format_quote Originally Posted by wysiwyg
Hi there guys, salaam, if that is the right thing to say
I am a non-Muslim, which also according to your good book makes me a Kaffir or infidel who worships only false Gods and is worthy only of death. I, like billions others find it difficult to think that Islam is a religion of peace. To be correct, you, as human beings are peaceful, and you are that way despite your religion.
It appears that you may have read the noble quran and tried to interpret/judge it by yourself without any detailed explanation. It is quite obvious that you have overseen the various passages it conveys re the killing of innocent lives, children, women etc.
The noble quran is an integral part of Islam and a code of conduct which guides mankind to prosperity. Islam is a beautiful and peaceful religion and it's teachings have been exemplified to us by our beloved prophet Muhammad Mustafa (pbuh).
Our beloved prophet (pbuh) taught us to be honest, have integrity, display patience and to lead a pure life. He taught us to be gentle and kind hearted and to lead a life simplicity. He taught us to be models of compassion and humility. He taught us to assist the poor, the needy, the widow and the orphan. He taught us to bare the burden of the slave and the downtrodden.He taught us to nurse the sick with tender loving affection.
This is what Islam is about and we as muslims have to try and inculcate these qualities into our lives.
Millions of non-muslims across the globe have read the quran with an open heart and hundreds of thousands have been guided by it. The likes of Yusuf Islam, Yvonne Ridley, Yahya Birt (son of John Birt - former chairman of BBC) were all guided by the noble quran and the beautiful teachings of Islam.
My friend - please do not judge 'ISLAM' by the actions of some 'MUSLIMS' and please seek further clarification/explanation on your readings.