Is Islam a normal religion?
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Normal? yes it is normal hate religion made by human.  but it used God words from other religions and put into Quran in order to acomplish selfish targets, this done for Muhammed desires and then Muslims rulers used it for their own...Today Muslims some of them don't want to think awhile that they are on wrong religion.. because Islam strictly deny any discussion on it, and it kill anyone leave Islam!! I myself would avoid showing my identity. cuz it's dangerous. after that is it normal?\n\nIn addition, it gives Muhammed right to Marry 6 years old and having sex with her at age of 9? and it gives him right to marry more than 4 wives (9 at same time) while Muslims just 4.  it restrict his wives from going out and on their clothes and threat them by hell if they don't obey Muhammed!! and it marry him with a married woman after her husband divorce him for the sake of Muhammed desire.  it gives him right to accept any woman who desire to give herself to him without doiry which imposed on Muslims.  all these rules in the velation except the 9 years old is in the Sunnah (agreed about by most muslim schools). in addition ,even in the Quran it solves a problem between him and two of his wives and threat them with divorce and hell from God!!  \nIn traditions and interpreatation of such verse, they said this is because one of his wives complain about his smell after he ate honey with his other wife, but as they said she was jealous. so he stopped eating honey!! so Quran told him, why you ban on yourself what God gave you and threat his wives with divorce and hell from God!!!!!!\nIs that normal, you can search yourself.
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Among the above three beliefs, Only Islam is logic. No matter whatever standard you choose, Islam will qualify and pass every test.\n\nAlthough every Faith tells you about good things But Islam not only tells you to do good things but shows you how to achieve it practically. Islam is a practical Faith and especially suited for Human Being... If you still doubt, give it a try...
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see my previous answer to your similar question.\n\nThere are no "right" things about Islam.  It is all wrong.\nBut don't feel like I'm picking on you, there is nothing right about christianity, judaism, hindusim, mormonism, scientology etc etc etc etc etc either
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Islam is a religion- made up of all types of people and cultures- the true Islamic or Muslim people would be a Peaceful group, not inflicting Anything on Anyone if they followed their original teachings- and their Koran.\n\nUnfortunately, there are many confused, evil, tyranical, fantatics that Happen to be of that Islamic faith, and that  is all we get to hear and see in our Media, and that is what has us all up at ARMS over it all, because, that is all we know- thanks to one sided media attention.\n\nIn the USA, we came here originally to avoid persecution of our religious beliefs, and taxation without representation.  We did not tell Anyone to follow Christ or to become Christian- but, we were Founded by people that do believe in GOD- and that is a fact.\n\nfor all those confused about what the Koran truly says, check this source:)  btw, I am Christian.\n\nhttp://www.islamia.com/the_drama_of_revelation.htm
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Peeps associate Islam with terrorism..it's a common stereotype. Since all the terrorism that has happened in the last 3 decades has had a link to Islamic extremists. but not all terrorists are Islamic, nor are all of them Arab...look at peeps in our own country, the murderers, rapists, and Mr. Mc Veigh..he wasn't Muslim, or of Arab descent, he was just plain nuts. Islam is a religion built around peace and family...not terrorism and murder. To answer your question about other religious extremists...yes, they do exist, and are very dangerous, but Western media sees fit to point the finger of blame at Muslims.
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i am a Muslim and i'm proud to say that Islam IS the way of life..it teach and guide us along the journey of every ones life. If we do practice it sincerely and deeply, we WILL find the true meaning of this life and what are the responsibilities goes with that..Islam it self is peace loving religion..and some people have tarnished the good name of Islam..hope Allah s.w.t will always guide us with His light and Mercy...Amin
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Islam isn't all bad, its just some certain sects (or groups) within islam take their beleifs very, VERY seriously and try 2 follow them in very violen ways. They are only a small percentage or the religion, but they give all Muslims a bad name. \nIslam is a monotheistic religion, meaning they worship only one god (Allah). it is the same god that Christian, Catholics, and Jewish people worship.
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Its a very good Question. \nIslamic Religion means Peacful Religion. \nIt is the best Religion available to follow. \nThe basis for Islam is The Quran (the word of God), which is unchanged to this date. so if someone wants to follow the Words of God then  Islam is the only way.
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What is Islam ?\n\n\nIslam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world's population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the majority have nothing to do with the extremely grave events which have come to be associated with their faith.\n\n\n\nWho are the Muslims?\n\nOne billion people from a vast range of races, nationalities and cultures across the globe - from the southern Philippines to Nigeria - are united by their common Islamic faith. About 18% live in the Arab world; the world's largest Muslim community is in Indonesia; substantial parts of Asia and most of Africa are Muslim, while significant minorities are to be found in the Soviet Union, China, North and South America, and Europe.\n\n\nWhat do Muslims believe?\n\nMuslims believe in One, Unique, Incomparable God; in the Angels created by Him; in the prophets through whom His revelations were brought to mankind; in the Day of Judgement and individual accountability for actions; in God's complete authority over human destiny and in life after death. Muslims believe in a chain of prophets starting with Adam and including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Elias, Jonah, John the Baptist, and Jesus, peace be upon them. But God's final message to man, a reconfirmation of the eternal message and a summing-up of all that has gone before was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through Gabriel.\n\n\n\nWhat does 'Islam' mean?\n\nThe Arabic word 'Islam' simply means 'submission', and derives from a word meaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. 'Mohammedanism' is thus a misnomer because it suggests that Muslims worship Muhammad rather than God. 'Allah' is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians alike.
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No. they do not. There are too many fundamental differences in their doctrines.\n\n"Traditional Islam teaches that there is only one God (Allah) and that God works through prophets rather than assume a physical form.\n\n The Nation of Islam claims that its founder, Fard Muhammad, who appeared mysteriously in Detroit on July 4th, 1930, was the incarnation of Allah (God).\n\n Traditional Islam teaches about the \nProphets: God revealed His existence to a number of prophets, including Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, who received God's final revelation.\n\nNation of Islam teaches that after the death of Elijah Muhammad, the movement has taught that he was a prophet or "messenger" of God.\n\n \nOn Race: The Qur'an says Allah created the human race "from a single male and female, and made you into nations and tribes, so ye may know each other, not that ye may despise each other."\n\n The Nation of Islam elevates blacks (and often other non-caucasians) above whites, who are considered "blue-eyed devils." The NOI also believes that whites were created by a renegade black scientist named Yacub."
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I think Islam is a false religion, founded on doctrines of demons.\nHaving said that, I know a lot of Muslims, and even consider some of them to be my friends.\nThere is a lot of truth mixed in with the lies of Islam, and there are a number of things in which the Muslims (as a whole) far exceed the general poplulation of Christianity in, such as their lifestyle with a sense of community, respect for elders, and generally opposing abortion, etc.\nOn the other hand, violence and the use of force has been a constant part of the history of Islam since the time of its founding, women are taught to be 1/2 the value of men, and there is no tolerance for questioning the prophet (or even for critical examination of whether the prophet actually said/did certain things) or the origins/validity of the Qur'an.\n\nSo, from what I have been able to tell, Islam is a religion that closely resembles the truth, but missed the truth just enough to be very dangerous.
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No religion.If you think Islam does,then you are an ignorant bigot.
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Very good question...people don't realize Islam is the religion of many of the terrorists over there. Islam is supposed to be a peaceful religion, but right now they say they are in a Jihad (holy war), in which case I guess it's basically every man for himself. I know, lots of the terrorists don't claim a religion, but just as many cite Jihad as an excuse. FYI: there won't be any world peace until the end times.
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Most ordinary muslims probably couldnt care less about ruling the world however the radical clerics who are behind terror and who hold a lot of power in most Muslim states do preach this.\n\nIt is known as the Ummah, which is a global islamic state, with sharia law.\n\nIn Nigeria which is a 50% christian and 50% muslim country, the muslim north has adopted sharia law, and are already stoning people to death for petty crime in line with 2000 year old laws.\n\nIn afghanistan during the Taleban rule, Kabul soccer stadium was the site of weekly beheadings.\n\nLive and let live I say, and Muslims have every right to believe what they do, but I will do everything in my power to avoid a situation where I have to believe it as well.
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No.  Like Christianity, Islam has sects.  Some more radical than the others.\n\nWafa Sultan, a Syrian-American has dedicated her life to teaching us about the differences.  She risks her life to do it.
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Yes\nIt is Islam.\n\nIslam, a name given by Allah to this religion (Quran 5:4), is an Arabic word which literally means obedience and peace. ISLAM is derived from the Arabic root "SALEMA": peace, purity, submission and obedience. So 'Islam' would mean the path of those who are obedient to Allah and who establish peace with Him and His creatures. Its follower are called Muslims.\n\nIslam is not a new religion. It is, in essence, the same message and guidance which Allah revealed to all prophets before Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Allah says in the Qur’ân:\n\n"Say, `We believe in ALLAH and that which has been revealed to us, and that which was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes, and in that which was given to Moses and Jesus and other Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them and to HIM we submit." (Qur’ân 3-85)\n\nSix main Articles of faith in Islam\n\nTo believe in the Oneness of Allah. \nTo believe in all His Angels. \nTo believe in all His Books. \nTo believe in all His Prophets. \nTo believe in the Day of Resurrection. \nTo believe in the Decree of Allah \n\nThe Five Pillars of Islam (Declaration of the Islamic Faith)\n\nIn order to enter into the fold of Islam i.e. to be Muslim, one has to know, believe, accept totally and sincerely apply the five basic principles (Pillars) on which Islam is based: Ibn Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah - Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said: Islam is based on the following five pillars (principles).\n\nBearing witness that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah \nObservance of Prayer \nPaying Zakat \nFasting during Ramadhan \nPilgrimage to the house of Allah.
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No, that is not true.\n\nIn Judaism, Islam is considered a legitimate religion for a Gentile to follow, because Islam also teaches belief in the One God, and generally, Muslims follow the 7 Laws which are commanded upon Gentiles (non-Jews).  These 7 laws are:\n1.  Do not commit idolatry.\n2.  Do not murder.\n3.  Do not blaspheme the name of God.\n4.  Do not commit adultery or other sexual sins.\n5.  Do not steal.\n6.  Do not eat the limb of a living animal.\n7.  Establish courts of justice to uphold these laws.\n\nThere are a few Christians who would like to see Muslims all convert to Christianity.  But this does not mean they wish to eliminate the Muslims.  They just wish for them to accept what they believe is the truth about God and religion.