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What is Islam?
by Alvin Gladstone on May 16, 2008 11:09 AM   Permalink | Hide replies

Based on history and bible - Ishmael was the origin of Islam. He was an ilegitimate child of Abraham and Hagar. And this is what was prophecised about Ishmael 4000 years ago, which is true even today

Genesis 16:11-12
11 The angel of the LORD also said to her:
"You are now with child
and you will have a son.
You shall name him Ishmael,
for the LORD has heard of your misery.

12 He will be a wild donkey of a man;
his hand will be against everyone
and everyone's hand against him,
and he will live in hostility
toward all his brothers."

Doesn't this charactierize Islam even to this day????



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  RE:What is Islam?
by Moinuddin Rahmatulla on May 16, 2008 11:15 AM   Permalink
I would have believed you but after reading the Holy Quran you know that it is the word of God and that Prophet Muhammad was the Last prophet. The Quran states a lot of facts.If anyone could prove them wrong i would convert to any religion you want me to.

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by Abhishek jain on May 16, 2008 11:24 AM   Permalink
I will tell you one thing
One one might be able to prove you wrong
But iam sure you won't be able to prove anyone wrong so don't fight and live in peace frnds....


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  RE:What is Islam?
by Moinuddin Rahmatulla on May 16, 2008 11:28 AM   Permalink
No one can prove the Holy Quran wrong.I dont follow my religion blindly.I want to live in peace.As a muslim you have to live in peace but unfortunately whats happening today is completely UnIslamic and the terrorists should be gunned down etc etc.

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by Abhishek jain on May 16, 2008 11:25 AM   Permalink
sorry i meant no one will be able to prove you wrong.But even you won't be able to do the same

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by Moinuddin Rahmatulla on May 16, 2008 11:30 AM   Permalink
Sorry i misunderstood you Sir.Yes i think you have a valid point.It could happen that i wont be able to do the same.

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  RE:What is Islam?
by iron on May 16, 2008 12:54 PM   Permalink
Do u accept there are religions other than your own?
This is what told in quran that there is no other god than allah.
SO are we all fool to follow our own religions?

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