Islam: Meaning of 'Jihad'
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"The Chilling Goal of Islam's New Warriors" (Dec. 28) paints a
misleading picture of Islam. It suggests that Islam is an aggressive
religion that encourages war as a way of spreading the religion. This is
absolutely false. In the Koran, Allah tells Muslims, "Let there be no
compulsion in religion." Thus it is forbidden in Islam to force religion
on anyone, as religion exists between God and an individual. There are
two types of jihad: the jihad within oneself and the jihad against an
oppressor. Jihad within oneself, which is an inner battle to make
oneself a better Muslim, is considered the greater jihad. On the other
hand, holy war is only conducted against an aggressor or oppressor and
no other.
This
article has succeeded in feeding people's stereotypes about Muslims. It
portrays us as violent, bloodthirsty human beings, when Islam teaches
love and forgiveness.
ALIYAH KHAN
Irvine
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Robin Wright's Dec. 27-29 series on Islam made absorbing reading--well researched, investigated and expressed in lively prose. Wright took a highly positive approach that should please Muslims, including those Muslims who were pointedly ignored. The report on militant Islamists stopped short of mentioning clerics like the one who masterminded the attack on the World Trade Center. Or those who bombed U.S. embassies in Africa. Or those who sent suicide bombers to attack the Cole. Or Osama bin Laden. If Iran truly embarks on social reform, it would be a welcome change--especially after the recent trial of 13 Jews on trumped-up spy charges, when they had to face a prosecutor who was also the judge.
The series skirted the issue of the "sword of the prophet" that historically converted whole populations by force. Those populations and the rest of the human race would be welcome to Islam as long as they adopt Islam. Otherwise they are welcome to die. Certainly readers should be aware of the more benign side of Islam. But when imams in Jerusalem preach "go out and kill Jews and Americans wherever you find them," that element can in good conscience hardly be marginalized.
muslimtoysanddolls.com is a charity site to help Muslims in need and it sells over 2,600 products for the whole family.it makes a great homeschooling resource to. The American Muslim Journal wrote a full page ad on my charity work.The United State Department interviewed me and wrote an article about my charity work with Muslims and published it on their website america.gov.Ponn Sabra owner of americanmuslimmom.com the largest online Muslim magazine in the world with one million unique views a year did two podcasts on my charity work with <Muslims.shop here and get great Islamic gifts and help Muslims in need. we sell over 750 Muslim dolls with hijab all different,200 Muslim handmade doll clothes with hijab,250 Eid decorations,250 Islamic decorations,Islamic and Arabic electronic toys,games,and puzzles.500 Islamic and Arabic childrens books,and much more.toll free business number 8663901559 please leave a message if noone answers.info@muslimtoysanddolls.com fee aman Allah,Sister Debbie Al-Harbi
ALIYAH KHAN
Irvine
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Robin Wright's Dec. 27-29 series on Islam made absorbing reading--well researched, investigated and expressed in lively prose. Wright took a highly positive approach that should please Muslims, including those Muslims who were pointedly ignored. The report on militant Islamists stopped short of mentioning clerics like the one who masterminded the attack on the World Trade Center. Or those who bombed U.S. embassies in Africa. Or those who sent suicide bombers to attack the Cole. Or Osama bin Laden. If Iran truly embarks on social reform, it would be a welcome change--especially after the recent trial of 13 Jews on trumped-up spy charges, when they had to face a prosecutor who was also the judge.
The series skirted the issue of the "sword of the prophet" that historically converted whole populations by force. Those populations and the rest of the human race would be welcome to Islam as long as they adopt Islam. Otherwise they are welcome to die. Certainly readers should be aware of the more benign side of Islam. But when imams in Jerusalem preach "go out and kill Jews and Americans wherever you find them," that element can in good conscience hardly be marginalized.
muslimtoysanddolls.com is a charity site to help Muslims in need and it sells over 2,600 products for the whole family.it makes a great homeschooling resource to. The American Muslim Journal wrote a full page ad on my charity work.The United State Department interviewed me and wrote an article about my charity work with Muslims and published it on their website america.gov.Ponn Sabra owner of americanmuslimmom.com the largest online Muslim magazine in the world with one million unique views a year did two podcasts on my charity work with <Muslims.shop here and get great Islamic gifts and help Muslims in need. we sell over 750 Muslim dolls with hijab all different,200 Muslim handmade doll clothes with hijab,250 Eid decorations,250 Islamic decorations,Islamic and Arabic electronic toys,games,and puzzles.500 Islamic and Arabic childrens books,and much more.toll free business number 8663901559 please leave a message if noone answers.info@muslimtoysanddolls.com fee aman Allah,Sister Debbie Al-Harbi
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