without the hadith (tradition, prophet, theist, pray, God)

[ayani]

Mohammed ~ shukran, my friend. this is very true. and the meanings of the Arabic can have various hues which are not translated into English. plus the original is surely the most beautiful and awe-inspiring.

Faisal ~ thank you, brother. God bless you, both of you, for your compassion and friendship. in unity, there is strength.

[Peace]

Originally Posted by ayani

i suspect i will continue to be reminded that to many muslims, i "do not qualify" as a muslim if i do not follow the hadith, if i make friends with Jews and Baha'is and do not consider their faiths invalid, and if i regard God as being bigger than any one text or sect. this is part of why i have my faith above listed as "hanif".

Dear ayani -- Please don't misunderstand me. Everyone knows that there is one Judge and that Judge is Allah swt the Almighty the Merciful. I only felt I have to express what I felt, and my feeling was out of love for others that's why I said what I said because I felt it's my duty. Once said I felt I did what my faith incites me to do, but no one can force or has the right to force on the others to believe what s/he believes. Hope you understand me sister. My intention was good and pure.
Who said you can't make friends with Jews, Christians, Baha'is, Budhists, Hindus, Atheists or whatever faith people can have... Islam doesn't prevent us from befriending them.
Only Allah knows what's in the heart of everyone of us.
Hope I made myself clear.
May Allah guide us all to His straight path and His everlasting light and unite all human beings, for we are in dire need for unity in this universe so as live in peace.

Peace

[ayani]

squish, sister Peace. thank you, and forgive me for sounding brusque. i know your intentions and words are good and compassionate.

true, Islam is for all people, and who are we to judge who is most righteous or to exclude others? insha'Allah more Muslims will come to these conclusions, too. God bless you, Peace, and please forgive me.

[Peace]

Originally Posted by ayani

squish, sister Peace. thank you, and forgive me for sounding brusque. i know your intentions and words are good and compassionate.

true, Islam is for all people, and who are we to judge who is most righteous or to exclude others? insha'Allah more Muslims will come to these conclusions, too. God bless you, Peace, and please forgive me.

You don’t need to apologize dear sister, just forget it Misunderstanding can happen but what is most important is to discuss and understand each other at the end and to keep the friendly feeling.

Salam
Peace

[ayani]

you guys... **squish** jazak Allah khair, wa shukran.

**moosh**