RE:RE:New Islamic Directions Blog
by hakeem on Dec 23, 2007 11:49 PM Permalink
First of all, we have to realize that a function of faith is the realization that worldly survival is not the ultimate end of life. That being the case, the people addressed in this verse realized that a noble death in the defense of lofty principles is better than a life that is lived in violation of those principles. They also realize that displaying courage in the face of grave danger is the way of people of faith.
RE:RE:RE:New Islamic Directions Blog
by hakeem on Dec 23, 2007 11:51 PM Permalink
Satan, he seeks to instill in you the fear of his dupes. Fear them not! Rather fear Me (God), if indeed you are believers. (3:175)
In this verse, God makes it clear that one of the guiles of Satan is to instill into humans the fear of the damage and destruction that can be inflicted by his dupes. In the terror war all of those who allow themselves to be used to murder, usurp, and wreak havoc through tumult, turmoil, and oppression all in opposition to what God demands of us are Satans dupes, regardless of their actual religion or lack thereof.
RE:RE:RE:RE:New Islamic Directions Blog
by hakeem on Dec 24, 2007 12:00 AM Permalink
Say: O My servants who have transgressed against your own souls: do not despair of God's mercy, for God forgives all sins. It is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.Qur'an (39:53)
