Why a Texan reverted to Islam

[Rashadi]

Big Ak wrote:

Well, I would say that walking naked in public is a great deal more respectful than throwing acid in people's faces. But that's just my opinion.

Also, you wrote Big Ak that prostitution is practiced 'openly' here in the USA. I find that a curious statement. Prostitution is illegal everywhere in this country except in some small counties in Nevada, and THERE it is practiced only in brothels that are far from any cities. I'm 40 years old, and I've been several times in several large cities (Milwaukee, Austin, Orlando, Los Angeles) and never actually seen any prostitution going on. I suppose it does exist, since I read about it in the newspaper, and I imagine if I were morbidly interested in doing so, I could find some prostitutes if I tried. But I've no interest in seeking prostitutes out, and I can only wonder how it is that you are seeing so many prostitutes practicing openly all the time, when I haven't seen a single one in 40 years. The only thing I can think is that you are deliberately looking for them, which disqualifies your statement of the prostitutes 'practicing openly'.

BinteShafi wrote:

Well, it's like this. The vast majority of all religions that have existed on this planet have all claimed that they are the one and true religion, and none of them have had any better evidence of this claim than the others. For all you and I know, the ancient Egyptians were the only ones who had it right, and you and I might both find ourselves in Egyptian crocodile hell after dying. As for any explanations I might have to make to God, assuming for the sake of argument that Islam is the one and only true religion, the necessity of my making an explanation would be superfluous. I wouldn't bother trying to make an explanation to get into heaven, I'd leave voluntarily. I would not wish to associate with or be in a heaven run by a God like that.

Greetings septithol, first of all, not everyone who claims to be a Muslim is really one and we shouldn't judge based on what some people do. I didn't leave Christianity because of what Christians do and I did not embrace Islam because of what some Muslims do. I do not judge things that way and no fair minded person should do so. Islam is perfect but Muslims are not. Life is a test so when you say God has better things to then to worry about what we wear, or how we live, act, etc, the bottom line God does not benefit nor do we affect his majesty. He is still God and free of needs. He doesn't have needs but He desires certain things. We were placed here on earth to worship Him which means living our life according to the way He has prescribed for us. Therefore, it becomes important for us to do what we are supposed or else we are not doing our part. So, God does not need us but we need Him and the test is not for Him but for us.

As for prostitution, it is openly practiced in almost all states and it is called "escort service". Just because they give it another name, the woman is a tax paying and even a government enployee, this does not mean it's okay or that it is not the same thing. They don't want to call it prostitution so they can justify it but it is the same. The difference is the woman on the street is not working for a government agency nor is she licensed or pays taxes but it is eventually the same thing and exists in the open anywhere in this country. Just open up the phone book and see it for yourself if you don't believe me.

Peace,

 

[BinteShafi]

Salam Brother Rashdi,

Pls delete the phrase "BinteShafi Wrote" from the above quote coz I did not write that.

Jazak Allah

 

[Hard Rock Moslem]

As for prostitution, it is openly practiced in almost all states and it is called "escort service". Just because they give it another name, the woman is a tax paying and even a government enployee, this does not mean it's okay or that it is not the same thing. They don't want to call it prostitution so they can justify it but it is the same. The difference is the woman on the street is not working for a government agency nor is she licensed or pays taxes but it is eventually the same thing and exists in the open anywhere in this country. Just open up the phone book and see it for yourself if you don't believe me.

Peace,

You are right brother. I remember one brother went to see one NGO that fight for women rights and interviewed one officer (a lady) about prostitutes. That lady told him that "don't call them prostitutes, call them sex workers".

 

[Rashadi]

Well, it's like this. The vast majority of all religions that have existed on this planet have all claimed that they are the one and true religion, and none of them have had any better evidence of this claim than the others. For all you and I know, the ancient Egyptians were the only ones who had it right, and you and I might both find ourselves in Egyptian crocodile hell after dying. As for any explanations I might have to make to God, assuming for the sake of argument that Islam is the one and only true religion, the necessity of my making an explanation would be superfluous. I wouldn't bother trying to make an explanation to get into heaven, I'd leave voluntarily. I would not wish to associate with or be in a heaven run by a God like that.

Actually this is a huge misconception because the vast majority of religions do not make such claims. Christianity does not claim to be the true religion because there is no such thing as "Christianity" in the Bible. The same is true of Judaism and there is no such thing in the Bible nor the Talmud. There is no such thing as Hinduism in their scripture either and all these names are lacking from their own scriptures. There are Christians who claim that their religion is true but they can't get this from Jesus(as) nor from the Bible because there is no such thing. The religion of Jesus wasn't even close to Christianity but that is another issue. Islam is not really a religion but rather a way of life. The word itself is found throughout the Quran and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad(saaws). The author of the Quran(God) testifies to the truth Himself and He says the following:

"The way before Allah is Islam (submission to His Will): Nor did the People of the Book dissent therefrom except through envy of each other, after knowledge had come to them. But if any deny the Signs of Allah, Allah is swift in calling to account." (3-19)

and elswhere:

"Say: "We believe in Allah, and in what has been revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and in (the Books) given to Moses, Jesus, and the prophets, from their Lord: We make no distinction between one and another among them, and to Allah do we bow our will (in Islam)." (3-84)

furthermore:

"If anyone desires a way other than Islam (submission to Allah), never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter He will be in the ranks of those who have lost." (3-85)

So it is clear from the Quran itself that this is the way. The Prophets before Muhammad(saaws) were all of the same way and that is Islam(Submission to the will of God). It was the later generations who went astray like in thye case of Christianity it is far away from Jesus(pbuh) because he never preached such a religion nor did he even invent or bring a new one. His only duty was to bring his people back to the straight path, uphold the Torah, monotheism and libirate them. Pretty much the same applies to other religions but this is not the case with Islam. It isn't just Muslims who make such claims but the Quran itself is aware of Islam and it calls for mankind to accept the truth. In Islam there is proof and it is undeniable unless one is prejudice, arrogant, narrowminded or guilty of worshipping other than Allah(the Creator of all). Islam is also simple and in it is a mercy from the Creator to mankind.

I hope you open your heart and mind to the truth. May you find the truth and receive guidance from God, Ameen.

 

[Asja]

Sister asja... Do you see now what I mean by demading respect?? Just read this free liberated woman Ann from Wisconsin statement in blue and tell me who's disrespecting who?? I have not even quoted what she's said about Islam in the past. I am really surprised she's still on this site... But, it's quite intertaining though.

But as I have promised.. Although Ann "demands disrespect", I will not lower myself to such low level.

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Allaicomu Salam dear brother BigAk

Alhamdulillah dear brother I complitely understand you,and I would advice you to not disscuss with lady Septihol because she knows the answer on all questions.We are honour to be Muslims and our faith is seperating us from unbelivers,and you have right brother that you should not put your selfe in the level of lady Septihol.

Unill now many brothers and sisters try to advice Septihol about Islam Mashallah,but she does not want to listen although we all tryed to advice her as much as we could.

I know dear brother that some posts of lady Septihol hurted you but we should be patiente Inshallah.Ameen.

May Allah bless you dear brother and may Allah protect us all.:tti_sister::tti_sister::tti_sister:

 

[IslamIsLight]

salam aleikum
I think its time for this thread to be closed ..
I just want to ask everyone to be patients with Non Muslims ....

I have not even quoted what she's said about Islam in the past. I am really surprised she's still on this site... But, it's quite intertaining though.

Brother BigAk please stop pointing at what she said in her previous posts and etc... Dont you believe that people change? So please lets forget about the past and what this or that person said ...

Brothers and sisters...She is extremely closed minded. She can not OR does not want to think beyond the circle she has already got in her mind. Every argument hits the wall... not a thoughtful person. I would rather suggest "Leave her Alone" and WAIT

Sister that's not how we give Dawah ..Lets not make conclusions about people ...

Anyway the thread is out of topic now ...

Closed

waaleikum salam