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Mark, Luke and Matthew say Jesus pbuh had a very short Ministry, some 12 Months or so. John says, 3.5 years. Either way very short to establish himself as a Head of State and start implementing Shariah Law, (God's Law). The expected Messiah was meant to take the Jews out of oppression by defeating the occupying Roman force and establish himself as a Earthly King, judging the Nations and doing God's will.Would you agree that Jesus didn't promote violence? Jesus preached that we should turn the other cheek and love our enemies. I know a lot of Catholics who believe the Church was behaving in rebellion to the teachings of Christ when conquest and the killing of heretics took place.
Yes, this is the message the Romans wanted Christians to implement. Of course they themselves turned to the Torah to justify their wars on infidels and heretics.Since Christ preached love your enemies and turn the other cheek, it is safe to say that violence is unchristian.
Christians say Jesus pbuh is the God of the Torah, which commanded believers to fight non believers.Since Muhammad was violent, I'd say that behavior is quite Muslim , because the founder of the Religion practiced it.
I have an entirely different question based on how often I see a translation of the Quran being selectively used to assert something, typically anti-Muslim. Is there a web site or book you would recommend that helps especially non-Muslims understand the different ways Islamic scholars understand the Quran (and Hadith)?Yes, this is the message the Romans wanted Christians to implement. Of course they themselves turned to the Torah to justify their wars on infidels and heretics.
Christians say Jesus pbuh is the God of the Torah, which commanded believers to fight non believers.
If you examine the life of Muhammad pbuh for the first 3.5 years, there is little to no difference to that of Jesus pbuh. And like Muhammad pbuh, Jesus pbuh will return to establish himself as a Head of State and judge matters related to God's Law, which have little to no room for all those who oppose God.
Depends on the law of the Land. Some Countries class it as blasphemy and it's punishable. So in answer to your question 'acceptable' is decided by the majority people of individual Countries, a democratic process of sorts.
I have an entirely different question based on how often I see a translation of the Quran being selectively used to assert something, typically anti-Muslim. Is there a web site or book you would recommend that helps especially non-Muslims understand the different ways Islamic scholars understand the Quran (and Hadith)?
Thanks. I have an excerpt on its way to my tablet to review.Have a look at Heaven on Earth: A Journey Through Shariʻa Law by Sadakat Kadri.
It's a historical overview rather than scriptural analysis but is good for some overall context of the diverse history of Islamic jurisprudence. Entertaining and an easy read too.
Honestly just go online and read a accepted English translation of the meaning of the Qur'an. 90% of the verses when read in context require no external sources.I have an entirely different question based on how often I see a translation of the Quran being selectively used to assert something, typically anti-Muslim. Is there a web site or book you would recommend that helps especially non-Muslims understand the different ways Islamic scholars understand the Quran (and Hadith)?
More so.Is Sharia Law as flexible?
Islam has pretty much what we would describe as denominations in Christianity, with all the various theological underpinnings one can have when describing humans relationship with the almighty.I have an entirely different question based on how often I see a translation of the Quran being selectively used to assert something, typically anti-Muslim. Is there a web site or book you would recommend that helps especially non-Muslims understand the different ways Islamic scholars understand the Quran (and Hadith)?
BTW if any Islam can summarize those theological positions it would be most appreciated. I think I saw one say god is physical , are there ones that say god is spirit?
But, but, but.... if god is physical how can it also be formless. That makes no sense.The Prophet pbuh predicted Muslims would spilt into many sects, and the Companions asked him, how would they and future generations know which one is following the correct path? He replied it would be the largest group following his way, (Sunnah). Today that is some 85% of the 1.6 Billion Muslims who are Ahl as Sunnah wal-Jamaah (followers of the Sunnah), the Sunni Muslims and our Scholars say, God is a physical entity who resides above His creation.
The Prophet pbuh said, “My ummah (community) will split into seventy-three sects, all of whom will be in Hell except one group.”Found this, that the Sufi is more about spiritualism.
Difference Between Sunni and Sufi | Difference Between
I don't make comment on something I have no knowledge of. He is unique and nothing we can imagine is comparable unto him. Qur'an explains GOD has a shape, which is veiled from us:But, but, but.... if god is physical how can it also be formless. That makes no sense.
An unexpectedly hilarious answer. Yep, that sure clears things up.I don't make comment on something I have no knowledge of. He is unique and nothing we can imagine is comparable unto him. Qur'an explains GOD has a shape, which is veiled from us:
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So they take it very literal, is that 85% young earth creationists?The Prophet pbuh predicted Muslims would spilt into many sects, and the Companions asked him, how would they and future generations know which one is following the correct path? He replied it would be the largest group following his way, (Sunnah). Today that is some 85% of the 1.6 Billion Muslims who are Ahl as Sunnah wal-Jamaah (followers of the Sunnah), the Sunni Muslims and our Scholars say, God is a physical entity who resides above His creation.
There is no concept of Young Earth in Islam. Scholars using the Qur'an say the Earth is Billions of years old.So they take it very literal, is that 85% young earth creationists?
I appreciate the explanation, I was wondering the interpretation of days which Judaism teaches as age. Is evolution vs creation an issue with a literal interpretation of Quran?There is no concept of Young Earth in Islam. Scholars using the Qur'an say the Earth is Billions of years old.