tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post58959374805891803..comments2024-01-10T15:59:25.095+05:30Comments on Reasoned Musings: Is Islam the World’s Fastest Growing Religion? (My Humble Plea to Islam)Raj Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043347477044729583noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-37217310711600179942014-05-18T08:28:41.582+05:302014-05-18T08:28:41.582+05:30Thank you all for your comments. Apologies for my ...Thank you all for your comments. Apologies for my delayed response. I will publish my response in form of another blog tomorrow (Monday the 19th May). <br /><br />At this point in time, it may be an easy task to address the points that you have pointed out....so please excuse me for not responding person-to-person. <br /><br />In case, I have missed out responding to some of your points in my next blog, then please be kind enough to point them out to me. I will surely respond....<br /><br />Thank you for your patience. God bless. Raj Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043347477044729583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-31671814456070635972014-05-15T11:55:52.159+05:302014-05-15T11:55:52.159+05:30A v interesting article...however plenty of mistak...A v interesting article...however plenty of mistaken notions<br />Peoples adherence is subjective...nd is a matter of piety.. not a matter of religious rigidity ...Muslims; humans in general; r NOT perfect , however Islam is .. Islam is abt submitting yourself to Allah....Infact it is a v logical religion...as we say ..there is Allah's 'hikmah' behind everything...<br /><br />Born again muslims and converts..are attracted to the beauty of Islam...mainly the teachings...<br />That is the Quran and the Prophet Muhammed (sws) Sunnah...infact the vast majority of people who accept it are women...if Islam was about force,subjugation,male domination and oppression..this wouldnt b the case.<br /><br />Islam from day 1 of its existence encouraged people to question nd seek knowledge...infact from my own personl experienc...d more i questiond d teachings of my religion...d more i learnt...nd dts wt made me respect and love islam more..<br /><br />Islam is d fastest growing religion in d west<br />..yes ...but we muslims in the other parts of the world hv takn our religion for granted, we hv been influencd by odr faiths nd diluted our religion makin it our culture rather than faith...m sure if we stepped out of d comfort zone..esp in d gulf...nd find for ourselves d beauty of this divine religion...ther wil b a huge wave of born again muslims and converts here too....If Allah Wills..Naz Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-24440794118424930352014-05-15T09:56:52.149+05:302014-05-15T09:56:52.149+05:30Wat a horrible article written.im sorry to say.ple...Wat a horrible article written.im sorry to say.please don't blame religion. You probably have a lesser knowledge of Islam. May God enlighten you with depth of knowledge n clarity of concept. Islam is the most righteous religion I hav ever seen .I'm in america. The most Christians here have broken all rules of morality. But did I blame your religion ?? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700419608443064186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-84823106117541216402014-05-15T06:09:02.256+05:302014-05-15T06:09:02.256+05:30A good read...though I must say full of misconcept...A good read...though I must say full of misconceptions about Islam. My suggestion for anyone who wishes to know what Islam is that you read and understand the Holy Quran rather than judge how the so called Islamic countries conduct their government and their laws or whatever...becuz at the end of the day, NOT a SINGLE person can ever claim to be the ultimate flagbearer of Islam or Christianity or Judaism or any other religion-not even the highest mullah,or reverend or rabbi.<br />So Mr Richard, my plea to you as a muslim is not to look into Islam, not Muslims, because Islam is not about force, its about questioning.If some people are not following it right, its not fault with the Conceptuality of Islam, its because they dont wanna follow it right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237936242445786797.post-45084221126844947592014-05-15T00:17:43.129+05:302014-05-15T00:17:43.129+05:30Dear Raj, if I can address you this way...
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I mus...Dear Raj, if I can address you this way...<br />.<br />I must say that I found your article quiet tempting to continue reading maybe due to some commonalities we share. <br />I totally agree with your observation that residents in gulf countries like Bahrain n Dubai ( where I too have my 28 years of experience) have never come across anyone preaching Islam to me or forcing me to adapt.<br />Originally from India and a mumbaite you can proberly gage my open outlook to life.<br /><br />As much as I agree to your above point I also disagree with your attempt to state the statistics false.<br />For the mere fact being just as my India has its divisions n restriction in each district whereby a non Mahrashtran is forced to learn Marathi since they have no choice to reside in Mumbai to fit d Norms, and despise it totally. IT doesn't mean the citizen being Christian, hindu, muslim is being forced by their holy books to be hypocrites. <br />my point here is that u have very conviniently pointed out the hypocrisy u saw n experienced but dint go deep in to ask d question Does Islam force you to do what you are doing? <br />As per record in d bible you are not permitted to flaunt your skin n are respected to dress like d nun just as in islam anything transparent, revealing yur physique and attracting d opposite sex is not permitted. <br />Now the abaya is the national dress of the Arab region apart from it being the garment of cover up.<br />Just coz you noted few black sheeps being hypocrites it doesnt mean that the whole system is a wrong.<br />A system is made in d school for everyone to follow but if few dont and abide by it and choose to walk differently doesn't mean the system was wrong.<br />Everyone will face there verdict on THE DAY.<br />Its not that every muslim is a muslim by merely being born in a family.<br />You have to find your purpose and n prove your truthfulness.<br />I am a convert to Islam with my own free will. With no force n no pain.<br />Its when you are convinced that you want to cover up for your only soul mate for his eyes to only glance you , one makes the decision to start covering up.<br />I know of many muslim friends who till date don't cover up but do walk out go r convenience sake in an abaya. <br />Raj,<br />Its only when u feel from d heart will you take the first step to know the details.<br />And one more thing, Islam has no restrictions, it has guidelines to meet salvation. if you follow it, GOOD FOR YOU N IF YOU NOT THE CONSEQUENCES ARE CLEARLY STATED. <br />it for us to decide.<br />its because of these clear guidelines n logic explanations I chose to convert and many more like me are. <br />So dont doubt the statistics on petty observations, if you have it in you to state the falsehood in the holy Quran , GIVE IT A SHOT. For your satisfaction.<br />Knowledge Is Power and Islam asks you to never stop asking! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com