Muslims Are Fundamentalists And Terrorists

islamis4u · 01-27-2008, 06:06 AM

Why are most of the Muslims fundamentalists and terrorists?

Answer:

This question is often hurled at Muslims, either directly or indirectly, during any discussion on religion or world affairs. Muslim stereotypes are perpetuated in every form of the media accompanied by gross misinformation about Islam and Muslims. In fact, such misinformation and false propaganda often leads to discrimination and acts of violence against Muslims. A case in point is the anti-Muslim campaign in the American media following the Oklahoma bomb blast, where the press was quick to declare a ‘Middle Eastern conspiracy’ behind the attack. The culprit was later identified as a soldier from the American Armed Forces.

Let us analyze this allegation of ‘fundamentalism’ and ‘terrorism’:

1. Definition of the word ‘fundamentalist’

A fundamentalist is a person who follows and adheres to the fundamentals of the doctrine or theory he is following. For a person to be a good doctor, he should know, follow, and practise the fundamentals of medicine. In other words, he should be a fundamentalist in the field of medicine. For a person to be a good mathematician, he should know, follow and practise the fundamentals of mathematics. He should be a fundamentalist in the field of mathematics. For a person to be a good scientist, he should know, follow and practise the fundamentals of science. He should be a fundamentalist in the field of science.

2. Not all ‘fundamentalists’ are the same

One cannot paint all fundamentalists with the same brush. One cannot categorize all fundamentalists as either good or bad. Such a categorization of any fund amentalist will depend upon the field or activity in which he is a fundamentalist. A fundamentalist robber or thief causes harm to society and is therefore undesirable. A fundamentalist doctor, on the other hand, benefits society and earns much respect.

3. I am proud to be a Muslim fundamentalist

I am a fundamentalist Muslim who, by the grace of Allah, knows, follows and strives to practise the fundamentals of Islam. A true Muslim does not shy away from being a fundamentalist. I am proud to be a fundamentalist Muslim because, I know that the fundamentals of Islam are beneficial to humanity and the whole world. There is not a single fundamental of Islam that causes harm or is against the interests of the human race as a whole. Many people harbour misconceptions about Islam and consider several teachings of Islam to be unfair or improper. This is due to insufficient and incorrect knowledge of Islam. If one critically analyzes the teachings of Islam with an open mind, one cannot escape the fact that Islam is full of benefits both at the individual and collective levels.

4. Dictionary meaning of the word ‘fundamentalist’

According to Webster’s dictionary ‘fundamentalism’ was a movement in American Protestanism that arose in the earlier part of the 20th century. It was a reaction to modernism, and stressed the infallibility of the Bible, not only in matters of faith and morals but also as a literal historical record. It stressed on belief in the Bible as the literal word of God. Thus fundamentalism was a word initially used for a group of Christians who believed that the Bible was the verbatim word of God without any errors and mistakes.

According to the Oxford dictionary ‘fundamentalism’ means ‘strict maintenance of ancient or fundamental doctrines of any religion, especially Islam’.

Today the moment a person uses the word fundamentalist he thinks of a Muslim who is a terrorist.

5. Every Muslim should be a terrorist

Every Muslim should be a terrorist. A terrorist is a person who causes terror. The moment a robber sees a policeman he is terrified. A policeman is a terrorist for the robber. Similarly every Muslim should be a terrorist for the antisocial elements of society, such as thieves, dacoits and rapists. Whenever such an anti-social element sees a Muslim, he should be terrified. It is true that the word ‘terrorist’ is generally used for a person who causes terror among the common people. But a true Muslim should only be a terrorist to selective people i.e. anti-social elements, and not to the common innocent people. In fact a Muslim should be a source of peace for innocent people.

6. Different labels given to the same individual for the same action, i.e. ‘terrorist’ and ‘patriot’

Before India achieved independence from British rule, some freedom fighters of India who did not subscribe to non-violence were labeled as terrorists by the British government. The same individuals have been lauded by Indians for the same activities and hailed as ‘patriots’. Thus two different labels have been given to the same people for the same set of actions. One is calling him a terrorist while the other is calling him a patriot. Those who believed that Britain had a right to rule over India called these people terrorists, while those who were of the view that Britain had no right to rule India called them patriots and freedom fighters.

It is therefore important that before a person is judged, he is given a fair hearing. Both sides of the argument should be heard, the situation should be analyzed, and the reason and the intention of the person should be taken into account, and then the person can be judged accordingly.

7. Islam means peace

Islam is derived from the word ‘salaam’ which means peace. It is a religion of peace whose fundamentals teach its followers to maintain and promote peace throughout the world.

Thus every Muslim should be a fundamentalist i.e. he should follow the fundamentals of the Religion of Peace: Islam. He should be a terrorist only towards the antisocial elements in order to promote peace and justice in the society.

greymare · 01-27-2008, 07:56 AM

who decides what is anti social. and your english expression has improved enormously in such a short time span.

China Cat Sunflower · 01-27-2008, 03:41 PM

Here's your link:Islamic Voice

Chris

Muslimwoman · 01-27-2008, 05:21 PM

Oh I do like Dr Zakir Naik so much.

Now if we can just get all the Muslims of the world to read that, accept that Islam IS a religion of peace and stop blowing themselves and others up life would improve for everyone.

islamis4u · 01-27-2008, 05:35 PM

alhamdulilah i also like him Zakir Naik okay, Secondly you would be suggesting that look he copied or something else but the thing is i have also learnt not exact because may be i study in English collages etc but the thing is that my English is not so great as quoted by greymare , so with thought why not put the exact words and because im finding problems in telling people right thing like my other post in the other topic so may be right English will help.

Muslimwoman · 01-27-2008, 09:57 PM

I bet your English is a LOT better than most of us can speak your language.

I admire you for trying your best and inshallah your talks on here will elp your english.

Once we know your English isn't so good we will know to ask you questions if we are not sure what you mean.

islamis4u · 01-27-2008, 10:34 PM

Thank You sister for your compliments.

Vajradhara · 01-30-2008, 05:42 PM

Namaste all,

i'm not a fan of Dr. Naik as he purposefully distorts and misrepresents my religion.

i can't say that i'm a big fan of any being that engages in such actions to try to aggrandize themselves or to denigrate another religious practice as being "corrupted".

metta,

~v

islamis4u · 02-01-2008, 07:50 PM

Every person have different idols or fans, i would not say that you should become fan of his, if you say he is wrong then why do not you debate with him?

Azure24 · 02-01-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by greymare

who decides what is anti social. and your english expression has improved enormously in such a short time span.

LOL and why had your font all of a sudden changed colour, then changed back again? Looks to me that's someone's been cutting and pasting again...

islamis4u · 02-01-2008, 09:11 PM

I have told thousand times again and again i have copied two or three times before knowing it is wrong and i have after that havn't copy paste any okay, so just drop this matter

greymare · 02-06-2008, 09:19 PM

ok, ok, settle petal. we were just wondering, K? thousand times,?, me thinks you do exagerate. (sorry for my spelling mistakes).
the words "fundamentalist" and "terrorist" now a days make people sit up ;and take notice. Oh, yes I could use them too in everyday situations.I am a terrorist when it comes to child abusers and wife beaters. ( ie: if they dont fear me...... they soon will)(a hobby of mine) I am a fundamentalist in my employment (I am podantic that things are done the correct way). However, mate if you use these terms with reference to your religion (any religion) how can you be surprised when people get agitated???????
there are other muslim people on this forum that can get their point across without useing these words. in this worlds climate, perhaps you shouldnt be surprised with people if they react to these kind of statements harshly.

17th Angel · 02-14-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by islamis4u

3. I am proud to be a Muslim fundamentalist

Proud?.... That word doesn't seem to fit..... Something about that statement.... Dunno if I can put my finger on it..... How about, happy to be?

One thing that bothers me... Ok he/she may cut paste now and then... But, give them a break...... They find it hard to speak the English language, and attempting to get a message across perhaps, perhaps.... We can just put aside the constant "OH COPY PASTE COPY PASTE!!! I am going to ingore the more important message here and whine about copying and pasting...." Can we just not... Look at the message? And from this try and start a conversation ABOUT the thread not about if it is copied and pasted..? Just once?

islamis4u · 02-16-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 17th Angel

Proud?.... That word doesn't seem to fit..... Something about that statement.... Dunno if I can put my finger on it..... How about, happy to be?

One thing that bothers me... Ok he/she may cut paste now and then... But, give them a break...... They find it hard to speak the English language, and attempting to get a message across perhaps, perhaps.... We can just put aside the constant "OH COPY PASTE COPY PASTE!!! I am going to ingore the more important message here and whine about copying and pasting...." Can we just not... Look at the message? And from this try and start a conversation ABOUT the thread not about if it is copied and pasted..? Just once?

Brother i thank for your support and i would say that look brother according to me every Islamic teachings are very appropriate and so precise and according to mans need and societies need and so nice that it do not have any flaw look brother if Islam teaches kindness then why shouldn't we be proud to be kind!!!

I may agree with you in a sense that we should not be proud yes we should not be proud Islam do not teaches that but it was not said in that respect you say that happiness yes you are right i would say your words are more precise thanks brother again!!!

gp1628 · 02-16-2008, 01:15 AM

Im on many forums and I also see "muslim terrorists" used too often. And stupid question like "why are all suicide bombers muslim".

As far as I can tell they are usually referring to the middle east. And if they are going to stereotype it would be more sensible to say "arab" than "muslim". I try to point out that most muslims are not in the middle east. And as far as these things being particular to muslims, oh what a short memory we have to have forgotten Ireland so soon with the catholic/protestant terrorists and suicide bombers.