convert into the Truth words of your lord\nlook at this picture\nhttp://www.alnoor1.org/imageinuse/pict/makkah/makkah.jpg\n\nnote: we do not worship the black house, but we direct our prayers toward one place as a sign of unity.
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Alhamdulillah!  Converting to Islam is the best decision I have ever made.  I have purpose in my life and things make sense.  I never feel oppressed.  I love my life and I have truly been blessed by Allah after coming to Islam.  May Allah forgive me for all the things I did wrong before i came to Islam and also in the process of coming closer to Him. Ameen
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Isaiah 45:7\nI form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.\n\nFrom your own Bible, Christians.\n\nI dare you to pull the "out of context" card on me.
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Well,\n\nIt is a mystical revelation.\n\nReligion is not the word used...as religions are viewed as man-made.  Rastafari is the Life.  Living naturally as we are meant.  Accepting the ways of nature.\n\nIn Jamaica, in the 1930s three preachers separately came to the same conclusion after studying Christian prophecy and watching world events...they found the Coronation of Emperor Haile Sellassie I of Ethiopia as the fulfillment of Revelations.  In short, that Christ shall return upon the Throne of David and shall be called King of Kings-Lord of Lords- Conquering Lion of The Tribe of Judah.  And that nations shall come and bow in recognition (there were delegates from 52 nations at the Coronation).\n\nThen war will be waged agianst him...(Moussolini invaded 1936) leading to world war Armageddon.  (World war 2-Cold wars-Globilization-Still an ongoing struggle)\n\nI can go on and on...but basically that's how it took form in this time.\n\nMany grow there locks as a vow similar to the Nazarite in Numbers ch. 6.  Physical and financial separation from Babylon (rule of man) is valued.\n\nHerbs (all herbs) are medicinal and spiritual offerings and used in many forms.  (but not all smoke..not all grow locks)\n\nDifferent 'houses' have come about...mainly Nyabhinghi, Bobo Ashanti, and Twelve Tribes of Isreal...but many do not ascribe to any denomination.   \n\nRastafari is for anyone who accepts.  Africa is seen as the physical and spiritual home of all man-kind and Ethiopia is the rallying point for world unity (beginning with African unity).  Thus fighting against colonialism in all its forms is essential.\n\nThis answer is pretty generic...there is much more to it...let me refer to other sources...\n\nHere is probably the best link:\n\nhttp://web.syr.edu/~affellem/\n\nRas Adam's page has a lot of good links, information, pictures and music too\n\nFeel free to add any more questions...\n\nPeace & Blessings!
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My first thought was the 'light under a bushel' quote...so how about this:\n\nMatthew Chapter 5, 14-16\n\n14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. \n \n15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. \n\n \n16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. \n\n -----\n\nEmphasise verse 16, commenting that 'good works' means get off your butts and go do something that shows they can walk the walk as well as talk the talk.  There may be a more 'modern' sounding translation, I found this one on htmlbible.com.
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If anyone has a phone number to an Arabic Christian Church here in the United States..., this woman would like to have it and the name of the church.\n\nShe wants to talk to a Muslim woman who has converted to Christianity. If anyone can help it would be a blessing.
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Ah ...the soft-shoe routine you can get from people who believe in the "inerrant" Bible - when a text clearly states something so awful that it must be re-re-reinterpreted.\n\nSo .. a word from our sponsor:\nIsiah 45:7 "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and CREATE EVIL: I the LORD do all these things."\n\nAnd now let's hear the various (laughable) renditions of what "evil" means "in this context," or "the actual Hebrew means something totally different." - obviously it couldn't just mean "evil," .... could it? \n\nThere is no one answer to your question. Current theology, in a vain attempt at sidestepping the mystical trend that produced the citation above, holds that God did NOT do what He says He did, or that it's a "mystery to be revealed in the end to us all."
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The truth?  \nThis will surely anger some people, but it is the truth, and many black believers in my church agree.\n\nBecause Christianity is "too white" for some.\nIslam has an appeal to people who want to seperate themselves from the "white man's religion".\n\nBigotry is not limited to a particular race.\nLouis Farakhan (sp?) proves this.\n\nSorry to offend and I wish it weren't this way, but don't kill the messenger.
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You have to recite the following verse in Arabic: there is only one Allah/god and Mohamed (peace be upon him) is his last/true messenger.  You have to recite this in from of witnesses, other Muslims of course, so you'll probably do it in a mosque.  It translates to that more or less.  Just make sure you do more homework.
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Ok... so... is this the REALLY true religion?\n\nor is this the really, really true religion... or maybe this is the really true/truest religion.  Oh well... welcome to your new religion... I'm laying odds you'll recruit many new members.\n\nPersonally, I'd join, too... but you'd have to take the god part out of it.
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I certainly expect to see man Christ-like Christians in heaven Insha Allah .......... we, muslims, do follow Jesus' (pbuh) doctrine - we just don't believe in his divinity
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One of our biggest problems--and the fastest way of turning others off to faith--is that so many of us believers think our way is the only way to approach God.  We don't allow for differences in the body of believers.  Jesus had dinner with tax collecors, allowed a prostitute to anoint him, and had fellowship with the woman at the well.  In fact, many of the most powerful moments in his ministry involved his encounters with folk who scandalized the establishment.  \n\nWho are we to try to ban someone just because he has a few ideas different than ours if Jesus refused to do that?\n\nPS for David:  I hope your sabbath was all you hoped for.  Blessings!
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it really depends on which god you're speaking of. the god of the jews and christians (being one in the same) is an all knowing god and hardly needs to ask us anything. war being the current political issue on the books i guess the ? could be something in the neighborhood of "why is oil so important to you when i've offered you other alternatives?" spiritually speaking i'm guessing the ? could be "you see the miracle of life all around you every day and still you question my existance.  what don't you understand?" as a mere mortal i can hardly speculate as to the wonderings of a diety. as your fellow human i have to ask "if god were real?" be you pagan, christian, jew, or muslam, you simply cannot question the existance of at least some supreme being.
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great question.\n\nwe should stop talking about all the theoretical and theological aspects of our faith, and start DOing something about it!\n\ni wish i had a real answer for you other than that.\nas for as i can see it we can each only do our part: that means loving our neighbors, spreading the notion of peace, preaching a spirituality of love and acceptance, etc.\n\nif you agree at all then you should read the book: "buried alive - a discussion on overcoming the seven lifeless sins".\nit's the best book i've ever read.  and it's relevant to nearly every aspect of life!
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Hello! Okay im a muslim and i will tell you what muslims believe: "we believe that all prophets peace be upon them (Jesus, moses, abraham, lut, joseph...etc) came with true religions from Allah (God) but coz torah and bible are being modified so much then we think it's no longer the same true religion it used to be" i respect you and i respect your religion but islam is the only religion that is not modified so it's so pure and true as it first came...
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I do not think, I am sure that you do not know what you are talking about.\nI have checked the reference you gave , you know what...? I could find nothing as you were referring to...\n\nI see some of our friends on the board, approved your words...blindly, without taking the trouble to check..\nIf that what you were looking for , you did succeed. Happy now.\n\nIt is clear that you are not looking to learn or for the truth. Are you so much scared, of you and others, to know the real true Islam?????
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There are elements of truth in a lot of the answers - there is probably one big answer which incorporates a number of these concepts. I'll add a couple of points to consider:\n\nMatthew 7:21-23\n 21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.\n 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?\n 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.\n\nMatthew 25:41 "Then He will also say to those on His left, 'Depart from Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels;\n\nLuke 13:23-28\n 23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,\n 24Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.\n 25When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:\n 26Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.\n 27But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.\n 28There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.\n\nFrom these 3 passages we see that those who preach & do miracles in His name, BUT ARE ALSO doers of iniquity, will be lost. Iniquity is sin. Sin is transgression against God's Law. God's Law was given to Moses on Mt Sinai (and he wrote it in the Torah/Books of Moses). Also the Word of God was with God & was God before creation (John 1:1); the Word was made Incarnate (John 1:14) - Yeshua the Messiah, who was perfect & sinless - i.e. he did not break any of the Laws of God in the Torah. He is the One who said: "Follow Me."\n\nIt puts this Proverb in perspective:\nHe that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Proverbs 28:9\n\nA couple of other things to consider. God has NEVER tolerated paganism mixed-in with His worship. That didn't bother the pagan Roman Emperor Constantine - he added some Christian elements into his sun god worship and TERMED IT "Christianity." Evidently it didn't bother the Popes or the Reformers - for all the mainline denominations (Catholic, Protestant, non-denominational) still maintain the pagan traditions of man with Sunday, Christmas, Easter, etc.\n\nGod has given us Scripture which details when & how He wants to be worshipped. The Sabbath & the Festivals of the Lord is a starting point. Unfortunately, you won't find them on the secular, pagan-based calendars. Or on your mainline denomination church calendars!\n\nRevelation 18:4 "Come out of her my people."
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First of all, you are to be commended for struggling to find the truth amidst misinformation and predjudices! Titus 2:7 says in "all things show yourself uncorrupted in your teaching,showing seriousness and speech which cannot be condemned, so that the man on the opposing side may get ashamed,having nothing vile to say about us." So keep up the good work!     When I study my Watchtower, I read it once, just to read it.Then I go through it with my daughter and we answer the questions together. The third time I go through it, I look up the scriptures mentioned and usually write them in the margins of my magazine. That way,even later, I can always go back and look in that magazine and see at a glance what scripures were brought out,the definitions of any words I did not understand or the pronunciation of any Biblical name I couldn't get right( which I also write in the margins) I also underline in pencil (I use colored pencils,different colors have different meanings for me)the scriptures in the Bible that have any sort of special meaning for me.  These are just MY studying methods;you will come into your own in time!! Good luck to you,and your efforts to come into the truth please Jehovah God more than you could know!!  By the way, real Christian-like ,your comments,Rev,Kipp. I'm sure God is real proud of you...