Reverting to Islam?

The shahaada is, phonetically, "ash-hadu an laa illaaha illa (A)llah wa ashadu anna Muhammada(n) rasulu (A)llah." The meaning is:

"ash-hadu an" = I bear witness that there is
"laa illaaha illa (A)llah" = no god but God
"wa ashadu anna" = and I bear witness that
"Muhammada(n) rasulu (A)llah." = Muhammad is the Messenger of God.

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The two sources I used in helping me to answer the question asked are here:

1) www.islamfortoday.com/ummzaid01.htm
2) www.sunnipath.org

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[blizzard10001]

What do you think about the sharia? And what do you think about the numerous suras where the Quran tells the muslims to kill infidels, cut of their heads, fight them etc. (I can deliever the numbers of the verses.)?

[Amenakin]

@blizzard10001 Unfortunately, shari'a law is greatly misunderstood by many people, so please don't look at 'Islamic' countries as being the examples of how shari'a law should be practised. Regarding the verses I presume you're asking about, I would suggest you read an actual commentary on them, to understand their context. I have a video about the Qur'an that I own - it contains an excellent commentary and, before every chapter, a historical context of when the verse was revealed is given :o)

[blizzard10001]

@Amenakin Thank you for your answer.

But many of the verses are quite explicit. So there is not much place for interpretation.

Or how would you interprete 9:123 or 47:5, just to give two examples? And since different translations are mostly similar, the argument of a mistranslation that i heard from a muslim friend of mine is invalid.

How do you think the sharia is missunderstood? Do the Saudis and Iran, the only countries who practise every aspect of the sharia, missinterprete it?

[Amenakin]

@blizzard10001 Many are explicit & many aren't! If you study the Qur'an from a reliable source you'll be able to better understand the context in which certain verses are to be applied. Even Muslims vary in their understanding of Qur'anic verses! Percentage similarity between different translations bears no relevance since we're referring to specific differences in key ideas & themes. As I mentioned before, I suggest you read the aforementioned translation. I pray it opens your heart. Salaam!

[SuperSpaceCore]

@Amenakin

I personally think Sharia Law doesn't belong in Western Civilization,then why Muslims try to impose it on?Hypocrisy when Let's say Western people try to enforce Democracy by the sword,but when Clerics like Anjem Choudery and the Cleric behind Park 51 Mosque say Sharia will come to the west by the word.

Sharia should stay in Islamic States.

I'm not an islamophobic btw.

[Amenakin]

@SuperSpaceCore lol you say you're not "Islamophobic" but it is pretty judgemental to say "Muslims" try to impose Shari'a. I don't remember the last time I or anybody else I know tried to impose Shari'a onto the West :o/ It's best not to blanket categorise all Muslims - MOST of us hold ideals that are contrary to what Fox News might have told you. People of all religions (and non-religions) say and do some heinous things - that doesn't mean an entire group is labelled according to their actions.

[a2923700]

@ArGyProductions

hope you good life

and being muslim oneday

inchaahhah

[acacius001]

I am a muslim brother, I really liked your inspiration video. Mashallah, may Allah bless you more and your family inshallah.

[ammieGreen]

asalamualikum..............

hey amena....wht i want to say is dat.....m an athiest n i feel islam an attraction as m searching ..i may say researching religions......pleeeeease can i get help.....regarding islam

[gurhanozcan1]

@blizzard10001 my friend did you read completely the surah. ands do you have knowledge about hz. muhammed's biography. . do you know him. he every time forgive and wanted peace. and the verse of qouran says "call them to believe and peace, iif they attack and want to kill you kill the unbelievers. why do you change meanings.of couran. the pig unbelievers killed innocent muslims everytime. the terrorists cant be real muslim. islam means and wants the good and peace thats all.

[2BeyondBlueSociety]

I am a born muslim but I was wondering would it b better to delay ur shahada so u can learn wats halal and wats not, how to pray etc so u wouldnt b sinned 4 not praying or anything or take ur shahada immediately and learn as u go. Also would Allah b okay with a new convert not praying if they don't know how to but have the intention of learning?

[Nouridin101]

We never know what the next second holds so a person should never delay becoming Muslim based on any reason. The only physical witness 1 needs for Shahadah is self. It's not recommend after becoming Muslim to go around telling everyone that 1 has embraced Islam but if the ? is ever asked "are you a Muslim" there's only 1 answer. After taking Shahadah 1 should learn learn the matters of Islam starting with Eman in shaa' Allah.

[Myprofile911]

MaashAllah. I'm so happy that people interested in Islam and reserch it.

[NoorLibya17]

i love you so mutch

keep doing this ........all muslems brawd of you

[xzaxx]

i dont have anything against muslims but i am against islam as a political system