Punishing the Female Rape Victim in Islam
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ,
It is unfortunate that for people who profess objectivity and sincerity in their study, research and pursuit of knowledge that there continues to be a great perversion of the understanding of Islamic Shari’ah laws and its applications. Proponents of the modern secular system, or of varying theological political systems, seemingly cannot produce a consistent stance on judging the use or misuse of the Islamic Shari’ah, while wholly regarding it to be unfair, unjust and backwards. Demonstrably, it can be noted that their own justice systems produce often, curious if not peculiar judgements. In one case, a mother can be sentenced to jail for a period of 5 years, for stealing clothing from a store for her children at a value of $102 dollars. While at the same time a Wall Street tycoon who has defrauded enough persons to make himself a billionaire, was sentence to a period of only, 11 years. What then, can we say is logical about this? Based on this one example of a judgement that is neither proportional to the crimes when compared and contrasted nor morally justifiable, can I then generalize the American justice system as being inhumane, profiteering and socially inept?
To further this discussion with more evidences relevant to the topic at hand, let’s examine sexual assault cases, in particular rape. This child rapist was sentenced to only 5 to 7 years in prison, the same amount of time as the woman who stole $102 dollars worth of goods. This rapist was sentenced to only 9 years in prison, while defrauding persons of hundreds of millions of dollars and sending families into distress, bankruptcy and insolvency will earn you the same amount of jail time. Continuing with this trend, we can deduce that according to the modern secular system, stealing and rape are upon the same field of justice. Considering these tragic acts, let’s examine the Islamic position on rape in the modern world. To rape in Islamic law is to have committed “ightisaab”, which means to forcefully transgress and take a woman’s honour from her (rape). The crime is punishable by death but doesn’t have to be punished by death, the punishment however has to be severe as to deter anyone else from attempting this crime. Therefore, there can be no equivalence between stealing and rape, a woman’s honour is not the same as stealing an apple, or clothing as it is seen in the secular justice system.
Islamic Shari’ah rule, is intended to govern a state by Islamic law, where the ulema (religious leaders) who are fuqaha (jurists), establish courts where a qadhi (judge) can make binding rulings (fatawa) on behalf of the state against a criminal and establish justice in the society. This understanding is based upon the Qur’anic statements:
“And so judge (you O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) among them by what Allaah has revealed” - [al-Maa’idah 5:49].
“And whosoever does not judge by what Allaah has revealed, such are the Kaafiroon (i.e. disbelievers — of a lesser degree as they do not act on Allaah’s Laws)” - [al-Maa’idah 5:44].
“And whosoever does not judge by that which Allaah has revealed, such are the Zaalimoon (polytheists and wrongdoers — of a lesser degree)” - [al-Maa’idah 5:45].
“And whosoever does not judge by what Allaah has revealed (then) such (people) are the Fâsiqûn [the rebellious i.e. disobedient (of a lesser degree)] to Allaah” - [al-Maa’idah 5:47].
“But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submission” - [al-Nisa’ 4:65].
“Do they then seek the judgement of (the days of) Ignorance? And who is better in judgement than Allaah for a people who have firm Faith” - [al-Maa’idah 5:50].
To make this succinct and easy to grasp, the discussion will be broken up into several questions:
- What do the Islamic scholars (Ulema) say on the punishment of rape?
- Are four witnesses needed to prove rape?
- Are women who do not wear hijab responsible for their rape?
- Is the woman to be punished for rape?
- Forced marriage to rapist?
- Further reading.
What do the Islamic scholars (Ulema) say on the punishment of rape?
Yûsuf ibn `Abd Allâh ibn Muhammad Ibn `Abd al-Barr Abû `Umar al-Namarî al-Andalusî al-Qurtubî al-Mâlikî (may Allaah be pleased with him), a prominent Islamic jurist, of whom Imam al Qurtubi cites/ references about 500 times in his tafsir has stated in Al-Istidhkâr li Madhhab `Ulamâ’ al-Amsâr fîmâ Tadammanahu al-Muwatta’ min Ma`ânî al-Ra’î wal-Athâr (“The Memorization of the Doctrine of the Scholars of the World Concerning the Juridical Opinions and the Narrations Found in Mâlik’s Muwatta’”), 7/146:
The scholars are unanimously agreed that the rapist is to be subjected to the hadd punishment if there is clear evidence against him that he deserves the hadd punishment, or if he admits to that. Otherwise, he is to be punished (i.e., if there is no proof that the hadd punishment for zina may be carried out against him because he does not confess, and there are not four witnesses, then the judge may punish him and stipulate a punishment that will deter him and others like him). There is no punishment for the woman if it is true that he forced her and overpowered her, which may be proven by her screaming and shouting for help.
Are four witnesses needed to prove rape?
Mufti Taqi Uthmani [db] in his discussion during an interview on Pakistan’s implementation of the Protection of Women Bill 2006, expounded upon his rulings and the rulings of other Islamic judges:
”I myself had been directly hearing cases registered under Hudood Ordinance, first as a Judge of Federal Shariah Court and then for seventeen years as a member of Shariah Appellate Bench of the Supreme Court. In this long tenure, not once did I come across a case in which a rape victim was awarded punishment simply because she was unable to present four witnesses.
In fact it was not possible to do so. First, according to the Hudood Ordinance, the condition of four witnesses only applied to enforcing the hadd for rape. Clause 10(3), which awarded the ta’zeer punishment, did not have this requirement; the crime could be proven through one witness, medical reports, and chemical analysis report. Consequently most rape criminals were awarded punishment as per this clause.
Further, a woman claiming rape could not be punished under Qazf (false accusation of zina) since Exemption 2 in Qazf Ordinance Clause 3 clearly stated that if someone approaches the legal authorities with a rape complaint, she could not be punished in case she was unable to present four witnesses.”
To compound this statement, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani (may Allaah be pleased with him) has stated:
“This is a common myth about Islamic criminal law. Rather, the four witness requirement applies only to the prescribed hadd punishment (which in the case of a married person could be death and for the non-married, 100 lashes). [Marghinani, Hidaya] This punishment is only applied in very rare cases, as is clear, and is meant to be a social deterrent, above all.
As the classical and contemporary jurists (such as Mufti Taqi Usmani) have made clear, a rapist can be convicted on lesser evidence (including scientific evidence, such as DNA tests and medical reports) for discretionary punishments. These discretionary punishments are left up to the legal system to determine.
However, it is a myth to say that Islam would in any way condone rape, or allow a rapist to go free for this terrible crime against an innocent human being and against society.”
This therefore rests the case, of the issue with 4 witnesses being needed to prove rape, indeed rape can be proven using modern scientific methods and other evidences, as seen above, as being agreed upon by Islamic fuqaha (jurists).
Are women who do not wear hijab responsible for their rape?
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa and Mufti Ebrahim Desai (may Allaah be pleased with them both) have stated:
These are two separate issues; rape and the lack of Hijaab. The rapist will be punished for his heinous crime whilst the woman will be sinful not for rape, but for failure to observe the rules of Hijaab. Failure to wear Hijaab in no way justifies the heinous crime of rape.
Is the woman to be punished for rape?
Imam Maalik (may Allaah have mercy on him) has said in Al-Muwatta’, 2/734:
In our view the man who rapes a woman, whether she is a virgin or not, if she is a free woman he must pay a “dowry” like that of her peers, …. The punishment is to be carried out on the rapist and there is no punishment for the woman who has been raped, whatever the case.
Prophet Muhammad (may Allaah’s peace and blessings be upon him) has also decreed punishments for persons who have committed rape, while freeing the woman of any punishment:
“Narrated Wa’il ibn Hujr (may Allaah be pleased with him):
When a woman went out in the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him) for prayer, a man attacked her and overpowered (raped) her. She shouted and he went off, and when a man came by, she said: That (man) did such and such to me.And when a company of the Emigrants came by, she said: That man did such and such to me. They went and seized the man whom they thought had had intercourse with her and brought him to her. She said: Yes, this is he. Then they brought him to the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him).
When he (the Prophet) was about to pass sentence, the man who (actually) had assaulted her stood up and said: Apostle of Allah, I am the man who did it to her.
He (the Prophet) said to her: Go away, for Allah has forgiven you. But he told the man some good words (AbuDawud said: meaning the man who was seized), and of the man who had had intercourse with her, he said: Stone him to death.” - (Sunan Abu Dawud, Hadith #4366, Kitab al Hudud [38]).
Forced Marriage to Rapist?
While Islam punishes the rapist, we do hear of some really peculiar instances where the woman is married to the man. This has no basis in Islamic law, nor does it comply with Islamic reasoning, according to this fatwa by Mufti Ebrahim Desai [db]:
“Knowing the importance and sacredness of a marriage commitment, the boy and girl having consulted with their seniors and making Istikhaara, should make their own independent choice.
They should not be compelled to marry against their wishes as the consequences (non-compatibility, divorce, disputes, custody of children, etc.) are too ghastly to bear. Parents should not compel their children to marry against their wishes due to economic status reasons.”
As well as this fatwa by the same Mufti (Islamic Jurist):
“As an adult, you have an independent right to choose your marriage partner. You should not be forced into marrying someone against your choice. Those forcing you are guilty of depriving you of your Shar’ee right and committing a major sin,
You should simply say no if you are not confident of marrying against your choice. The consequences of forced marriages are too ghastly. There are great possibilities of a marital breakdown. That will lead to disunity among many families. The matter will be clouded even more if there is a child born through the marriage. Considering the many negative consequences of a forced marriage, you should never give in to being forced to marry against your wish. It will be you and no one else who will have to bear the burdens in future. You may forward this email to those forcing you to marry against your wishes.”
However, to contrast the Islamic position, let’s look at this excerpt from the Jewish and Christian religious text, Old Testament (Torah), Deuteronomy (Devarim), Chapter 22, Verses 28 – 29:
“If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay her father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the young woman, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives.”
Further Reading:
http://www.loonwatch.com/2009/12/testimony-of-rape-victim/
http://www.bismikaallahuma.org/archives/2006/does-islam-require-four-witnesses-for-rape/
http://thedebateinitiative.com/2012/03/12/is-the-shariah-inhumane-you-decide/
wa Allaahu Alam.
[and God knows best.]
Matt Solomon: Runs from Debate Challenge
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ,
Sometime last year, I came across a young Christian apologetic (perhaps my age, he may be slightly older), challenging Muslims to debates. Here is Sam Shamoun advertising his debates:
Now, one would assume, that after his debate, he would be ready to do another, well, it turns out, Matt’s afraid of facing defeat in debates again. He had one other debate with Muhammad Qaari Aalam and was thoroughly defeated a second time, to the extent we had Christians distancing themselves from his antics. Facing a failing Christian apologetics career, coupled with two humiliating public defeats, Matt decided he would no longer debate Muslims. The following is a Facebook conversation, where he was presented with a challenge to debate me:
There we have my first challenge to him, this was his response:
There we have it. Another missionary put to rest. Matt is running away from challenges, claiming no Muslim can face him. I personally intervened and sent Matt Solomon a message not too long after:
Matt Solomon never replied. I don’t know if it was simply a discourteous gesture or if he didn’t want his cowardice being promoted. He publicly argues with Muslims, claims to have debated scholars and claims again that no Muslim can defeat him or his ally Zia ul Masih, unfortunately, his claims are false and he’s another psuedo-scholar, who due to his own arrogance and public humiliations, will never be able to debate a Muslim again. In this light, I’m extending my hand to Matt Solomon, if he ever feels as if he needs a Muslim to debate, he can easily find me and accept my challenge to debate, after all we can’t let his “scholarly” education at CRC Bible Institute and at the Trinity Biblical University go to waste.
wa Allaahu Alam.
[and God knows best.]
Sam Shamoun: Does God Rest?
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بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ,
wa Allaahu Alam.
[and God knows best.]
A Muslim Woman Speaks: Life as an American
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بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ,
Continuing in our series of the lives of Muslim women, this article, written by the sister herself, focuses on her life as a Muslim woman in America. Does she have to choose between being a Muslim and American? Are both identities mutually exclusive? Read her story below:
[Note, she has asked for this disclaimer to be used: let it be known these are my views and not views of the owner of this site]
I have been living in America for an ongoing period of 5 years and if anything else it has helped me be more of a practicing Muslim. I live in the city of Houston and I do find that there is an abundance of Muslim brothers and sisters, halaal food, masjids (closest one to me is less than 10 minutes away from my current location)
The presence of my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters are in high numbers be it at local grocery store or at a high end department stores (and they are in full Muslim attire – hijab/gown). Being a Muslim woman in America liberates the mind and the will that we can do and become what our heart yearns. Take for example one of my most recent experiences – one of the women at a check out at a high end department store (she works there) was wearing the hijab and we started “small talk” and upon leaving I gave her salaams to which she replied and smiled at me surprisingly).
We can be practicing sisters, follow the guidance of the Qur’an be working mothers and still find that balance. Being a Muslim woman in America helps me keep a balance in life as the American life one can easily stray( haram food, clubs materialism) but and I say this with such joy since I have been here I have not eaten haram (never did while I lived in my home country of Trinidad) I keep my fasts and I give Zakaat .
Being a Muslim woman in America has helped me become a better practicing Muslim and even better mother and one should not have to choose either or. We should be happy to represent Islam in America and hold our heads high as we are not only representing a religion but women in Islam.
Article by: Sister F. from Trinidad, now located in Houstan, Texas.
A Muslim Woman Speaks: Life With Islam
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بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ,
The voice of a Muslim woman is almost never taken into consideration, even when they are supposed to be the topic of discussion. What’s life as a Muslim woman like? Well, why should a man tell you? In this article, we have a young adult, Muslim woman, who has decided to share her story with us:
“Treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers.”
From the last sermon of Prophet Muhammad
Lately there has been an insurmountable focus in the media concerning the issue of Muslim women and human rights. During this process, one has seen the constant portrayal of Muslim women swathed in black veils or blue burqas, this being the media’s attempt to constantly remind us that there is inequality of the sexes in the Muslim world and by extension Islamic teachings, as well as to affirm that Muslim women are in fact oppressed and mistreated. In addition, considerable attention has been given to several practices, which can be considered more cultural than religious in Muslim countries or countries governed by the Shari’ah such as female genital mutilation, honor killings, forced marriages, denial of the right to education and so on. However, firstly, it is important to point out the fact that while the occurrence of these practices regarding women is very much real, it is not limited to only the Muslim sector of the population but is likewise practised by all members belonging to these societies regardless of religion. Hence, for any person willing to understand Islam objectively, one must first make the distinction between religion and the cultural norms of a society. Secondly, one has to take into consideration the bias nature of the media and its tendency to emphasize on what convenes them, as well as their role as the main proponents of generalizations and stereotypes regarding one’s race, cultural practices, religion, social status, etc. Finally and interestingly enough, in some cases, it is the Muslims themselves who reproduce the concept that women are oppressed in Islam, particularly those who consider themselves “liberal, reformist, secular” Muslims who believe that the Shari’ah oppresses women, equate the hijab with oppression and model their governments and political thoughts after non-Islamic sources and ideologies such as capitalism, socialism and feminism. Therefore, naturally, it is to these Muslims that the media turns when it wants a “Muslim” perspective on “Muslim” issues. In addition, there have been misinterpretations and lack of comprehension of Islamic concepts and principles in Muslim communities, as well as their blatant refusal to adopt the culture that Islam has already outlined for them due to Islam not being merely a religion, but a way of life. Furthermore, the silence of those who profess adherence to the “Qur’an and Sunnah” when asked about situations where Muslim women are oppressed contribute to the general ideology that Islam oppresses women.
In my experience as a Muslim woman, I admit that there have been challenges, but I can still wholeheartedly proclaim that I have never been oppressed or mistreated in any form or fashion by the men in my family or the men in the Muslim community. I am from the Caribbean twin islands known as Trinidad and Tobago, which is essentially a non-Muslim society but contains a considerable percentage of Muslims and where members of each religion are allowed to practise their beliefs freely and in tranquility. In the family setting, I am always encouraged to strive to be the best person that I can be spiritually, morally, intellectually, physically, socially, etc. From an early age, my father has always pushed me where education (both secular and Islamic) is concerned and has supported me in all my projects and endeavours. There has never been a case in my household where solely the male members receive education and the female members are denied this right. This is largely because in Islam, after faith, which ensures the spiritual and moral development of man, knowledge is the most important as it brings about his/her intellectual development. Among the first instructions given to the Prophet, Muhammad (s.a.w) was “Read” and evidently, the main means of seeking knowledge is through reading. In addition, there is no evidence in Islam to support the prohibition with respect to the woman seeking knowledge as even in the time of the Prophet (s.a.w), he arranged for the education of women. Moreover, the many verses in the Qur’an that speak about the importance of knowledge do not address only the men but all of humanity. Hence, neither my sisters nor I are discouraged from attaining education as our family strives to adhere to this principle.
In addition, I believe that my father, despite him being the leader and sole breadwinner of the household, he holds us women in high regard, respects and values greatly our opinions, sentiments and inputs with respect to various issues especially those relating to the family. Every month, we have a family meeting in which we discuss our concerns, our goals and generally, what we would like to achieve as a Muslim family. He also involves us when he has to make important decisions concerning his business establishment. Hence, it is not a setting where the man simply dictates and the women submit and live in fear of expressing their views. Chores in and around the house are shared between male and female members of the household, therefore, it is not only the women who endure the most of this burden. In addition, in my household, preserving one’s chastity is not solely a woman’s issue, but the men are also encouraged to live a moral life in accordance with Islam. Hence, it is not uniquely the woman’s responsibility to upkeep the family’s honor.
I also play a very active role in my father’s business establishment as I help with the planning and paperwork as well as I attend to the clientele when I am present in the store. My father has always encouraged me to participate as much as possible in the business and sees me as a great asset to the business. However, now I would like to narrate a funny anecdote, which I find very puzzling given that we live in a Western society that claims equality of race, gender and religion. Once, when none of my father’s male employees was around I attempted to attend to a male client, a non-Muslim. He was enquiring about the functions of the ‘black seed’ and I told him what I knew. The next day the same man came and this time approached one of the male employees asking the same question. The male employee told him what I told him, and then the man pointed at me saying, “But she didn’t tell me all that!” At first, I was angry because it seemed as though he was trying to suggest that I am incompetent but then, I said to myself the notion that men know better or are more competent is something that is already cemented in society and is not restricted to men of a certain belief or religion, but all men.
In the past, my father or other male relatives have never forced me into accepting marriage proposals or marrying against my will and now, at the age of 22, I am still not being forced. Instead, my father urges me to take my time and be careful in making any decisions relating to marriage. With respect to the wearing of the hijab, there is a common misconception that young women are forced to wear it by their parents or male family members. On the contrary, I understood it as a command directed to the woman by the Creator and a blessing to help women efficiently guard their modesty. In addition, I believe that when a woman is covered, men cannot judge her merely by her appearance but are urged to evaluate her by her personality, character and morals. Furthermore, as a Muslim woman wearing hijab, I receive a lot of respect from men, so much so that there was a time when I was walking down the street, these two men were having a conversation and then one of them started cursing. As I passed by, I overheard the other man telling the person who was cursing to stop and to have respect for the Muslim woman.
At the community level, I am very much involved being a teacher that carries on a class for women and children at the mosque in my community, as well as being on the committee of an Islamic organization that organizes events for the Muslim community. Hence, I actively participate in the decision making process and the organization of events for Muslim women such as courses which promote the development of women in various skills like in culinary arts, sewing, setting up a small business, agriculture, etc as well as events for the family as a whole like family and sports’ day, bazaars, lectures, excursions, camps, etc. In my community, Muslim women are also encouraged to attend classes and seminars to increase their level of knowledge.
The challenges that I have faced as a Muslim woman are not due to me being oppressed or mistreated but discriminated by words or by the actions of some non-Muslim individuals. There was an incident where I got in a St. James taxi to go to the Oval to purchase tickets for a cricket match. There was a passenger in the front seat and I was the only passenger seated in the back. On the way to the Oval, the driver stopped to take up another passenger, a non-Muslim woman. She opened the door, got in the car and as she saw me, she came back out and said that she does not like to sit next to Muslim people and then she closed the door. I was astonished but I believe that the driver and the passenger in the front seat were more in a state of shock than I was!
In conclusion, I would like to stress that Islam does not oppress women; it is simply a case of individuals with the wrong understanding and concept of Islam and who give preference to their culture and the desire to maintain appearances. Islam has in fact elevated the status of women and has contributed towards the restoration of woman’s dignity and rights. Among these rights afforded to women through Islam are the rights to inheritance, to access knowledge and, to divorce. In addition, the Qur’an addresses all of humanity and for the most part does not differentiate between male and female as it says that the man and woman “were created from a single soul” (4:1) and are moral equals in the sight of Allah. Men and women are under the same obligations and rules of conduct with a few exceptions such as those relating to dress and those that are specific to women like menstruation and pregnancy. In Islam, the men are encouraged to treat women with kindness and respect as the Prophet (s.a.w) says, “The best of you is he who is the best to his family” and the Qur’an states, “…But consort with them in kindness, for if you hate them it may happen that you hate a thing wherein God has placed much good.” (Qur’an 4: l9). I am testimony to the fact that the generalization made about all Muslim women being oppressed is entirely false. However, it is imperative that we Muslims make a more concerted effort towards clearing up misconceptions about women in Islam starting with those who brutalize and oppress women in the name of the Qur’an and the Sunnah.
By: Sister Nafisah Romero.
A Muslim’s Experience with Christianity [India]
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بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ,
Continuing in our series, “A Muslim’s Experience with Christianity”, this time we switch continents from Africa to Asia, where we meet Brother Habeeb. This is his story, his experience with Christians. It’s been a long and arduous journey, but from his experiences he derives an interesting conclusion, which I am sure most people, whether Muslim or otherwise have experienced with Christians. This is his story, in his own words:
In the Name of ALLAH, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
As Salamu Alaikum warahmathullahi wabarakathuh
Thaika Habeeb Mohamed - India
Being a Born Muslim, I must be able to differentiate myself from a Muslim by Birth(Chance) or by CHOICE, and I go with the latter because I have read the Quran, read the biography of the Prophet to whom this Quran was revealed, and I have no doubts, that Islam is the TRUTH. Furthermore, I have read the Bible, and thus, am able to differentiate between the two religions, and Converse with Christians online
Being a Muslim, I feel the inner Peace, when Submitting to the Almighty, by Obeying and keeping his Commandments . Being a Muslim is about following a Certain way of Life, that would make our Life the way it is supposed to be, which is the Best for us in this world, and the hereafter.. This Certain way of life includes the Solutions to All problems, human race has or is, or will be ever facing. I am thankful to the Creator, for guiding me to the right path , though, yet I continue to ask him for the Guidance, to make me steadfast, and righteous,
I started Conversing with Christians, about two years ago, where I came under the influence of some of my facebook friends, Conversing, and having dialogue with people of different faiths. This is where, I read the Bible, and started Conversing with them.. The First thing I learnt from different dialogues is what everyone would agree with me , EVERY CHRISTIAN IS UNIQUE !!
Conversing with a Christian[NOT ALL], might look easy, but it isn’t, They are always ready for answers such as “You don’t have the Holy Spirit” or “You need the Holy Spirit to understand”,when cornered, and they boast “We have the holy Spirit, Jesus, Helleluyah” . This is not a dialogue, It is more like Christians being entirely different creations, If we aren’t able to understand Christianity without the Holy Spirit, the Question is How to get the Holy Spirit , or How to become a Christian ? If Non Christians cant understand Christianity without the holy spirit, then, what is the use for the Missionary activities ? The Spirit in these people, cant make them understand, .., Its Illogical A question, that has remained unanswered ,
There are Certain Christians, who play Double Standards, It might be because of their poor knowledge in the Bible, or because of their desperate nature. For Example, They have a problem, with Islam having the Punishment for adultery as Stoning, whereas in their book, they find stoning as a punishment for many things, not just adultery
I have come across, few People, who instead of Proving their faith from the Bible, Go to some unauthentic X Y Z Documents, to prove their ‘historical facts’ (so called). They even Consider, Quote “New Testament is considered as a collection of RAW GREEK DATA, not considering it as the HOLY INERRANT WORDS OF GOD” This Quote says it all, they cant prove their faith from their scriptures !!! and they agree that the Bible doesn’t pass critical scholarship. This also tells us that, Chrisitans, in General go to any limit, to prove their faith, They Often lie, twist up things, and make stories up , misquote things, Cherry pick the Bible ( &Quran),.. and so on and so forth
Others, Who according to me, cant be called as Christians, Converse with us with never ending Insults, They are like wavered sheep, who needs to be often reminded of what they are supposed to do, they change Topics, evade Subjects,.. and so on
A very handful of them are respectful, and nice. Respect, behavior(Mannerism) and Intentions are the keys for Good Conversation, and I like, conversing with such open People, Some of these People, are so open ,that they even take the big decision of reverting back to Islam.
Hence, Before, talking to a Christian, we should be COMPLETELY AWARE of what he believes, and what he doesn’t, as I said before
“Every Christian is unique”, or “No two Christian can be the same”.
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Christianity
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بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ,
Examining all facets of this ideology, expounding upon the doctrine, history and theology which Christians today are propagating to be the truth. Our writers from throughout the world, inclusive of former Christians have sought to demonstrate the mendacious and fallacious beliefs they formerly held. Our articles are free to distribute and we welcome rebuttals against them.
