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Dear Members,

I am extremely sorry for the constant bombarding of Islamic posts and messages on Social Media which have all been associated with some unpleasant comments. I understand it is not very nice to open FB and to see such hate across your screen when life is already very stressful

But, I do hope you all understand out sentiments and where we come from when we defend our religion (NOT defending certain fanatics who are mal-aligning it)

I have seen before people take to the group to share their personal vents, post screen shots and show how others are defaming them, and throwing false accusations at them, and they clarify their stand, so when something is posted or commented about a religion which has massive followers , and to read mudslinging and offensive comments on it, when it is not the reason behind.

I hope some of you appreciate, it is then not very easy for us to ignore it and sit back and enjoy our tea, especially when the religion is facing backlash at many fronts.

Having only-sided views posted on it and not letting anyone defend it, don’t you think will give prejudiced impressions to the viewers coming across it.

Now, that you are here with me, let me take this opportunity to put it across.

Islam is quiet a misunderstood religion today, which is why we try to create awareness

People quote verses from the Quran, as they wish, but never the entire story or Paragraph, cause if they do, people will see through.

YES, Quran speaks of war, like many other famous religious texts do. All these wars were but strictly defensive in nature and political wars rather than religious.

One of the most famous verse from the Quran used is

Surah Taubah chapter 9 verse 5 the Qur’an says, “Kill the Mushriqs [pagans] where ever you find them”,

during a battle to boost the morale of the Muslim soldiers. What the Qur’an is telling Muslim soldiers is, don’t be afraid during battle; wherever you find the enemies kill them.”

Now no one will ever post the verses before and after this, because then it will give a complete different story

For 13 years, The Prophet Muhammed and his followers, were tortured, kicked away from their houses, thrown stones at, called names, made to suffer. There was a peace treaty between the Pagans- (Tribe of Mecca who were against the Prophet and his message)

So, it was the believers, those with the Prophet and the non-believers those in Mecca against him.

There was a peace treaty between the Muslims and the pagans, to let the Muslims do pilgrimage in peace, but the treaty was broken by these pagans and the Muslims were attacked

After years of suffering oppression, God THEN send them the message that it is the time to fight the oppressors now, these verses came down to them at that time.

But the immediate next verse which again will not be quoted is: -

9.6- “And if anyone of them seeketh thy protection (O Muhammad), then protect him so that he may hear the Word of Allah, and afterward convey him to his place of safety. That is because they are a folk who know not. (PICKTHAL Translation, Quran 9:6)

EVERY single times a fight or war between the Arabs is discussed it is always followed by verses which say, if they offer peace, then offer peace too, guard them to a safe place, do not harm innocents, do not damage property or harm women and children or old…

The complete verses are never mentioned.

Now, sadly the above verse is not only misinterpreted by Islamophobics unfortunately BUT by Islamic extremists too. Allah is not, and never ordered killing of Non-Muslims, or non-believers except for the period and people who were at the time oppressing the Prophet and his believers and broke the peace treaty between them.

How can you kill innocents and think Allah will let you into Paradise the same God who speaks against killing Innocents in the Quran? You are free to fight the oppressors yes, but not take out personal revenge on innocents who have done nothing to you. Those who are and thinking by doing this they will land in Jannah… sorry to disappoint you. Not happening!

This verse is one example of others.

Let me show you guys something interesting

HINDUISM

 “Ekam-evAdvitIyam brahma” chAndogya-upanishad: (6 – 2 – 1):

   Brahman is one, one only, without a second.

“Na tasya kaścit patir asti loke na ceśitā naiva ca tasya liṅgaṃ /
sa kāraṇaṃ karaṇādhipādhipo na cāsya kaścij janitā na cādhipaḥ” // 6.9 //

He has no master in the world, no ruler, nor is there even a sign of Him by which He
can be inferred. He is the cause, the Lord of the lord of the organs; and He is
without progenitor or controller. [Svetasvatara Upanishad 6:9]

“Nainam ūrdhvaṃ na tiryañcaṃ na madhye parijagrabhat /
na tasya pratimā asti yasya nāma mahad yaśaḥ” // 4.19 //

No one can catch hold of Him either from above, or across, or in the middle. There is no likeness of Him. His name is Great Glory (Mahad Yasah).

CHRISTIANITY

Deuteronomy 4:35,39 — Unto thee it was shown, that thou mightiest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him. (39) Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

 Deuteronomy 6:4 — Hear, O Israel: The LORD thy God is one LORD. [Note in Mark 12:28-34 how Jesus and a Jewish scribe he encountered understood this text.]

 2 Samuel 7:22 — Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God; for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

 Isaiah 43:10,11 — Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he:before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.

SIKHISM

Sikh beliefs about God

Belief in one God is central to Sikhism. Sikhs are monotheists. They believe it is important to keep the name of God in their mind and live their life as God would wish.

Sikhs believe that God:

• ·         cannot be described and is neither male nor female
• ·         is eternal truth, timeless, beyond the cycle of birth and death, and self-existent
• ·         is both sargun (immanent – everywhere and in everything) and nirgun (transcendent – above and beyond creation)
• ·         created the world for people to use and enjoy
• ·         created people, and made them know the difference between right and wrong
• ·         is present in everyone's soul but can only be seen by those whom he blesses
• ·         is personal and available to everyone
• ·         is the only one to be worshipped; no images of God are to be worshipped
• ·         is made known by the grace of the Guru

-      source bbc.co.uk

ISLAM

Surah IKHLAS

1.      Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;

2.      Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;

3.      He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;

4.      And there is none like unto Him.

-      Surah Ikhlas -112 Quran

Amazing isn’t it? They are ALL saying the very same thing.

In fact, in the Quran Allah tells the Prophet (pbuh) NOT to think this is a new religion. From the time Adam, the first man came to the very last person there has been only ONE religion till date

             Muslim just means ‘A person who submits is will to God’ literal meaning.

When we all say- If God wills, Upar wale jo chahe, Jo rabb di marzi, Bhagwan ki iccha- ALL mean the same thing submitting our will to God.

I believe in the same Brahmam, the Vedas speak about so I am Hindu before Muslim as Sanatan Dharm came first,

I bow down to the same Lord, who Jesus (peace be upon him) speaks of then, I am Christian before Muslim, as the Religion of Jesus came first,

 I am doing namaz for Sat Nam (The Eternal reality), Akal Purakh (The Eternal One), WaheGuru (The Wonderful Lord), so basically, I am a Sikh first!!

Whatever religion I can call myself as I am still doing what the Quran repeats.

The Prophet was the last messenger it says in the Quran, but Allah, Wahe Guru, Brahmam , The Lord says in this book that there have been 1 Lac 40,000 Messengers before Muhammed (pbuh), and they were sent at different eras, to different nations but with the SAME message

Quoting again

'And We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scriptures before and as a criterion over it. So, judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations away from what has come to you of the truth. To each of you We prescribed a law and a method. Had Allah willed, He would have made you one nation [united in religion], but [He intended] to test you in what He has given you; so, race to [all that is] good. To Allah is your return all together, and He will [then] inform you concerning that over which you used to differ.'

                           -      Surah Al Maidah -5.48 Quran

We have all been made different for a reason, to test something God says, and we can happily say most of us failing that test, maybe including me.

The current issues in the world in my view is 2 wrongs happening

• 1    Western world involvement and a recent interest in Arab countries (read oil) and ending up doing more harm than good,
• 2.      People coming here and killing innocents on the street to get revenge for their people killed back home, and thinks Allah is with them, Allah said yes, stand up to oppressors, fight them BUT didn’t say anything about killing Innocents

Which is basically the answer to why these people are Muslims some of you asked (coming from the Arab countries where bombs are thrown like angry bird game literally anywhere at home, schools, playgrounds, hospitals) and these people taking Allah’s name to justify their wrong aimed revenge

So, I want to call out to my Fellow Muslims sisters here, and just a request lets back off a bit, maybe we are overdoing it and not fair to other members to be subjected to these exchanges which have been happening too much lately. Haters will still hate no matter how much you explain, but for every ONE, A S and Y (deliberate choice of Alphabets :-p ) we have 10 who support us and can spot the difference. So let’s remember

Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error:

 trans. Yusuf Ali, Quran 2:256

People are saying we Muslims shouldn’t get defensive and sell our Religion, whereas I think there is just a need for that, Awareness is needed on both sides, amongst as Muslims, as well as outside world and it is critical to spread good about the religion which is wrongly brought into picture owing to the countries where the attackers come from. 

So as a happy satisfied customer of this religion I am trying to speak out against the negative reviews this product called Islam was getting. No, you don't have to buy it at all ...but some false and fake Trip Advisor ratings given to it, needs to be flagged, as blaming Islam is unfortunately not the solution, as IT is not the Problem. 

Thank you for the Patience