Woodrow
Unity--Peace--Tolerance
Date: 18 Mar 2006, 6:52 pm / Mood: determined
Todays world is a very small place. People of many Beliefs, Race and Nationality need to share it. Where one person's rights begin another person's rights often end. Discord among people seems to be the normal in these times. However, the world was created in Harmony and we all need to do our share to return that Harmony. One of the first things we as Muslims must do, is to forget our differences and focus on being Muslim. We are Muslim first, after that anything else is just a name. We can not expect others to accept us, if we continuously send the message that we don't even accept ourselves. We must focus on our belief and accept our differences. Now, more then any other time in history we must Unite.
We also share this planet with non-Muslims. We need to keep the doors open for peaceful co-existence, and by example show the world we are a people of peace and tolerance. We can not expect to have all people think as we do, nor share the same beliefs. We do not have to accept any one elses beliefs. But, we must be willing to allow them to believe as they do. Because a person believes differently, does not mean they love Allah(SWT) less then we do.
As United Muslims, let us be the first to extend the hand of Peace and Tolerance.
We will never agree on all matters. But we can all agree to disagree with Honor, Dignity and Respect.
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Unity--Peace--Tolerance 18.03.2006

Point one you are correct. Point two I do not believe we have to sink to the level of those that oppose us.
We are falling into the trap that is being dug around us. We can and must stand up for our selves, but it must be done with honor and dignity.
We do not have to sink to the same levels to express and stand up for ourselves.
There are many false beliefs about us, we should not feed into those beliefs.
Side note, I haven't worn a suit and tie in over 30 years LOL
My Brother I respect and honor your input. I will give it deep thought and see if I should re-word this.
La illaha illal lah Muhammadur rasol ulllah.