Making sense of Pakistan: Imagining Pakistan sans the religious fixation

[Med911]

Re: Making sense of Pakistan: Imagining Pakistan sans the religious fixation

@Archangel

Med911 you are welcome to define the spirit of Islam as you wish. If you think the spirit of Islam means to exploit the poor, and to leave the sick to die, then you have my pity and sympathy. But not everybody believes in the faith even though they are born into it. The meaning is simple. A Muslim would understand what I mean, to people of faith it hold more meaning than life itself.

But the spirit of Islam has nothing to do with politics like I said earlier. It has everything to do with how you lead your life and the ethics behind your decisions. Your morality if you wish. The Edhi foundation is a brilliant example of one aspect of the spirit of Islam.

Dont run from the question mr Archangel. If you have the courage of your conviction then you should answer it honestly. The question was posed to you ( and people who think like you.) So please dont try to dodge it.

Im asking YOU, does Islam teach you to leave the sick and poor to die? Does the spirit of Islam mean you refuse people a chance to have an education? Does Islam mean to exploit the poor? Does Islam mean to ignore the handicapped and elderly?
Because this is what happens in your ISLAMIC Republic of Pakistan every day. Is this what Islam means. Please educate me.

Edhi foundation is great, but are you saying they are Islamic because it was started by Mr Edhi, who just happens to be a Muslim, or because of the good deeds they do?