Peace be with you

Thank you for your interest in Islam and the Muslims.

Ummah basically means a Community, World-wide community of Muslims, the nation of Islam.

Before i begin, i rekon your question on infidles may be leading elsewhere, i will mention the point where i think this discussion is heading.

It is our duty and privilege to present the truth and proof about Islam and what it represents.

We desire to clear up misconceptions and misunderstandings about Islam to help others see the true message that came with all of the prophets from Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, peace be upon them all.

The message is: Laa ilaaha illallah (none has the right to be worshipped except Allah).

The word used most often in Quran, that is so often "mistranslated" is kill; slay; or slaughter is "not" jihad, it is qital and if you look to the Arabic, you will quickly understand this word in today's usage would clearly be combat.

Naturally, just as here in our countries. we must stand up for righteousness and strive to prevent oppression, aggression and tyranny. This is the proper usage and understanding for this term, as you will discover while passing through the tafseer and explanations by top scholars today.

Once this is in place, there really isn't a question anymore, due to the necessity as we see today, to prevent and subdue enemies of freedom, liberty and justice. In other words, we could easily say Islam declared the first war against terrorism - 1,400 years ago. And by the way, it's called, JIHAD.

Thanks so much and may Allah guide all of us to the straight path to be with Him in the Next Life, ameen.

If i have got the wrong end of the stick, please say so...

May you find Peace