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Who is Allah? One of 360 gods worshiped by the Arabs in the Kaba, a pagan pantheon. Allah, a high god, replaced the moon god, Hubul. The moon was worshiped as a deity in times of darkness. Most Muslims do not realize the pagan sources of their own religion. Every religion claims to worship the “true god”. Making the claim is, in itself, not proof that you worship the true god.
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The Qur’an and the Hadith. Islam teaches that the Qur’an is 100% the words of Allah, which fell out of heaven and that it is superior to the Bible. Muhammad's teachings are included in what is called "Hadith." The "Hadith" is a record of Muhammad's words and deeds according to his wives, relatives, and companions. Next to the Qur'an, it is the most important part of Islamic law; its teachings are just has binding. Both are recognized as authoritative and must be followed to have a chance of being accepted by Allah. Islam teaches that the Bible was corrupted and so Allah had to send down another book to the Prophet Muhammad.
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Islam means "submission" [to God].
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Islam and America
Islam is more than a religion; it is a way of life. The Qur’an and Hadith (sayings of Muhammad) govern every aspect of social, political, economic, and religious life, and the belief that “Islam is a religion and a state” is an integral part of the faith. This is directly in opposition to America's first amendment which states that Congress shall not make any law establishing a particular religion or preventing the free exercise thereof. America's founding fathers were descendants of those who came here to escape the tyranny of a system which shackled their religious freedom. What would happen to our religious freedom if America became an Islamic country? Would we be able to choose any religion, as we can today, or would we be forced into Islam? According to the Qur’an, in Sura 5:33, if anyone resists God and his prophet (Muhammad) or strives against them, the punishment is exile, crucifixion, or cutting off of the hands and feet. What about a Muslim who desires to convert to another faith? According to the Hadith, Muhammad said “Whoever changes his religion, kill him.” (Al Bukhari, Vol. 9:57)
Islam Opposes Freedom of Religion
“If anyone desires a religion other than Islam, never will it be accepted of him, and in the hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost.” Surah 3:85
Mohammed said, "I have been ordered to fight with the people till they say, "None has the right to be worshiped but Allah, and whoever says, "None has the right to be worshiped but Allah, his life and property will be saved by me." (otherwise it will not). Hadith Vol. 4:196
Islam Teaches to Not Ask Questions...because the plain answer may trouble you?!?
“O ye who believe! Ask not questions about things which, if made plain to you may cause you trouble…Some people before you did ask such questions and on that account lost their faith.” Surah 5:101-102
Narrated Ibn Abbas: Some people were asking Allah's Apostle questions mockingly. A man would say, "Who is my father?" Another man whose she-camel had gone astray would say, "Where is my she-camel? "So Allah revealed this Verse in this connection: "O you who believe! Ask not about things which, if made plain to you, may cause you trouble." (5.101) (Book #60, Hadith #146)
Narrated Ibn Abbas: Some people were asking Allah's Apostle questions mockingly. A man would say, "Who is my father?" Another man whose she-camel had gone astray would say, "Where is my she-camel? "So Allah revealed this Verse in this connection: "O you who believe! Ask not about things which, if made plain to you, may cause you trouble." (5.101) (Book #60, Hadith #146)
Lies Are Allowed in Islam
Mohammed taught that lies are allowed under three conditions, “For reconciliation among people, in war, and amongst spouses, to keep peace in the family” Al Ghazali Vol. 3:284-287. Mohammed often allowed his followers to lie in order to trick his enemies and then be able to murder them.
The principle of Al-Takeyya
The Arabic word, "Takeyya", means "to prevent," or guard against. The principle of Al Takeyya conveys the understanding that Muslims are permitted to lie as a preventive measure against anticipated harm to one's self or fellow Muslims. This principle gives Muslims the liberty to lie under circumstances that they perceive as life threatening. They can even deny the faith, if they do not mean it in their hearts. Al-Takeyya is based on the following Quranic verse:
"Let not the believers Take for friends or helpers Unbelievers rather than believers: if any do that, in nothing will there be help from Allah: except by way of precaution (prevention), that ye may Guard yourselves from them (prevent them from harming you.) But Allah cautions you (To remember) Himself; for the final goal is to Allah." Surah 3:28
According to this verse a Muslim can pretend to befriend infidels (in violation of the teachings of Islam) and display adherence with their unbelief to prevent them from harming him.
The principle of Al-Takeyya
The Arabic word, "Takeyya", means "to prevent," or guard against. The principle of Al Takeyya conveys the understanding that Muslims are permitted to lie as a preventive measure against anticipated harm to one's self or fellow Muslims. This principle gives Muslims the liberty to lie under circumstances that they perceive as life threatening. They can even deny the faith, if they do not mean it in their hearts. Al-Takeyya is based on the following Quranic verse:
"Let not the believers Take for friends or helpers Unbelievers rather than believers: if any do that, in nothing will there be help from Allah: except by way of precaution (prevention), that ye may Guard yourselves from them (prevent them from harming you.) But Allah cautions you (To remember) Himself; for the final goal is to Allah." Surah 3:28
According to this verse a Muslim can pretend to befriend infidels (in violation of the teachings of Islam) and display adherence with their unbelief to prevent them from harming him.