Here is an article publsihed in the Middle East Times by Stephanie Carnes who interivewed me several times:
LONDON -- Practicing Islam in the United Kingdom has become as easy – if not easier – than in many majority-Muslim states, according to a leading British Muslim cleric. But concerns have been raised over rumors that the British government is preparing anti-terror legislation (known as Contest 2) that would classify British Muslims as extremists if they have refused to condemn the killing of British soldiers in conflict or have described homosexuality as a sin.
Supporting jihad in any form, including in the Palestinian territories, or promoting the institution of Sharia law or the establishment of a Caliphate (an Islamic state transcending national borders) would also legally fall within the parameters of extremism.
Even so, many British Muslims believe that leading a truly pious Islamic life is facilitated by the benefits of living in a liberal democratic society such as the United Kingdom.
"In some respects, living in the UK can actually make leading a 'God-centered' life easier than living in some, or even many Muslim countries," said Abdur Raheem Green, an imam at the London Central Mosque. "This is partly due to certain freedoms, civil liberties and adherence to a code of human rights that are essential components of liberal democracies."
A British convert to Islam, Green explained that because of these key features of democratic societies, "one is able to practice all of the essential components of the religion and even many non-essential ones, as well as being able to invite others to accept this truth."
With legislation such as Contest 2 looming on the horizon, the limitation of key liberties in democratic societies such as the UK to members of its Muslim population pose potentially disastrous risks for Muslims themselves, not to mention societal solidarity and inclusion.
Although British Muslims like Green appreciate the freedoms afforded them in the UK, without prejudice toward their religion, they often express concern over the compatibility of Islamic values and the mainstream British way of life.
Green described the process of child-rearing with the Islamic ethos in mind as particularly challenging in the UK. "It is a time consuming and mentally challenging task since at its heart, life here is a materialistic, consumer-based one," said Green.
"Islam teaches us to struggle against our desires and submit to God, whereas UK society teaches to surrender to one's desires and submit to the societal norms," he said.
Ed Husain, a former Islamic extremist and ex-Hizb ut Tahrir member, argued that Britain is still largely failing its population of approximately 2.4 million Muslims. Speaking to the Independent last year, Husain described British society as "ridden with class snobbery, soft racism, patronizing multiculturalism, imperial hangovers, binge drinking, and an inability to rid itself of 'English reserve' – the Rudyard Kipling variety."
Although the United Kingdom is far less "racist" toward its Muslim population than states with similar immigrant populations like Germany and France, greater cohesion between Muslim and non-Muslim segments of the British society is needed, according to Husain.
A poll among British Muslims by the Gallup Organization revealed that only 8 percent consider themselves to be "thriving," a figure which seems to underscore a sense of dissatisfaction. It also supports Husain's call for greater societal cohesion and understanding. As a point of reference 41 percent of Muslim Americans and 49 percent of Muslim Germans – along with 51 percent of Saudi Arabian citizens – rated their lives as thriving.
In Britain, then, is having the personal rights and freedoms to pursue a devout lifestyle overshadowed by the seemingly hedonistic tendencies of a secular society?
Integration and compromising one's piety are not mutually exclusive, says Green. "I certainly don't think it is impossible [to reconcile the two]; it just makes it more challenging for some," said Green. "Those who preserve their faith are quite possibly a lot stronger for it, but many, or perhaps most, don't manage."
"Integration does not necessarily mean that one has to lose that perspective, but in fact that's most often what it comes down to," he added. "One loses the 'God-centered' perspective. And in reality, one begins to think and act like a consumer."
Ultimately, the British government, through its policies, has the power to shape a society in which both pious and secular lifestyles can coexist. Failing to accommodate its increasing number of Muslim citizens could fuel radical Islamic sentiment. More inclusive policies, on the other hand, could minimize the lure of violent extremism.
see the article here:
http://www.metimes.com/International/2009/03/31/uk_is_best_country_for_euro-muslims/6098/
Assalamu aleikum Warahamtullahi Wabarakatuhu!
I was on your lecture when you visited Oslo in March, and just wanted to drop by and say JazakAllaho Khayran for being with us. It was really great to have you there and your words made me reflect a lot. The one thing that stuck to my mind the most was when you said "Since that day... I have NEVER missed Salah". After hearing you say this, the sentence runs through my mind many times when I can't get myself to pray.
I say to myself "AbdurRaheem Green doesn't miss a Salah (on purpose), then why should I miss it?!". Your words made an impact, so again JazakAllaho Khayran for the lecture amd spending time with us! I really hope you come visit Oslo again and InshaAllah, next time I'll try to bring my neighbour too (as you said that everyone who had a neighbour should do or should've done).
May Allah bless you and reward you, both in this life and the next, for every moment you spend for Him and His Religion. Ameen!
Wassalam,
Aisha from Norway
ARGcomment: nice to know that what I say has some effect! May Allah bless you always.
Posted by: Aisha | Friday, 17 April 2009 at 23:58
Assalamu Alaikum Br. Abdur Raheem
What do you think of this website...is it a good one to recommend to Jewish people?
http://www.jews-for-allah.com/
ARGcomment: I looke dthrough it years ago, but not being an ex jew I'm not sure, but generally those who belolnged to a religion and changed are better informed about the sort of things those people need to hear.
Posted by: Fatima Barakatullah | Monday, 27 April 2009 at 03:40
Brother, another doubt that i had was with regards to shaytaan. Is it that every evil whisper that comes to our heart is from this cursed one? Or can it originate from within men? i have many questions here, but i think if u cud throw some light on this, it may become clear to me inshallah!! I did listen to a lecture on satan by brother murtaza khan, and it was truly enlightening. But just want to make sure if man can be the source of evil without any intervention of satan. I thank u for ur help and assistance bro!! Salaam.
ARGcomment: There is your nafs as well, so some of the evil prompting do come from your desires
Posted by: Noamaan | Sunday, 03 May 2009 at 15:48
To live a pious 'God-centered' life in the Western world is a big challange. It's hard to be a real Muslim in a traditional Muslim country, but if you manage to stay a Muslim in the West without turning to hedonism, consumerism & other Western values - then it's something to be really proud of... the bigger the challange the greater the reward :))) May Allah guide our brother Abdur-Raheem & all of us to that.
Posted by: Omar Goldfish | Tuesday, 05 May 2009 at 10:23
assalaamalaikum
brother green can you please publish the list of books that you recommend for us, i've been waiting for long
ARGcomment: You might have to wait even longer I'm afraid. Its something I need to spend some time on which I'm finding hard at the moment ,
Posted by: ebrahim | Thursday, 07 May 2009 at 07:03
Brother, can u please send me the soft copy of the presentation which u gave on "Inner dynamics of Outward worship"!! Also, u may not reply to my last two questions as now i understood them well, Thanks to Allah that happened i read those topics addressed in the Qur'an. I thank u brother. Salaam.
Posted by: Noamaan | Sunday, 10 May 2009 at 06:08
AsSalamu Alaikum,
How are you brother? Long time since I've spoken to you. Not been having much time since exams are on (do pray for me). Just msgd in to greet you with salaam and say a hi that i've not said since some ages! :)
Posted by: Mohammed Maaz | Sunday, 10 May 2009 at 19:17
THE MOTHER OF ALL TERRORISTS...TO BE TAKEN QUITE LITERALLY!
For those of you who want facts and figures and have the intellect to judge 'good' from 'evil' and the courage to know and say out the truth....for the rest should move to some other Article!
Ever since the United States Army massacred 300 Lakotas in 1890, American forces have intervened elsewhere around the globe 100 times. Indeed the United States has sent troops abroad or militarily struck other countries' territory 216 times since independence from Britain. Since 1945 the United States has intervened in more than 20 countries throughout the world.
Since World War II, the United States actually dropped bombs on 23 countries. These include:
China 1945-46,Korea 1950-53, China 1950-53, Guatemala 1954,Indonesia 1958, Cuba 1959-60, Guatemala 1960, Congo1964, Peru 1965, Laos 1964-73, Vietnam 1961-73,Cambodia 1969-70, Guatemala 1967-69, Grenada 1983,Lebanon 1984, Libya 1986, El Salvador 1980s, Nicaragua1980s, Panama 1989, 1999, Somalia 1991---now, Sudan 1998, Yugoslavia 1999. Afghanistan 1998----now and Iraq 1991----now
Post World War II, the United States has also assisted in over 20 different coups throughout the world, and the CIA was responsible for half a dozen assassinations of political heads of state.
The following is a comprehensive summary of the imperialist strategy of the United States over the span of the past century:
Argentina - 1890 - Troops sent to Buenos Aires to protect business interests.
Chile - 1891 - Marines sent to Chile and clashed with nationalist rebels.
Haiti - 1891 - American troops suppress a revolt by Black workers on United States-claimed Navassa Island.
Hawaii - 1893 - Navy sent to Hawaii to overthrow the independent kingdom - Hawaii annexed by the United States.
Nicaragua - 1894 - Troops occupied Bluefields, a city on the Caribbean Sea, for a month.
China - 1894-95 - Navy, Army, and Marines landed during the Sino-Japanese War.
Korea - 1894-96 - Troops kept in Seoul during the war.
Panama - 1895 - Army, Navy, and Marines landed in the port city of Corinto.
China - 1894-1900 - Troops occupied China during the Boxer Rebellion.
Philippines - 1898-1910 - Navy and Army troops landed after the Philippines fell during the Spanish-American War; 600,000 Filipinos were killed.
Cuba - 1898-1902 - Troops seized Cuba in the Spanish- American War; the United States still maintains troops at Guantanamo Bay today.
Puerto Rico - 1898 - present - Troops seized Puerto Rico in the Spanish-American War and still occupy Puerto Rico today.
Nicaragua - 1898 - Marines landed at the port of San Juan del Sur.
Samoa - 1899 - Troops landed as a result over the battle for succession to the throne.
Panama - 1901-14 - Navy supported the revolution when Panama claimed independence from Colombia. American troops have occupied the Canal Zone since 1901 when construction for the canal began.
Honduras - 1903 - Marines landed to intervene during a revolution.
Dominican Rep 1903-04 - Troops landed to protect American interests during a revolution.
Korea - 1904-05 - Marines landed during the Russo-Japanese War.
Cuba - 1906-09 - Troops landed during an election.
Nicaragua - 1907 - Troops landed and a protectorate was set up.
Honduras - 1907 - Marines landed during Honduras' war with Nicaragua.
Panama - 1908 - Marines sent in during Panama's election.
Nicaragua - 1910 - Marines landed for a second time in Bluefields and Corinto.
Honduras - 1911 - Troops sent in to protect American interests during Honduras' civil war.
China - 1911-41 - Navy and troops sent to China during continuous flare-ups.
Cuba - 1912 - Troops sent in to protect American interests in Havana.
Panama - 1912 - Marines landed during Panama's election.
Honduras - 1912 - Troops sent in to protect American interests.
Nicaragua - 1912-33 - Troops occupied Nicaragua and fought guerrillas during its 20-year civil war.
Mexico - 1913 - Navy evacuated Americans during revolution.
Dominican Rep 1914 - Navy fought with rebels over Santo Domingo.
Mexico - 1914-18 - Navy and troops sent in to intervene against nationalists.
Haiti - 1914-34 - Troops occupied Haiti after a revolution and occupied Haiti for 19 years.
Dominican Rep 1916-24 - Marines occupied the Dominican Republic for eight years.
Cuba - 1917-33 - Troops landed and occupied Cuba for 16 years; Cuba became an economic protectorate.
World War I - 1917-18 - Navy and Army sent to Europe to fight the Axis powers.
Russia - 1918-22 - Navy and troops sent to eastern Russia after the Bolshevik Revolution; Army made five landings.
Honduras - 1919 - Marines sent during Honduras' national elections.
Guatemala - 1920 - Troops occupied Guatemala for two weeks during a union strike.
Turkey - 1922 - Troops fought nationalists in Smyrna.
China - 1922-27 - Navy and Army troops deployed during a nationalist revolt.
Honduras - 1924-25 - Troops landed twice during a national election.
Panama - 1925 - Troops sent in to put down a general strike.
China - 1927-34 - Marines sent in and stationed for seven years throughout China.
El Salvador - 1932 - Naval warships deployed during the FMLN revolt under Marti.
World War II - 1941-45 - Military fought the Axis powers: Japan, Germany, and Italy.
Yugoslavia - 1946 - Navy deployed off the coast of Yugoslavia in response to the downing of an American plane.
Uruguay - 1947 - Bombers deployed as a show of military force.
Greece - 1947-49 - United States operations insured a victory for the far right in national "elections."
Germany - 1948 - Military deployed in response to the Berlin blockade; the Berlin airlift lasts 444 days.
Philippines - 1948-54 - The CIA directed a civil war against the Filipino Huk revolt.
Puerto Rico - 1950 - Military helped crush an independence rebellion in Ponce.
Korean War - 1951-53 - Military sent in during the war.
Iran - 1953 - The CIA orchestrated the overthrow of democratically elected Mossadegh and restored the Shah to power.
Vietnam - 1954 - The United States offered weapons to the French in the battle against Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Minh.
Guatemala - 1954 - The CIA overthrew the democratically elected Arbenz and placed Colonel Armas in power.
Egypt - 1956 - Marines deployed to evacuate foreigners after Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal.
Lebanon - 1958 - Navy supported an Army occupation of Lebanon during its civil war.
Panama - 1958 - Troops landed after Panamanians demonstrations threatened the Canal Zone.
Vietnam - 1950s-75 - Vietnam War.
Cuba - 1961 - The CIA-directed Bay of Pigs invasions failed to overthrow the Castro government.
Cuba - 1962 - The Navy quarantines Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Laos - 1962 - Military occupied Laos during its civil war against the Pathet Lao guerrillas.
Panama - 1964 - Troops sent in and Panamanians shot while protesting the United States presence in the Canal Zone.
Indonesia - 1965 - The CIA orchestrated a military coup.
Dominican Rep- 1965-66 - Troops deployed during a national election.
Guatemala - 1966-67 - Green Berets sent in.
Cambodia - 1969-75 - Military sent in after the Vietnam War expanded into Cambodia.
Oman - 1970 - Marines landed to direct a possible invasion into Iran.
Laos - 1971-75 - Americans carpet-bomb the countryside during Laos' civil war.
Chile - 1973 - The CIA orchestrated a coup, killing President Allende who had been popularly elected. The CIA helped to establish a military regime under General Pinochet.
Cambodia - 1975 - Twenty-eight Americans killed in an effort to retrieve the crew of the Mayaquez, which had been seized.
Angola - 1976-92 - The CIA backed South African rebels fighting against Marxist Angola.
Iran - 1980 - Americans aborted a rescue attempt to liberate 52 hostages seized in the Teheran
embassy.
Libya - 1981 - American fighters shoot down two Libyan fighters.
El Salvador - 1981-92 - The CIA, troops, and advisers aid in El Salvador's war against the FMLN.
Nicaragua - 1981-90 - The CIA and NSC directed the Contra War against the Sandinistas.
Lebanon - 1982-84 - Marines occupied Beirut during Lebanon's civil war; 241 were killed in the American barracks and Reagan "redeployed" the troops to the Mediterranean.
Honduras - 1983-89 - Troops sent in to build bases near the Honduran border.
Grenada - 1983-84 - American invasion overthrew the Maurice Bishop government.
Iran - 1984 - American fighters shot down two Iranian planes over the Persian Gulf.
Libya - 1986 - American fighters hit targets in and around the capital city of Tripoli.
Bolivia - 1986 - The Army assisted government troops on raids of cocaine areas.
Iran - 1987-88 - The United States intervened on the side of Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War.
Libya - 1989 - Navy shot down two more Libyan jets.
Virgin Islands - 1989 - Troops landed during unrest among Virgin Island peoples.
Philippines - 1989 - Air Force provided air cover for government during coup.
Panama - 1989-90 - 27,000 Americans landed in overthrow of President Noriega; over 2,000 Panama civilians were killed.
Liberia - 1990 - Troops entered Liberia to evacuate foreigners during civil war.
Saudi Arabia - 1990-91 - American troops sent to Saudi Arabia, which was a staging area in the war against Iraq.
Kuwait - 1991 - Troops sent into Kuwait to turn back Saddam Hussein.
Somalia - 1992-94 - Troops occupied Somalia during civil war.
Bosnia - 1993-95 - Air Force jets bombed "no-fly zone" during civil war in Yugoslavia.
Haiti - 1994-96 - American troops and Navy provided a blockade against Haiti's military government. The CIA restored Aristide to power.
Zaire - 1996-97 - Marines sent into Rwanda Hutus' refugee camps in the area where the Congo revolution began.
Albania - 1997 - Troops deployed during evacuation of foreigners.
Sudan - 1998 - American missiles destroyed a pharmaceutical complex where alleged nerve gas components were manufactured.
Afghanistan - 1998 - Missiles launched towards alleged Afghan terrorist training camps.
Yugoslavia - 1999 - Bombings and missile attacks carried out by the United States in conjunction with NATO in the 11 week war against Milosevic.
Iraq - 1998-2001 - Missiles launched into Baghdad and other large Iraq cities for four days.
American jets enforced "no-fly zone" and continued to hit Iraqi targets since December 1998.
These **100** instances of American military intervention did not include times when the United States:
(1) deployed military police overseas;
(2) mobilized the National Guard;
(3) sent Navy ships off the coast of numerous countries as a show of strength;
(4) sent additional troops to areas where Americans were already stationed;
(5) carried out covert actions where American forces were not under the direct rule of an
American command;
(6) used small hostage rescue units;
(7) used American pilots to fly foreign planes;
(8) carried out military training and advisory programs which did not involve direct combat.
U. S. GOVERNMENT ASSASSINATION PLOTS
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Following is a list of prominent foreign leaders whose assassination (or planning for same) the United States has been involved in since the end of Second World War. The list does not include several assassinations in various parts of the world carried out by anti-Castro Cubans employed by CIA and headquartered in the United States:
LIST A: NON MUSLIMS
1949 - KIm Koo, Korean opposition leader
1950's - CIA/Neo-Nazi hit list of numerous political figures in West Germany
1955 - Jose' Antonio Remon, President of Panama
1950's Chou En-lai, Prime Minister of China, several attempts on his life
1951 - Kim Il Sung, Premiere of North Korea
1950s (mid) - Claro M. Recto, Philippines opposition leader
1955 - Jawar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister of India
1959 and 1963 - Norodom Sihanouk, leader of Cambodia
1950s-70s - Jose Figueres, President of Costa Rica, two attempts on his life
1961 - Francois "Papa Doc"Duvalier, leader of Haiti
1961 - Patrice Lumumba , Prime Minister of Congo (Zaire)
1961 - Gen. Rafael Trujillo, leader of Dominican Republic
1963 - Ngo Dinh Diem, President of South Vietnam
1960s - Fidel Castro, President of Cuba, more than 15 attempts on his life
1960s - Raul Castro, high official in government of Cuba
1965 - Francisco Caamanao, Dominican Republic opposition leader
1965 - Pierre Ngendandumwe, Prime Minister of Burundi
1965-6 - Charles de Gaulle, President of France
1967 - Che Guevara, Cuban leader
1970 - Salvadore Allende, President of Chile
1970 - General Rene Schneider, Commander-in-Chief of Army, Chile
1970s and 1981 - Gen. Omar Torrijos, leader of Panama
1972 - General Manuel Noriega, Chief of Panama Intelligence
1975 - Mobutu Sese Seko, President of Zaire
1976 - Michael Manley, Prime Minister of Jamaica
1983 - Miguel d'Escoto, Foreign Minister of Nicaragua
1984 - The nine commandantes of the Sandanista National Directorate
1980's - Dr. Gerald Bull, Canadian Ballistics Scientist assassinated by Mossad in Belgium.
Partial List of Muslim Leaders Assassinated or Attempted Assassinations
1950's Sukarno, President of Indonesia
1957 Gamal Abdul Nasser, President of Egypt
1960 Brigadier General, Abdul Karim Kassem, Leader of Iraq
1980-86 Muammar Qaddafi, Leader of Libya, several plots and attempts upon his life
1982 Ayatullah Khomeini, Leader of Iran
1983 General Ahmed Dlimi, Moroccan army Commander
1985 Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Fadllallah, Lebanese Shiite Leader (80 people killed in that attempt)
1991 Saddam Hussein, Leader of Iraq
Reference: Blum, William, "KILLING HOPE -
U.S. Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II," Appendix III U.S. Government Assassination Plots, page 453, Common Courage Press, Monroe, Maine 1995. ISBN 1-56751-052-3
Very likely Victims :
April 4, 1979 - Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Leader of Pakistan, for pursuing making of Nuclear Bomb.
August, 1988. General Ziaul Haq, Military Leader of Pakistan.
1995 - Murtaza Bhutto, Son of ZUlfiqar Ali Bhutto, Anti-American would-be Leader - Pakistan.
March 25, 1975 - King Faisal of Saudi Arabia through his Nephew, Saudi Arabia for imposing 1973 Oil Embargo.
August 24, 1999. Mullah Mohammad Omar, in Kandhar, Afghanistan.
"List of Known Assassination Plots"
1950's Sukarno, President of Indonesia
1957 Gamal Abdul Nasser, President
2001 Since early this year more than 40 Palestinian leaders assassinated through surrogate Israel with the help of CIA.
Law of Nature: Newton's Third Law in Physics: "For every Action, there is an equal and opposite Reaction."
"Are they who plan ill-deeds then secure that Allah will not cause the earth to swallow them, or that the doom will not come on them whence they know not ?"[an-Nahl 16:45]
"O you believe answer the call of Allaah (swt) and His Messenger (saw) to that which gives you Life."(8:24)
A time for thought.
A time for action.
A time for change!
Prophet Muhammad (saw), said:
"The Muslim Ummah is a unique ummah among the whole of mankind: Their LAND is one, their WAR is one, their PEACE is one, their HONOR is one and their TRUST is one" (Imam ahmed) Remember there is NO Life or Dignity without Islaam!!!
Posted by: ShyedShahriar | Thursday, 14 May 2009 at 23:22
As-salamu-alaicum
Brother, A.G.R.!
I think u should start using "Face Book", For the spread of Islam. I think it will be very very Helpful. Allah will help us.
If u have any "face book" account , please give me the address.
Allahu Akbar.
ARGcomment: no time for that.
Posted by: ShyedShahriar | Thursday, 14 May 2009 at 23:28
Assalamu Alaikum ARG
You haven't put a link from this site to the IERA website...I'm sure the brothers and sisters who visit this blog would be great supporters of IERA....FB
ARGcomment: I haven't written anything on this blog for yonks! Inshallah, things will change.
Posted by: Fatima Barakatullah | Wednesday, 20 May 2009 at 01:58
Thank u bro! I truly thank u as u managed to giv me some time from ur busy schedule. Brother, i have many doubts and issues to be addressed. Will u be able to find some time to help me understand those? I do have people around who cud answer to me, but either those answers are unsatisfactory or lacking proper understanding of knowledge and its application. for example:
when i asked u as to which scholar i must follow, u replied that when i know the book of Allah, i'l know the scholar! which was the most wise answer i hav ever heard from any person. Not only this but in many issues which u clarified to me. I dont want to loose this means of communication. Also in the time when my eeman is fluctuating with very high amplitudes, i need u to help me bro. My only request is to please make out some time for this. And if u r not able to do that, then no problem, but things will become bit difficult for me. May Allah make it easy for all. Salaam alaika.
ARGcomment: Bro I will do what I can with Allah's help.
Posted by: Noamaan | Wednesday, 20 May 2009 at 02:19
Bismillah ArRahmaan ArRaheem!
Assalamu aleikum again Brotha ARG!
(hope you read the whole comment and tell me what you think even though it's a little too long, sorry!)
Just thought it would be cool to comment on this post of yours as well 'cause I didn't read it before now.
I remember you saying (when you were in Norway) that Muslims must stop compromising with their religion, and that is one of the most important things I've heard lately. It made me reflect on how I, and unfortuneatly (too) many other Muslims, compromise with ou religion every single day. It's quite frightening how Muslims are compromising with no limitations.
"The boss will fire me if I don't handshake him/her", "The jobinterviewer would think I'm a wimp if I don't look him/her in the eyes" and stuff like that. OK, I understand why this is very hard for someone, but people should start reflecting and understand that it's awful that we are more afraid of what PEOPLE think of us than what ALLAH SWT thinks of us. I think it's great that you mentioned the "materialistic"-issue in the interview. Alhamdolillah!
People don't realize that all this materialism is controlling us like we are all marionettes, May allah SWT protect us!
Another thing which I really find interesting, but also completely frightening!, is the "Contest 2"-thing! WHAT'S THAT?!
OK, it's sad when a British soldier dies, I do condemn unfair killing and other bad stuff that happens in war. But can someone force me to condemn it?! Why don't people condemn the killing of all the innocent people in Afghanistand and Iraq?! I can't and I don't force people to feel sorry for them or condemn the unfair killing!
And who has the right to classify me as an extremist/fanatic just because I think homosexuality is a sin? And another thing is that most people think that ONLY Muslims say that homoexuality is a sin. HELLO?! Didn't anyone hear what the pope said about it? What about ATHEISTS who don't accept homosexuality? There's NOT just Muslims who look upon homosexuality as a sin.
Supporting Jihad would make me an exremist? Well.. go and get some information about what Jihad RELLY is before classifying me as something!
What's wrong with promoting the Sharia Law?! I claim that following the Sharia Law (as it is meant to be followed) would make the most just and awesome society! People just have to go learn what the Sharia Law really is first, InshAllah!
And then to the next point: I think that it is waaay easier to practice Islam much better in the West than it is in many, many "Islamic" countries. (The reason why I said "Islamic" ist because I don't really consider such countries as Islamic if it's not easy to practice Islam there). In the West we have something called freedom, which is hard to find many places in the Muslim world (We can't hide the fact, but unfortuneatly WE have to take part in the negative aspects of Muslims because of these unfair societies). Because of the freedom, we have all the facilities and much more which help us do non-essential things in addition to doing the essential things in Islam properly. So I agree on that, and that's why I think we have to take make the best out of all our precious opportunities. Inshallah! Alhamdolillah!
But we have to remember that even though we have all these opportunities, we need to be aware of the materialism - That, I think, is a great challenge to ourselves. The most important and one of the most difficult Jihaads through our lives is to cut connections to materialism.
O' Allah, make it easy for us because You Are Only Sustainer, Most Merciful and Beneficient! - Ameen!
Take Care!
Wassalaam!
Aisha from Norway
ARGcomment: Nice comment Aisha! Mashallah!
Posted by: Aisha | Thursday, 21 May 2009 at 00:21
As Salaamu alaikum waRahmatullah wa Barakatuh
I have a question to you about another topic. i apologize for that. but i'm asking here because i don't know wehre else. i've heard your lecture about the origin of evolution. you said that it is possible that Allah created the creatures through stages, because there's no evidence which excludes it. it's just that things can't evolve randomly.
so my question is if Adam could possibly be apelike first? Could Allah possibly mean in Sura At-Tin (adn other verses) that he created man in that form after stages? i just don't like that idea, so is there a clear evidence from qur'an that human beings were created as they are and excludes any other idea? not that i won't accept if theres not, i am just asking.
Jazaka Allahu khairan was-salaamu alaikum
ARGcomment: If you listen to my lecture on the topic that has been commented about you'll find the answer. Briefly, no. I don't think Adam evolved. He was created miraculously. This is clear from the apparent texts of the Quran.
Posted by: Jallal Lamuadni | Monday, 25 May 2009 at 06:34
Assalaamu alaikum. Thank you for your answer. I really don't know why i didn't noticed you making it clear in the dars.
whatever i want to tell you that i had watched many lectures from you about the deception of the world. and the best one was the last i watched. i didn't expect it beacuse it was an old one. this is what i am speaking about: http://www.youtubeislam.com/video/3121/Sex-Drugs-n-Rock-n-Roll--Is-there-more-to-life
i think it was that you maked it here more clear that human beings never get enough. if you recieve fame or money, it is just for a short moment and you want to get more of it, and it never stops and never satisfies. in this lecture you gave more examples of stars also which made it clearer. this made me realize the truth about it and made me gave up on those things. Allhamdulillah. I think after that i also try to get more knowledge May Allah reward and protect you.
Another thing is that i watched dawa in the park volume four and five. you talking harsh there. even if it doesn't affect the people you were addressing. besides that its very fun to see: it gives Muslims or at least me a good feeling because i know we Muslims still have brave Knights (masha Allah) at our side. i think this gives Muslims the courage they need. this is the same with debates. the only thing i don't like about debates are the muslims in the audience shouting in a, pow i feel, ugly way. i alway think after this: please muslims be ashamded." nut maybe just my perception is wrong.
One last thing. When i was watching a lecture of yours, once my father came in and saw you giving darz. immediately he asked in a funnily: "Is this Jesus?"
May Allah reward you. And may Allah increase our knowledge and guide us the straight path.
Assalaamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh
Posted by: Jalal Lamuadni from Germany | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 at 17:16
about the lecture about evolution. maybe i just didnt saw the lecture you mean.
Posted by: Jalal Lamuadni from Germany | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 at 17:22
Asalamu calaikum brother Green
i was wondering, do can you put together an
all-inclusive DVDs for DAWA spcializing for western people. i live in America and i want to do street dawa, just handing them over to people.
i know everybody has diffrant background so it will be hard to put it all in one, but that's is the challange.
ARGcomment: Inshallah, its coming..check out www.iera.org.uk
most people where i live are liberal athiest or agnostic. but we also have evangelical christains.
brother we would love it if you and some other brothers(mybe bilal phelips) and undertake a project like this.
Posted by: Ahmed | Sunday, 31 May 2009 at 17:15
As salamu Alaicum,
to all the brothers/sisters living in the west. I think at least u can do this-
Go to this link, and spread it to all:
http://www.ahya.org/news/hinduawake.pdf
And go to this link,
- The proof that Islam is the Truth-
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B8104FF1ED1AB781
and download these videos ( or any other way u can find them) make DVD with those and and drop them to your non muslim's mailbox. This really works, a marketing study shows- Direct mail advertizing with DVDs generate 200% 600% more response-
This is very very Important.
Allahu Alam.
Posted by: S S | Sunday, 07 June 2009 at 21:36
As salamu alaicum.
The real face of sufis exposed-
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4785233260826397134&ei=ePQaSpPoENqA-QbbrtzgDQ&q=Sufi+soul&emb=1
Allah knows best.
Posted by: S S | Friday, 12 June 2009 at 00:38
Assalamu aleikum, brother ARG!
Hope everything is going well, by Allahs Grace!
Just randomly dropping by...
I'm goin to Pakistan 23rd of June, a few days left. My mother and my two younger sisters have been there for 3 weeks now, so I'm lookin forward to seeing them again, InshaAllah!
At the same time I'm a bit scared after knowing what's going on there in these days, the bombs and stuff! I have to admit that I'm a bit afraid of dying there and never coming back, cause I have so many things I wanna do before I die.
OK, too much of my sentimental talk, heheh!
What are your plans for the Summer? You'll be on the Da'wah Tour InshaAllah, right?
Too bad I'm in Pakistan when the Tour is, I'm sure it's going to be a huge Success by the Grace of Allah SWT!
Keep up the good work and take a trip to Norway to visit us again as soon as you get time!
And btw, PLEASE don't forget to make Du'a for the people of Pakistan, especially the people of Swat! :)
Peace, bro! Take care!
Assalamu Alaykum Wr Wb!
Posted by: Aisha | Thursday, 18 June 2009 at 13:40
As salamu alaicum,
I think the following link is a very good one,
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7F4B62A190046A64
We can download these viedows, and make DVDs and give them to muslims and non muslims.
Or we can send the link to other people by e mail, blog, face book/ my space etc.
Allahu Alam.
Posted by: S S | Tuesday, 23 June 2009 at 22:12
i know in Islam women can't be leaders but i would like to ask can they do anything political at all such as be a member of parliament etc?
argcomment: I'm not sure
Posted by: Sr16 | Friday, 11 September 2009 at 14:46