format_quote Originally Posted by When Bigots become theologians
When confronted with educated Muslims who espouse peaceful coexistence with others, a bigot may respond with the argument that these masses are just “nominal Muslims who don’t take their faith seriously” [2]. Notice, the entire argument about Islam hinges on drawing this strange distinction: violent Muslims are true Muslims, peaceful Muslims are fake Muslims. But declaring who is and is not a ‘true’ Muslim is not a philosophical or scientific argument, it’s a theological judgement. And why should we accept bigots as Islamic theologians to dictate what is and what isn’t “authentic Islam”? It is up to the mainstream adherents of a faith to embody and live its authentic message.
“Far from being religious zealots, a large number of those involved in terrorism do not practise their faith regularly. Many lack religious literacy and could actually be regarded as religious novices. Very few have been brought up in strongly religious households, and there is a higher than average proportion of converts. Some are involved in drug-taking, drinking alcohol and visiting prostitutes. MI5 says there is evidence that a well-established religious identity actually protects against violent radicalisation.”
Despite bigots feigning expertise on Islamic theology and Qur’anic exegesis, no sophisticated discussion of these subjects ever emerges in the course of their anti-Islamic diatribes..
Alhamdulilah, that was a very good read. My favourite part is the below picture and words
Hatred and hostility can be successfully conquered with love, compassion, and kindness. The Qur’an teaches, “The good deed and the bad deed are not the same. Return evil with good, so the one who was formerly your enemy will become a most dear friend” (Qur’an 41:34).
The Prophet Muhammad said, “Do not be mere imitators, treating well only those who treat you well and doing wrong to those who do you wrong. Instead, accustom yourselves to do good if people do good and not to do wrong if they do evil” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi). Muslims must play a vital role in reaching out to the non-Muslim community, embodying the Prophetic virtues in their moral character, and being a source of good in the society around them.
Pain and hardships allow you to grow spiritually Alhamdulilah so smile when a so called calamity befalls upon you.
Alhamdulilah Allah swt is the greatest.
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