Is anyone speaking for the Nation of Islam? Farakan?
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Here's the basics:\n\nThe NOI, formed by W.D. Fard and led by Elijah Muhammad, was completely reformed by Elijah Muhammad's son, Warith Deen Muhammad, after Elijah Muhammad died in 1975.  Warith Deen Muhammad's goal was to bring the NOI into line with mainstream Sunni Islam, and he did so, albeit gradually.\n\nLouis Farrakhan did not care for these reforms and saw Warith Deen as a betrayer of his father's legacy, so he reinstituted the old NOI, maintaining Elijah Muhammad's programme and theology, in 1978.  \n\nIn 2002, after a cancer scare, Farrakhan appeared to make the first steps toward reconciling with Warith Deen Muhammad, and indicated that he would like to move his followers in the NOI towards mainstream Sunni Islam as well.\n\nFarrakhan's leadership in the Million Man March and the Millions More Movement seemed to indicate a distancing from the old NOI, but this is still unclear.  For example, Farrakhan is still making clearly anti-Semitic statements.\n\nTechnically, Farrakhan and the NOI did not dissolve, and folks are still watching to see if Farrakhan and the NOI will move completely toward orthodox Islam.  Many individual members have.  Others have not.  Still others have gravitated toward splinter groups like the Five Percent Nation, and the Nation of Gods and Earths, and still others have entirely abandoned both the NOI *and* Islam.\n\nWere NOI members ever terrorists?  No.  Are they still active? Yes, but the vast majority have moved toward orthodox Islamic practice.\n\nHope this helps to answer your questions!
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YOU tell me.  The answer is yes. \n\n\nHas Islam been betrayed by its fundamentalist leaders? \n\n\nTake a look at these headlines along that line. First of all, from The Toronto Globe & Mail "The Two Faces of Islam: Islam Betrayed". Then these following two from BBC News "Iranians Protest against Muslim Clerics and Islamic Regime", and "Grand Sheik of Sunni Islam Condemns Suicide Attacks as Enemy of Islam". Then this from The London Daily Telegraph "Suicide Bombings are against Islam, says leading Iranian Cleric". Then from The Associated Press "Saudi Clerics Condemn Violence by Militants". And finally from ABC/Reuters Indonesia's President Denounces Muslim Militant Dogma". \n\nFriends, murder in any religion is wrong. Jesus said we are to follow Him. Pray for those who offend you and for those who hurt you and love your enemies. Well, now these clerics are speaking up against Osama Bin Laden and the militants and saying, we shouldn't be killing. they're speaking up finally. \n\nI received a book from a Doctor friend of mine written by a man they call the greatest theologian, the greatest scholar in Islam today — Sheik Muhammed Hisham Kabbani. He is the Chairman of the Islamic Supreme Council of America. He has many titles. He has spoken for many organizations. \n\nWe have six pages of things this man has done speaking in the Muslim nations, speaking about love, speaking against the terrorists and their movement, and he wrote a book "The Approach of Armageddon?" and it is powerful and I read from it two weeks ago, but just one statement. Today I'm going to read a few more. Listen to this: \n\nOn page 113, 1400 years ago, the prophet described these ignorant leaders who would be asked about something that would give a wrong verdict. They are misguided and they misguide others and when the door of misguidance is opened, Satan comes in and what ensues is a disaster for the entire Muslim movement. \n\nOh, that is something. \n\nPage 115 he says: when they get into their mosques and they start this kind of talk, have nothing to do with them. \n\nPage 225: do you know that they believe in the virgin birth of \n\nJesus Christ and honor Mary? That they believe Jesus is one of their prophets who was raised from the dead and ascended into heaven and that they believe He's coming again to destroy the antichrist during the tribulation hour? And that he will set up a kingdom of peace on the earth? Listen to this, the antichrist is a man. The prophet was informing us that in the last days, there would be someone who would deceive all of humanity. \n\nPage 228: Allah, I seek refuge in you from the tribulation of the antichrist. \n\nThen over to page 231: This is exciting: Jews are waiting for the Messiah. Christians are waiting for Jesus, and Muslims are waiting for both the Makdi and Jesus, all religions have described them as men coming to save the world. \n\nPage 237: the return of Jesus Christ to earth from heaven is mentioned in many writings of the prophet Mohammed. \n\nIn conclusion, page 240, oh, man this is exciting -- Jesus will rule for 40 years and the earth will be full of peace and happiness. \n\nYou know, that's more than some Protestant denominations believe. They say there will be no Millennium. Here are Muslims saying that Christ will rule on earth. \n\nThere will be peace and happiness, but they only extend it for forty years where in Revelation it's for 1,000 years. Thank you, doctor, for sending me this book as a gift. It has ministered to my heart. \n\nNow, hear me. We're to love one another. By this shall all men know you're my disciples because you have love one for another, John 13:35. From the lips of Jesus. And then 1 Corinthians 13:13, says now abideth faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is love. If you hate in any religion, 1 John 3:15, says, whosoever hates his brother is a murderer and no murderer
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I will fight this "theorcracy" all the way.\n\nI don't want a.....\n...christian nation.\n...atheist nation.\n...hindu nation.\n...muslim nation.\n...agnostic nation.\n...deist nation.\n...any religious nation.\n\nI DO want a.......FREE nation.
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Nagla- \nWow- This is a powerful question, and one to be asked.  I personally had to answer this for myself, but first let me say "Salam Malakum" (sp?) \nI am devoted Christian American Military Spouse currently living in an African Muslim country, and I don't think you can't get more diverse then that.  \nI agree with you that Americans look bad, because most do not know what a true Muslim is and only know what is report on the news.  (I could have been one of these Americans a year or so ago, and two tours in Iraq could do that to a person.) \nNeedless to say, I would like to end this on a positive note.  All the Muslims I have gotten to know what to live in PEACE.  There are extremes on both ends.  Just as the majority of Americans would disassociate themselves from the ones that are protesting grave sites because the US has gays live there.  \nI would like to encourage you to show these people what your all about.  Not is a IN YOUR FACE way, but a here it is thing.  The pilars of Islam prove that Muslims want Peace for all, that they do not look down on who is that persons personal Savior.  For me that happens to be Jesus Christ.  Yet I feel we can still love one another, and see where each other is coming from with resepect, and honor, in a way that would be glory to both religions.  \nGod Bless You-
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"One Muslin [sic] cleric who's doing his best to build bridges between the Western and Muslim worlds is Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf, the founder of the Cordoba Initiative, a multi-faith effort to increase understanding and tolerance between Islam and the United States and the West."\n\n[Shhhhhh, the NSA might be listening...]
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here's the list:\n\nhttp://www.dahuk.org/kp/NamesOfAlQuran.htm\n\nwhy did the guy below assume that u r trying to insult? .... i see this as a really innocent question\n\ndon't let him get to u .... have a nice day :)
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No need for talk.  They have been found.\n\nhttp://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/24/world/middleeast/24saddam.html?em&ex=1164517200&en=5ce3558fcf7f649e&ei=5087%0A\n\napologies to captainobnoxious.  I couldn't resist.
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nobody really cares that much about Islam in the west.\n\nJust a fact.
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assalamualaikum ! may ALLAH shower us and all mankind with Bountiful HIDAYAHS so that we can live a meaningful life in the sight of the ONE Creator ; ALLAH azzawajalla .\n\nI have noticed your ZEAL to protect ISLAM and it is a commendable act . by answering to questions posted by "insane islam" .\n\nthou as a brother to another brother , i like to remind my self while forwarding this TABLIGH to you and us all muslims that ALLAH is AL-MALIKUL HAQ-UL MUBIN . ALLAH is controling everything including our faith and may ALLAH protect me , you and all muslims and mu'mins from kufur . amin .\n\ni just don't think "insane islam" is paying any attention to the answers that was provided for his questions . again only ALLAH can help  us all from any cruelty that our enemy is inflicting us .
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Not all but it seems the most vocal are the only one being reported on.  Found this piece by a retired general.\nSubject: Muslims, terrorist and the USA : A different spin on Iraq war.\n\nThis WAR is for REAL!  \nDr. Vernon Chong, Major General, USAF, Retired\n\nTo get out of a difficulty, one usually must go through it.  Our country is now facing the most serious threat to its existence, as we know it, that we have faced in your lifetime and mine (which includes WWII).\n\nThe deadly seriousness is greatly compounded by the fact that there are very few of us who think we can possibly lose this  war and even fewer who realize what losing really means.\n\nFirst, let's examine a few basics:\n\n1. When did the threat to us start?\n\n Many will say September 11, 2001.   \nThe answer as far as the United States is concerned is 1979, 22 years prior to September 2001, with the following attacks on us:\n \n* Iran Embassy Hostages, 1979;\n*   Beirut , Lebanon Embassy 1983;\n*   Beirut , Lebanon Marine Barracks 1983;\n* Lockerbie , Scotland Pan-Am flight to New York 1988;\n* First New York World Trade Center attack 1993;\n* Dhahran , Saudi Arabia Khobar Towers Military complex 1996;\n* Nairobi , Kenya US Embassy 1998;\n* Dares Salaam , Tanzania US Embassy 1998;\n* Aden , Yemen USS Cole 2000;\n* New York World Trade Center 2001;\n* Pentagon 2001.\n\n(Note that during the period from 1981 to 2001 there were 7,581 terrorist attacks worldwide).\n \n\n2. Why were we attacked?\n\nEnvy of our position, our success, and our freedoms.  The attacks happened during the administrations of Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush 1, Clinton and Bush 2.  We cannot fault either the Republicans or Democrats as there were no provocations by any of the presidents or their immediate predecessor, President Ford.\n\n3. Who were the attackers?\nIn each case, the attacks on the US were carried out by Muslims.\n\n4. What is the Muslim population of the World? \n25%.\n\n5. Isn't the Muslim Religion peaceful? \n\nHopefully, but that is really not material.  There is no doubt that the predominately Christian population of Germany was peaceful, but under the dictatorial leadership of Hitler (who was also Christian), that made no difference.  You either went along with the administration or you were eliminated.  There were 5 to 6 million Christians killed by the Nazis for political reasons (including 7,000 Polish priests).  \n(see http://www.Nazis.testimony.co.uk/7-a.htm)\n\nThus, almost the same number of Christians were killed by the Nazis, as the six million holocaust Jews who were killed by them, and we seldom heard of anything other than the Jewish atrocities.  Although Hitler kept the world focused on the Jews, he had no hesitancy about killing anyone who got in his way of exterminating the Jews or of taking over the world - German, Christian or any others.\n\nSame with the Muslim terrorists.  They focus the world on the US , but kill all in the way -- their own people or the Spanish, French or anyone else. The point here is that just like the peaceful Germans were of no protection to anyone from the Nazis, no matter how many peaceful Muslims there may be, they are no protection for us from the terrorist Muslim leaders and what they are fanatically bent on doing -- by their own pronouncements -- killing all of us "infidels."  I don't blame the peaceful Muslims.  What would you do if the choice was shut up or die?\n\n6. So who are we at war with?\n\nThere is no way we can honestly respond that it is anyone other than the Muslim terrorists.  Trying to be politically correct and avoid verbalizing this conclusion can well be fatal. There is no way to win if you don't clearly recognize and articulate who you are fighting.\n \n\nSo with that background, now to the two major questions:\n\n1. Can we lose this war?\n\n2. What does losing really mean?\n\nIf we are to win, we must clearly answer these two pivotal questions:\n\nWe can definitely lose this
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Maybe, but not really because he is a muslim, but because he is a liberal.  And he's not just a liberal, hes a LIBERAL, big time.  I've researched him.  He's very leftists, so I do think he'll try to appease the islamic countries, and if he must use his religion to gain those means, I don't see that stopping him.  However, he's just one Representative.  In most likelyhood he wont affect foreign affairs whatsoever, and instead just get alot of pork (no pun intended, I swear) for his district like every other Representative tries to do
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In a way, NO because of what had happened to those people who got killed during his regime. On the other side, YES,  because he is human after all and he should be treated like one. No one can judge a person except God... he gave us life and let him take that as well.\n\nI am not against any religion at all. I have so many muslim friends and they really are very nice people - family oriented people. \n\nSTOP the KILLING! We are all BROTHERS.
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the answer of neptune is Atypical of what's wrong here.. It doesnt matter whether you disagree or agree with bottles, he/she has a right to say, ask, or answer a question without the childlike intimidation of being reported and subsequently deleted; especially since the postings were not flaming retorts or mean spirited in any way. This is getting ridiculous. Yahoo needs to fix this. and for you violation reporters, just remember who you liken yourselves to when you to when you try to silence people..\n\nSaudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abd Al-'Aziz: We Will Cut Off Tongues of Those Who Try to Distort Islam With Reform and Progress - They Are Serving the West\n\n\nThe following are excerpts from a speech by Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef bin Abd Al-'Aziz, which aired on Al-Majd TV on September 25, 2006.\n\nTO VIEW THIS CLIP, VISIT: http://www.memritv.org/search.asp?ACT=S9&P1=1283.\n\n\n\nhttp://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1713382/posts
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no they are not considered Muslims:\nISLAM, and the so-called NATION OF ISLAM, are two different religions. The only thing common between them is the jargon, the language used by both. The Nation of Islam is a misnomer; this religion should be called Farrakhanism, after the name of its propagator. The religion of Elijah Muhammad and W.D. Fard died with their death because their officially and popularly elected successor, W.D. Muhammad, integrated the community with the Muslim community at-large, following the Quran and Hadith of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Louis Farrakhan joined W.D. Muhammad and gave his pledge of allegiance to him after Elijah Muhammad's death; he later rebelled and broke his oath with impunity, or without paying any expiation, and restarted The Nation of Islam. \n\nExamine the following comparisons between Islam and Farrakhanism with regard to the belief or practice in each: \n\n1. GOD/ALLAH ALONE \n\nISLAM: One. Unique. Never appeared in any physical form; hence, no physical representation is possible. He is recognized through his 99 names. \nFARRAKHANISM: ...Allah (God) appeared in the Person of Master W. Fard Muhammad, July 1930; the long awaited Messiah of the Christians and the Mahdi of the Muslims. \n\n2. PROPHET/MESSENGER \n\nISLAM: Muhammad (S) is the last Prophet and the last Messenger. No messenger or prophet will come after Muhammad (S). \nFARRAKHANISM: Elijah Muhammad was a Messenger of Allah. Are there any more messengers or prophets to come? Not clear. \n\n3. THE LAST DAY/THE LIFE HEREAFTER \n\nISLAM: The life on earth as we know it will come to an end; it will be followed by the life hereafter which includes physical resurrection of the entire humankind, judgement and the life of paradise or hell. \nFARRAKHANISM: ...BELIEVE in the resurrection of the dead - not in physical resurrection, but in mental resurrection. No already physically dead person will be in the Hereafter; that is slavery belief, taught to slaves to keep them under control. When you are dead, you are DEAD. \n\n4. THE QURAN \n\nISLAM: It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (S) between 610 and 632 C.E. It is the last revelation of Allah to mankind. \nFARRAKHANISM: Contradictory beliefs. On one side, ...BELIEVE in the Holy Quran and in the scriptures of all the Prophets of God, and on the other side, We, the original nation of the earth ... are the writers of the Bible and Quran. We make such history once every 25,000 years ... it is done by twenty-four of our scientists. Both the present Bible and the Holy Quran must soon give way to the Holy Book... \n\n6. SHAHADAH \n\nISLAM: It means what it says, that is, Allah is Unseen, He is the Creator, the Sustainer. Mankind is accountable to Him Alone, and Prophet Muhammad (S) of Arabia is the final and ultimate ROLE MODEL; no one can substitute for him. \nFARRAKHANISM: A cover up to deceive gullible Muslims. Allah (God) appeared in the person of Master W. Fard Muhammad, and Muhammad of Arabia (S) was one of the prophets, not a role model for our times. The real role model and lawgiver for our times is Elijah Muhammad. \n\n\n7. SALAH \n\nISLAM: Five times a day is required; SALAH (prayer) includes QIYAM (standing), RUKU (bowing), SAJDA (prostration), JALSA (sitting on the floor) and recitations. \nFARRAKHANISM: No five times daily SALAH (prayer); prayer, when done has no RUKU or SAJDA. Friday is a major congregational prayer day, not for SALAH, but to say DUA and to listen to a Minister. \n\n8. ZAKAH (CHARITY) \n\nISLAM: Required on accumulated wealth after having in possession for one year above the NISAB (certain limits), as defined in SHARIA (Islamic law). \nFARRAKHANISM: It is a tax as poor due on income, similar to income tax. \nWho benefits? \n\n9. SAWM (FASTING) \n\nISLAM: Fasting is required in the month of Ramadan, ninth month of Islamic calendar. \nFARRAKHANISM: Fasting is required in December only. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is optional. \n\n10. HAJJ \n\nISLAM
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Louis Farrakhan is an American Muslim community leader.
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you replied to your own question.  Islam can never be part of a Democratic nation.  The religion and faith do not mix.
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I declare a jihad on yahoo! Durka Durka!\n\nHonestly I think not. I haven't heard of any suspicous people yet.