Fatima

Salaams everyone,




To Muslims who Criticize Christians...

It is my personal belief that the way to show someone the beauty of Islam is through action not words. I believe that in order for people's hearts to be open to Islam, their hearts have to be opened by actions. This means that all of us are responsible everyday for showing people how beautiful Islam is and the compassion and kindness it exemplifies.

I have these verses of the Qu'ran for support...
2:256 There is no compulsion in religion, for the right way is clearly from the wrong way. Whoever therefore rejects the forces of evil and believes in God, he has taken hold of a support most unfailing, which shall never give way, for God is All Hearing and Knowing.

16:82 But if they turn away from you, (O Prophet remember that) your only duty is a clear delivery of the Message (entrusted to you).

88:21, 22; also see 24:54 And so, (O Prophet!) exhort them your task is only to exhort; you cannot compel them to believe.

39:41 Assuredly, We have sent down the Book to you in right form for the good of man. Whoso guided himself by it does so to his own advantage, and whoso turns away from it does so at his own loss. You certainly are not their keeper.

If someone is interested in Islam you can tell them about...you can act in way that shows people the true core beliefs of Islam...but you cannot force anyone into your religion. Because intention counts so much if one is being forced then they truly do not get credit for their good anyway. One must be doing good deeds willingly...why fight and hurt our own brothers and sisters in humankind?

That being said this is attributed to people who are not trying to eradicate Islam...this is a different set of circumstances which can justify fighting back.

As I have stated before this is my opinion and I wish not to offend anyone. Comments are welcome and encouraged.

May Allah bless you all.