Here's something new for both our Muslim and Non-Muslim members who have now been with us on our Islamic forum for some time. First question:
Name something positive that you have learned about Islam while on the forum.
And if you feel that you have also learnt about the other ways of life from this forum then you may answer:
Name something positive that you have learned about one of the other non-muslim faiths/ways of life while on the forum.
By something positive I mean any teaching that you found beautiful, any concept that you really liked, any view that you agreed very much with, maybe some belief that you found compatible with your own faith that you didn't expect the other faith to hold, etc.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Surely I was sent to perfect the qualities of righteous character" [Musnad Ahmad, Muwatta Mâlik]
Judaism
I like that I can have Kosher food when Halal food isn't available.....
Christianity
I like Gothic structure..... I like some of the Psalms as they tend to be poetic and I love poetry, I love the stained glass of churches and the candles ... art history has always been such a hobby of mine ... and no one told biblical stories in art as much as the Christians ... basically because it is a sin to depict characters in paintings in both Islam and Judaism... Christianity has an account of these..... it is amusing to go to a museum and see a painting of something and know exactly what the story behind it is........ from Jacopo to Titian to masaccio and the rest.....love the gardens of the cloisters...
Islam
well, … everything really! Everyone from all over the world is included, which makes me feel that it is global and not exclusive to people in particular.....
I love the height of Islamic renaissance, everything from math, to architecture, to geography, to invention of lenses by IbN Alhytham to that wondrous clock of Harun Al-Raschid (Aaron the upright) the poetry that is truly incomparable ... to of course every aspect of religious practice......
Hinduism
Well, I like the mythology, reminds me somewhat of Greek Mythology only with an eastern twist.....
Zoroasternism
I like that they have this bizarre, unique burial ritual.....it really is the most unusual of its kind.... It addresses the Zenith of my fears short of an autopsy... I can't think of a more unusual end to human life..... Reminds me of stories I used to read as a child from GULLIVER'S travels
Buddhism
I love the simplistic life style.......
Tired now need sleep..... but this is a good exercise for everyone!
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
I like nothing about other faiths that deny the Oneness of Allah, His revelations and His messenger.
In the Bible there are many references of ‘oneness’ and I believe it is at the heart of Christian teaching. A man shall leave his parents and become as one with his wife. There are many differences between a man and a woman, yet somehow all these differences need to be overcome so there is a feeling of oneness in the marriage. When you examine more carefully the greatest form of oneness in marriage it is about love, forgiveness, looking after and caring for each other. This requires a certain amount of sacrifice by both parties..
There are a number of passages where Christ says he is one with the Father, and I look at this as two separate divinities being as one in a perfect relationship. Christ talks of being as one with his church, he talks of the church as being one body with many parts.
In Christianity it is said we are all created in the image of God, and if you take this further I can look on you as a sister created in the image of God despite all our differences.
We seem stuck with our differences in belief, but I believe that our God still intended for all his creation to grow in oneness and friendship somehow.
In the spirit of searching for a greater interfaith understanding and friendship
Well, I've learned quite a bit about Islam and my respect for Islam has grown since I've been a member of this forum. Most of the Muslim members are very knowledgable of their faith and are quite patient in correcting misconceptions and falsehoods that are out there about Islam. I've been a member of quite a few discussion forums, but this one seem to keep my interest in ways the others do not.
A pair of non-Muslims in World Affairs (they know who they are! ) frequently irritate, infuriate, exasperate and yet... stimulate and educate me with their views.
I hold them in the utmost respect because they value their beliefs enough to come onto this forum as a minority and defend them. It takes backbone and courage to do that, and for that, and the sort of quasi-education they have given me about how things are on the other side of the fence so to speak, I salute them.
Also, Keltoi, Trumble, glo, czgibson, therebbe, snakelegs, Ninth Scribe, EricH, AvarAllahNoor and duskiness all rock and all have my respect.
1. i learn from other non-muslim members...to be true of yourself...and to accept our own weaknesses...
2. i learn from the muslims...
a. i should lower myself more...because i'm not better off than the others.... wearing hijab doesn't mean i'm better than who is not wearing it (it is just a beginning of a journey) and etc....
b. i learn that feeling guilty of low imaan...should make us more productive and not the other way round... i should not be frustrated with my self...instead i should try my best to improve and accept for what i am.
25:36 And the true servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk the earth with humility and when the ignorant address them, they respond with words of peace.
Sikhism- it’s a really interesting religion. I didn’t know it had some similarities with Islam at all! Basically I didn’t know Guru Nanak went to Hajj and had Muslim friends and most importantly worshipped only one God alone subhnallah.
All it takes is a little research sister. - You have unlimted resources via the net.
So many beautiful stories of the journeys Guru Nanak and Bhai Mardana took. and Bahi Bala who was a hindu!
Bhai Mardana (1459-1534) was of the Muslim faith and a long term companion of the Sikh founder guru, Nanak throughout his extensive journeys across India and abroad. He was son of a Mirasi (A Professional group of genealogits) to the couple, Badra and Lakkho, of Talvandi Rai Bhoe, now Nankana Sahib, in Sheikhupura district of Pakistan. . Mardana came to Guru Nanak to seek help because many members of his family were passing on at a young age. Guru Nanak Dev ji told him not to worry and that his family members will no longer pass before their time hence the name "mar-da-na" meaning 'will not die' (in Punjabi) was given to Bhai Mardana.
Guru Nanak and Mardana grew up in the same village. The Miharbdn Janam Sakhi describes the latter, who was ten years senior in age, as the Guru's companion since his childhood days and as one who sang to him songs from Kabir, Trilochan, Ravidas, Dhanna and Bern. According to Ratan Singh Bhangu, Prachin Panth Prakash, Guru Nanak as a small boy gave Mardana a string instrument improvised from reeds to play on while he sang the hymns.
As Guru Nanak was employed to take charge of the granaries and stores of the Nawab of Sultanpur Lodhi, the stories of his generosity and hospitality spread far and wide. Mardana, already a married man and father of two sons and a daughter, wanted to visit Sultanpur and seek his bounty. Meanwhile, he was charged by Guru Nanak's father Mehta Kalu, to go to Sultanpur and bring news of the welfare of his son. Mardana went to Sultanpur, never to part company with Guru Nanak again. His occupation was playing the rabab or rebeck as Guru Nanak recited God's glory.
Last edited by AvarAllahNoor; 10-19-2006 at 10:50 AM.
Ėk Gusā Alhu Mėrā
The One Lord, the Lord of the World, is my God Allah.
Dhan Guru Arjan Dev Mahraaj Ji!
Kal Meh Bėḏ Atharbaṇ Hū Nā Kẖuḏā Alhu Bẖa.
In the Dark Age of Kali Yuga, the Atharva Veda became prominent; Allah became the Name of God.
Ive learnt that, no mat ter how much we think were different, there are more things in common between different religions than those things which separate us. IVe learnt to hold on to the things which bring us closer together instead of dividing us further apart.
I have learned heaps about Islam on this forum- ironically I can't think of anything right now. It has helped me become more of a critical thinker... Oh I learned about the great importance of unity and proper etiquette, and not speaking out of ignorance, and the beauty of sharing and spreading knowledge, and loving someone only for the sake of Allah.
About other religions, well the only good things I learned about them are those things that are 100% the same as Islam.
Here's something new for both our Muslim and Non-Muslim members who have now been with us on our Islamic forum for some time. First question:
Name something positive that you have learned about Islam while on the forum.
And if you feel that you have also learnt about the other ways of life from this forum then you may answer:
Name something positive that you have learned about one of the other non-muslim faiths/ways of life while on the forum.
By something positive I mean any teaching that you found beautiful, any concept that you really liked, any view that you agreed very much with, maybe some belief that you found compatible with your own faith that you didn't expect the other faith to hold, etc.
muchos gracias Ansar al-'Adl,
about islam i learned that muslims believe it encompasses everything in their lives, which is what i believe about Catholicism.
about judaism i learned that they believe motivation by fear of hell and not love of God is inappropriate, as Catholics believe.
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