That day
that seemed to never have an ending. That wicked day that put the
world into a trance as to find out who could have committed such a
crime against humanity. On September 11, 2001 terrorist crashed two
planes in to the World Trade Center creating one of the biggest
terrorist acts in US history.
That day that seemed to never have an ending. That wicked day that put the world into a trance as to find out who could have committed such a crime against humanity. On September 11, 2001 terrorist crashed two planes in to the World Trade Center creating one of the biggest terrorist acts in US history.
A horrible crime creating fear in the people, causing loss of wealth and most importantly the loss of lives. Who was to blame? Who could have done such a heinous act? And sure enough the media and others pointed the blame to the Religion of Islam. They claimed Islam is a polytheistic religion which oppresses women, is outdated, and a religion of terrorism. Islam to them is all of these things but the one who is fair, just and honest to themselves will clearly understand that the religion of Islam is far removed from any of these headlines and claims that have been made against it.
With a little honest study anyone will clearly find out that Islam is a pure monotheistic religion that calls not to the worship of the creation, rather to the worship of the Creator of the heavens and earth and Him alone. Allah (the name of God in Arabic), who is the same God, worshipped by the Prophets of old as did Abraham, Moses, Jesus and others. The Muslim (those who follow the religion of Islam) worships Allah alone according to what has been given to them by the last Prophet of Islam, Muhammad. We don’t worship angels, saints, rocks and for sure don’t worship Muhammad!
As was mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad “The best of you are the best of those to your wives”. Islam calls to the respect and caring of the women. The Prophet also taught the Muslims that, “Indeed paradise lies at the feet of your mother”. Since the beginning of Islamic history of those that reported the most traditions of the Prophet Muhammad and of the most knowledgeable of them was his wife Aisha who wasn’t only a scholar in the field of Islam but also skilled in the field of medicine. So Islam guarantees the women her rights, protects her, honors her and respects her. Ask yourself, why is Islam the fastest growing religion in the West amongst women as been reported by The Times, and CNN, and this is a free society leaving the women to decide for herself that which is best.
Also when you look at the religion of Islam and the Quran, it orders to give in charity, honoring and taking care of your neighbor, earning legal income and other acts of compassion. Islam promotes sex through marriage. Islam calls to a financial system without partaking in interest/usury. This prohibition which is from the laws of old allowed the Islamic Banking system to prevail over the dwindling financial system as was the case not too long ago.
Lastly, Islam despises terrorism or any form of oppression from whoever it may be! As mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad, Allah said “O My servants, indeed I have forbidden oppression upon Myself and I have also made it forbidden amongst yourselves”. Islam forbids the killing of women and children. The Prophet said “Allaah has forbidden the smell of Paradise for the one who kills a Mu’aahad (The Muslim, the Non-Muslim under Muslim protection, Non-Muslim with peace treaty with Muslims, and Non-Muslim living in the Muslim lands seeking shelter.)”. So this is everyone that is living in a society has laws to follow and rules to abide by. So it’s not for any person to take matters into his own hand even if he has been wronged. Islam promotes order, justice, safety and protection of the individuals honor, property and life and all that which is good.
So this is a brief word for the one who is honest to themselves. Judge Islam by Islam, and not according to the actions of the people. Be open-minded and equal! If we are to condemn Islam then let us condemn everyone based on these baseless rules. Let us condemn the Catholic religion for the molestation of the young boys by some of their priest. Let us condemn all white people for the persecution and injustice that was thrust upon many other races for centuries. Or even looking closer to our times, condemning the people as a whole based on the actions of Timothy McVeigh (The Oklahoma city Bomber). Is every Norwegian a terrorist too for the acts of Anders Behring Breivik, who was is only called a terror suspect? The cards don’t fall the same when it’s working against you. But those that practice and call to justice spread it around fairly and equally regardless if it be for or against them. And only those that are true to themselves will realize that. And that’s what Islam has taught me.
O you who believe! Stand out firmly for Allâh and be just witnesses and let not the enmity and hatred of others make you avoid justice. Be just: that is nearer to piety, and fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is Well¬Acquainted with what you do. (Noble Quran Chapter Al-Ma’idah 5:8)
Yusuf Shamsid-Deen
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