Roger Hassenforder wrote: » i just quoted you, and you first mentioned it... all i can read is context this and context that, some scholars this and some scholars that.
Defender OF Faith wrote: » I haven't replayed to your earlier post because it didn't really need an answer because no where in the verse/hadith you mentioned does it say "You can rape your slave" and if you cant see that when its plan and simple there is no hope then when trying to explain it in depth
nokia69 wrote: » yes it does, slavery and rape are allowed in islam, this is just a simple fact .........
nokia69 wrote: » yes it does, slavery and rape are allowed in islam, this is just a simple fact muhammed and all his early followers owned slaves and no doubt they raped them too all your lies and bull**** can't change the basic facts
Nodin wrote: » The vast majority don't practice either, so there seems to be a hole in your plot.
nokia69 wrote: » I never claimed the vast majority practice anything I just said it was permitted, thats all I notice you never said I was wrong
Nodin wrote: » If it's permitted, then why don't the vast majority practice it?
Roger Hassenforder wrote: » It doesn't specifically say you can. It doesn't specifically say you cant. it says what it says; that who you can have sex with, including slaves. Sure the slave was there of their own free will. sure lets just leave it there and move on. we both know what it means...
Roger Hassenforder wrote: » maybe they do? maybe they know its unacceptable to most people. [<50 post check original comment for link] i dont have all the answers though...
Defender OF Faith wrote: » I will let this Verse answer your question: "It is He who has sent down to you, [O Muhammad], the Book; in it are verses [that are] precise {Muhkamat} - they are the foundation of the Book - and others unspecific {Mutashabihat }. As for those in whose hearts is deviation [from truth], they will follow that of it which is unspecific, seeking discord and seeking an interpretation [suitable to them]. And no one knows its [true] interpretation except Allah. But those firm in knowledge say, "We believe in it. All [of it] is from our Lord." And no one will be reminded except those of understanding." (3/7)
wretcheddomain wrote: » Amazingly, that quote does answer my question, particularly the bolded part. :rolleyes: In summary, Allah did provide us with a theological jigsaw book and hoped to convert the rest of the world accordingly. Great plan I must say, just a pity his plan has failed...does this make Allah a failure?
Defender OF Faith wrote: » I will let this Verse answer your question:"Allah states that in the Qur'an, there are Ayat that are Muhkamat, entirely clear and plain, and these are the foundations of the Book which are plain for everyone. And there are Ayat in the Qur'an that are Mutashabihat not entirely clear for many, or some people. So those who refer to the Muhkam Ayat to understand the Mutashabih Ayat, will have acquired the correct guidance, and vice versa.They are the foundations of the Book), meaning, they are the basis of the Qur'an, and should be referred to for clarification, when warranted.(And others not entirely clear) as they have several meanings, some that agree with the Muhkam and some that carry other literal indications, although these meaning might not be desired.. (So as for those in whose hearts there is a deviation) meaning, those who are misguided and deviate from truth to falsehood (they follow that which is not entirely clear thereof) meaning, they refer to the Mutashabih, because they are able to alter its meanings to conform with their false interpretation since the wordings of the Mutashabihat encompass such a wide area of meanings. As for the Muhkam Ayat, they cannot be altered because they are clear Its narrated by Ibn `Abbas, "Tafsir/Interpretation is of four types: Interpretation that the Arabs know in their language; Interpretation that no one is excused of being ignorant of; Interpretation that the scholars know; and Interpretation that only Allah knows.'' From Tafsir Ibn Kathir chapter 3 verse 7
Defender OF Faith wrote: » Highlighting is a powerful tool... etc.
Roger Hassenforder wrote: » From your posts, I believe you're a learned man (while presumptuous, I doubt i'm wrong) in your field, and presumably wouldn't be regarded as fool by your fellows. After your suggestion that i consult these tafsir things, I had a, albeit, quick look. Some seem to be Sunni, some Shia, some Sufi, some philosophy. Some modern, although most seem old. I'm none the wiser though, as there's a serious whiff of "he said, but really meant to say is that this or that is or isn't permissible, when the cows are lying down and there's a harvest moon". In fairness, there's some good stuff, but in my opinion, mainly nonsense. The problem for an infidel like myself, is that Muslims are committing despicable acts in several corners of the world. Acts heinous by most standards, perpetrated by Muslims ostensibly in the name of their god Allah, against other (mainly)Muslims, Christians, Jews, infidels etc. So your suggestion that i educate myself and visit a mosque to talk to other Muslims about how those other Muslims are wrong, and that this version is the true Islam isn't exactly inspiring . I have no more intention of visiting a mosque to inquire about some madey up nonsense, from practitioners of this same madey up nonsense to see if I've got it wrong, as I have of visiting a christian church to inquire about their version of the madey up nonsense. But when this madey up nonsense manifests itself as it is doing, whether its out of context or not, or a misinterpretation of the Koran is irrelevant. Terrible things are being done in the name of Islam. In fact, terrible things are done in the name of most religions, although most of these don't demand the head of anyone criticizing or poking fun at it. To me, Islam is homophobic, misogynistic, hateful, barbaric, backward, and anti semitic, and some of whose practitioners are doing nothing to discourage this view. With all barrels there are a few bad apples. These apples have spoiled the contents of the barrel completely.
Defender OF Faith wrote: » You shouldn't call your self an "infidel" as an infidel is someone adhering to a religion/belief other than that of the majority and while the number of Muslims are more then a billion they are not a majority religion, However my suggestion for you to visit a mosque was for you to see that Muslims are not what you see,hear or read about them it was rather to encourage you see Muslims and learn at the same time however if Islam really does fit all these Adjectives you mentioned why is it still the fastest growing religion world wide? with numbers set to double according to the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life the number of Muslims in the world is set to double 2.2 billion in 2030 and according to the Guinness Book of World Records, Islam is the world’s fastest-growing religion by the number of conversions each year not only reproduction with approximately 12.5 million more people converted to Islam than to Christianity The question is why would all these people be following and converting to a "homophobic, misogynistic, hateful, barbaric, backward, and anti semitic" as you say?
Nodin wrote: » Another blameless lad. Dirty shower.
Gatling wrote: » The sad thing its believed somebody who travelled with him in the aid convoy from the uk had him marked to be grabbed
Fallschirmjager wrote: » Wow, that's very interesting. So if islam is the majority then what happens , he can call himself an infidel, or more importantly, will you be calling him one?
Fallschirmjager wrote: » There is an obvious huge anti Christianity push in Western Europe which is funny as it is responsible for the very growth in knowledge and wealth that is leading to its demise.
Gatling wrote: » Sad to hear British hostage alan henning has been beheaded Rip Alan Henning
Lithium93_ wrote: » There will be American & British troops on the ground by years end, MARK MY WORDS....