http://www.answerbag.com/profile/156842 New Answerbag answers from borasalama Tue, 29 May 2012 10:35:12 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 10:35:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12216088 What are roadblocks to peace?<br /><br />Reluctance to respond positively to HQ 10:25, with excuses including the bad behaviour of others, "But God doth call to the Home of Peace: He doth guide whom He pleaseth to a way that (you can see) is straight" Mon, 28 May 2012 14:26:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12216088 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211191 Has feminism gone too far? Is it really about achieving equality, or is it about achieving a complete monopoly in society?<br /><br />Has feminism gone too far? &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Well you can't assert it more, or more bravely, than she has, in dress. <object width="560" height="315"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aUJ3Y9W572k?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315"... Sun, 27 May 2012 03:10:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211191 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211049 what/ who do you see ae being extraordinary?<br /><br />You left your question open, so I hope this objective professional assessment, which I endorse, qualifies as an answer. “If greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astonishing results are the three criteria of a human genius, who could dare compare any great man in history with... Sun, 27 May 2012 01:12:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211049 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12209716 why do you become a christian?<br /><br />I do not. I'm a Muslim. I <b>believe in Jesus</b>, and <b>follows the Christ's teachings more than any</b> major Christian faith. Sat, 26 May 2012 15:41:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12209716 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12208060 How God sees you?<br /><br />Hopefully as a Muslim meaning someone who accepts God as the creator of all and tries to live according to the HQ - God's Final Testament for humanity. Sat, 26 May 2012 00:58:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12208060 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12205600 What are roadblocks to peace?<br /><br />The biggest roadblock to peace is injustice. Unless you effectively remove injustice so that there is no lingering feeling of violation of rights then any peace one manages to sell, or persuade people to adopt, will be fragile and short-lived Fri, 25 May 2012 09:24:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12205600 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12195071 Would Christian or Islamic literature be the best unbiased sources to read if one wanted to know the truth about these two religions?<br /><br />Be rational and be fair. Study their holy books and ask them if you don't understand. If you want to find out what others think of them, do so, but to be fair you <b>must</b> take what the others have told you back to the followers of those religions and get their views. The others <b>might</b>... Tue, 22 May 2012 04:26:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12195071 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12181721 Does religion make you realize no other body of knowledge, or philosophies,<br /><br />The HQ draws attention to natural phenomena in many fields of science. It has references to the formation of the universe and its expansion, to mountains and their roots, to the water cycle, to the developmental stages of the zygote and the foetus. The HQ urges man to question and explore. The HQ... Thu, 17 May 2012 23:02:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12181721 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12172770 What does JHVH OR YHVH mean?<br /><br />If you research for some intelligent answers on the what JHVH or YHVH means you'll realise that we will never know for sure even how to say the name. Yahweh, YHWH, Yahwe, Yahveh, YHVH, Yahve, Wahvey, Jahvey, Jahweh, Jehovah and JHVH are just some of the possibilities. For an indication of the... Tue, 15 May 2012 04:52:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12172770 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12162775 Is it ok for Islamic girls to date Christian boys, I live in NY so they might not be as strict here.<br /><br />Islam does not allow dating because it upholds Biblical values of morality. It would be best for both of you to follow any guidelines provided by her family. If they're a responsible and caring family (most tend to be) they'll have the girl's long term interest in mind, and by extension, yours as... Fri, 11 May 2012 15:49:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12162775 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12160608 Islamic girls: have you ever dated a christian boy?<br /><br />You obviously haven't looked much into Islam otherwise you'd have known that dating itself is a no go area. So the question of dating a non-Muslim just shouldn't arise. Physical, even verbal, contacts in private between a male and a female especially in the dating context is highly discouraged.... Thu, 10 May 2012 23:29:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12160608 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12154410 Is Jesus calling on you now??<br /><br />Yes. Actions speak louder than words. Jesus called on people not to just talk the talk but walk the walk, to follow his ways. 1 - Like Jesus did (Mark 12:29 and John 17:3) they should strictly declare only one true God, and take NONE other for God beside Him 2 - Like Jesus taught (Exodus 20:7... Tue, 08 May 2012 22:58:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12154410 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12146618 Are those who claim Islam is a religion of peace just plain lying?<br /><br />I think you're having problems in reading, and understanding, the HQ. It's not an easy book to read. However, if a Muslim tries to explain those verses you might say he's biased. So let's see what this Jewish lady makes of some of those verses. She even touches on the "70 virgins" another popular... Sun, 06 May 2012 15:13:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12146618 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12146517 Who is Mohammed ?<br /><br />"As regards all the standards by which Human Greatness may be measured, we may well ask, <b>is there any man greater than he</b>?" asked the historian Alphonse de Lamartine in his HISTOIRE DE LA TURQUIE, Paris. Sun, 06 May 2012 14:26:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12146517 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12146480 Should the first amendment be reinterpreted to mean the freedom to choose from a list of Christian denominations?<br /><br />It will be quite a job to list ALL the thousands and ever increasing numbers of Christian denominations. What happens to those not listed, do they become illegal? Sun, 06 May 2012 14:06:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12146480 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12146108 Did Muhammed exist?<br /><br />"two things I leave behind" he said, "the HQ and my methodology" If you deviate not from them you will not go astray." The HQ is a record of the revelation that came to Prophet Mohammed over the last 23 years of his life. There are several detailed records of what he said and did. These are his... Sun, 06 May 2012 11:52:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12146108 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12145746 Was Jesus really a Muslim from Kenya?<br /><br />"Regarding the "Muslim" part. Everyone from Adam to the last man alive who believed in one God is technically a Muslim. Race, culture and creed are immaterial to being a Muslim." That accurate observation was from http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12104468 As for the "Kenya" bit, a quick look at... Sun, 06 May 2012 09:59:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12145746 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12145655 What do mainstream Muslims think about Sufism?<br /><br />Sufism comes in many shades and it could be argued that in some forms it is part and parcel of Islam. Islam is a religion of moderation, the middle path, avoiding either extremes. Anything lawful indulged in to an extent that it violates other rights or duties has strayed into the extreme and... Sun, 06 May 2012 09:32:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12145655 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12144104 Is the distribution of free copies of the Qur'an in Germany disturbing the religious peace in that country ?<br /><br />It shouldn't do if people are free to decline the offer of a copy, are not forced to accept one or harassed into accepting it. Sat, 05 May 2012 19:59:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12144104 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12144015 Many people are against women wearing Burqas, What do you think about women who wear Burqas?<br /><br />Women <b>should</b> have a say on this, and here's an articulate and assertive one doing just that <object width="560" height="315"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aUJ3Y9W572k?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always"... Sat, 05 May 2012 19:27:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12144015 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12143751 Is there an original Holy Quran for one to look at or are there only copies of copies? If not, what happened to the original HQ?<br /><br />The written copy of the HQ that was retained by Mohammed was entrusted for safe keeping to his wife Hafsa, daughter of his companion Omar, the second Caliph. As Islam found popularity and spread, more people with different dialects became Muslims and started reciting the HQ in their own dialects... Sat, 05 May 2012 17:32:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12143751 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12141932 How many believe God didnt create demons? I thought GOD CREATED ALL? According to Jehovahs (YHWH)The creator...GOD DIDNT.<br /><br />spiritofair from my many discussions with JW's I can tell you that they claim that God only created Jesus, His son (sic) directly. Someone creating his son is a strange idea in itself. But anyhow, they claim that everything else was created by Jesus. Whether that includes demons, devils or Satan,... Sat, 05 May 2012 06:58:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12141932 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12137436 If ISLAM was a person, would electric shock therapy work on it ?<br /><br />If ISLAM was a person, he'd feel sorry for you. Thu, 03 May 2012 20:02:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12137436 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12122354 It seems like the Koran burning has found a soft spot amongst the Taliban. If we threaten to burn more Korans could we end this stupid war?<br /><br />"<b>this stupid war</b>" is probably the most sensible phrase in the question. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:31:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12122354 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12088449 why Islam religion is spreading so strongly around the world ?<br /><br />It is the only universal monotheistic faith that allows people to satisfy their spiritual hunger within the setting of a theology which has the highest level of rationality amongst all major religions <b>Part</b> of the answers are with guys like these: <object width="420" height="315"><embed... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:17:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12088449 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12077514 If a child is born in an atheist/polytheistic culture and he is never informed of christianity, will he go to hell according to the bible?<br /><br />here's an answer from a Catholic priest himself. He goes on to praise Islam in keeping with Catechism 841 of the Catholic Church (CCC 841) which recognises <b>Islam as a valid path to salvation</b>. <object width="420" height="315"><embed... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:31:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12077514 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12069089 Oliver stone's son,Sean converts to Islam while filming a movie in Iran.Why? I mean so many people escape from Islam, Why he converts...?<br /><br /><b>"so many people escape from Islam"!?</b> I thought the usual narrative was that despite so much negative publicity it's amazing that <b>so many people are embracing Islam</b>. Anyway, in his case, with such strong links to <b>both</b> Judaism <b>and</b> Christianity it seems less amazing and... Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:43:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12069089 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12068152 Do Muslims believe that Armageddon will happen, that the Antichrist will appear, and that Jesus will return?<br /><br />The HQ details the Armageddon in quite a few places, mainly in the early part of the revelations. However, it is silent on the Antichrist and the return of Jesus. The HQ <b>does</b> assert that <b>every</b> person shall taste death, and since it also asserts that <b>"they killed him [Jesus] not,... Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:30:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12068152 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12060594 Why do Muslims praise their God while they meet each other ?<br /><br />Muslims throughout the world use the greeting salam eleikom. It is the same greeting used in the OT which covers the period from Adam. The same greeting was also used by Jesus. You'll find the very same greeting in the Jewish "Old Testament" for example Genesis 43:23 the Christian "New... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:36:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12060594 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12059145 Aren't religious people really humanists who have strayed from the path?<br /><br />Islam is Humanism with the HQ. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:21:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12059145 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12050934 How do you feel about Muslim children who are forced to pray to Allah in public schools?(Where's UNICEF?!:D)<br /><br />No man is an island unto himself. Because there are <b>always</b> circumstances and other individuals involved in our lives there will <b>always</b> be decisions being made on our behalf. This starts from day 0 when many of our most important characteristics are decided. Did anyone consult you... Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:15:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12050934 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12050084 Had the subject of the Satanic Verses been Christianity and not Islam,would the author have been forced into hiding?<br /><br />I've had a look at the answers. Not quite what you'd expected I guess. I have tried, in the past, to persuade you to give up what appears to be your crusade against Islam/Muslims. I don't know what motivates you but as you can see there are some who don't see it the way you do, and I don't think... Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:22:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12050084 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12048872 Where the Term Christans or Jesus comes in? Is Hazrat Essa Allahi Islam Says himself Christan.How gave it name? Search?<br /><br />I see you are new to Answerbag, Zubair It might have been more appropriate to post your question in the <b>Christian religions</b> category. The path to that category is: <b>Home /Categories /Social sciences /Religions /Religions A - Z /Christian religions</b> Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:08:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12048872 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12048753 What was the Christian song from the 1970\'s withe lyrics\"ALL THAT I AM AND ALL THAT I HAVE BELONGS TO YOU\"<br /><br />Don't know of that particular one,but here's one with a kind of similar message, by three singers from different continents who got together to record it. Message: Nothing really belongs to you and you will <b>have</b> to leave it all behind. <object width="420" height="315"><embed... Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:24:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12048753 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12037563 I am frostrated. How should I get out of my cage of lonliness? Do I sound depressed? OMG. Sorry.<br /><br />You could try reading a translation of the HQ, even if it's just out of curiosity. It will counter balance what we pick up from the media, giving you a more objective view of Islam. It'll certainly make you appear better informed in discussions, and who knows, it might even <b>set you free from... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:53:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12037563 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12037502 Visit this site and tell me your opinion or feeling ! (It makes me feel wondered!)<br /><br />Reality sometimes throws up stranger things than fiction. There's at least a double irony here. 1 The guy, Mr Battle, is from Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.A. the nation that put man on the moon. 2 He's embraced Islam the faith which in its early years inspired people to become the world leaders in... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:05:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12037502 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12036583 Is it still considered destroying (desecrating) the Koran if you delete a copy from your computer?<br /><br />It is important to note that First, if it's not precisely the original words revealed in Arabic and memorised by Muslims in China, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and America, then strictly speaking it is not the HQ (Holy Qur'an) Secondly, al Qur'an means "the Recitation". So strictly... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:08:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12036583 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12036491 Which famous Muslim most represents Islam to YOU?<br /><br />1 "It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement ..... the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense devotion to this friends and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:26:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12036491 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11960487 Why would Khamenei take offence with the king of Morocco's beard?<br /><br />Not sure of the reliability of your source, but the general principle, which I'm sure Khamenei must be aware of, is judge not lest you be judged. We should all be judging ourselves first, not hasten to condemn others. In Islam, everything that is essential and beneficial for mankind comes from... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:48:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11960487 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11960429 Eskimo:If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell?Priest:No, not if you did not know. Eskimo:Then why did you tell me?<br /><br />Muslim: Whether anyone tells us or not, as long as we are sane, and responsible for our actions, we <b>will</b> be called to account for <b>everything</b> we do. God is fair. He has made sure that our inner self tells us that we are accountable. We may not want to know and refuse to listen to it,... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:23:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11960429 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11952591 If god could make itself in human form, why would it need ANY angels to deliver messages? Conflicting/contrary, isn't it? Moses, Jesus.<br /><br />Good question for Christians. Jews and Muslims don't believe in the incarnation of God. God is by definition immortal whereas human beings are mortal. If God "became" human He wasn't the immortal God in the first place. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:03:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11952591 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11930646 If the Lord God had a name would it not mean "GOD" and why we call him just that in any language?<br /><br />We need names as labels to quickly identify who, amongst many, we're talking to or about. A large animal with a short tail, large ears, two tusks and a long trunk we call an elephant. If there was only one of those in your garden, you wouldn't need to give it a name. No one would have any doubt... Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:44:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11930646 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11928838 The important religious distinction is between _____________ and ________________ ?<br /><br />there are many, amongst them must be: on the one hand leading a life with sincere belief in a hereafter with personal accountability and perfect justice, and on the other leading a life with no belief in any hereafter. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:44:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11928838 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11925088 Which of the Hindu Gods stacks up closest, or aligns most precisely, to the God shared by the Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians and Muslims?<br /><br />Here is what HQ 42:11 in the Muslim scripture says about God <b>"there is nothing whatsoever like unto Him"</b> You talk about <b>"Hindu Gods"</b> but the Upanishads, considered sacred scriptures by the Hindus, referring to the concept of God says: <b>"Ekam evadvitiyam"</b> meaning <b>"He is One... Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:10:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11925088 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11921989 Can i call Shea frn to atend my Khatam e Quran as shea hv same Quran as Sunni recites does shea spoils Our Ebadat if we invite them2recite<br /><br />I don't think the attendance of anyone at an act of of worship or obedience, "ebadat", can invalidate, "spoil", the ebadat. However, as I said before you need to describe what "khatam e Quran" is and on what basis it is an ebadat. An important point to note on these sort of questions is that... Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:30:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11921989 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11914264 Isaiah 45:18 says that GOD created the earth to be inhabited by people?<br /><br /><b>I say THIS is not easy to answer, because it is not a question but a statement ending with a question mark?</b> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:57:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11914264 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11912078 What are the consequences to the US if Israel decides to unilaterally attack Iran? Would we be obligated to go to their aid?<br /><br />Would the US be obligated? Some cast iron assurance here: <object width="420" height="315"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/033gCiurxbg?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always"... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:04:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11912078 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11911065 can i call a sheia frn in my Khatam e quran ??is this wrong to call a shea in sunni's ebadat? shea also recite same quran can they atend<br /><br />You might first need to explain the what and why of "Khatam e quran" before you describe it as "ebadat" Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:12:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11911065 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11911045 Would breast enhencement be HARAM,for women who breastfed 3 kids? it would be only for she and her husband.<br /><br />I am <b>not</b> qualified to declare anything haraam or halaal. In any case this is of course a very personal issue for the "she" in question. If it's for herself then she first needs to ask herself probing questions about the reasons and be honest about her answers. She may find there are some... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:05:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11911045 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11907429 APOLOGY TO ALL DARK SKINNED PEOPLE<br /><br />I am not and have never been a member of the LDS religion, but my religion, Islam, is the most maligned religion on earth. So it is on grounds of fairness and objectivity that I ask whether the shamefaced racial bigotry you allege, is the official teaching of the LDS religion. Also, have you any... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:43:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11907429 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11901595 What color is Jesus really? I see different pics of him being different colors. Lol.<br /><br />Jesus was ethnically a Middle Eastern Jew. However, his mission was <b>never</b> about his colour or his nature. There isn't a single verse in the Gospels where he makes either of those the subject of his teachings. The essence of his message was: 1 "The Lord <b>OUR</b> God is <b>ONE</b> Lord"... Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:27:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11901595 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11901559 Jesus sent Paul to the gentiles, kings and the sons of Israel Acts 9:15. Was he an apostate to Judiasm. Since he did not follow jewish law?<br /><br />Jesus <b>never</b> met Paul at <b>any</b> point in his earthly mission. Jesus was seen as a Jewish Prophet by those who followed him during his time on earth and soon after. He openly declared, according to the Gospel of Matthew, Ch. No. 15, Verse No. 24, "I am not sent, but to the lost sheep of... Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:09:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11901559 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11899132 Are you prepared to entertain the idea that terrorists are not simply religious nuts and sex maniacs (72 virgins)... ?<br /><br />here's a videoed suicide note. No mention of sex or religious duty. Instead, sounds very much like someone who thinks they've been pushed beyond the limits. <object width="420" height="315"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oc8IZvJWKwg?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0"... Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:01:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11899132 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11897365 he loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, he loves me not, how many it takes for him to love me?<br /><br />how many is not important - as long as the number is odd. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:50:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11897365 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11897147 Children living in high-poverty surged 25% over last decade mostly in the South. Does god & the pro-fetus crowd give a damn?<br /><br />Can I just comment only on the "Does God and the pro-foetus crowd give a damn" bit. Before I do that, I must say I don't know exactly who you have in mind when you say "the pro-foetus crowd", but I take it as a subset of humanity. We could regard the situation like a school and its catering... Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:29:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11897147 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11893242 Give your associative line of the word GOD. e.g. BENEFACTRESS: refuge, help. I need the same thing but concerning God.(about 10words)Thanks.<br /><br />"God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him" HQ112 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:32:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11893242 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11893230 Give your associative line of the word GOD. e.g. BENEFACTRESS: refuge, help. I need the same thing but concerning God.(about 10words)Thanks.<br /><br />"God is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The Parable of His Light is as if there were a Niche and within the niche a Lamp: the Lamp enclosed in Glass: the glass as it were a brilliant star: Lit from a blessed Tree, an Olive, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil is well-nigh... Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:28:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11893230 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11893222 Give your associative line of the word GOD. e.g. BENEFACTRESS: refuge, help. I need the same thing but concerning God.(about 10words)Thanks.<br /><br />"God. There is no god but He,-the Living, the Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and on earth. Who is there who can intercede in His presence except as He permitteth? He knoweth what lies before them (His creatures) and behind... Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:21:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11893222 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11893024 Would it be right to call Israel an apartheid state ?<br /><br />It goes far beyond that. The Zionists have created in Palestine a state for millions of Jews who had their homes in Europe and elsewhere for centuries. Millions of Palestinians, Muslim and Christian, who formed over 90% of the population of Palestine in 1895 have over the decades been forced into... Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:09:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11893024 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11891267 Do you listen to Sarina Paris?<br /><br />No, only to my mom, and to my teacher, sometimes. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:02:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11891267 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11890746 Can you think of something you might do during Lent in order to digest the Word of God more completely?<br /><br />I don't know what you mean by "digest the Word of God" (singular), but the words of God (plural) worth pondering over are: Hosea 13:4 "thou shalt know <b>no god</b> but <b>me</b>: for there is <b>no saviour</b> beside <b>me</b>" Spoken by the being Jesus called "thee, the <b>only</b> true God" Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:57:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11890746 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11883962 Would a nuclear tipped ICBM be a step forward for Iran or a step backward towards the Stone Age if ever an exchange with the U.S?<br /><br />In which of the two countries is there rhetoric/hype of attacking the other? Which of the two countries has, in the last 50 years, launched an attack on another country, invaded it and occupied it? Which of the two countries has done the bidding of Israel rather than seen to the needs of its own... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:09:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11883962 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11853611 Can you describe yourself in one word?<br /><br />what could be better than "Muslim"? (As described in the HQ, of course, not portrayed in the popular media) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:36:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11853611 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850910 How would you feel if you were a muslim who believes in communist economy and believes all of conspiracies and lives in U.S?<br /><br />a bit confused? Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:19:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850910 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11849645 What's the relation between the length of beard and faith in Islam?<br /><br />you can't measure faith by he length of beards otherwise it would mean Muslim women have no faith :) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:35:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11849645 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11840997 If the foreskin was intelligently designed by 'Allah', why does he want people to cut it off?<br /><br />Perhaps as a test of obedience. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:26:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11840997 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11840992 If the foreskin was intelligently designed by 'Allah', why does he want people to cut it off?<br /><br />As an illustration to the Atheist that not everything is subject to the theory of evolution. Despite generation upon generation of cutting it off the foreskin has stubbornly refused to get the message and has not even managed to shorten itself. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:24:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11840992 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11840941 If the foreskin was intelligently designed by 'Allah', why does he want people to cut it off?<br /><br />Circumcision of males is an everlasting covenant with Abraham, according to the Bible. The Jews honour that to this day. So do the Muslims, despite there being no mention of that requirement in their scripture, the HQ. The Christians, despite Jesus telling his followers <b>not</b> to change the... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:10:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11840941 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11835039 what is your opinion about the Islamic Religion ?<br /><br />That if you approach it with an open mind, ignoring the hypes of the scaremongers, you'll find it the biggest most monotheistic faith the only one to recognize all Prophets from Adam to Mohammed, including Jesus the most historically verifiable the most rational the most practical the most... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:19:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11835039 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11830160 Jesus Christ did not come to give us a Christian Religion, True or False? What did he leave us with as believers?<br /><br />True, he never even heard the word "Christian". Like all genuine Prophets of God, he left us with an instruction to believe in Allah (well that's what it says in my copy of the Bible, in Arabic) and to follow His will (His plan, design, for us) so that we find success in this life and in the... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11830160 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11823497 Doesn't the action of organising a religion defeat the overall purpose of founding a good valid religion?<br /><br />There is a religion which does not have a hierarchical organisational structure. The individual's relationship with God is a direct 1 2 1 relationship. He doesn't belong to any church or temple. He can walk in and join any congregation of his religion anywhere in the world without feeling strange... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:37:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11823497 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11820426 Why did God give us "free will" if he still demands for us to go for what he wants?<br /><br />The HQ's perspective is that it's a test of your free will. What would be the point of free will if there was no fork in the road to let you exercise your choice? At the fork is the "Do God's Will Road" the other one is the "Do My Will Road" and you have to choose which road to take. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:51:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11820426 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11808128 Who is the greater threat to women's rights in the USA? Iranian mullahs or the Republican Party?<br /><br />better go to Sudan where <div style="margin: 0; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.25em; color: #550000;"> 25% of elected politicians are women <div style="margin: 0; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.25em; color:... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:33:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11808128 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11805553 Do you believe there is only one God?<br /><br />Yes, Muslims are very strictly monotheistic. To them, the God of the universe is one. Jesus said "the Lord our God is one" and Jesus addressed Him as "thee the only true God" HQ 112 says: He is God, (He is ) one God, the eternally besought of all He begets not nor is He begotten And there is... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:43:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11805553 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11805469 How important do you feel it is to always do the right thing, even when nobody is looking? Why?<br /><br />For Muslims, MOST important. Because it is part of their belief that they will be called to account for ALL their deeds, no matter how tiny, on the day of ultimate and absolute Judgement. HQ 99:1-8: 1. When the earth is shaken to her (utmost) convulsion, 2. And the earth throws up her... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:02:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11805469 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11803968 Can everything you do be traced back to what you believe?<br /><br />Muslims come closest to that. You might have heard the saying that Islam is not just a religion, it is a way of life. It has suggestions covering most of one's daily activities, including washing oneself, going to bed and even on being intimate with one's wife. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:40:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11803968 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11793671 Did you as a Muslim support the Khomeini fatwa against Salman Rushdie or others who were deemed to have "insulted Islam"?<br /><br />murder is extra judicial killing. A Muslim who is true to the HQ will know the sanctity of life and will not engage in such action. The "Khomeini fatwa against Salman Rushdie" is almost history in a world which is changing at such a rapid pace. There was a majority perspective on the issue, an... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:01:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11793671 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11790171 What does the Book of James focus on in regards to Christianity?<br /><br />It's all here in this clip from an investigative documentary presented by a Christian. <object width="420" height="315"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mOWEk7g5ZQI?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always"... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:55:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11790171 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11772824 ISLAM: Are the words/answers of Mohammed (pbuh) in the ahadith divinely inspired ? Thanks<br /><br />Well, there are two categories of ahaadeeth. It is only the hadeeth qudsee which are regarded by consensus as divine teachings but conveyed by Prophet Mohammed in his own words, style and language. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:37:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11772824 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11764423 Have you ever been an extremist?<br /><br />Yes, I have wished I was - extremely clever extremely rich extremely beautiful extremely lucky but I'll settle for extremely happy or is that extreme bad too? Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:34:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11764423 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11762153 A question for Christians: If God is all-loving, then why would he create mankind to be inherently sinful in nature?<br /><br />We can see from HQ 91:7-10 that man has been inspired with an an innate awareness of BOTH what is GOOD and what is EVIL and he is urged to give expression to and grow the good side. HQ 91:7-10 By the Soul, and that which made it rightly balanced; And (by that which) gave it (the soul) an innate... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:47:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11762153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11762045 What is one especially well-organized thing in your life?<br /><br />For a devout Muslim it has to be the five daily prayers offered at their correct prescribed times, wherever one happens to be, for God can be addressed from everywhere. Prayers are the second of the five pillars of Islam, or five physical manifestations of submission to the creator. <object... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:11:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11762045 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11761859 Have the US and Israel just enabled a new "best buddy" relationship between Iran and China? Should Ahmadinejad at least send a card?<br /><br />Israel is the tail that wags the US dog. How many times does the President get that many standing ovations from his own countrymen <object width="420" height="315"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9aFNEog9CDI?version=3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:21:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11761859 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11761543 How did you come about knowing that Jesus is the Christ or the Messiah?<br /><br />The Muslim scripture the HQ calls him "The Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary a word from God and a spirit from Him" Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:45:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11761543 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11752871 Is John the Baptist the reincarnation of Elijah?<br /><br />that's what Jesus said, but strangely John denied it. Here's the full story, as I see it, and my explanation. During the time of Jesus, according to John 1:19-28, the Jews were expecting that there were ONLY THREE awaited ones that were yet to come. The Jews were understandably sceptical of... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:14:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11752871 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11750786 Which religious group best follow the preaching of primitive Christianity since Pentecost 33 C.E., along with the teachings then?<br /><br />Original CHRISTianity should obviously be about the preachings of the CHRIST during his earthly mission when he went about teaching the religion to the people and preaching it. That really is THE primitive or proper Christianity. Unfortunately there isn't a single major religious group which... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:51:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11750786 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11746191 If 1/2 of all the population disappered from the planet,what would the governments do to try and ease the calm?Serious and humor appreciated<br /><br />A government spokesman would read out "An urgent message sent by the President" [from his favourite golf course]: This would not say anything really significant but would be long enough to make you drowsy and lull you into a feeling of reassurance and security. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:26:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11746191 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11743778 Who is the coolest person in history?<br /><br />Michael Hart researched and compiled a list of the 100 most influential persons to have ever walked the earth. In both editions of his book the person he put right at the top was: <img uet="=" setcsmreq="" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5195ABQ2BBL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" id="prodImage"... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:47:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11743778 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11736040 Where is the road calling you to?<br /><br />ALL roads of life are one way only, and ALL without fail ultimately lead to our death. "EVERY soul shall have a taste of death: And you shall indeed be paid your full recompense 9for all the good you did) on the Day of Judgement." HQ 3:185 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:16:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11736040 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11735390 a question mainly for Muslims, but I'm curious what other non-Christian religions think, too:<br /><br />is there anything similar to the OT's "Thou shalt not kill" in Islam or the Koran: Yes, and it emphasises the value of a single life. HQ 5:32 says "We ordained ....... that if any one slew a person - unless it be for murder or for spreading destruction in the land - it would be as if he slew the... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:19:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11735390 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11734959 Islam, is it compatible with western society?<br /><br />These people seem to think it very well is: <img style="-webkit-user-select: none" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Ahmad_Rashad.jpg/200px-Ahmad_Rashad.jpg"/> Ahmad Rashād (born Robert Earl Moore on November 19, 1949) is an American sportscaster (mostly with NBC... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:22:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11734959 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11719231 ___________ % of the people in the world are believers?<br /><br />100 % of the people in the world are believers. Every living person believes in something. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:17:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11719231 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11704983 Is it too much to hope for honour killings to cease to exist completely?<br /><br />No, it's an excellent thing to hope for. These are horrendous crimes committed by people blinded by the sense of loss of honour. Mostly family honour in the community. If they only reflected on the matter they'd see that a lot of the blame for the "loss of honour" act lies with them. They would... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:02:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11704983 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11699713 Aren't you glad the Obama-packed court is stripping protections from Islamist Sharia Law right here in USA?<br /><br />the danger is not from what the court has done, the danger is from bigotry and the official sanction of such bigotry. Sharia law won't knife innocent people or set fire to their buildings but bigotry keeps doing that. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:32:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11699713 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11695040 How can you find God? I like to answer this- http://islamguideline.blogspot.com/<br /><br />sheikhalamgirh I see you are new to AB. There is no rule that I'm aware of that stops you from answering your own question. However, answers have their own separate boxes. Your question is in the right box, but not your answer. Also in answer to your own question yo give a link. That's fine,... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:46:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11695040 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11687942 Why do most Muslims hate Other religions - Christians and Hindus mainly?<br /><br />do you mostly ask question that are loaded against Muslims? Anti-Muslim bigots usually accuse Muslims of hating Jews and Christians. I expect you've picked Christians and Hindus as they are presumably your new and old religions respectively. Or perhaps you were an Ismaili before. 'Most' of... Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:35:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11687942 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11685895 Does everything — even science — come down to faith?<br /><br />To have faith in a thing means to be able to rely on that thing, that it won't let you down. People tend to think that science provides the most reliable basis for an understanding of life. The most solid ground to stand on, there isn't anything more solid, more reliable than science. But science... Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:16:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11685895 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11685817 What's the point in religion?<br /><br />Islam brings together all aspects of life into a meaningful integrated whole. That's why Muslims hesitate to call it a religion. You do not put it when you step into church (the mosque) and take it off when you step out. You have Islam everywhere with you, in your praying, your family, your... Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:34:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11685817 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11685778 Did the Romans adopt Christianity in order to survive?<br /><br />1 The Romans had conquered many countries 2 Most of their subjects in Europe were Pagans 3 Paganism was not a uniform set of beliefs 4 The Romans were highly organised and procedural 5 The idea of uniformity of belief throughout their empire was very attractive. If all their subjects had a... Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:09:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11685778 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11679786 Is Islam a religion of violence or peace?<br /><br />people have been conditioned to fear it, to perceive it as violent. However, perceptions can be very different from reality. And you'll never know if you don't work your way through the hype of the popular media and the we'll-protect-you-from-the-menace politicians. consider, for example, the... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:40:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11679786