I think it has been widely shown that Muslims do not use the word infidel, and that the closest Arabic equivalent is Kafr. Kafr is a word used to describe not those who disbelieve in Islam, but rather those who realize in their minds and/or hearts that Islam is the truth but reject it anyways. That is the only true definition of the word Kafr. In fact, that's where we get the English word "cover" -from Kafr, because Kafr's "cover" the truth. Regarding other types of disbelievers, there are varying opinions on this matter. The opinion I follow is that of Imam Ghazali who placed 2 out of 3 categories of disbeliever in paradise, and placed only the Kafr category of disbeliever in the hellfire.
I think it has been widely shown that Muslims do not use the word infidel, and that the closest Arabic equivalent is Kafr. Kafr is a word used to describe not those who disbelieve in Islam, but rather those who realize in their minds and/or hearts that Islam is the truth but reject it anyways. That is the only true definition of the word Kafr. In fact, that's where we get the English word "cover" -from Kafr, because Kafr's "cover" the truth. Regarding other types of disbelievers, there are varying opinions on this matter. The opinion I follow is that of Imam Ghazali who placed 2 out of 3 categories of disbeliever in paradise, and placed only the Kafr category of disbeliever in the hellfire.
Thats right. Ive actually heard something similar to this by Yusuf Estes.
*Without Allah, without Islam, life would be meaningless. If I've ever learned patience, it's because of this. Alhamdulillah...*
are sabeans the same as madeans? the ones who stopped believing in mesangers after (john the baptist) prophet Ya7ya 3lyhi aslaam? some of them are still found today in parts of Iraq????
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
I think it has been widely shown that Muslims do not use the word infidel, and that the closest Arabic equivalent is Kafr. Kafr is a word used to describe not those who disbelieve in Islam, but rather those who realize in their minds and/or hearts that Islam is the truth but reject it anyways. That is the only true definition of the word Kafr.
So there are no kaffirs? Why would anyone deny something they believe to be true? What motive do they have?
Why would anyone deny something they believe to be true? What motive do they have?
Some people do it because they aren't prepared to submit themselves to Allaah Almighty. An example of this is Abu Jahl, he knew that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Messenger of Allaah, but he rejected him due to the fact that he was a prophet, and no-one from the family of Abu Jahl was a prophet. It was a matter of pride for him.
The same can be said about people who know that islam is the truth - but they don't want to keep up with the duties of islaam i.e. salaah (the 5 daily prayers) etc. They feel their too important to bow down to anyone, even if that mean's bowing to their Creator - Allaah Almighty. The same can be said about iblees (satan) who never bowed when Allaah commanded him to, why did he do it? Out of arrogance and pride.
lol - I didn't mean to offend but writing like that is very confusing. On mobiles or msn it's fine ( i do it myself) but it gets difficult to read on here!
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.
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