Allah or Jesus? By Rick Mathes
The Muslim religion in the fastest growing religion per
capita in the United States , especially in the minority
races!!!
Last month I attended my annual training session
that's required for maintaining my state prison
security clearan ce. During the training session there was
a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman
Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each
of their beliefs.
I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam
had to say. The Man gave a great presentation of the basics
of Islam, complete with a video. After the presentations,
time was provided for questions and answers.
When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam
and asked: "Please, correct me if I'm wrong but I
understand that most Islmams and clerics of Islam have
declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of
the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a
command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in
heaven.
If that's the case, can you give me the definition of
an infidel?" There was no disagreement with my
statements and, without hesitation, he replied,
"Non-believers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this
straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to
kill everyone who is not of your faith so th ey can have a
place in Heaven. Is that correct?"
The expression on his face changed from one of authority
and command to that of "a little boy who had just been
caught with his hand in the cookie jar."
He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
I then stated, "Well, sir, I have a real problem
trying to imagine Pope
John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your
faith or Dr.
Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order
to guarantee them
a place in Heaven. The Imam was speechless.
I continued, "I also have problem with being your
'friend' when you and
your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill
me! Let me ask you
a question. Woul d you rather have your Allah, who tells
you to kill me in
order for you to go to Heaven, or my Jesus who tells me
to love you because
I am going to Heaven and He wants you to be there with
me?"
You c ould have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his
head in shame.
Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the
'Diversification'
training seminar were not happy with Rick's way of
dealing with the Islamic
Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslims'
beliefs.
In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the
U.S. To elect the
President!
I think everyone in the US should be required to read
this but with the
liberal justice system, liberal media, and the ACLU,
there is no way this
will be widely publicized.
Please pass this on to all your e-mail contacts. This is
a true story and
the author, Rick Mathes, is a well known leader in prison
ministry.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
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Well that just about sums it up...
The Five Pillars of Islam are the framework of the Muslim life. They are the testimony of faith, prayer, giving zakat (support of the needy), fasting during the month of Ramadan, and the pilgrimage to Makkah once in a lifetime for those who are able.
1) The Testimony of Faith:
The testimony of faith is saying with conviction, “La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadur rasoolu Allah.” This saying means “There is no true god (deity) but God (Allah),1 and Muhammad is the Messenger (Prophet) of God.” The first part, “There is no true god but God,” means that none has the right to be worshipped but God alone, and that God has neither partner nor son. This testimony of faith is called the Shahada, a simple formula which should be said with conviction in order to convert to Islam (as explained previously on this page). The testimony of faith is the most important pillar of Islam.
2) Prayer:
Muslims perform five prayers a day. Each prayer does not take more than a few minutes to perform. Prayer in Islam is a direct link between the worshipper and God. There are no intermediaries between God and the worshipper.
In prayer, a person feels inner happiness, peace, and comfort, and that God is pleased with him or her. The Prophet Muhammad said: {Bilal, call (the people) to prayer, let us be comforted by it.}2 Bilal was one of Muhammad’s companions who was charged to call the people to prayers.
Prayers are performed at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and night. A Muslim may pray almost anywhere, such as in fields, offices, factories, or universities.
(For detailed information on how to perform prayer, please refer to the links at How to Perform Prayer or refer to the book entitled A Guide to Salat (Prayer) by M. A. K. Saqib.3)
3) Giving Zakat (Support of the Needy):
All things belong to God, and wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. The original meaning of the word zakat is both ‘purification’ and ‘growth.’ Giving zakat means ‘giving a specified percentage on certain properties to certain classes of needy people.’ The percentage which is due on gold, silver, and cash funds that have reached the amount of about 85 grams of gold and held in possession for one lunar year is two and a half percent. Our possessions are purified by setting aside a small portion for those in need, and, like the pruning of plants, this cutting back balances and encourages new growth.
A person may also give as much as he or she pleases as voluntary alms or charity.
4) Fasting the Month of Ramadan:
Every year in the month of Ramadan,4 all Muslims fast from dawn until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations.
Although the fast is beneficial to health, it is regarded principally as a method of spiritual self-purification. By cutting oneself off from worldly comforts, even for a short time, a fasting person gains true sympathy with those who go hungry, as well as growth in his or her spiritual life.
5) The Pilgrimage to Makkah:
The annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah is an obligation once in a lifetime for those who are physically and financially able to perform it. About two million people go to Makkah each year from every corner of the globe. Although Makkah is always filled with visitors, the annual Hajj is performed in the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar. Male pilgrims wear special simple clothes which strip away distinctions of class and culture so that all stand equal before God.
Pilgrims praying at the Haram mosque in Makkah. In this mosque is the Kaaba (the black building in the picture) which Muslims turn toward when praying. The Kaaba is the place of worship which God commanded the Prophets Abraham and his son, Ishmael, to build.
The rites of the Hajj include circling the Kaaba seven times and going seven times between the hillocks of Safa and Marwa, as Hagar did during her search for water. Then the pilgrims stand together in Arafa5 and ask God for what they wish and for His forgiveness, in what is often thought of as a preview of the Day of Judgment.
The end of the Hajj is marked by a festival, Eid Al-Adha, which is celebrated with prayers. This, and Eid al-Fitr, a feast-day commemorating the end of Ramadan, are the two annual festivals of the Muslim calendar.
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