Understanding Islam and Muslim Militants
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1. Precisely what is Islam?
* Islam is: Submit to God. 'Islam' means endure His will and guidance, as enunciated inside the holy Quran. Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and Zoroastrians each one is told in their religious scriptures to submit to the will of God. This is actually the teaching in Bible, Gita, and all sorts of other religious scriptures, also. We must surrender to the will of God. Thus about this belief, there is no difference in all religions of the world - except Buddhism, which does not believe in existence of God.
*'Islam' is a verb - to 'submit' to the will of God; but more often than not, it is linked with militancy, albeit wrongly. The moderate Muslims, who are in majority, chose not to condemn militants or their violence, from fear or for largest.
2. Muslims believe in monotheism
* Muslims rely on one God. Christians, Sikhs too trust that. Hinduism believes in multiple Gods plus a section of Hindus believes in Idol worship. Islam is against idolatry but Quran won't ask its followers to make use of violence against Kafirs, as idol- worshippers are classified as in Islam. Quran does not ask its followers to indulge in violence against non-believers, as militants do.
* In Islam, polytheism, association of Allah with another god, or denial of His absolute command of universe is sin and called Shirk. Islam and Christianity differ normally made available. Christians associate Christ with God, as son of God and Muslims don't concur.
*Surah 4:116, 121: 'Surely Allah does not forgive that anybody must be associated with Him on near equal footing... and whosoever associates a partner with Allah, he indeed strays off into far error.They are they, whose abode is hell, plus they shall not find any refuge from it.'
3. Convey message of Quran, try not to force conversions
Excerpt from Quran:
*Surah 3:20: Therefore if they dispute with thee, say: I submit myself entirely to Allah therefore does he who follows me." And tell those who have been given the Book and to those who are unlearned (those that don't believe in Quran): "Do ye (also) submit yourselves?" Should they submit then they are in right guidance, in case they turn back, thy duty is just to convey the Message.
*Surah 2:256: Let there be no compulsion in religion
*Surah 109:6: To you be your religion, in my experience mine.
4. Thus it is clear that Quran doesn't ask its followers to change non-Muslims to Islam against their will. History says otherwise. Why it's very? It is a corporate decision, to further improve the revenue collection in mosques. Religious preachers are certainly not much bothered about qualitative improvement of followers, they are interested in numbers.
*A recent just to illustrate is of a Shankracharya - a top Hindu religious figure - that has tried to belittle, Sai Baba of Shirdi, a historical figure with big Hindu following. His temple is probably the richest temples in India. Shankracharya desires that idols of Shirdi Sai Baba must be removed from Hindu temples. Could be Shankracharya is holding Shirdi Sai Baba, accountable for poor offerings or donations at other Hindu temples.
5. Does Quran justify violence?
Quran supports violence only if, the Muslim community is fighting vastly superior forces, who are looking for to annihilate the monotheistic Islam. The Quran puts it this way in Surah 4:75: And why shouldn't you fight in the source of God and in explanation for those who, being weak, are mistreated: the lads, women and children whose only cry is, "Our Lord! Deliver us because of this land whose everyone is oppressors. Send us somebody who will protect us, and send us somebody who will help!"
* Advance of Israel after Second World War was a decision where Palestinians was required to vacate and make area for Israel. They were weak together no choice but to agree. Muslims feel that this is a case where Surah 4:75 is relevant. It is a debatable question, however it needs attention.
6. Suicide-bombers are not approved by Quran
Hadith - the ebook of religious guidelines for Muslims - states 'Whosoever kills himself in any way will be tormented in the same way in Hell. If he kills himself by blade or iron rod, is going to be tormented with same blade or iron rod from the fires of Hell '. Every day life is the ultimate gift of God, only He can decide when to take it back.
7. Steps to counter or curtail militancy in Islam
(a) Educate women. Illiteracy is incredibly high among Muslim women. You will find there's need to ensure equality of genders among Muslims. In under-developed countries, scenario is worst. Women are certainly not allowed to attend school. In Nigeria, Boko Haram won't allow Western education. Women are certainly not allowed inside mosque in some sects of Islam. Educated Muslim women can have positive impact in society.
(b) First step - tackle intra-religion violence. Recent Sunni terrorists attack on Shias in Iraq is really a glaring example of hatred between different Islam sects. There's a need to create awareness among Shia and Sunni Muslims about futility of killing one another. There are many other sects, that are ostracised by both Sunnis and Shias, for instance, Ahmadiyya sect.
(c) Proactively explain Quran through media to counter fundamentalists. We should instead publicise excerpts from Quran in media, to counter militants violence and to educate illiterate Muslims world over, who're being brain- washed by orthodox fundamentalist clerics like Hafiz Saeed. We rely upon religious teachers (Imams and Ayatollahs) for interpretation of Quran. They are able to misuse the privilege and issue 'fatwas' against Salman Rushdie yet others. To indulge in violence whenever a prophet is subject of caricature, just isn't what religion teaches us. We all have to learn to be loving toward others' views. If properly put across, the Muslims militancy is going to be contained. Till then, let non- Muslims try to keep from commenting upon the prophet and avoid hurting Muslim sentiments.
(d) Divisive religion-based politics is bane to democracy. Religion should unify humanity, when it divides more recently. Democracy needs votes. Appeasement of majority in Islamic States and minorities in secular states like India is really a misuse of democratic technique of voting and elections. How can you choose stopped is a big question plus a challenge to humanity.
1. Precisely what is Islam?
* Islam is: Submit to God. 'Islam' means endure His will and guidance, as enunciated inside the holy Quran. Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and Zoroastrians each one is told in their religious scriptures to submit to the will of God. This is actually the teaching in Bible, Gita, and all sorts of other religious scriptures, also. We must surrender to the will of God. Thus about this belief, there is no difference in all religions of the world - except Buddhism, which does not believe in existence of God.
*'Islam' is a verb - to 'submit' to the will of God; but more often than not, it is linked with militancy, albeit wrongly. The moderate Muslims, who are in majority, chose not to condemn militants or their violence, from fear or for largest.
2. Muslims believe in monotheism
* Muslims rely on one God. Christians, Sikhs too trust that. Hinduism believes in multiple Gods plus a section of Hindus believes in Idol worship. Islam is against idolatry but Quran won't ask its followers to make use of violence against Kafirs, as idol- worshippers are classified as in Islam. Quran does not ask its followers to indulge in violence against non-believers, as militants do.
* In Islam, polytheism, association of Allah with another god, or denial of His absolute command of universe is sin and called Shirk. Islam and Christianity differ normally made available. Christians associate Christ with God, as son of God and Muslims don't concur.
*Surah 4:116, 121: 'Surely Allah does not forgive that anybody must be associated with Him on near equal footing... and whosoever associates a partner with Allah, he indeed strays off into far error.They are they, whose abode is hell, plus they shall not find any refuge from it.'
3. Convey message of Quran, try not to force conversions
Excerpt from Quran:
*Surah 3:20: Therefore if they dispute with thee, say: I submit myself entirely to Allah therefore does he who follows me." And tell those who have been given the Book and to those who are unlearned (those that don't believe in Quran): "Do ye (also) submit yourselves?" Should they submit then they are in right guidance, in case they turn back, thy duty is just to convey the Message.
*Surah 2:256: Let there be no compulsion in religion
*Surah 109:6: To you be your religion, in my experience mine.
4. Thus it is clear that Quran doesn't ask its followers to change non-Muslims to Islam against their will. History says otherwise. Why it's very? It is a corporate decision, to further improve the revenue collection in mosques. Religious preachers are certainly not much bothered about qualitative improvement of followers, they are interested in numbers.
*A recent just to illustrate is of a Shankracharya - a top Hindu religious figure - that has tried to belittle, Sai Baba of Shirdi, a historical figure with big Hindu following. His temple is probably the richest temples in India. Shankracharya desires that idols of Shirdi Sai Baba must be removed from Hindu temples. Could be Shankracharya is holding Shirdi Sai Baba, accountable for poor offerings or donations at other Hindu temples.
5. Does Quran justify violence?
Quran supports violence only if, the Muslim community is fighting vastly superior forces, who are looking for to annihilate the monotheistic Islam. The Quran puts it this way in Surah 4:75: And why shouldn't you fight in the source of God and in explanation for those who, being weak, are mistreated: the lads, women and children whose only cry is, "Our Lord! Deliver us because of this land whose everyone is oppressors. Send us somebody who will protect us, and send us somebody who will help!"
* Advance of Israel after Second World War was a decision where Palestinians was required to vacate and make area for Israel. They were weak together no choice but to agree. Muslims feel that this is a case where Surah 4:75 is relevant. It is a debatable question, however it needs attention.
6. Suicide-bombers are not approved by Quran
Hadith - the ebook of religious guidelines for Muslims - states 'Whosoever kills himself in any way will be tormented in the same way in Hell. If he kills himself by blade or iron rod, is going to be tormented with same blade or iron rod from the fires of Hell '. Every day life is the ultimate gift of God, only He can decide when to take it back.
7. Steps to counter or curtail militancy in Islam
(a) Educate women. Illiteracy is incredibly high among Muslim women. You will find there's need to ensure equality of genders among Muslims. In under-developed countries, scenario is worst. Women are certainly not allowed to attend school. In Nigeria, Boko Haram won't allow Western education. Women are certainly not allowed inside mosque in some sects of Islam. Educated Muslim women can have positive impact in society.
(b) First step - tackle intra-religion violence. Recent Sunni terrorists attack on Shias in Iraq is really a glaring example of hatred between different Islam sects. There's a need to create awareness among Shia and Sunni Muslims about futility of killing one another. There are many other sects, that are ostracised by both Sunnis and Shias, for instance, Ahmadiyya sect.
(c) Proactively explain Quran through media to counter fundamentalists. We should instead publicise excerpts from Quran in media, to counter militants violence and to educate illiterate Muslims world over, who're being brain- washed by orthodox fundamentalist clerics like Hafiz Saeed. We rely upon religious teachers (Imams and Ayatollahs) for interpretation of Quran. They are able to misuse the privilege and issue 'fatwas' against Salman Rushdie yet others. To indulge in violence whenever a prophet is subject of caricature, just isn't what religion teaches us. We all have to learn to be loving toward others' views. If properly put across, the Muslims militancy is going to be contained. Till then, let non- Muslims try to keep from commenting upon the prophet and avoid hurting Muslim sentiments.
(d) Divisive religion-based politics is bane to democracy. Religion should unify humanity, when it divides more recently. Democracy needs votes. Appeasement of majority in Islamic States and minorities in secular states like India is really a misuse of democratic technique of voting and elections. How can you choose stopped is a big question plus a challenge to humanity.