Can someone be a muslim and renounce procelytism ?
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Quran provides absolute freedom of belief. Though a Muslim has a duty to spread the message of Islam to others, it is upto them to believe or not.\n\n"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in GOD has grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And GOD heareth and knoweth all things. " Quran 2:256. \n\n"Say, "The truth is from your Lord": Let him who will believe, and let him who will, reject (it): " Quran 18: 29. \n\n"And if your Lord had pleased, surely all those who are in the earth would have believed, all of them; will you then force men till they become believers? " Quran  10: 99.
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Well first of all, you can't just convince/force people to convert. Thats not your call, you can tell them what being an atheist is like and let them choose themselves. And since my dad is a muslim, i've come to now that you can no longer convert to anything else if you're a muslim. it's a sin. so even if they'd convert they'd probably feel guilty for the rest of their lives.
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No, You shouldn't be a muslim unless you are totaly sure that this is what you really want, else you would be Monafek(pretender).\nIslam rules say that you must be convinced, mind and heart by your religion before following it, if you are not convinced, don`t follow it at all.\nAs for other religions being condemned to hell, this is not true. Islam says "there is no difference whatspever between one person and the other except how virtuious each one is" and it didn't necissate a religion, just virtue. Also islam say "Religion is how to deal not how to pray" which means that dealing with others nicly and in a just manner is the important thing . And about other religions it says"All prophets are brothers, and their light comes from the same source." it also says" We are all from adam, and adam is but a handfull of dust, only the good deeds remain"\n\nAbout christians it says"And no one will be closer and dearer to the muslims you than those who say'we are true christians' for amongst them there are priests and saints and people who dedicate their lives to Goodness" .\n\nAnd about talking to people about joining islam" Smile and talk to them with the manner they prefer best, and don't be rude or thick at heart else they yould never listen"\n\nAnd as for freedom of choosing one's religion"To each his faith, they have theirs and you have yours and only the mercifull God can judge amongst them"\n\nI hope I answered your question.
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The 1st verse you mentioned : 3.85 , Yes if some one don't take Islam as a religion it wont be accepted from him&#92;her in the Doom Day , and Wont be accepted by God. \nTRY TO READ EXPLANATIONS BEFORE MISUNDERSTANDING VERSES \nAnd For Muslim in the life time WE Must Accept ALl Religions according to : \n109:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful \n\n[109:1] Say, "O you disbelievers. \n\n[109:2] "I do not worship what you worship. \n\n[109:3] "Nor do you worship what I worship. \n\n[109:4] "Nor will I ever worship what you worship. \n\n[109:5] "Nor will you ever worship what I worship. \n\n[109:6] "To you is your religion, and to me is my religion." \n\n2nd verse you mentioned , Fight ONLY who Fights us , NOT Who are dealing in tolerant way , according to : 60:8] GOD does not enjoin you from befriending those who do not fight you because of religion, and do not evict you from your homes. You may befriend them and be equitable towards them. GOD loves the equitable. \n\n[60:9] GOD enjoins you only from befriending those who fight you because of religion, evict you from your homes, and band together with others to banish you. You shall not befriend them. Those who befriend them are the transgressors. \n\nAnd Paying "Giziah" or a some of money is only for those from other religions who lives in a Muslim country and Don't participate in defending the country, Now a days it's not taken from other religions as the army of the country consists of all religions. \n\n3rd verse you mentioned , If you try to know who are addressed with the verse you would have understood ! , this verse was addressed to hypocritical people who lived in prophet Mohamed time,and making fake things about Muslims and have a great evil in their heart against the others. \n\n4th verse you mentioned: The link is fake ! and so i cant even understand the verse as u take the part which u want and leave the rest ! \n At Last , Better to Read the Explanation of the Quran and also Try to know who are addressed by the verses .
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If the person is a Muslim, would you want them to swear on the bible? A holy book that they didn't believe in? How valid would that promise be?\n\nYours is a rather silly question in the first place. One of the guarantees we have is freedom of religion. You would violate this person's constitutional rights?
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO\n\nread this please:-\n\n"Let There Be No Compulsion in Religion."\nSurah Al Baqarah, verse 256  the holy Quran\nby Sheikh Sami Al-Majid \n(with notes by Sheik Yusuf Estes)\n \nWhat Does Islam Say About "Forcing People in Religion?"\n\nA basic and fundamental truth established by the sacred texts of Islam (Quran and Hadeeth) is that: - "No one can be compelled to accept Islam!"\n\nIt is the duty of the Muslims to establish proof of validity of Islam to the people in order for the truth to be distinct from falsehood. Once that is done, whoever wishes to accept Islam may do so and whoever wishes to continue upon their belief may do so. No one is to be threatened or harmed in any way should they chose not to accept Islam.\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNote: It is not only forbidden to compel someone to accept Islam - it is impossible to do so.\n\n \nread more here in this link\n\nhttp://www.islamtomorrow.com/kill.asp
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Of course you can. If i study Islam all my life there are still new things to learn. Its impossible to know everything before becoming a Muslim. I have no need for new testaments or old testaments i have my Quran which is the finale book from God. Have i read the bible? yes.
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Find out where the nearest Mosque is and tell them that you would like convert to Islam and they will then bear witness that you believe that there is only one God and that Muhammad (PBUH) was his messenger. Welcome to Islam Brother!
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Its really not right to judge another person whether Muslim or non-Muslim, its really just between yourself and Allah, Allah will forgive who he wills and punish those he wills, if you believe you have repented enough for your sins and do not committ the same sins over again then Im sure you'll be forgiven. And as for the deen, i wouldn't worry about what the rest of the muslims think/say about you its your relationship with God, not your relationship with other muslims that makes you a righteous person.
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Someone has to earn trust, you don't just give it blindly.  If it is a muslim that I have known and have earned my trust then yes, otherwise, no.
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No, not a muslim. Reason: I attempt to be as rational a being as possible.  You certainly do not need to practice any religion to be a good person, and, as has been pointed out above, no religion guarantees its followers to be good.
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ASSLAMUALIKUM:my brother i had had the same proplem.everyday i decide to pray and be polite with my parents and donot make such a bad manners but in the following day i stop praying and start again my bad manner.once upon a day i heard my friend saying about asking of allah anything.i asked allah to help me to pray 5 times a day,be polite,read the holly quran and to obey his orders.allah helped me to make my wants because allah know that i have faith in my heart.if u really love allah and if u want to entert he paradise and if u want to avoid the hellfire you have to pray,read the quran and obey allah`s orders.i think that u haves faith in your heart and u can use these faith to be the ideal muslim man. i donot know your age but i know that u are a muslim and you have to be worthy with this word and wit hallah`s gift to u(the gift is that allah made you muslim).finally allah illumenated your sigth when he made u muslim so do not allow to the satan(devil) to dark your sigth by making u leave the pray and make such a bad manners.SO DO NOT ALLOW TO THE SATAN TO MAKE U ENTER THE HILLFIRE.MAY ALLAH BLESS U
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no I (Chrsitian) wouldn't.  I'd pray they came back to my faith though.  I think muslims are a lot more hardnosed about that though.
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No, but they have come up with another Shi'ite Islamic law and so they can be an Islamic state in accordance with the thirteener Shi'ite Islamic law.  \n\n\nYou may all worship me now as a God.
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Why would you not accept your current religion?  Perhaps you need to study the Quran more fully or at the least, pray for guidance.  No one can "convince" you to change your religion - it is something you must do on your own.
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GOOD QUESTION!\n\nHowever, even though the Creator has clearly specified that no other way of life is acceptable to Him except Islam (i.e. submission to Him as embodied in the Qur'an and Sunnah), He has also commanded the Muslims to be tolerant of people who espouse other creeds.\n____________________________________________________________\n\n"There is no compulsion in the religion; Truth stands out clear from error; so whoso disbelieves in idols and believes in God, has laid hold of the most firm handle, which cannot break; and God is Hearing, Knowing. Al-Quran (2:256)\n\n"Invite to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preachings, and argue with them in a way that are best and most gracious" (QURAN 16:125)\n\nQuran says in Ch. 109 "Say to those who reject faith. I will not worship what you worship, nor will you worship what I worship. I will not be worshipping what you want me to worship, Nor will you worship that which I worship. To you be your religion, and to me my religion"\n\nQuran says in [6:108] "Revile not ye those whom they call upon besides God, lest they out of spite revile God in their ignorance. Thus have We made alluring to each people its own doings. In the end will they return to their Lord, and We shall then tell them the truth of all that they did."\n\n \nTHERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER SAYINGS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD PBUH.. IF YOU NEED ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME ...taimur_1984@yahoo.com\nQuran says that we should deal kindly and justly with those who does not fight with us. irrespective of muslim or non-muslim\n"Allah forbids you not, With regard to those who Fight you not for (your) Faith Nor drive you out Of your homes, From dealing kindly and justly With them: For Allah loveth Those who are just.  (The Noble Quran, 60:8)"
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hello...may you read that please..........\nAssalamu Alaikum. Please read this opinion on apostacy from a major Islamic scholar.\n\nShah Abdul Hannan\n\n            Fatwa Question Details \n            Name Hossam  \n            Title  Should an Apostate Be Put to Death? \n            Question Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is it true that in Islam a person must be put to death if he or she converts to another religion? Jazakum Allahu khayran.\n           \n            Date 27/Mar/2006 \n            Mufti Ahmad Kutty \n            Topic Apostasy \n            Answer \n            Wa`alaykum as-salamu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.\n\n            In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.\n\n            All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.\n\n            Dear brother in Islam, thanks a lot for your question, which reflects your care to have a clear view of the teachings of Islam. Allah commands Muslims to refer to knowledgeable people to learn more about the teachings of Islam.\n\n            It is absurd for anyone to suggest that Islam advocates killing people who choose to leave Islam. To kill anyone who chooses to follow a religion other than Islam is against the fundamental teachings of the Qur'an. Freedom of conscience is a fundamental principle of the Qur'an that is clearly stated. Thus, if apostates cause no harm to the Muslim community and do not call for spreading hostility towards Islam, they should not to be punished; rather they should be advised kindly and wisely to learn the truth about Islam.\n\n            In his response to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states the following:\n\n            Freedom of conscience is one of the fundamental rights of humans enshrined in the Qur'an; it is therefore, absurd for anyone to suggest that Islam allows putting people to death just because they convert to another religion.\n\n            Even a casual reader of the Qur'an will not fail to be impressed by its emphasis on the freedom of conscience as a cornerstone of its moral structure. To cite a few verses as follows:\n\n            [There shall be no compulsion in religion. Distinct has now become the right way from [the wayof] error: hence, he who rejects the powers of evil and believes in God has indeed taken hold of a support most unfailing, which shall never give way: for God is all-hearing, all-knowing] ( Al-Baqarah 2:256)\n\n            [If it had been your Lord's will, all who are in the earth would have believed. Will you, then, force the people to become believers?] (Yunus 10:99)\n\n            [And if they surrender themselves unto Him (i.e. God), they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty (O Muhammad,) is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures.] (Aal `Imran 3:20)\n\n            [Hence, pay heed unto God, and pay heed unto the Messenger, and be ever on your guard [against evil]; and if you turn away, then know that Our Messenger's only duty is a clear delivery of the message [entrusted to him].] (Al-Ma'idah 5:92)\n\n            [But if they turn away [from thee, O Prophet, know that] Wehave not sent thee to be their keeper: thou art not bound to do more than deliver the message [entrusted to thee] .] (Ash-Shura 42:48)\n\n            I should further state that all of the moral teachings of the Qur'an are based on the notion of moral responsibility, which entails the freedom of choice. Therefore, to state that one must be put to death for choosing to disbelieve would only undermine the entire moral edifice of the Qur'an.\n\n            Furthermore, the Qur'an does not allow anyone to harm those who are leaving in peace, no matter what religion they hold on to. This principle has been clearly stated in the Qur'an as follows:\n\n