I suggest you learn about Islam from someone who is not corrupt and not take the Quran at face value. Like all religious texts, the same text that can guide can deceive. It's how the Truth is protected and given to those who strive from their heart. I studied Sufism for 30 years. It is considered the mystical aspect of Islam. I learned only love and service to mankind. However, I've heard the most ridiculous stories told from people who claim to know what Islam is. And I've seen the fanatics around the world who claim to represent it. They don't. Islam means submission to God's Will, NOT submission to ignorance or violence or judgment.
I will not get into debate over terms that will always end up being a matter of interpretation. As my Sufi teacher says... "words do not contain the meaning." Look deeper, from within your heart -- not from your brain, not from your stomach where fear resides. Let go of judgment by friend. There is so much more to life.
And I wonder who wrote this. Context matters. Motives matter. Personal perspective and interpretation matter. Is there a political agenda? If you look for the worst, you'll find it. If you look for the best, you'll find it. Do you want confirmation of your stance, or are you looking for "truth." If you're looking for truth, who's truth?
I suggest you learn about Islam from someone who is not corrupt and not take the Quran at face value. Like all religious texts, the same text that can guide can deceive. It's how the Truth is protected and given to those who strive from their heart. I studied Sufism for 30 years. It is considered the mystical aspect of Islam. I learned only love and service to mankind. However, I've heard the most ridiculous stories told from people who claim to know what Islam is. And I've seen the fanatics around the world who claim to represent it. They don't. Islam means submission to God's Will, NOT submission to ignorance or violence or judgment.
Oh good! Now tell everyone what taqiyya means.
I will not get into debate over terms that will always end up being a matter of interpretation. As my Sufi teacher says... "words do not contain the meaning." Look deeper, from within your heart -- not from your brain, not from your stomach where fear resides. Let go of judgment by friend. There is so much more to life.
That's a fine example. For anyone that doesn't want to look it up:
https://www.thereligionofpeace.com/pages/quran/taqiyya.aspx
And I wonder who wrote this. Context matters. Motives matter. Personal perspective and interpretation matter. Is there a political agenda? If you look for the worst, you'll find it. If you look for the best, you'll find it. Do you want confirmation of your stance, or are you looking for "truth." If you're looking for truth, who's truth?