What is the deal with this aspect of Islam? (soul, hell)

[Mujahid Mohammed]

Originally Posted by fullyveiled muslimah

Yes it is the hearts of people that is corrupt. We spend time trying to solve the problems. No problem can be solved without knowing the cause thereof. Which doctor can cure a disease without first a diagnosis? This is the purpose of the diagnosis, so that the doctor may find the cause, thereby effecting the cure. This is the purpose of Allah having revealed the method of life for mankind from the beginning. These methods that have been in effect so long and that people find obsolete, are the very medicine for the corrupt heart. Every illness has a cure even spiritual illnesses.

But see the problem is now people are not trying to find out what is the real problem. They only discuss the causes or symptoms it causes. The same is said for their religion they argue about it in a similar way. these types of people are the one's who will continually feed into the propaganda and spread this nonsense.

But many as Allah says see not. they do not want to know. Ignorance has given them a sense of bliss but you and I know it is only temporary. For what is permanent is the Hereafter and who knows insha Allah maybe a few of them will see the truth but you and I both know that we only have a duty to them and that is to tell them the truth. The guidance is from Allah, look what He gave us. I gonna go to the masjid, it is almost time for friday prayers.

Asalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh

[lilithu]

Originally Posted by XAAX

I have had this question for years. Ever since I saw Cat Stevens go from a peace loving hippie to a fanatical idiot stating that because someone said something about Muhammad, he should die. I believe the exact comment was “He who defames the prophet must die”. Or something along those lines. Anyway, can someone who knows about Islamic belief tell me what was the deal.

Do all muslims think this way or was this just an extremist sect of muslims? Kind of like the fire and brimstoners of the Christians. Also another that is bugging the hell out of me. Why can’t people show pictures of Muhammad? I think that it very ridiculous if that is the case. Someone please explain…

No, not all Muslims think that way. It is just extremists. And others, particularly Sister_M, have already spoke beautifully about the images thing.

Bottom line is that it really doesn't matter if we can't understand it. We should still respect it.

Originally Posted by Booko

Could you maybe find a source for this? It's the first time I've heard this sort of thing attributed to him, and it seems out of character considering his comments and demeanor during an interview I saw last year.

I remember hearing about Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam condemning Rushdie. This is the reason why 10,000 Maniacs removed Peace Train from their album. They didn't want to pay any more royalties to him after that, and I don't blame them.

I didn't realize that he had signed a fatwa as opposed to personally speaking the condemnation. But that doesn't mitigate it much in my mind. If the "Godfather" asked me for a favor that went against my conscience, I wouldn't do it. And would be prepared to face the consequences. I assume that God is a higher authority??


As for Rushdie and the Satanic Verses, yes, he knew exactly what he was doing when he wrote them. He was aware of how insulting that would be to Muslims, that it attacked the very foundation of the faith. And he did it anyway because he's an arrogant *******. BUT he's also a brilliant writer. I learned a far less distorted view of Islam from reading that book than I did from watching the news reports about Khomeini and the fatwa. And it made me interested to learn more. PLUS, it doesn't matter how arrogant he is, he did not deserve a death sentence.