Islam is the only religion of those that doesnt have a distorted book. The Bible is composed of the Old Testament, which is a man-made book by the Jews, and the New Testament, which was written by people who didnt even see Jesus. Besids, there are many Gospels - the early church chose 4 of them that suited their beliefs most. You know how many Gospels they ommitted?

And you don't think Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood, Ibn Majah and Ibn Hanbal and Kafi and others are not distorted? Or are you saying that the Gospel is more "distorted" than all these Muslim books? And what are the things distorted in the Gospel anyways.

With respects;

Visibly friendly to one another but cunning deceptions even towards one another- see them in Pakistan, the biggest group of beggars in the world ,with a few acceptions maybe- and yet you said more religious!How?

peace

Like I said I could be wrong. Muslims generally come from under developed nations, that could be an advantage religious wise but also like you pointed out a disadvantage.

Islam is the only religion of those that doesnt have a distorted book. The Bible is composed of the Old Testament, which is a man-made book by the Jews, and the New Testament, which was written by people who didnt even see Jesus. Besids, there are many Gospels - the early church chose 4 of them that suited their beliefs most. You know how many Gospels they ommitted?

But isn't every book "man-made"? And isn't every book written by man?

Are you kidding??

Islam is the only religion of those that doesnt have a distorted book. The Bible is composed of the Old Testament, which is a man-made book by the Jews, and the New Testament, which was written by people who didnt even see Jesus. Besids, there are many Gospels - the early church chose 4 of them that suited their beliefs most. You know how many Gospels they ommitted?

I agree.

But as far as people wise, I am not sure. But Muslims strike me as more religious in general than the other religious communities but I could be wrong.

With respects;

Visibly friendly to one another but cunning deceptions even towards one another- see them in Pakistan, the biggest group of beggars in the world ,with a few acceptions maybe- and yet you said more religious!How?

peace

But as far as people wise, I am not sure. But Muslims strike me as more religious in general than the other religious communities but I could be wrong.

During the dictator gayooms's time the people who convert were tortured brickwall ...but after the new president nasheed came they wernt pr

That is such a shame, no country should remove anyones right to chose their own religion

Why two Wow's

Maldives is a 100% sharfi madhab, sunni muslim country...You have to be a muslim or you will be stripped off your citizenship...Its in the constitution..

Yeah I didn't know...I don't have a bible at my side because it is illegal in my country (maldives), I read the bible occasionally via internet

"And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you. Ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcass."

hey! so thats the verse prohibiting the flesh of the swine in the bible...And all this time I thought the bible permits humans to eat the flesh of the swine! wow

"And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be cloven footed, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you".
"Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcass shall ye not touch, they are unclean to you."

"And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you. Ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcass."

peace

I think that is the only difference between Christians and almost all others. eat

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Does eating the flash of swine or of a cow matter to someone who has never seen the quran? but doing good and avoiding evil does-irrespective of whether you have or have not recieved the quran, whether you are living in the jungles of Africa the Amazon. I don't believe pigs are even mentioned in the great reading.

But saying that not even i eat it - as was brought up that way, its the programing.

hypno

Yes, God Alone.

And of course, you do realize that this is your personal understanding that is based on the English definition of the word "religion" that you have provided earlier, which by the way I would really like if you would highlight the exact part you chose of the many definitions listed in your quote just so to spare others (me included) from any possible misunderstanding,, bearing in mind that that definition may have nothing to do with the meaning of the Arabic word "deen" according or as it appeared in the Quran, and also may have nothing to do with the commonly understood meaning of the word "deen" among Arabic speaking people. Conclusion A fresh research of the Quranic definition of "deen" is required. May Allah enlighten us.

All the best,
Taj

My religion- now

having a strong belief in a god/ Life Force.

So as to do things religiously,regularly- with Justice.

Deen- according to the quran and dictionary - is i believe Justice/ all fareness , which becomes a religion every step of the way, and the belief/faith in the God is the rose bud that gives us the fragerance of justice.

peace

I think I have found out the difference between God alone muslims and God alone christians..God alone muslims do not eat the flesh of the swine. however god alone christians do?

peace

And does, or actually, should your belief belong to a certain religion?

Yes, God Alone.

And of course, you do realize that this is your personal understanding that is based on the English definition of the word "religion" that you have provided earlier, which by the way I would really like if you would highlight the exact part you chose of the many definitions listed in your quote just so to spare others (me included) from any possible misunderstanding,, bearing in mind that that definition may have nothing to do with the meaning of the Arabic word "deen" according or as it appeared in the Quran, and also may have nothing to do with the commonly understood meaning of the word "deen" among Arabic speaking people. Conclusion A fresh research of the Quranic definition of "deen" is required. May Allah enlighten us.

All the best,
Taj