posted on Aug, 2 2008 @ 10:43 PM
Hey, Anon - I feel you were seeking feel-good scriptures from the Qur'an, but since the Qur'an is supposedly Allah speaking, the book is a jumble
out of context. Later teachings superceded earlier, more peaceful teachings. Islamic theologians assert that the violent ninth Sura, including the
Verses of the Sword, abrogates no fewer than 124 earlier and more tolerant verses, some of which you quoted. Since the ninth Sura was the last
revealed, this supercedes earlier teachings.
"Whatever verse or revelation We abrogate or cause to be forgotten We bring a better one." - Bukhari V6B60N8
Consider life under Muslim law for Christians, Jews, agnostic, atheists, or even Wiccan. This is what was taught recently at a Mosque in Mecca by
Sheikh Salem Al-Gamdi,
"if the infidels [non-Muslims] in accordance with the conditions set out by the Prophet - there is nothing wrong with it provided they pay Jizra to
the Islamic treasury. Other conditions are . . . that they do not renovate a church or monastery, do not rebuild ones that were destroyed, that they
feed for three days any Muslim who passes by their homes . . . that they do not imitate Muslims in dress and speech, nor ride horses, nor own swords,
nor arm themselves with any kind of weapon; that they do not sell wine, do not show the cross, do not ring church bells, do not raise their voices
during prayer, do not incite anyone against the Muslims, and do not strike a Muslim . . . If they violate these conditions, they have no
protection."
And you can't just learn about Islam by reading the Qur'an. You must read the writings of Ishaq's Sira, the biography of Muhammed. "Surely in
the Messenger [of Allah] you have a good example." Qur'an 33:21
Then, you must read the multiple translations of all these books, including the Qur'an to get a real feel for exactly what was said, and within
context.
Allah's Apostle said, 'I have been ordered to fight with the people till they say, 'None has the right to be worshipped but Allah.''
"Do the bastards think that we are not their equal in fighting? We are men who think that there is no shame in killing." Ishaq:489
"When you meet unbelievers in the battlefield, strike off their heads and , when you have laid them low, bind your captives firmly." Qur'an
9:123
"A man came to Allah's Apostle and said, 'Instruct me as to such a deed as equals Jihad in reward.' He [Muhammed] replied, 'I do not find such a
deed."
Bukhari V5B52N44
"The Prophet said, 'A single endeavor of fighting in Allah's cause is better than the world and whatever is in it." Bukhari V4B52N50
"He said, 'Fight them so that there is no more rebellion, and religion, all of it, is for Allah only. Allah must have no rivals." Ishaq: 324
"Jihad is compulsory." Muslim C40B20N4676
"Men, do you know what you are pledging yourselves to in swearing allegiance to this man' 'Yes. In swearing allegiance to him, we are pledging to
wage war against all mankind."
This is a tiny taste of the teachings of Islam. In the United States, a major portion of the east coast was practically paralyzed by one Muslim
sniper and his driver. John Muhammed. Just wait until 5% or 10% of your population goes on the warpath. Talk about weeping and gnashing of
teeth!
According to the strict teachings of Islam, if you engage in Jihad and kill non-Muslims, you are a good Muslim. Thus, there is no such thing under
strict Islamic law that permits a moderate Muslim. All good Muslims are what the rest of us may call a murderous fanatic. The others? They'll wait
until they are called upon by their leaders. Or they too, will die.