Salvation For Muslims
By Michael Paul
By Michael Paul, CEO, Salvation For Muslims
Mohammed, the “prophet” of Islam, claimed that the Quran was “his
miracle,” given to him by Allah. According to the Qur’an, Allah
forbids its translation from the original Arabic language, yet, as
“god,” he supposedly created the approximately 6,500 different
languages in the world. This is one of the things that preoccupied my
mind for years during the time I was a Muslim follower. How could “the
prophet of Islam” insist that all people in every nation must commit
to follow the Qur’an and Islam as it is written in its original
language, or be subjected to death and suffering in Hell? How will
non-Arabic speaking people be held to such a standard if they are
incapable of grasping the intricacies of the language of the Qur’an
and knowing the cultural implications of the teachings as originally
intended? There are so many people in the world who have no knowledge
of the Arabic language, so why would the god of Islam forbid the
translation of his teachings if this would more easily facilitate the
proselytizing of foreigners? In fact, there are many who dwell in the
Middle East region who might understand the language, but would still
have difficulty grasping the manner in which the Qur’an is written. It
is worded is such a way that those outside the immediate culture would
struggle to understand the metaphors and intent of the dialogue.
Herein lies one substantial reason for the misconception of Islam
as a “religion of peace.” Eventually, the Qur’an was translated to
many other languages, despite the restriction given by Mohammed.
Westerners are misled and deluded because of the false translations
and the intentional “softening” of the language originally used, in
order to draw more followers to Islam. This is how western people can
be convinced of their need to convert and even to go to their death in
jihad and fight in religious war on the side of Islam. Recruiters are
trained to recognize easy targets within the culture of other nations,
especially those who are disillusioned by their current circumstances
and have some issues of disagreement and distrust for their own people
and government.
Along with the the stipulation to retain the Qur’an only in its
original form, Mohammed’s teachings also require a willingness to
blindly follow Islam. Any questioning of Islamic teachings,
speculating upon the attributes of Allah, or partial compliance to the
rules and conditions, subject followers to harsh punishment.
Unfortunately, Allah retains the right to change his mind, according
to the Qur’an, so there is an absence of a solid standard when
evaluating the relationship between Islam as a religion and Muslim
followers’ behaviors, beliefs and views of the political system of the
state. This leaves Islam open to different interpretations, creating a
scapegoat for the failure of Islam. Does the failure of individual,
sometimes radical, Islamists indicate the failure of Islam as a
religion? If we ask any religiously observant Muslim whether the
failure of certain extreme Islamists and their mistakes should be
counted against Islam, the answer will be without any hesitation,
“NO”. However, if the same person is asked whether the success
achieved by some less radical Islamists should be credited to Islam.
We would, as expected receive the answer, “Yes!”. This creates a
double standard.
There is a portion of Islamists who are radicalized in their
actions. They cling to the violence and hatred taught in the Qur’an
and they look ahead to the future portrayed in the writings: a world
dominated by Islamic rule, where there will be tangible rewards for
those faithful to the cause. Some Muslim people believe Islamic rule
is the only way to improve their miserable lives, but it is seen again
and again how the Islamic State fails. Consider the political
leadership examples in Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Afghanistan. The
effort to provide elected officials who will lead their nations
according to the Islamic design, end in greed, corruption and
violence. The failure of those who rule the state by the texts of the
Qur’an and Mohammed’s Hadith is simply the failure of Islam. If these
radical Islamists do not represent “Peaceful Islam,” then why have
Muslims elected so many them to government leadership? If these
extremist Islamists do represent Islam, then how can their failure not
be a failing to Islam? These groups, such as Hamas, Hezbollah, Muslim
Brotherhood, Al Qaida, ISIS, etc. flourish because they grow like a
cancer, reaching their deadly tendrils into all facets of the cultures
of numerous nations. They are so solidly attached, that no radiation
or medication will help. The only hope is complete removal,
eradication.
How can I possibly trust the claim that Islam is a “Religion of
Peace” when we see the repeated violence being perpetrated on its
behalf? The mass extermination of disbelievers, the conquering of
territory in the name of the Islamic state, the raping and kidnapping
of women and children, and the publicized beheadings of innocent
American and British prisoners have all given evidence to the
contrary, all proof of the lie, and thus proving those presenting the
Islamic propaganda in the west have failed. I simply don’t accept that
Islam is a religion of peace.
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