Ibrahim says: salaams to all
Dear All
It is clear that there is No compulsion in religion ( ayat 2:256) ** as such Muslims will not be forcing anyone concerning Islam ** but in this net medium ( due to a lot a gray area with regards to the parties involved, their age groups etc) , information can be conveyed to others by those who are aware of them as best as they could,** it would not amount to force but it can be blunt and direct, depending on the intentions and abilities of the poster. **
Now it has become common knowledge that when one stresses strictness in religious matters, they are normally branded as fundamentalists, fanatics, terrorists, wahabbi or some other by the opposition.
Thus what this thread is trying to achieve is to discount such misconceptions with regards to the term wahabbi that is commonly used by the opposition, and should be taken in that light. We must remember each person can and will perceive any matter differently based on his/her level of understanding.
The purpose of the forum, is to allow all sides to present their views , how it may be presented will depend on the poster and as to what he/she has decided to convey whilst omitting what he/she may have felt is not necessary as it is common sense in their view.
We must also remember that not all of us can be eloquent in the English medium and others who may be eloquent in this language may not be participating in the forum too. In addition ** eloquence in speech does not necessarily mean truth or righteousness. **
So far as Muslims should be concerned it should be based on the following commandments…………..
49:6 ** O ye who believe! if a wicked person comes to you with any news ascertain the truth lest ye harm people unwittingly ** and afterwards become full of repentance for what ye have done.
7 And know that among you is Allah's Apostle: were he in many matters to follow your (wishes) ye would certainly fall into misfortune: but Allah has endeared the Faith to you and has made it beautiful in your hearts ** and He has made hateful to you unbelief, wickedness and rebellion: such indeed are those who walk in righteousness **
8 A grace and favor from Allah; and Allah is full of Knowledge and Wisdom.
9 ** If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel make ye peace between them: but if one of them transgresses beyond bounds against the other then fight ye (all) against the one that transgresses until it complies with the command of Allah; but if it complies then make peace between them with justice and be fair: ** for Allah loves those who are fair (and just).
10 ** The believers are but a single Brotherhood: So make peace and reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers: ** And fear Allah that ye may receive Mercy
Ibrahim says: I am sure all Muslims can understand what is being conveyed in the above passage,
So far as slander or malicious unfounded accusations are concerned a Muslim is duty bound to ascertain the TRUTH and then after join together with other Muslims and eradicate it
I quote again…….
** If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel make ye peace between them: but if one of them transgresses beyond bounds against the other then fight ye (all) against the one that transgresses until it complies with the command of Allah**
there can be No if’s and but’s about this. , this is Islam, we have been entrusted to preserve it in this manner for future generations. So raise not doubts or put obstacles on to yourself concerning what has been revealed but argue with wisdom and beautiful preaching as much as possible.
Let us further read…………..
3: 102 ** O ye who believe! fear Allah as He should be feared** and die not except in a state of Islam.
103 ** And hold fast all together by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you) and be not divided among yourselves;** and remember with gratitude Allah's favor on you; for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love so that by His grace ye became brethren; and ye were on the brink of the pit of fire and He saved you from it. ** Thus doth Allah make his signs clear to you:** that ye may be guided.
104 ** Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong; they are the ones to attain felicity.**
105 ** Be not like those who are divided amongst themselves and fall into disputations after receiving clear signs; for them is a dreadful penalty.**
Ibrahim says: hence it should also be obvious that those that are willfully or in ignorance and arrogance causing divisions should be exposed. Be it bluntly, directly or in the most lovable, pleasant manner, it will make little difference and such expose will not amount to force and there can be no compromise in such matters.
** Only one religion was revealed to mankind, It was named as “ Islam” as taught to us by the Prophet (pbuh) , any other labeling of this religion will amount to falsehood, just as those practicing Islam can only be called as “Muslims” and any other labeling , people have accepted or are using is due to their own misconceptions and ignorance .**
Allah (swt) knows best.
Was salaam
Ibrahim
b } Politicians try to chose sides on a round planet how silly! **