what islam is about?

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Originally Posted by Jay

You asking for 'one two lines' is not a good step. It could hint some things that others could find offending. It's as if I told you 'tell me in one line why do you think Islam is the best religion in your opinion'.

ok......then i shall not ask for one two lines give as much lines as u want now ok?
and the second thing u said :tell me in one line why do you think Islam is the best religion in your opinion'.
i had said before islam is best because its true religon not fake.

and badad i m not fighting nor i like to fight i am just talking and u people are
instead of answering are arguing

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IIIIIEEEEEE!!! Sorry Sparklingstars. I did not mean to argue only to explain. Many people on this forum enjoy an open discussion concerning religious beliefs, myself included. Sometimes misinterpretation of intent occurs when we communicate with these short little messages, and sometimes the 'tone' of a message' can be easily misunderstood in the same manner. For instance, I feel a little 'anger' in your messages, but this may not be the case at all, but only my interpretation. With text messaging, it happens. But believe there is no ill will intended here. So....let us continue.....

I didn't notice anyone arguing. We're talking as well, you know. If people disagree with you it doesn't mean they're arguing or fighting.

Richard Bach, in one of his books (I think it is 'One') says "to agree to disagree" is the basis of marriage.. I think this would apply to religions too.

Anyways there are around 4000 religions/faith groups in this world..
To say one's own religion is the best and caters to every needs
is pretty foolishness.
One aspect I have come across in this religious fanaticism is that
people in most of the islamic nations seldom come face to face
or share everyday life with people of other religions. If you
understand other religions and know that those religions
provide solace to people who believe in them, you won't say anything
like this.
[Reply not to Jay but to the first post :D]

..mmm...
people may be you would have felt anger in my messages ...but i was not supposed to show any anger....
i only want to share and to know something about your religons.

You know Sparkling Star, you didn't created this thread to start a discussion, but your intention is preaching. So you came to the wrong forum. If you wanna posts all those things you posted before, post them in an Islamic forum or something like that.

You're not open minded enough for us members here. One thing that you need to learn first is that truth regarding religious aspect is a subjective thing. But you're making it as an objective one, with words you choose to describe your opinion.

you should be ashamed of saying that!
instead of wishing your fellow beings good, you bless us with hell!! http://www.malumovies.com/modules/Fo...on_scratch.gif
i think your religion asks you to have wellwishes for everyone.
"do unto others as you want them to do unto you" that is what
bible says. so according to my religion, since you wished hell
for us, you will also suffer with hell.. http://www.malumovies.com/modules/Fo...iles/evil5.gif
lord god, he doesn't know what he is saying, forgive him..
so even if we are in hell, we don't wish you to be there ;)

as it is christmas time, let us better send the message of love..
happy christmas to you! http://www.malumovies.com/modules/Fo...icon_santa.gif

If you want to have a religious discussion you just need to accept people are not going to agree with you and respect their right to disagree. Know what I mean?

i donot want to argue any more.....
i said the thing about hell was because of your deeds.

sparklingstars>
Islam is not a religion which encourages its followers to be dismissive towards others' beliefs. Nor is it a religion which permits to pass judgement on others in the name of Allah on His behalf. The way to help people understand Islam -if that is what you are trying to achieve- is not to aggravate them but to befriend them and let them see what muslim people are really like.

I do so wish that we hadn't invented the concept of hell. It gets so boring arguing with people who get a kick out of imagining their antagonist as an eternal burns victim. Its all rather sad and silly really.

SS, do make sure you clear your private message inbox for all those enquiries that will be coming your way. Your only allowed 100 messages at a time you know!

sparklingstars, I, for one, appreciate your offering in educating us the essentials of Islam, but wishing us a nice time in hell, if I may so judge, seems entirely unnecessary. Including in Islam, and with almost all other religions, one common teaching, without the exact words, includes treating others as you would want be treated yourself. On behalf of all others, I apologize that you feel so offended; I doubt if anyone intended to offend your religion. Regardless, I hope this thread does not influence you to dislike everyone on the forum, or to never type messages again, as I find such debates, without the accompanying of prejudice and anger, interesting.

Problem, Mono, is that an extremely large quantity of Muslims believe that Non-Muslims are automatically docked for safe passage to hell on birth. They take it as a matter of course and don't realise that their... putting things into this prespective shall we say, is rather offensive to the non-muslims.

I for one, would like to apologize for the Muslims. It really isn't our business judging others, specially people we have never encountered beyond a temporary virtual facade.

Thank you for this EAP, and all others who have replied to this topic within the description of said Forum:

"Discuss religious or sacred texts here. Remember to respect the beliefs of others."

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Originally Posted by EAP

I for one, would like to apologize for the Muslims. It really isn't our business judging others, specially people we have never encountered beyond a temporary virtual facade.

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There is no heaven. There is no hell. Energy can not be destroyed, but only transformed into a different format. But nothing is leaving this planet's gravity well, including the energy of a 'soul', unless it is packed aboard a rocket ship. Yes, there is life after death. The earth recycles everything.

*.....felt compelled to write the above for some reason.....*

This was a difficult situation ....this thread turned awkward instead of enlightening.....but it also displayed quite a bit of understanding in some of the replies...hats off to those who made an effort to be understanding.....I'm proud to be (virtual world) associated with such a group....