BEING A NEW MUSLIM IN A FAMILY OF NON-MUSLIMS
at www.CONVERTSTOISLAM.com
Your family think that religion causes war (of course it is people that do
this!).
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The simple answer is that Islam does not cause wars. Islam only allows self-defence and even
then is regulated by strict guidelines. Please see the red question and answer.
Muslims throughout the world are being persecuted and attacked, they are victims of cruel
dictators and ethnic cleansing. Muslims are enduring many horrors that are untold by the
media. If the full picture were presented by the tv and the newspapers it would be obvious
that muslims are the victims of others' aggression throughout the world.
I do not think it helps to get into 'mud slinging', but it seems to be quickly forgotten that
the violence in Northern Ireland consists of two groups within Christianity killing each
other. There are many many other present day examples, but a less known fact is that the
Christians that were a part of the Crusades, not only killed many muslims, but then resorted
to canabolistic behaviour! What more is there to say.
As individuals, we are not perfect examples of what our religion teaches us. It is therefore
totally unreasonable for anyone to judge the teachings of Islam based on the actions of
muslims, they should instead read the teachings themselves before forming an opinion.
This is why we should follow the example of the Prophet (saaw) and His Household (as)
who are the perfect example.
Islam is a beautiful religion of peace and submission to God. A complete code of life that
shows humanity how to live in harmony with one another.
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