Questions and answers

this topic is related to this but more of a open discussion and not a resource

i have created this one for the sole purpose where people can ask question and hopefully find their answers about Islam in general.

In the Islam faith do you believe in Jesus , and the Virgin Mary, if not why?

Does Jihad mean a holy war?


What is the difference between the catholic religion and Islam?

Is it true that you cannot be a "good" Muslim unless you believe in Sharia law? Also, isn't it true that most Muslims think that Sharia law should be the law of all countries?

Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Is it true that you cannot be a "good" Muslim unless you believe in Sharia law? Also, isn't it true that most Muslims think that Sharia law should be the law of all countries?

i know that's not true. i stopped by a local mosque last night (they were having a fund raiser to help out a homeless shelter i volunteer at) and they were discussing this and most of them viewed sharia law in the same way that most reform jews view kosher laws. something that they should honor the spirit of but not the actual letter of.

it was quite enlightening, esepcially since i'm reading the koran at the moment

Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
it was quite enlightening, esepcially since i'm reading the koran at the moment

I tried reading the Koran but it just reminded me too much of the Old Testament of the Bible and the Old Testament in my opinion is just :shk:... Yeah, that just about sums it up.

I have a question.

If I know the answer to a question can I answer it?

[edit on 1-4-2007 by SpeakerofTruth]

Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth

Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
it was quite enlightening, esepcially since i'm reading the koran at the moment

I tried reading the Koran but it just reminded me too much of the Old Testament of the Bible and the Old Testament in my opinion is just :shk:... Yeah, that just about sums it up.

it all depends on the parts that you read. and many parts are essentially the old testament with different phrasing. the parts on the necessity of charity are enlightening.

Originally posted by madnessinmysoul

Originally posted by SpeakerofTruth
Is it true that you cannot be a "good" Muslim unless you believe in Sharia law? Also, isn't it true that most Muslims think that Sharia law should be the law of all countries?

i know that's not true. i stopped by a local mosque last night (they were having a fund raiser to help out a homeless shelter i volunteer at) and they were discussing this and most of them viewed sharia law in the same way that most reform jews view kosher laws. something that they should honor the spirit of but not the actual letter of.

it was quite enlightening, esepcially since i'm reading the koran at the moment

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