What is Islam ! Section 1

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    The word islām is "the infinitive of the fourth form of the Arabic triconsonantal root s-l-m meaning 'to submit,' 'to surrender'";[12] therefore Islam effectively means "submission to God". Followers of Islam are expected to submit to God by worshiping him, following his commands, and avoiding polytheism.[2] The word islam is also based upon the Arabic word for peace (salam) and could be applicible to the religion of Islam if it is taken to mean that "true peace resides in submission to God".[13]

    The word islām takes on a number of different meanings in the Qur'an. In some verses (ayat), the quality of Islam as an internal conviction is stressed, for example: "Whomsoever God desires to guide, He expands his breast to Islam."[14] Other verses establish the connection between islām and dīn (usually translated as "religion"), and assert that only the surrender of one's self to God can render unto him the worship which is his due: "Today, I have perfected your religion (dīn) for you; I have completed My blessing upon you; I have approved Islam for your religion."[15] The final category of verses describe Islam as an action (of returning to God), more than simply a verbal affirmation.[16][2]


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    paldens, Apr 22, 2007 IP
  2. CountryBoy

    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    #2
    Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
     
    CountryBoy, Apr 22, 2007 IP
  3. GTech

    GTech Rob Jones for President!

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  4. CountryBoy

    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    Quick ablaye - translation please. My Arabic isn't too hot.
     
    CountryBoy, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    Thanks for sharing ... I would love to know more about the concept of
    usury or money lending in the Holy Koran ... Those countries that follow
    the bible think it's just wonderful to pay 2-3 times more money to the banks
    than to those who actually built the house. :rolleyes:
     
    CosmicRay, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    d16man Well-Known Member

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    Reminds me of all those christian threads that were started about a month ago...
     
    d16man, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    samantha pia Prominent Member

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    #7
    it says "i will not submit" :D
     
    samantha pia, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    ottodo Guest

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    what is that?:confused:
     
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  9. samantha pia

    samantha pia Prominent Member

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    #9
    cant read a thread?
     
    samantha pia, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    I'm not sure but[1] that[2] might[3] be a cut[4] and paste job from somewhere[5]
     
    KalvinB, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    Cyrus255 Well-Known Member

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    Submit to Mohammad, warlord and conqueror of Saudi Arabia..
     
    Cyrus255, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    samantha pia Prominent Member

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    #12
    how anyone can read that i dont know, it looks like a spider crawled over the page with a pen stuck up it's ass
     
    samantha pia, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    #13
    How anyone can put a picture of themselves sucking their finger I don't know :confused: :rolleyes:
     
    Johnny Inferno, Apr 22, 2007 IP
  14. GTech

    GTech Rob Jones for President!

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    Link, for discerning infidels who want the latest in stylish casual wear. Proceeds go to an exemplary cause.
     
    GTech, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    paldens Peon

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    The image is written in Arabic and said "I will not give Up"
     
    paldens, Apr 23, 2007 IP
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    CountryBoy Prominent Member

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    Very good Sam. All those years at posh school weren't wasted! :D
     
    CountryBoy, Apr 23, 2007 IP
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    #17
    What are most of these responses going to do with the topic:confused:
     
    sami, Apr 23, 2007 IP