That can be interpreted in so many dangerous ways, just like that muslim cleric who only yesterday stated that a man should force his wife to have sex, and it didn't matter if she didn't want it, and that it was ok to hit her if she disbeyed................... now THAT'S scary, coming from a faith that says it promotes peace!!!!
I know, what an idiot! Aside from the problems I have with the content of his speech (although keep in mind many Anglo-Australian men believed the same thing until only a generation or two ago - some still do...) I can't believe he thought it would be a good idea. I mean don't they have a PR department at the mosque or something? It's like he sat down with the other imams and said, "Now, let's work out how we can make Australian Muslims look as bad as possible. What should I say at prayers this week which will offend/outrage everyone?"
Not to my mind, no, but I don't look for ulterior motives, and I don't know the full reason it was brought up, hubby came in and told me last night when it was on the news. It matters not when it was publicised though, if I'd remembered it at the earlier comment about obedient wives by the door knockers, I'd have mentioned it anyway!!!!!! Demonstrating that religious views can be misinterpreted by individuals with many followers/listeners who embrace what they say. It's not a good thing for anyone to say at any time, is it????
That's why it's dangerous, because their leaders say it should be so, they blindly believe it!!!!!!! Female circumcision is promoted as a spiritual/religious thing, predominantly in Africa, but because those who still listen, hundreds, or thousands of young girls suffer this cruel mutilation. I could wax lyrical for a long while, but it's enough to know such blind faith happens!
You will find that the majority of Muslims have rejected his comments, and they are comments of one mans opinion.
Its people like this who always seem to make the spotlight, the media will always spin things into the direction they want, never telling the full story.
The Qur'an if
literally translated into English can have several different meanings, as one word in Arabic can mean or represent different things.
I read a comment earlier in this thread where someone mentioned wanting to read the Bible and Qur'an etc to see the differences/similarities.
If you want to do this, PLEASE be sure to find a copy that is translated 'into english meaning' and not a literal word for word translation.
Also there are requirements that you be clean etc when you read/hold/touch the Qur'an, please read up on these things also.
Yes, but abbot I don't believe there are any religions which actually embody this idea. Giving away all your worldly possessions to follow god is a nice idea, but there are very few individuals who would be capable of it, and certainly not an entire church full!!!
Ramadan is the 3rd pillar of Islam, a month in which Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours.
For Muslims, Ramadan is not merely a holiday, but an opportunity to gain by giving up, to prosper by going without and to grow stronger by enduring weakness.
Also, fasting is a way of experiencing hunger and developing sympathy for the less fortunate, and learning to thankfulness and appreciation.
We are also required to donate to charity or give Zakaat, which im sure you will find most muslims do and are more than happy to do so.
