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posted on May, 8 2007 @ 06:44 AM
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Hi all, I really appreciate participating in your forum and will start

my posting with new information.
After the tragic attack on 9/11 and the war on terrorism, Islam remain

the fastest-growing religion in America and in the world although

religion is no longer dominates everyday life in Western society.

www.cnn.com...
www.defenselink.mil...

"Islam is the fastest-growing religion in America, a guide and pillar

of stability for many of our people..." Hillary Rodman Clinton, Los

Angeles Times, May 31, 1996, p.3
www.themodernreligion.com...

Famous people too:
Singer "Cat Stevens" Oh, baby, baby it's a wild world, story as

told him:
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posted on May, 8 2007 @ 09:00 AM
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*shivers*

I'd rather Wicca be the fastest growing religion; really what could possibly make Islam more attractive?

[edit on 5/8/2007 by Kacen]



posted on May, 8 2007 @ 09:18 AM
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I'd rather hear more about the slowest growing religion. Or religions that stopped altogether.



posted on May, 16 2007 @ 06:39 AM
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From what I've read from different people who have converted to Islam, there are a few main reasons for most conversions:


1. Muslims and Christians agree that God is self-existent. This means that He does not derive his existence from anyone. Also they believe in Jesus, love him, and honor him. In fact, no Muslim can be a Muslim unless he or she believes in Jesus, on whom be peace.

The Quran teach that Jesus is prophet or messenger from Allah and not a God so Quran denies the divinity of Jesus. The Qur'an says that Jesus was born of a virgin, that he spoke while he was still only a baby, that he healed the blind and the leper by God's leave, and that he raised the dead by God's leave.


2. Islam is a religious lifestyle, not just a quick Sunday morning church visit and a label. Although some Christians do pray before each meal and spend much time with their Bible, etc.many don't in the USA. Islam is something that can't be shunted into a few spare hours. You pray five times a day. Your dress code is affected; even your food choices are explained in the Qur'an. Many converts like it because they feel actively involved and as if they are truly religious. Some people also studied Buddhism, flirted with Roman Catholicism or spent time with Quakers, but ultimately found them lacking.


3. For women, it is a big and welcome change from the "in your face" sexuality of western culture. Women are not required by the Qur'an to veil. They are required to dress modestly and it is *recommended* that they cover their hair. However, most do veil and some go farther with niquab (the face screen) or other traditional clothes. Women dressed like this consider themselves marked as religious women, not easy dates. They don't get hit on. No one gawks at their bodies. They are clearly off limits sexually and many that I personally know say it is liberating not to have to conform to western standards of sexy dress, makeup and spending so much time and money on appearance. You buy a five-dollar hijab, put your hair in a ponytail and cover, wear long skirt and a tunic shirt -you're set.


4. Islam is also growing because many people are not satisfied with Christianity. They feel it is too liberal, too fluid and changes for the culture. Islam on the other hand is more rigid and does not as a whole allow much for modern changes and the whims of society. Many like it because they feel other religions have loose standards.

A person like me who is unfamiliar with Islamic teachings might be surprised to hear that Islam is not a “religion” in the narrow sense used by secular humanists and does not rely upon blind faith to make its case, but rather, encourages to use minds and For example, the Qur'an invites to ponder upon the wonders of creation, and challenges with intellectual arguments. Further study of the Qur'an demonstrates that sound reasoning and scientific knowledge confirm rather than contradict authentic revelation and its ability to satisfy the intellect whilst bringing peace to the soul. Also Islam deals with every aspect of life, spiritual and physical; its jurisprudence is based on a creed, instruction on worship, and ordinances regarding social, economic, and political aspects.

That's what I got from Islam-online & Islam way women's board and a few other friends of mine. Stats taken by many college groups say that women convert 4 times more often then men.



posted on May, 28 2007 @ 03:46 AM
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I really don’t like misunderstanding of my intentions in this post .It

is not an assault on Christianity or any other religion. It is

indispensable for me to look for the truth and study comparative

religion because if I would like to know whether a religion is true or

false, I should not depend on my emotions, feelings, or traditions.

Rather, I should depend on my reason and intellect. When God sent the

prophets, He supported them with miracles and evidences, which proved

that they were truly prophets, send by God and that the religion they

came with was true.

We cay say there are so many sects, cults, religions, philosophies,

and movements in the world, all of which claim to be the right way or

the only true path to God. How can one determine which one is correct

or if, in fact, all are correct? The method by which the answer can be

found is to clear away the superficial differences in the teachings of

the various claimants to the ultimate truth, and identify the central

object of worship to which they call, directly or indirectly. Can we

either claim that all men are Gods or that specific men were God or

that nature is God or that God is a figment of man's imagination.
It may be argued that all religions teach good things so why should it

matter which one we follow. I made some searching and I couldn’t find

a sharp answer but I found something interesting stated in the Koran:
Creation-worship is the greatest sin that man can commit because it

contradicts the very purpose of his creation. Man was created to

worship Allah alone, consequently, the worship of creation, which is

the essence of idolatry, is the only unforgivable sin. One who dies in

this state of idolatry has sealed his fate in the next life. This is

not an opinion, but a revealed fact stated by Allah in his final

revelation to man

"Verily Allah will not forgive the joining of partners with Him, but

He may forgive (sins) less than that for whom so ever He

wishes"(Soorah An- Nisaa 4:48 and 116)

Buddha was a reformer who introduced a number of humanistic principles

to the religion of India. He did not claim to be God nor did he

suggest to his followers that he be an object of worship. Yet, today

most Buddhists who are to be found outside of India have taken him to

be God and prostrate to idols made in their perception of his

likeness.

God revealed a holy book to Jesus called the Injeel, some parts of

which may be still available in the teachings of God to Jesus in the

New Testament. But this does not mean that the Bible we have today

because it is not the original scriptures that were revealed by God.

They underwent alterations, additions, and omissions. This was also

said by the Committee charged with revising The Holy Bible (Revised

Standard Version). This Committee consisted of thirty-two scholars who

served as members of the Committee. They secured the review and

counsel of an Advisory Board of fifty representatives of the co-

operating denominations.

The Committee said in the Preface to The Holy Bible (Revised Standard

Version), p. iv, “Sometimes it is evident that the text has suffered

in transmission, but none of the versions provides a satisfactory

restoration. Here we can only follow the best judgment of competent

scholars as to the most probable reconstruction of the original text.

The Committee also said in the Preface, p. vii, Notes are added which

indicate significant variations, additions, or omissions in the

ancient authorities (Mt 9.34; Mk 3.16; 7.4; Lk 24.32, 51, etc.).

Question: Is the information declared in below sites correct or not:


THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS
sultan.org...

Who Was Jesus According to Jesus?
www.islaminfo.com...

IS THE BIBLE GODS WORD?
www.jamaat.net...



posted on May, 28 2007 @ 03:47 AM
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I really don’t like misunderstanding of my intentions in this post .It

is not an assault on Christianity or any other religion. It is

indispensable for me to look for the truth and study comparative

religion because if I would like to know whether a religion is true or

false, I should not depend on my emotions, feelings, or traditions.

Rather, I should depend on my reason and intellect. When God sent the

prophets, He supported them with miracles and evidences, which proved

that they were truly prophets, send by God and that the religion they

came with was true.

We cay say there are so many sects, cults, religions, philosophies,

and movements in the world, all of which claim to be the right way or

the only true path to God. How can one determine which one is correct

or if, in fact, all are correct? The method by which the answer can be

found is to clear away the superficial differences in the teachings of

the various claimants to the ultimate truth, and identify the central

object of worship to which they call, directly or indirectly. Can we

either claim that all men are Gods or that specific men were God or

that nature is God or that God is a figment of man's imagination.
It may be argued that all religions teach good things so why should it

matter which one we follow. I made some searching and I couldn’t find

a sharp answer but I found something interesting stated in the Koran:
Creation-worship is the greatest sin that man can commit because it

contradicts the very purpose of his creation. Man was created to

worship Allah alone, consequently, the worship of creation, which is

the essence of idolatry, is the only unforgivable sin. One who dies in

this state of idolatry has sealed his fate in the next life. This is

not an opinion, but a revealed fact stated by Allah in his final

revelation to man

"Verily Allah will not forgive the joining of partners with Him, but

He may forgive (sins) less than that for whom so ever He

wishes"(Soorah An- Nisaa 4:48 and 116)

Buddha was a reformer who introduced a number of humanistic principles

to the religion of India. He did not claim to be God nor did he

suggest to his followers that he be an object of worship. Yet, today

most Buddhists who are to be found outside of India have taken him to

be God and prostrate to idols made in their perception of his

likeness.

God revealed a holy book to Jesus called the Injeel, some parts of

which may be still available in the teachings of God to Jesus in the

New Testament. But this does not mean that the Bible we have today

because it is not the original scriptures that were revealed by God.

They underwent alterations, additions, and omissions. This was also

said by the Committee charged with revising The Holy Bible (Revised

Standard Version). This Committee consisted of thirty-two scholars who

served as members of the Committee. They secured the review and

counsel of an Advisory Board of fifty representatives of the co-

operating denominations.

The Committee said in the Preface to The Holy Bible (Revised Standard

Version), p. iv, “Sometimes it is evident that the text has suffered

in transmission, but none of the versions provides a satisfactory

restoration. Here we can only follow the best judgment of competent

scholars as to the most probable reconstruction of the original text.

The Committee also said in the Preface, p. vii, Notes are added which

indicate significant variations, additions, or omissions in the

ancient authorities (Mt 9.34; Mk 3.16; 7.4; Lk 24.32, 51, etc.).

Question: Is the information declared in below sites correct or not:


THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS
sultan.org...

Who Was Jesus According to Jesus?
www.islaminfo.com...

IS THE BIBLE GODS WORD?
www.jamaat.net...




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