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As you say .. the gift of faith is the foundation.

I think it depends on the creed you follow .. I'm not so sure Catholic/Orthodox sees salvation in such simple terms. That applies to all of us .. thinking that we are 'something special' is the path the devil wishes us to tread. Faith consists of 2 major parts .. the hope in G-d's Mercy, and...

I think it's a complex question. The question needs to be more specific. If it is asked "do we choose what to follow?", then I would say the answer is yes. If it is asked "do we choose to believe in G-d?", then I would say the answer is neither yes or no. Indirectly, I think we choose .. because...

I always become suspicious, when somebody goes on about 'facts'. It seems as if the word 'fact' becomes the focus of attention .. and then we can all have an argument about what a 'fact' is. :)

As far as I'm aware, Muhammad SAW did not have any personal grievance against Jews. There are verses in the Qur'an that criticise Jews for certain types of behaviour and historical events .. but there are also verses confirming that the sincere among 'the people of the Book' have no reason to...

Not quite.. There are a diversity of opinions when it comes to hadith .. which are considered authentic .. which are considered weak etc. Of course, the Qur'an forms the core of belief, with hadith expanding on the belief. People are of varying education .. and belong to different schools of...

"He, the first origin of this creation, whether he formed it all or did not form it, Whose eye controls this world in highest heaven, he verily knows it, or perhaps he knows not." ..perhaps .. and perhaps not. :) ..so not that different .. more a case of uncertainty.

Yep .. just add few drops of Worcestershire sauce. :)

..sounds more like being a poet, to me..

..nor do I.. I wasn't quoting a 'rule' .. I'm not saying I think it is forbidden to pray for worldly wealth. ..but the greatest wealth is religious knowledge, and a strong faith.

..but what is meant by "wants" ? One could say that in Islam, G-d "wants" us to worship Him 5 times a day. G-d "wants" us to be successful, and repel evil. Yet from my understanding, G-d is not in need of our worship .. it is mankind that are in need. ..within reason .. it is not okay to pray...

Guilty as charged :)

Yes, several. I used to have to attend 3 services on a Sunday, when I was a choir boy. :) 2 in the morning, with a breakfast in between .. and 1 in the evening.

It's political..

Don't you think that that is rather rude, on an interfaith forum? ..and of course, I'm sure you are aware that pride/arrogance comes before a fall. Haven't you learnt anything through your years on this forum?

Ah, the thread has been moved out of Bahai forums.. That article that you cited is contradictory. It states that we have free choice of what we decide to do, and then states that Allah SWT chooses what He will allow us to do. I don't agree with that. I meet many Muslims who are apparently...

Sorry @Aupmanyav. I edited your post in error, and do not have the permissions to revert it back. Anyhow, this is in the Bahai forums .. and I've been recommended to quit this conversation with you .. so bye for now. :)

Maybe you misunderstand the attribute of omniscience.. I imagine this would be because you see the nature of time as absolute. i.e. set-in-stone Our perception of 'time' is just that .. a perception. We see it as passing from 'the past' to 'the future'. ..so you are in effect suggesting, that...

For the same reason that He allows mankind to "continue the mayhem" .. ..but not all of us are guilty .. it's a case of separating the wheat from the chaff.

..but what does that actually mean? praying to 'a god' ? I think it depends on the intention .. the sincerity behind it. Some people might be praying to impress others, for example. No .. you might see it like that .. being in a polytheistic culture.. ..but being in a monotheistic culture, I...