your lifestyle...why dont you mention what Islam says about make-up/ show biz and women wearin jeans? People in glass houses shouldnt be throwin stones..
Well, guess you are entitled to your own opinion - but that puts you in no place to judge! That's what Allah does...ain't your place man!
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