If an Iraqi depict Muhammed, what would Islamists do?
152970
I don't know, it depend on the kind of depiction, you know there are lots of Mohammad pictures on Islamic arts like miniatures. I have even seen his portraits, I don't mean the one which he is 17 but mature ones with beard.\nYou know artists, they don't like rules and some of them love Mohammad so they draw him.\nBut if you draw cartoons and publish them in a major newspaper it will make problems.\nEDIT: ;)
287721
I dont think Islam respects anyone who doesnt see like they do, which may be true for other religions too, but "death to the infidels" is a uniquely Muslim idea that may bear upon the poor image.
159491
ma frind who have mentioned something did by muslims .so ma dear frind have u ever seen  tht picuturs of muslims gals of iraq..wat ur armies did with them.if u dun..... so m telling u..........thy took off thier dress n on tht naked gals thy left some dogs in  room . some of ur army men raped tht gals give thier urine to drink  n many other exmple r alos there................do u think  we call u \nciviliezed nation................how horribly u treating us.....if u didnt see tht pic so try to take tht pic nsee ur civilized ppl ..............\n\n\n\nn tht person who call Islam silly religion see ur own pic how u r looking silly n idiot after saying dis :D
1076712
Yes, but what is more important is who turned him in.  Sunni's,  this an extremely big deal.  Sunni support for terrorism within their own country is coming to an end.
13124
Your assuming alot with your question.  First of all the Sunnis' would have to win a majority of seats, which with that many canidates from all sects and with the limited number of Parlimentary seats (I heard around 230 seats.  The odds it's going to be pretty balanced.  Then you are assuming the Sunnis' liked Sadam.\n\nThe majority of Iraqis want to see Sadam dead so. IMHO the trial is going to procede.
42000
i think a lot of it..comes from islam.  although it contains five pillars, of peace and charity - one is required to defend islam (this is played down by moderates and used mostly by extremists) and that is exactly what saddam did. he could have killed millions MORE, but in defense of islam it would have been somewhat acceptable.  islam does mean "peace" but when your new occupying power, US, are not brothers within the islam faith, we're technically the infidels, and shouldn't be tolerated.  the people of iraq are mostly peaceful people and should be viewed as such... But islam only allows that to go so far when you've lived under a theocracy your whole life...
819271
Their koran is not as sacred as they pretend. When Muslims sneak into our country from Mexico, they leave their "holy book" and prayer rugs in the desert to help conceal their identity.\n\nLet's see...when they capture one of ours, they cut off his head in front of a camera. When we capture one of theirs, we put them in a climate-controlled cell, give them three meals a day (that conform with their religious needs), and...oh, dear...put underwear on their head and take naked pictures to embarrass them.\n\nGee, would I rather have my head chopped off, or have a pair of panties on it? I'll think about that and get back to you.\n\n.
80502
No one living knows exactly what he looks like.  Even though for years there have been depictions of Jesus Christ there is only desciptions of him in the Bible that are vague and no one can say for certain that he looks anything like we think that he does.  Muhammad is described in the same type of way, however as it is written that there should be no images of him, the Muslim people have kept it that way and feel that people who do are being disrespectful not only of the prophet, but of Islam as well when this is not followed.
133808
Saddam was the Baathist party leader in Iraq.  Most Sunni's are Baathist as well.  That is the connection between the two.  Saddam is by no means a religious man.  It was on rare occasion that he even wore Arab garb.  The Sunni's enjoyed most of the perks under his watch.  Most of the army was Sunni, yet most of the Republican Guard were from his home town. These are the people that he trusted the most; these were his most loyal followers, it had nothing to do with religion. His relationship with all other segments of Iraqi society was at best, guarded.  The Kurds would have had his ass in a New York minute, given half the chance.  The Turkman had no particular edge with Saddam, and the Christians just stayed out of his way. The Shiites, particularly those in the south, had strong ties to Iran.  Iran's brand of Islam is predominately Shiite, so Saddam was not particularly friendly to the Shiites.  Saddam ruled with scare tactics and he was pretty effective with them.  He kept every one under control but at a high price.  The mass graves still pop up occasionally!
1144290
Some moron by the name of Abu Ayyub al-Masri. He is already wanted dead (preferably) or alive.
657971
I've been in Baghdad for almost 2 years and I can say this with full conviction.  You have no idea what you are talking about.  I'm sure, in theory, all Muslims are Brothers, but this is the real world.  The Sunnis are the minority group here, but they were the favored ones during Saddam's reign.  They stomped on their fellow Muslims for over 30 years, and now most of the insurgents that are Iraqis are Sunnis.  They are no longer the ones in power and don't like it.  They murder their own countrymen without a care for the suffering they cause.  Just the other day, a Sunni walked into a crowded restaurant at lunchtime and detonated explosives that were strapped to his body, killing 10 and wounding 17.  Women, children, it didn't matter to him.  If all Muslims are Brothers, why did Iraq attack Kuwait?  Why did Iraq and Iran carry on a war for 10 years?  Step into the real world, Buddy.
668574
It's written in the Quran that Muslims will rule the world - and there is an agenda to see that it is done. Ultimately when their Mahdi arrives - he is supposed to lead them in forced conversion to Islam and killing all who refuse so that Islam is only religion in the world.\n\nCurrently you have Bin Laden, also the President of Iran and Hamas leadership, among others that are bucking for the position as Mahdi. Keep your eyes on the Iranian President.., he may end up winning. Non the less, Global force is their ultimate dream to total Islam.\n\nSupposedly this ushers in global peace, but the facts are they fight among their own-selves, do honor killings (making false accusations to get rid of a wife or bothersome relative).. and on and on and on. If Islam was peaceful Muslims would not be killing their fellow Iraqi Muslims.
551641
None. It’s not his decision or his right, or that on anyone else's with a God complex.  He's a wealthy Saudi man who didn't fit in.  No one appointed him the representative of anyone.  The only way I could see him able to avenge anyone is the people who chose to follow him.  Most of these people I consider zealots and bigots who should be stopped (sort of like the Klu Klux Klan or the Spanish Inquisition), so I don’t see avenging their captures or deaths as a legitimate act.  I do see that some Arabs and Muslims have real reasons to be upset, but I don’t see how Bin Laden is their “avenger.”  I think that people who don't directly target civilians or support regimes like the Taliban who so grievously harm their civilians would be the best people to represent those civilians.  I also think it should be people from that group: rich Saudi men with tremendous advantages who still couldn't make a positive difference on his co-citizens' lives in his own country need not apply.
642631
That should tell you something about islam.
180147
Yes.  It is a given that when their Imams preach hatred and violence against non-Moslems, they do not tar and feather the fellows and toss them out of the mosque. \n\nThe question is, what would they do to an Imam who preaches modernization, equality with other religions (rather than dominance over them), freedom of ideas, freedom of speech...?
92275
Good for you for sharing that...\n\nThe Mufti of Marseille quoted the same verses...\nHe was angered by the muslim community for demonstrating against the Cartoons \n\nHe said that especially Western Muslims, have benefited greatly from Free Speehc and Free Press...\n\nHe said that those manifestations where the proof that Muslims were week in their faith because they got offended for just a few cartoons of bad tastes. He also says that Criticism helps make one strong and look at himself.\n\nHe also added: That the current problem with Islam in the West and Arab countries is that there are more and more Imam that dont have enough spiritual knowledge of Islam and they are too focused on the political aspect of Islam... Such as the Imam of Danemark that provoked the whole situation...\n\nSo you are right to ask that questions.... But very very very few Muftis and Imams voice the spiritual view of Islam...Mr. Benchek. the Mufti of Marseille is a rare gem (With Balls I might say...).
342013
I suspect not ... ask Salman Rushdie !\n\nRight or wrong the fall-out from even a small slight on Islam would be massive ... it appears that the Islamic religion is unable to accept any level of parody.  I am not making a racist point here just reminding folks over the furor over a few cartoons.\n\nPeace Out.