Lori Almost Live: Jewish Convert to Islam (from Aish.com)

Lori Palatnik's video blog from Aish.com, Lori Almost Live, for the week of June 7-13-, 2009. This entry is entitled "Jewish convert to Islam: Why couldn't she find what she was looking for in Judaism?"

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[HE006]

I am a muslim and I hear what you are saying. Islam and Judaism are very very close in terms of dietry laws, monotheism, family values and other such things. We have a huge love for Moses (PBUH), David (PBUH) and all the other prophets of God, they are our prophets too.

The only difference is that we believe God sent us two more prophets: Jesus (PBUH) and Muhammad (PBUH) to correct the distortions made over time in the original values of Judaism.

May God (Allah, Ellah) guide all of us.

[westfronteastend]

I'm a Muslim, but I had to go against your comment. Did the presenter insult Muslims in anyway? Brother/Sister in Islam, prove your case through intellect and humbleness.

[abaabdAllah]

Shalom Lori May our creator bless us all . I am pleased to hear your positive thinking. Also to let you know that I am a Muslim and we cannot be Muslims unless we believe that Jesus, Moses, Abraham and his children were Muslims and brought the same message as Muhammad. Innovating the way of life which is brought to us by all of them, will leads us to disaster. Carrying the brand name Islam also is not enough. Most certainly God will not judge the brands, but the actions.

[msiddiqui135]

Lori, Im a muslim and i agree with you. Judiaism and islam are the closest religion. the problem is not the in religion but the followers of the religion jews and muslims. We should not judge a religion by its wayward so called followers.

[hamidious]

Hi,

I'm a Muslim. The problem with the Jewish community I think is it became too materialistic as opposed to spiritual. They live in a secular world where they identify themselves as being Jewish. Much like most Christians in the west and to a lesser extent Muslims. In Israel iteself, when I see videos of Tel Aviv, it's all about having fun and identifying as Jewish only by supporting the state.

[sam7748]

Nice talk. Salaam/Shalom!

[alelmnoor]

Deefanatic, I am Muslim and I can say Lori did not insult Islam at all, so let us be fair.

[nacaaswanacas]

absolutely beautiful video

[TheKutaKowboy]

I usually don't comment on vidoes relating to religion.. to each their own I would say. But I have to say that Lori is correct that Judaism shares the same values. But at the sametime, I don't think it is much to fear or worry as both Jews and Muslims conceptualize God similarily (God with no partners) and share their love for the prophets like Abraham and Moses (peace be upon them). As a Muslim I have a lot of respect for the Jewish faith & see American Jews as role models for American Muslims.

[tmueth1]

Judaism does not condemn alcohol, and in some cases like Purim it is required to get drunk. For wine, wine most be made by Jews to be kosher. Modesty: women usually wear skirts below the knee or calf, a high-necked blouse, and shirt sleeves go below the elbow, even when reaching up. Married women cover their hair with a wig or hat.