My steroetypes are no longer as strong because of YOU ALL

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I must tell you that when I came to this site, seeing Hezbollah, Al-Queda and Jihad everywhere on TV, I really did not know that much more about Islam. Living in a closed in Traditional Jewish society in New York city that looks like it was preserved from the 18th century we do not get many Muslims here.

I must admit to you all that when I came here I did not know what to believe about Muslims. Answering questions and talking to you all has given me a human to put on the title Islam.

It is amazing what you all did. You changed me from someone who was full of stereotypes into a much more accepting person. I see that your religion is not very different than mine. We both must find ways to preserve our traditions, follow dietary laws, and basic morals in heavily secular western societies.

I respect each and everyone of you, for being so dedicated because I had no idea other people in America were going through the same thing the Jews have to go through when it comes to living in Secular society.

I love how you all give to charity also, and even though I do not believe your prophet to a true prophet, I think he taught wonderful ideas, and established a region that had no morals, into a region thats base was morals. An amazing feet that I believe was sponsored by G-d to raise the level of Monotheism in this world.

All I can say is that talking to you all has made me realize that were all people, and we all bleed, we all cry, and we all care for others. I just wanted to let you know that this site did a great thing. It removed ignorance from me, and even though I still get angry at some members, I always that they are not the majority.

I urge you to keep following your religion. Keep praying to the one and only G-d. Keep living in peace. G-d will surly reward you all by welcoming you to heaven. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you all what a wonderful job this site has done removing stereotypes I use to have. Your all great.

Shalom Aleikhem. Peace be upon you.
 
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I must tell you that when I came to this site, seeing Hezbollah, Al-Queda and Jihad everywhere on TV, I really did not know that much more about Islam. Living in a closed in Traditional Jewish society in New York city that looks like it was preserved from the 18th century we do not get many Muslims here.

I must admit to you all that when I came here I did not know what to believe about Muslims. Answering questions and talking to you all has given me a human to put on the title Islam.

It is amazing what you all did. You changed me from someone who was full of stereotypes into a much more accepting person. I see that your religion is not very different than mine. We both must find ways to preserve our traditions, follow dietary laws, and basic morals in heavily secular western societies.

I respect each and everyone of you, for being so dedicated because I had no idea other people in America were going through the same thing the Jews have to go through when it comes to living in Secular society.

I love how you all give to charity also, and even though I do not believe your prophet to a true prophet, I think he taught wonderful ideas, and established a region that had no morals, into a region thats base was morals. An amazing feet that I believe was sponsored by G-d to raise the level of Monotheism in this world.

All I can say is that talking to you all has made me realize that were all people, and we all bleed, we all cry, and we all care for others. I just wanted to let you know that this site did a great thing. It removed ignorance from me, and even though I still get angry at some members, I always that they are not the majority.

I urge you to keep following your religion. Keep praying to the one and only G-d. Keep living in peace. G-d will surly reward you all by welcoming you to heaven. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you all what a wonderful job this site has done removing stereotypes I use to have. Your all great.

Shalom Aleikhem. Peace be upon you.
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Thank you so much. (Although I don't think you meant me..lol :rollseyes )
I must say your post made me smile and see more hope for that people will one day understand Islam, the way it is. Not like the media or ignorant people show it.
I am very glad that this site changed your mind of Islam and Muslims and inshallah you will still be here and widen your knowledge of us and our religion!!!!

Your post was full of honesty and goodness, it feels so good to know, that we could change at least one persons stereotypes of Islam and that you have accepted us. :)

May Allah (swt) help you through life and inshallah you will never loose this thinking of Islam and our Prophet Muhammed (saas)!!
(Although you don't think he was a Prophet, I meant more of the knowledge that he has spread etc. )

Peace, :rose:
 
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I am touched by your post. To be honest, I too was very sterotypical of Jews. The thread on Jews in the comparative govt. section totally gave me new light. Now, I am open to the opinions of Jews and I current read the Torah to know more about the faith.
 
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I would of repped you for that, but The System won't let me.

Thank you for the incoraging words, I too see similarities between Judaism and Islam.
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wa alaykum,

thanks for your encouraging words therebbe, i'm glad you've changed for the better...

may you continue to change for the better God willing
 
I have changed my views about Jews as well, after learning so much about them here. I read the Torah to learn more and learn similarities with Islam.
 
Greetings,

Thank you for sharing those thoughts and feelings with us therebbe; I am very happy that you have learnt acceptance and understanding of our religion and the similarities that we have. I hope that you will remain on the forum and continue to learn about Islam!

May Allaah Guide you, Aameen.

Peace :).
 
Masha'allah, that was truly a nice and wonderful post. It really made my day Wallahi. I pray that Allah continues to show you what a beautiful religion Islam truly Is Insha'allah.....
 
Greetings in peace therebbe:

I feel you have demonstrated in a very practical way that the barriers we brake down first are the ones we have ourselves. It is far easier to change ourselves than it is to change others; sadly most of us try and change other people rather than change ourselves.

You have demonstrated in a very practical way that it is possible to be tolerant towards people who you could easily perceive as an enemy.

The barriers you have broken down with Muslims could just as easily be extended towards, Hindu, Christian, Sikh and people of all other faiths and of no faith.

There is a great need to pray for each other that we may all achieve salvation, there is a great need to pray for peace between all the faiths on Earth.

In the spirit of seeking a greater interfaith friendship

Eric
 
I urge you to keep following your religion. Keep praying to the one and only G-d. Keep living in peace. G-d will surly reward you all by welcoming you to heaven. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you all what a wonderful job this site has done removing stereotypes I use to have. Your all great.
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I applaud your open mindedness. It's easy to have stereotypes, especially when you are surrounded by people who also have that stereotype. I'm glad you see we're not so bad now. Lol.

-Peace
 
It is good to understand that just because people have differences it does not mean they are enemies
 
That was a really wonderful post to read. Thanks for sharing your feelings, and glad that this forum has had a positive impact on you.

I hope you continue to have a great time here. :)
 
That was a lovely post and it made me so happy to find out that your sterotyped idea of a muslim has been changed
 
this is probably the greatest post i've seen here yet!
i think hate and fear come from ignorance - and when we get to know each other, we learn that the hate and fear are unneccessary.
mazel tov!
 

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