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1. Haitham Sabbah | May 20, 2008 at 9:39 am | Permalink

   My favorite is number 49.

2. kimmy | May 22, 2008 at 6:16 am | Permalink

   I got involved in cartoons when the Danes made 10 cartoons about Mohamed (PBUH).
   I wanted to know why Islam was upset.
   What I have found out.
   Fundamentalists on both sides are wrong.
   Religion is governing everything.
   The true faiths are being left behind.
   Radicals are trying to control everything regarding their personal faiths.
   Islam and Christianity are so close in their faiths that they should be the same.
   I am now wondering why these true faiths are fighting each other.
   They both worship their God in the same way. They have the same God.
   The only wrench in the gears is AIPAC.
   If I am wrong, tell me.

3. kimmy | May 22, 2008 at 6:18 am | Permalink

   If you are wondering about my (PBUH) insert.
   I put it there in respect of Islam.
   A small token of the faith of Islam.

4. sayfallah | May 22, 2008 at 7:13 am | Permalink

   firstly kimmy i appreciate what you said about your respect for all religions but you were wrong at saying that islam is lik Christianity. there is one thing that you must keep in mind when comparing any religion to islam and that is were worship one god with NO associates. we dont have intermediates that seperate us from our lord and that is the main diference of degrading god by saying he has partners. what could be worse then that even looking at the lower level could you imagine if there were two kings in one country if wouldnt work but now your talkinh about a much larger claim and thats god. and you havent done your research propley becouse if you did you wouldnt say that islam is similar to Christianity.

5. Haitham Sabbah | May 22, 2008 at 7:29 pm | Permalink

   sayfallah,

   With all respect, your comparison is shallow and indicates that you know little about Christianity. I don't claim to be a professional, but I did my own humble study of religions (mainly Islam, Christianity and Judaism) for about 8 years and I can tell you very honestly that what they teach us (Muslims) about other religions is very misleading and over exaggerated.

   Anyway, this is not the right place or post to discuss religions and compare them, but let me tell you one thing to simplify it. Christianity is not believing in three 'God', but one God in three forms. Let me give you an example, Sun!

   The Sun could be seen as the Father, the light can be seen as Christ, and the heat can be seen as the Holy Spirit. So you have them sharing in the exact same essence or substance, yet different in relation to one another and in function. Yet the Sun, Light, and Heat have one common purpose to nurture the earth as do the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have the one common purpose of sharing its glory with mankind.

   Hope this help in understanding how much alike are religions. Keep in mind that Islam/Quran confirms that Jesus was born from the Holy Spirit. Can you tell me what is the Holy Spirit mentioned in Quran other than God?

6. Haitham Sabbah | May 22, 2008 at 7:46 pm | Permalink

   kimmy,

   Islam and Christianity are so close in their faiths that they should be the same.

   Yes they are, and if I may add, Judaism too. These three religions are the only three religions that the 'One God" has inspired to mankind over thousands of years. The three of them share a lot, and the basic and most important thing they share is the believe in 'One God'.

   Over three thousand years, the mankind interpretation of these religions made them look different, but the essence is the same.

   Why they fight? This is where the devil activity shows. Who is more evil? The mankind interpretation, not the religion, and obviously not God.

   To give you an example of mankind interpretation: Bush thinks of himself a prophet and that God talked to him and asked him to invade the Arabian land. Bin Laden interpretation that everyone is a sinner and should be killed, including 'Muslims' who don't agree with him. And last but not least, Zionism with Jewish mask which gives them the right to kill everyone and anyone to steal Palestinians because God gave them permission to live in it over three thousand years ago.

   God give the directions and mankind have the choice where to go and how to achieve it.

7. kimmy | May 24, 2008 at 3:26 am | Permalink

   As an atheist, I stand humbled by your remarks.
   I just want to understand.
   You have taught me more about the True Islam than anyone else.
   In North America where we have Bush, Hagee etc. there is no true God in their circles.
   Over here, the true God has become the almighty dollar.
   In Israel, He has become the almighty power over all people.
   If we can all get a God who loves all and accepts all for who they are, I might lean towards Him. But until then, I will try to love everyone as to who they are.

8. kimmy | May 25, 2008 at 2:49 am | Permalink

   sayfallah,
   I noticed that you didn't use the capital "G" when you mentioned God.
   I am an atheist and I use "God" in respect of all religions.
   You can criticize me all you want, but do not criticize the religions of my friends.
   To really throw a wrench into this discussion: We helped a Gay couple move this week. Both me and my wife love these two people.
   One is religious, the other isn't. They love each other.
   When does religion tell us to hate these people, when they were created by God?
   Did God create something bad?
   Sorry Haitham, I didn't want to dump this on you!
   Please forgive me!
   This is something that is very controversial over here.
   Scholars of Islam have never answered this question in an honest way.

9. Anwar Yassin | August 11, 2008 at 8:22 pm | Permalink

   to Haitham Sabbah…

   I just want to say that "I'm confused with your statement". In your statement recently, you just simply put a standard to the God Almighty as the same level as the Sun which He Himself created. What do you mean exactly by the trinity concept ? And, please tell me in which part of the Bible stated about the trinity concept ? As I knew through my studied, Jesus never claimed that God has been in three form. Jesus just said, "Worship God, Your Lord and My Lord".

   And there are many contradictions in the bible. Do you know about it ? I will reveal to you some of the contradictions…

   II Samuel 24 The Numbering

   "And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, go, number Israel and Judah"

   In this statement Lord is claimed to be the Boss…

   I Chronicles 21

   "And SATAN stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel."

   This time, SATAN is claimed to be the Boss…

   My question…Which one is the true statement ? Why there are contradiction in these statement ?

   I want to answer the question that you threw towards Sayfallah regarding the Holy Spirit. In Islam, the Holy Spirit means the angel Gabriel. This angel came to mary to delivered the news from God Almighty that She will get a son called Jesus.

10. Anwar Yassin | August 11, 2008 at 8:33 pm | Permalink

    If you said that Jesus is the son of God because of his origin -no father and got only mother, I think that you need to think also about the creation of Adam.

    Adam was created from the spirit of God + the clay, yet you didn't call him as the son of God. Furthermore, he got nothing to be called as father and mother. So, if we think logically, Adam has more advantage and priority to be called as the SON OF GOD. But you never said that.

11. Anwar Yassin | August 11, 2008 at 8:43 pm | Permalink

    Which one is true ? 3 years famine or 7 years famine ?

    II Samuel 24 : 13

    So Gad came to David, and told him and said unto him, "Shall SEVEN YEARS OF FAMINE" come unto thee in thy hand ? Or wilt thou flee three months-before thine enemies, while they pursue thee ?"

    I Chronicles 21 : 11

    So Gad came to David, and said unto him, thus saith the Lord, choose thee. 12 either THREE YEARS FAMINE; or three months to be destroyed before they foes, ehile that sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee.

    Did God according to bible can forget the fact that He created the famine ? Which one is true ? ASSUMING that I do not know about this fact. Which one will you consider as the true fact ?

    Please tell me, I'm confused…

12. Anwar Yassin | August 11, 2008 at 9:00 pm | Permalink

    I want to ask more if you don't mind…

    Please tell me the true age of Jehoiachin ? You knew who's Johoiachin right ? His name stated in the Bible…

    II Chronicles 36

    9.Jehoaichin was EIGHT years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem; and he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord.

    II Kings 24

    8.Jehoiachin was EIGHTEEN years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. And his mother's name was Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.

    If we believed the Bible as the word of God, we need to think a while, why the story contradict with each other ? Supposely, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD ALMIGHTY TO FORGET ABOUT THE FACT such as the age of Jehoiachin, as the God must gain the highest standard and knows everything about His creation.

13. Anwar Yassin | August 11, 2008 at 9:42 pm | Permalink

    to kimmy…

    I appreciate your deeds and truly, your hospitality and generosity can be classified as the pure one that comes from pure soul.

    Allow me to answer your question…

    1."When does religion tell us to hate these people, when they were created by God ?"

    Answer : Yes, religion never tell us to hate these people, but in Islam, in order to show them our love and support, we need to CORRECT them and then to LOVE them. It is not just to love them without thinking about their fate on the hereafter.

    Perhaps, some Muslim didn't find true ways to correct them. I also hate the bombing and murdering, but in true Islamic teaching, we are told by our Prophet to be good to others.

    Our prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) told that, the life of non-Muslims who live in the country governed by the Muslim leader should be protected as we protect the life of other Muslims.

    2."Did God create something bad ?"

    Answer : Do you ever stumbled upon a proverb like this "every cloud has a silver lining" ? Every bad things has the good things behind them.

    Assuming that you are a motivator or a teacher. One day, your students got a FAIL grade in his/her exam. You, as a responsible teacher and motivator will keep motivate him/her right ? Is the FAIL grade bad for your student ? "Yes", he/she will said that. Is the grade bad for you ? "No", you said.

    Because you knew that mistakes is not a bad things as it is the part of the learning process. You knew that your students will gain more experiences in facing the exam. He/she can reduce the mistakes when you appoint what is right and what is wrong.

    Finish with the analogy… the bad things really exist as a trial to people in order to change their life to be better next time.

    If you don't want bad things to be happen to your life, then your life should be meaningless. No thriller and what so ever.

    I'm apologize to you if my statements contain suave words.

    Have a good day !!(^_^)

14. djamel | January 16, 2009 at 4:37 pm | Permalink

    hi
    i like what u did with this page & i want to copy some pictures from it & put it in my own blog
    thank u

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