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originally posted by: sputniksteve
a reply to: LightningStrikesHere
They may be an extremist sect, but without a doubt they ARE MUSLIM. It doesn't help anyone to try and pretend that they aren't what they say they are so that we are no longer scared of Muslims. The damage is done, and is continued to be done. The issue isn't who are the bad guys, it's how are they dealt with?
I understand your intention, but it is a knee jerk reaction. We all know that we are told they aren't representative of Islam as a whole and are a small % of people, but unfortunately they are the loudest ones too.
From their essentially political position, the Kharijites developed extreme doctrines that further set them apart from both mainstream Sunni and Shiʿa Muslims. The Kharijites were particularly noted for adopting a radical approach to Takfir, whereby they declared other Muslims to be unbelievers and therefore deemed them worthy of death.
originally posted by: yorkshirelad
originally posted by: Hecate666
I am an atheist but I believe that christians would not stand for it if there was an extreme group, calling themselves christians whilst bringing terror and murder to innocent people. There would be repercussions and acknowledgement that the odd ones have nothing to do with chistianity. How is it that only a handful of muslims are speaking out?
For exactly the same reason that only a handful of catholics condemned the IRA after each bombing.
From their essentially political position, the Kharijites developed extreme doctrines that further set them apart from both mainstream Sunni and Shiʿa Muslims. The Kharijites were particularly noted for adopting a radical approach to Takfir, whereby they declared other Muslims to be unbelievers and therefore deemed them worthy of death.
originally posted by: ausername
Quran 5:33
8:12
8:57
9:5
9:29
9:14
9:30
17:16 (they did invite Americans to Islam before 9/11)
Just a few examples... There are many more ... Everyone should do their own research... Never take the words of others.
The prophet was this world's first true false prophet, and his religion has found a way into the souls of billions.
Islam evil? ...you decide.
5:33 The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter
The context of this verse itself will clear any negative perceptions against Islam. One cannot quote verse 5:33 without quoting verse 5:32 (prohibition of murder) and verse 5:34 (command to forgive). Let us examine the verse in its proper context:
5:32-34 ...If any one slew a person - unless it be as punishment for murder or for spreading corruption in the land - it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them Our apostles with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land. The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger, and strive with might and main for mischief through the land is: execution, or crucifixion, or the cutting off of hands and feet from opposite sides, or exile from the land: that is their disgrace in this world, and a heavy punishment is theirs in the Hereafter; Except for those who repent before they fall into your power: in that case, know that Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
There are several points to note here. The first is the gravity of the offense. This is punishment for WAGING WAR against the Prophet of God and spreading evil and destruction. In modern terminology this would be considered “terrorism”. This is a punishment for such a severe offense, hence the severity of the punishment. As Muhammad Asad writes on this verse:
The present participle la-musrifun indicates their “continuously committing excesses” (i.e., crimes), and is best rendered as “they go on committing” them. In view of the preceding passages, these “excesses” obviously refer to crimes of violence and, in particular, to the ruthless killing of human beings. (Asad, The Message of the Qur’an)
The present participle la-musrifun indicates their “continuously committing excesses” (i.e., crimes), and is best rendered as “they go on committing” them. In view of the preceding passages, these “excesses” obviously refer to crimes of violence and, in particular, to the ruthless killing of human beings. (Asad, The Message of the Qur’an)
It is quite shocking to see how many Islam-haters will place this verse under the heading of “inciting Muslims to kill and wage war”, whereas the verse commands nothing of this sort! In fact, it comes directly after a verse prohibiting murder and likening the unjust murder of a single individual to the slaughter of humanity. The Qur’an purposefully describes the gravity of the sin before describing the punishment. The crime of murder and committing terrorist activities is regarded as such a severe violation in Islam, that a severe retribution has been prescribed. Waging war against God’s prophet is tantamount to waging war against Our Creator Himself. It is ironic that Islam-haters will present this verse to justify their claim that Islam supports terrorism, whereas Muslim scholars have always presented this verse as proof that Islam is vehemently opposed to terrorism. For example, the Islamic Fiqh Council of Saudi Arabia writes about this verse:
Obviously, in view of the enormity of such acts of aggression, which are viewed by the Shari’ah (Islamic law) as an act of war against the laws and the creatures of God, there is no stricter punishment anywhere in the manmade laws. (Islamic Fiqh Council of Saudi Arabia, Terrorism – Islam’s viewpoint, Muslim World League Journal, Jumad al-Ula 1423/July 2002 CE)
originally posted by: LightningStrikesHere
Remind everyone that Al Shabab are NOT Muslims nor do they represent Islam
originally posted by: yourmaker
originally posted by: LightningStrikesHere
Remind everyone that Al Shabab are NOT Muslims nor do they represent Islam
So then why are the 3 sects of Islam at war with each other?
originally posted by: ausername
a reply to: LightningStrikesHere
I have... No disclaimers or explanations required.
The whole Quran, and hadith.... Violent Islam and acts of evil are not for all Muslims, if it were then it would not be an issue, because no one would be Muslim, or want to be... Two faces of Islam ... Which you choose to see is up to you.
Supposedly they were the same people who did the alleged massacre at the Kenyan shopping mall.
Way to try and deflect / obfuscate though by blaming anyone but those who did the murdering.
originally posted by: LightningStrikesHere
originally posted by: sputniksteve
a reply to: LightningStrikesHere
They may be an extremist sect, but without a doubt they ARE MUSLIM. It doesn't help anyone to try and pretend that they aren't what they say they are so that we are no longer scared of Muslims. The damage is done, and is continued to be done. The issue isn't who are the bad guys, it's how are they dealt with?
I understand your intention, but it is a knee jerk reaction. We all know that we are told they aren't representative of Islam as a whole and are a small % of people, but unfortunately they are the loudest ones too.
I respect your opnion ,however i have to disagree with it.
We concider them to be "khuawarij"
From their essentially political position, the Kharijites developed extreme doctrines that further set them apart from both mainstream Sunni and Shiʿa Muslims. The Kharijites were particularly noted for adopting a radical approach to Takfir, whereby they declared other Muslims to be unbelievers and therefore deemed them worthy of death.
Thus being an act of apostacy.
they can claim to be "muslim " by "word" however their actions and beliefs are not of Islam.
originally posted by: TDawg61
originally posted by: LightningStrikesHere
originally posted by: sputniksteve
a reply to: LightningStrikesHere
They may be an extremist sect, but without a doubt they ARE MUSLIM. It doesn't help anyone to try and pretend that they aren't what they say they are so that we are no longer scared of Muslims. The damage is done, and is continued to be done. The issue isn't who are the bad guys, it's how are they dealt with?
I understand your intention, but it is a knee jerk reaction. We all know that we are told they aren't representative of Islam as a whole and are a small % of people, but unfortunately they are the loudest ones too.
I respect your opnion ,however i have to disagree with it.
We concider them to be "khuawarij"
From their essentially political position, the Kharijites developed extreme doctrines that further set them apart from both mainstream Sunni and Shiʿa Muslims. The Kharijites were particularly noted for adopting a radical approach to Takfir, whereby they declared other Muslims to be unbelievers and therefore deemed them worthy of death.
Thus being an act of apostacy.
they can claim to be "muslim " by "word" however their actions and beliefs are not of Islam.
If what you state is true then why hasn't your mainstream religious leaders condemned these barbarous acts publicly? The Catholic church excommunicates people who shame it.Why don't muslims?
originally posted by: TDawg61
a reply to: LightningStrikesHere
Thank you for your imput on this issue.The fact that individuals or groups cant be banned by their religious authorities may be a problem for your faith.It seems impossible under those rules for the true faithful to separate themselves from the jihadists. Ashame really.
originally posted by: ausername
a reply to: LightningStrikesHere
It is also pure ignorance to dismiss the inherent evil. within Islam, and Islamic cultures.
Ever been to an Islamic country that actually adheres to the strictest interpretations of Islam?
What say you of them, their brutality and oppression of women and girls, and blatant crimes against humanity?
Islam stands against evil and is peaceful, respectful and tolerant of others, until they can take over and impose full Islamic law over a people and country... Then you get to see the other face of Islam.
It isn't pretty.
originally posted by: ausername
a reply to: LightningStrikesHere
Is Mecca not in Saudi Arabia?
It is more than culture there. It is Islam. Hang around and observe some beheadings, or stonings, and see how women are living there.
Stoning is not Islamic and violates the Quran which contain the word of God
The Stoning sentence is exclusive for the Torah which law only applies to Jews:
Old testament [21.21]
And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, so that he die. So shalt thou put evil away from among you, and all Israel shall hear and fear.
You can find it in more verses of the Old Testament: (12:10) (17:23456) (21:21) (22:21222324)
God says in Quran that Quran is the new law because the Gospel and Tora were corrupted by men
[05.49]وَأَنِ احْكُمْ بَيْنَهُمْ بِمَا أَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ وَلا تَتَّبِعْ أَهْوَاءَهُمْ وَاحْذَرْهُمْ أَنْ يَفْتِنُوكَ عَنْ بَعْضِ مَا أَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ إِلَيْكَ فَإِنْ تَوَلَّوْا فَاعْلَمْ أَنَّمَا يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ أَنْ يُصِيبَهُمْ بِبَعْضِ ذُنُوبِهِمْ وَإِنَّ كَثِيرًا مِنَ النَّاسِ لَفَاسِقُونَ
[05:49]Judge thou between them by what Allah hath revealed, and follow not their vain desires, but beware of them lest they beguile thee from any of that (teaching) which Allah
So what punishment do God order when men and women committed adultery?
[24.02] الزَّانِيَةُ وَالزَّانِي فَاجْلِدُوا كُلَّ وَاحِدٍ مِنْهُمَا مِائَةَ جَلْدَةٍ وَلا تَأْخُذْكُمْ بِهِمَا رَأْفَةٌ فِي دِينِ اللَّهِ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ تُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ وَلْيَشْهَدْ عَذَابَهُمَا طَائِفَةٌ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ
[24.02]The woman and the man guilty of adultery or fornication, - flog each of them with a hundred stripes: Let not compassion move you in their case, in a matter prescribed by Allah, if ye believe in Allah and the Last Day:and let a party of the Believers witness their punishment.
“Flog each of them with a hundred stripes” is very different from “Stone them to dead”. There is nothing the Quran about stoning… Nothing, Nada.