How legitimate is it to denounce Islam with the following argument?
Q. "Islam came after Christianity - Christianity is hundreds of years older than Islam - and is similar to Christianity in many, many ways. Hence The Koran is just a spurious carbon-copy of The Bible, with "Jesus Christ" scratched out everywhere it appears and "Mohammed" scribbled in. Anyone who can denounce Christianity and espouse Islam with a straight face is obviously unsound." I have *many* friends who make this very argument, and I'd like to know how sound it is. Thanks.
Asked by AxiomOfChoice - Sat Oct 4 10:45:17 2008 - - 27 Answers - 2 Comments

A. 1. The day-to-day life of the Prophet was an open book for all to see. In fact a revelation came asking people to give the Prophet (pbuh) privacy in his own home. If the Prophet had been meeting people who told him what to say as a revelation from God, this would not have been hidden for very long. 2. The extremely prominent Quraish nobles who followed the Prophet and accepted Islam were wise and intelligent men who would have easily noticed anything suspicious about the way in which the Prophet brought the revelations to them - more so since the Prophetic mission lasted 23 years. 3. The enemies of the Prophet kept a close watch on him in order to find proof for their claim that he was a liar - they could not point out even a… [cont.]
Answered by Shaik Abdul Cader Dawood - Sat Oct 4 23:40:11 2008

How are Islam,Judaism, and Christianity similar in the way they represent God?
Q. How does the three Western religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, portray God? Compare how the three Western religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, portray God and the relationship between God and humanity. What passages from religious scriptures we support these ideas. What do these scriptures say about the nature of this relationship? How are these same themes portrayed in Roman and Greek literature, such as the Aeneid or the Iliad? What are the main differences and similarities between images of God as they are portrayed in Greek and Roman literature and those images of God portrayed in the Bible and the Qur'an?
Asked by Chris C - Thu May 21 20:49:24 2009 - - 9 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Please watch the video Similarities between Islam and Christianity
Answered by Oxymoron - Mon May 25 16:29:13 2009

How many of you have converted to Islam after speech?
Q. Obama grew up in Islam, has knowledge in Islam, beleives in Islam, and is spreading Islam like fire. Is he indirectly trying to convert America into Islam?
Asked by Detective - Thu Jun 4 10:12:27 2009 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. For a detective you either cannot be a problem solver or heard the wrong speech, I didn't hear a call to Islamic prayer but a warning a advise to Muslims that we want peace and will have peace no matter what their leaders want, I liked that he tried to reach their young. What are you smoking in Dubai?
Answered by aeriol7 - Thu Jun 4 10:18:55 2009

What are the main countries where Islam is the primary religion?
Q. What are the main countries where Islam is the primary religion?
Asked by igotthehots4u - Wed Jan 7 20:11:55 2009 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There are many: Indonesia Pakistan Bangladesh Nigeria Egypt Turkey Iran Sudan Algeria Saudi Arabia Iraq Iran Yemen Oman Qatar uae afghanistan Malaysia Somalia Libya Kazakhstan Niger Syria Jordan Chad Kuwait Albania Lebanon Maldives Many more here
Answered by Dhan Noon - Wed Jan 7 20:18:35 2009

What is the significance of knowing the effects of Islam?
Q. Terrorism increase and Islam population increase are some effects of Islam. What is the relevance and significance of knowing this?
Asked by Monica - Sun Sep 14 21:45:14 2008 - - 6 Answers - 3 Comments

A. No significance that I know of. I am just wary and over cautious when I encounter them.
Answered by DNaRules - Sun Sep 14 21:50:29 2008

Did those stereotypes and tainted words about islam really work?
Q. Rationally speaking, What did the islamophobics achieve by all the media stereotypes to taint muslims and their religion? Did they really achieve anything out of it? The truth speaks for itself and the statistics say that more people are actually converting to islam. There are smart people who believe in themselves, not in what others judge.
Asked by Al Naser ( ) - Wed Apr 29 15:06:24 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Politics and Popular Opinion is a powerful tool. Even if we decide, decades down the line, that Islam is a religion of peace (which I believe it is), Islamophobes have done the damage and planted seeds of hatred and intolerance for generations to come. From now on there will always be a fringe group or two that hates Muslims, like the Orange Order against Catholics.
Answered by Liberalowings - Wed Apr 29 15:11:18 2009

What do you say to moslem clerics who claim Islam has no place for democracy?
Q. What do you say to moslem clerics who insist that democracy was devised by man, and Islam created by G-d, therefore Islam has no room for democracy? That they who lead people in prayer are also those who should govern them? Discuss.
Asked by Draak - Wed Aug 5 12:01:26 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

Is it true some countries actually ban islam?
Q. I heard that about some regions did, what the heck? So instead of individual people being prejudice about islam, now governments are going to be also?
Asked by Lena - Tue Jul 21 16:45:19 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't think they do. They do, for example, ban "Islamic Wear", like France, I think placed a ban on veils in schools, Turkey I think tried the same thing in secular buildings. I think the British want to do something similar. I hope this helps.
Answered by Artemisia Gentileschi - Tue Jul 21 16:51:25 2009

What are some common elements in the Primal Narratives of Judaism, Christianity and Islam?
Q. What are some common elements in the Primal Narratives of Judaism, Christianity and Islam? In other words, what are the points of agreement upon which there would be little or no argument?
Asked by break3bendysgrc - Mon May 4 16:36:40 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First, they all believe in the Lordship of the one and only God (monotheism in the lordship of God). Second, They all agree on the high status of Abraham (pbuh). Abraham was a prophet or man of God, the forefathers of all the proceeding prophets, and the forefathers of the Jews and the Arabs. The same point cannot be said about Jesus (pbuh) and Muhammad (pbuh); that both have a high status in all three religions. Judaism believes that Marry the mother of Jesus committed adultery thus making Jesus (pbuh) a bastard (Allah for bids us from saying such things). Christians take Muhammad (pbuh) as a liar, as the Quran contains direct refutations towards the lordship or 'sonship' of Jesus (pbuh) (Quran 5:75). Just some additional… [cont.]
Answered by akbar - Wed May 6 02:34:48 2009

Is it against Islam for Muslims to judge others?
Q. In the Christian Bible is says, "thou shall not judge". Most Christians do not follow that. Is there a similiar thing in Islam?
Asked by Anonymous - Tue May 12 02:15:09 2009 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes! It is very wrong in Islam to judge others even according to the holy Quran, were supposted to leave that to God, because only he knows who is wrong and who will be forgiven. "O you who believe! Shun much suspicion; for lo! some suspicion is a sin." "O you who believe! stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of any people make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that is next to piety: and fear Allah. For Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do. " [Surah al-Ma'idah: 8] [49:11]"O ye who believe! let not one people deride another people, who may be better than they, nor let women deride other women, who may be better than they. And defame not your own people, nor call… [cont.]
Answered by Exotica - Tue May 12 02:20:17 2009

How can some of the people of Islam allow and except killing humans for in their opinion a good reason?
Q. Islam. Gods words are to not kill but Mohamed wrote that god says its OK? According to the Ten Commandments, "Thou shall not kill". But according to Islam its OK to kill under certain circumstances. Why? If it is not in the Koran thats it is ok to kill. Why are honor killings, killings of converts, killings of gays for example permitted. If god/religeon says its ok to kill. Are people maybe being manipulated by the devil. Because everyone knows what is right and killing is not right.
Asked by Robert - Tue Jan 6 17:51:14 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. While Islam in general is misunderstood in the western world, perhaps no other Islamic term evokes such strong reactions as the word Jihad. The word Jihad is mistranslated as Holy War . The Arabic equivalent of Holy War is harb-u-muqadasah. This term is not found in any verse of the Qur'an. There is nothing in the Islamic sources that permit a Muslim to fight against non-Muslims solely on the basis that they are not Muslim. The word Jihad comes from the root word jahada, which means to struggle. At the individual level, jihad primarily refers to the inner struggle of being a person of virtue and submission to God in all aspects of life. At the collective level, jihad can take various forms, such as: 1. Intellectual Jihad, which… [cont.]
Answered by Yasmeen M - Tue Jan 6 18:01:05 2009

How do followers of Islam show thier love and obedience for Allah ?
Q. I'm doing a research paper for a communications class and we are supposed to do research on communication in various cultures. I chose to do research on how the followers of Islam communicate to Allah their obedience and love. I figured I would talk about rituals and the various ways they act to show their love and obedience. Any suggestions on what that might be ? Links to sites would be preferable, thanks :)
Asked by Coleton S - Tue Sep 16 15:44:47 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. By submitting our will to Allah. We do every act which is told by Allah and avoid every deed which is forbidden by Allah. Simple.
Answered by Slave to Allah (Muslimah) - Sat Sep 20 00:36:54 2008

Why are Christianity, Judaism and Islam considered superior to all the other myths in history?
Q. Is it all to do with politics and power at various times in the past 2000 years? I mean, every society needs to something to believe in, right? It hardly seems to matter if Christianity, Judaism or Islam are right or wrong just so long as they serve to control the plebs, right?
Asked by pix42 - Tue Aug 26 07:53:39 2008 - - 21 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Do you actually expect a serious answer when you begin your question with such a smug assertion? Your ignorance is astounding. Go back to class little boy.
Answered by mt75689 - Tue Aug 26 08:02:30 2008

Is there any restriction in Islam for eating cooked Chicken bones?
Q. Is there any restriction in Islam for eating cooked Chicken bones(ie., biting the flesh inside the chicken bone)? Kindly mention the hadeeth details, so it will be more clear.
Asked by sadiq - Thu Jun 25 07:49:39 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't think there is any restriction. I didn't find any restrictions on eating chicken, chicken bones, or even just bones. I found no mention of these things. I am not an expert on Islam (I am a Christian), But check out this source I found - islamic academy.org (click the link below).
Answered by unknown - Thu Jun 25 17:09:17 2009

What is the reason in the ISLAM culture to sterilize feminist and strip feminist of the women?
Q. A little remind : They cut the clitoris of the all islamist women when they reach the age of 10 years old (most of the times the little girl die in pain, because this sergury is done in non steril area). And all this to prevent from this woman to reach orgazms because the women in the ISLAM is not aloud to have orgazms when she is having sex with her husband that will always rape her she is here only for one reason - to bring children.
Asked by meir n - Sat Aug 18 02:14:45 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Genital cutting is not a tenet of Islam. In fact, it is directly against the Koran. It has nothing to do with religion. There are cultures that do this, mainly tribal ones, as a cultural ritual. The theory is that a woman who cannot enjoy sex will not stray from her husband, and he can be assured that his children are his. But it's starting to be outlawed, which is great.
Answered by Emmy - Sat Aug 18 02:46:20 2007

What are the JEWISH, and ISLAM founding dates? Also Islam major Holidays and day of the week they worship?
Q. What was the jewish founding date? What was the Islam founding date What is a major holiday for Islams? What day of the week do Jews and Islam worship?
Asked by cocodude711 - Wed Dec 19 16:25:05 2007 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Try this site
Answered by christos r - Sat Dec 22 17:06:27 2007

Why is it interesting knowing that Islam had a reputation worse than Christianity?
Q. Reading Life of Pi. It says that Islam had a reputation worse than Christianity's--fewer gods, greater violence, and I had never heard anyone say good things about Muslim schools. Why is that so interesting? .. I want to make a good point to the class.
Asked by love&temptation. - Mon Oct 20 20:37:55 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I suggest you read this carefully!! Islam has religious, legal, political, economic and military components. The religious component is a beard for all the other components. Islamization occurs when there are sufficient Muslims in a country to agitate for their so-called 'religious rights.' When politically correct and culturally diverse societies agree to 'the reasonable' Muslim demands for their 'religious rights,' they also get the other components under the table. Here's how it works (percentages source CIA: The World Fact Book (2007)). As long as the Muslim population remains around 1% of any given country they will be regarded as a peace-loving minority and not as a threat to anyone. In fact, they may be featured in articles and… [cont.]
Answered by Sabrina - Thu Oct 23 17:46:56 2008

Will Islam surpass Christianity as the largest global religion?
Q. Regardless of whether or not you agree with Islam or Christianity or whether or not you feel it only can happen a certain way (birthrates, conversion, etc) do you believe this will happen eventually? If so, how long do you think it will take?
Asked by lucid yet fascist - Tue Aug 12 20:48:22 2008 - - 12 Answers - 2 Comments

A. I suppose it will be islam because islam is truley monotheisitc. I mean christianity claims to be believers of only one god but then they take up idols and images and worship them. I mean they create plastic figures that they call jesus and they create glass images of mary and worship them. I'm not sure there is a future in worshiping idols and pictures such as the figures they have in church, I mean come on, Christians basically worship the cross which is only an image, they worship plastic figures and some claim bread and wine are the body and blood of jesus. I don't know but I just don't think idolism and image worship will last long.
Answered by Wolf - Fri Aug 15 13:45:45 2008

How do I become muslim and learn about islam?
Q. I am a 15yr old girl and i know i want to become muslim.I wanted to know if ther is any websites out there that can send me free books on islam,also I wanted to know if there where any websites were I can talk to other teens about islam and being muslim?
Asked by SKiNNy MiNNi3 - Thu Jul 23 13:06:31 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I greatly advise you not to because once you are stuck its hard to get out, trust me. I was born muslim and i studied it very much. I thought i had everything figured out. I am now 18 years old and i want out. But since it is your choice i can help you a bit. Go to google and type mosques in ___(your place of residence) and call them. They will help you quite a bit.
Answered by Lily S - Thu Jul 23 13:13:29 2009

How are the roots of Christianity and Islam similar?
Q. How are the roots of Christianity and Islam similar? How did the development of each influence the other?
Asked by Lovin29 - Thu Oct 23 11:12:53 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They both share the same god, the god of Abraham. Think of it like the protestant churches splitting from the Catholic church and now we have lot's of Christian churches. Well in the same way Christianity and Islam split from the Jewish religion following different prophets. Christianity had Jesus and Islam had Mohammad. The two are very different religions and even dislike each other very much even though they share the same god.
Answered by NOJ - Thu Oct 23 11:20:08 2008