Why do the we say the Religion comes first?

[Lahore_981]

Re: Why do the we say the Religion comes first?

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@ssingh

tawheed means one god, but definitely not one religion. if it is not, you should correct me.

Wrong. There is only one religion. How can a President create many constitutions for a country????
Similarly, there is only one God, one religion like it is said here,

The same religion has He established for you as that which He enjoined on Noah - the which We have sent by inspiration to thee - and that which We enjoined on Abraham, Moses, and Jesus: Namely, that ye should remain steadfast in religion, and make no divisions therein: to those who worship other things than Allah, hard is the (way) to which thou callest them. Allah chooses to Himself those whom He pleases, and guides to Himself those who turn (to Him).[Yusufali 42:13] ...

@ssingh

shirk is only applicable to muslims i.e, no attributes to god (impersonal aspect).....if these are applicable to everyone quran wouldn't have said "your religion is yours, mine is mine".......again correct me if i am wrong

This is a completely different context and situation. This is not related to the origonal question. make another thread for it.

[ssingh]

Re: Why do the we say the Religion comes first?

@Lahore 981

And verily this Brotherhood of yours is a single Brotherhood, and I am your Lord and Cherisher: therefore fear Me (and no other).[Yusufali 23:52]

i dont know in what context this is speaking. if this is true, then it is for muslims, to decide what they want to do ,whereever they are, whether it is india, US, china or whereever it is.

[Lahore_981]

Re: Why do the we say the Religion comes first?

Actually ssingh,

The point proven is that Nationalism based on anything other than the aqeedah is wrong in Islam. The context here is "Islamic Brotherhood"....

As far as the Muslims living in different countries are concerned, the must live like good members of society. Islam is not against this.

[krash]

Re: Why do the we say the Religion comes first?

In fact, the very definition of religion is whatever you take most seriously in life.

If nationalism is most important to you then that's your religion.