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Recent content by Ibrahim Al-Amin

  1. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    Does Suicide=Hell?

    I came to the RF tonight in search of some answers. My wife is asleep and now I'm awake, thinking. My father committed suicide today. Locked in his bedroom, he placed a bullet in his head, with family members outside the door trying to get in. I was not there; I fly home tomorrow. I am...
  2. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    Islam and idolatry

    Islam loathes idolatry, which is why there are no symbols, representations, or intercessors between God and man. "Quran" means "recitation," and was originally a spoken revelation, but was only later recorded for posterity. And the book is unncessary. Some children memorize the Quran.
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    apostasy from Islam

    I agree with your statement, but you are mistakenly applying Western values of separation of church and state, whereas in much of Islam, the Church (mosque) IS the State. State Law is the Shariah, which serves to ajudicate (sp?) all of life's affairs, whether it's a marriage, the theft of an...
  4. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    apostasy from Islam

    The Shariah is mostly taken from the Hadith, not the Quran. The Quran is God's Word, the Hadith is merely Muhammad's traditions, a lot of which are unauthenticated. Most "Western" Muslims agree with you entirely. It's mainly the blind followers of the Shariah, so focused on ancient tribal...
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    apostasy from Islam

    It sounds like you're querying about Afghan tribal law, of which most of us knows nothing about. You're exactly right. But this is an example of tribal law, not Islamic law. The Quran clearly states "there is no compulsion in religion." So any case of killing an apostate is anti-Quranic...
  6. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    I Love Unitarian Universalists

    I agree with all of these comments. UUs have been the most kind and respectful group I have ever encountered - thanks for being who you are! I'm even going to attend a service soon - we have one UU church on my island. IA-A
  7. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    Why can't we see god?

    That's an unexpected comment from an atheist. Please explain why there is no free will.
  8. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    For those who do not accept the Bible as the infallible Word of God...

    I don't believe the issue is so black and white. God presents scripture in many forms, but man has the ability to corrupt that scripture. So, yes, maybe portions of the Bible are the inspired Word of God, but some are not. As the canon has changed numerous times throughout history, and...
  9. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    apostasy from Islam

    The only explanation is that the Afghanis are resorting to tribal custom, as nothing in the Quran states that apostasy is punishable by death.
  10. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    Why can't we see god?

    If you're looking for an old man with a beard looking down from the clouds beaming with light, you'll never see him. God reveals himself through the infinity of the cosmos, the sipping of a fawn in a babbling brook, the rustle of leaves in a summer breeze, the distant crackle of a billowing...
  11. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    Soooo, Do You Believe in Creationism. . . .

    You're being WAY too generous. If Bush had half a brain we would be in half the mess we are now.
  12. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    Big Bang Theory M-AM and other stuff...

    All he is saying is that language in the Quran can be interpreted as supporting the Big Bang theory. Most people in the rationalist tradition of Islam view the Quran as validating scientific principles, and this is just one of many examples.
  13. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    Religion and Terrorism

    ...And some still believe he's a Compassionate Conservative. :confused:
  14. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    Know him before you insult him...

    Thanks, JD.
  15. Ibrahim Al-Amin

    Know him before you insult him...

    Ushta Ashai (do I have that right?), No, thank you for understanding :hug:. And there are more Muslims out there with similar feelings (see JD's note). In time, through honest discussion, we can all come to an understanding. But the honesty must be from within, as I hope I have faithfully...
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