Islam remains in seventh century
A Times Free Press story last September dealt with Donald Trump’s statements about banning Muslim refugees. Muslims are unusually assertive, uncompromising and aggressive, according to the Muslim writer.
Islam is not like other monotheistic faiths. Its theology, history and culture are complicated. The Quran is Allah’s speech telling Muslims how to live in this world and prepare for the next. Mohammad, the messenger of Allah, is a politician, a great warrior and state builder; Muslims admire and seek to emulate him. Islam’s teachings are unchangeable.
The Muslim writer argues, “Islam is not like other faiths.” In my opinion, it is like a cult. Faith cannot stand still like all living institutions. Faith has to adapt, evolve and change in order to survive.
The Quran and Hadith instructed its followers to emulate Mohammad’s deeds, behavior and thoughts as the ultimate manifestation of the perfect man. Islam demands total commitment from its followers.