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Islam is the ONLY solution to "all" the problems faced by the world of today.(especially the west):

high rates of murders/ homicides/ suicides

high rates of rapes/ incests and crimes of sexual harrassment

high rates of crimes/ robberies

sex without marriage/ fornication

adultery/ prostitution

pornography in the name of 'free speech'

vulgarity/ obscenity/ profanity on a rise

women objectification into sex slaves

capitalism (rich getting richer day by day)

inflation/ high debt

child pornography

abortion (1.5 million babies are aborted each year in US)

hate crimes/ racism

accumulation of wealth

high rates of suicides

alcoholism / gambling

drug use and abuse on a rise

STDs/ AIDs/ etc on a RISE

rise in Old homes and 'day care centres'!

(i can name more if you wish!)

In short, man is 'his own god'.

there is no retribution for his sins.

he is free to follow his carnal desires/ innate characteristics.

RESULT is in front of our VERY eyes!

Check out the Total crime rates per country (US ranks 1st, Uk ranks 2nd)

http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_tot_cri-crim...

Shariah means not what you listen from CNN and Fox news . Shariah means what Islam truly teaches.And i believe in that Shariah what Islam teaches.

The main question to you ..Why do the people have to rob others ?Islam commands us to shun robbery and also , prescribes method of eliminating robbery

a. Islam prescribes method of eliminating robbery.

All major religions teach that theft is an evil act. Islam teaches the same. So what is the difference between Islam and the other religions? The difference

lies in the fact that Islam, besides teaching that robbing is evil, shows a practical way of creating a social structure in which people will not rob.

b. Islam prescribes Zakat

Islam prescribes a system of Zakat (obligatory annual charity). Islamic law prescribes that every person who has a saving that exceeds the nisab level i.e. more than 85 grams of gold, should give 2.5% of that saving every lunar year in charity. If every rich person in the world gave Zakat sincerely, poverty will be eradicated from this world. Not a single human being would die of hunger.

c. Chopping off the hands as punishment for robbery

Islam prescribes chopping off the hands of the convicted robber. The Glorious Qur’an says in Surah Maidah:

“As to the thief, male or female, cut off his or her hands:a punishment by way of example, from Allah, for their crime: and Allah is Exalted in

power, full of wisdom.” [ Al-Qur’an 5:38]

The non-Muslim may say, “Chopping off the hands in this 20th century.

Islam is a barbaric and ruthless religion!”

d. Results achieved when Islamic Shariah Implemented America is supposed to be one of the most advanced countries in the world. Unfortunately it also has one of the highest rates of crime, theft, and robbery. Suppose the Islamic shariah is implemented in America i.e. every rich person gives Zakat ( 2.5% of his savings in charity above 85 grams of gold every lunar year), and every convicted robber has his or her hands chopped off as a punishment. Will the rate of theft and robbery in America increase, remain same or decrease? Naturally it will decrease. Moreover the existence of such a stringent law would discourage many a potentialrobber.

I agree that the amount of theft that takes place in the world today is so tremendous that if you chop off the hands of all the thieves, there will be tens of thousands of people whose hands will be chopped off. The point here is that the moment you implement this law the rate of theft will decline immediately. The potential robber would give it a serious thought before jeopardizing his limbs. The mere thought of the punishment itself will discourage majority of the robbers. There will barely be a few who would rob. Hence only a few person’s hands would be chopped off but millions would live peacefully without fear of being robbed. Islamic Shariah is therefore practical, and achieves results.

In Makkah, Saudi Arabia ,people go to prayer while their shops are opened .They do not close their shops because they know no one can dare to steal any thing . Islam therefore believes in practicals rather than flowery words to control the Criminals.

what is shariah in islam? http://www.islamawareness.net/Shariah/

Salamun Alaikum!! Ramadan Kareem, and may Allah Almighty bless you!!

There is only one Islam. Sure...you can go to work, have a professional job, serve the community, but at the same time be humble and modest in your dress, have a family, spend time with them as you should, and follow the pillars of Islam.

Islam was meant for every century, and it's message is never ending. And all Islam is against violence and terrorism, anyone who is drawn towards killing needs to be in a mental institute. If you have any questions regarding Islam, please message me. It would be my honor to help. I am well-aware that most converts have trouble with adapting to the new lifestyle. Please make the best of these holy nights. May Allah (SWT) bless you!

If you don't know that Islam forbids violence and terrorism, you obviously don't know much about the religion you converted to and need to do some more homework. Start be reading the Quran carefully.

Are you asking about sects? One thing you should know that islam truely has no forms. There's one thing you should do is cOnsider urself muslim ~ no sunni or shia. And about ur question about the form of islam against terrorism. Well different muslic scholars sit together to discuss new issues like terrorism and through mutual understanding pass a verdict regarding it. Just like terrorism has been condemned by the mufti od saudi arabia.

Congrutlations on your reversion.

Well, in Islam violence/terriorism is not allowed.

And Islam, is not adapted to the 21 century.

Islam is a way of life remember and it is easy.

Islam is moderate religon and is not HARD !!!

Islam is not about following sects, like christianity. Don't let these above people manippulate you. You do this, go to your local mosque and they will supply you with Qu'raan in english translation .

In Islam we follow the Quraan and the Sunnah.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bi5Kw8UKYo

There is no old or modern Islam, there is only one Islam and it has been unchanged. Islam is against violence and the Quran teaches us to avoid unnessasry violence and look to most peaceful solutions first.

What you see doing violence is Muslims, Christians, Jews, etc. They are people and people are not perfct. Doesnt mean their religion is violent. I suggest you read the Quran to get a better idea of what Islam is or speak to imams or scholers.

Peace.

There is only one form of Islam and it is for all time. God in His wisdom gave us the Quran which has the answers for mankind for all times. There is no 'reform' version of Islam if that's what you're asking.

To be clear, Islam is steadfast against terrorism and only permits war when a people are opressed and for self defense only. The current situation in the Gaza concentration camps, Libya, Syria for example are good examples of this. Even during times of war, the prophet PBUH forbade harm to noncombatants, women, children, elderly, even harming trees.

As a new Muslim, I strongly encourage you read the Quran to understand your faith better.

Islam in itself is against terrorism. One verse says: "fight in the way of Allah those that fight you but do not transgress limits for god does not love transgressors." Basically, it allows self defense, but says not to go beyond that. Also, Allah doesn't support killing innocents. Many political dictators and officials or extremist groups use the name of Islam as a strategy to garner followers and attention when many of their practices go against the true basis of Islam. You are a Muslim and you didn't even know that!

Islam, like Christianity, say's it is against violence and terrorism.

Salaam alaykum!

I've recently found this channel on youtube about the identity of Muslims in the western society.

It talks about the recent riots etc.

http://www.youtube.com/user/0TruthUnveiled0