I was hoping some people here with a knowledge of islam could clear some things up for me. Im interested in learning more about the religion overall and any info is greatly appreciated.
First Im wondering where exactly Jesus falls into the picture. From what I know so far it seems the koran basically states that its believed there was a virgin birth but hes not the literal son of god. And he himself never claimed he was. So did he come as sort of a precursor to muhammed and does the koran go into what his disciples heard him say as far as his purpose?
Also what do they believe as far as forgiveness of sins goes how do you atone. Other than that I gain that it says Mohammad was basically had the final revelation of god.
Im interested in serious reply's only please I wanna learn more especially seeing its importance in today's situation.
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Also, read the Quaran if you're looking to learn something about another religion the best thing to do is to read the religions holy book.
Im planning on getting one soon.
Don't pay for one. You can get one for free online (you may have to pay for shipping). I don't have any links, but there were plenty posted in the old free stuff thread years back so I am sure you can find a reliable one.
Cool Ill look around they better not send Muslim missionarys if those even exist. I requested a free bible once and bam Mormons at the door:mad::mad:
And remember Adam had neither a father nor mother but why is he not the son of God.
You are born without original sin. When you convert(revert) to Islam all previous sins are forgiven. Also you must not confess your sins to any one but Allah. As opposed to confessing to a preist.
Also as with Man there are Jinn. Another race of beings Allah has created. We are born from clay while they are born from "smokeless fire" electricity???
Satan(Iblis) Is also a Jinn and not a Angel, because Angel's have no free will as opposed to Man and Jinn who both have free will. Some Jinn are good some bad. Iblis refused to bow to Adam, when told to claiming he loves God too much to bow to anything but Him. He was cursed for this.
There is no compulsion in religion.
These are the most common verses people use to try to deface Islam.
There is this verse which relates to treatment of all people.
I would like to add something that I find significant, that seems too profound to be coincidental.
There are 32 mentions of "sea" and 13 mentions of "land" in the Koran.
get the ratios and you see that
land is [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]28.8888888889[/FONT]%
and sea is 71.1111111111%
sound familiar?
There are more so called scientific miracles in the Koran. You can find youtube videos on them and such.
Here is a page on the subject. http://www.islamic-awareness.org/Quran/Science/scientists.html
Islam is a religion of peace. I find it very logical and straightforward.
Here is a decent source of information.
http://www.answering-christianity.com/askme.htm
Some of this is his interpretation take it as you will.
Also I find this to be significant. You know the all seeing eye on the back of the dollar bill and how it is suppose to represent the eye of god? well there is a hadith that deals with this.
Also, I am in to Sufi mysticism, you may want to look into that.
some irony for the kids at home.