Religion is an open book for humanity to take benefit from but when hidden political motives indulge with religion it turns into poison. Unfortunately, Islamist with political ideology makes religion null and void. It goes with political religion in other faith too. Instead of serving God and spiritual needs, politically biased religion serves to capture power in the name of God whose kingdom is already defined as humanity and the universe.
Regards
Shamim Chowdhury
Maryland, USA
--- In alochona@yahoogroups.com, Cyrus <thoughtocrat@...> wrote:
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> Mr. Abdeen:
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> Thank you for your kind wishes. I am sure Allah has shown the straightpath to self-righteous and sanctimonious individuals like you, and I am happy for you. No worries! You will find plenty of them here. But here is the main issue...
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> I am not sure you understand the word "Islamist". IT IS NOT the one who follows Islam correctly. The word "Islamist" comes from "Islamism", which is a school of thought that believes that Islam is not just a religion, but also a political system. The idea of Islamism is deeply rooted in organizations like the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, as well as other shady militant organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah, who want to establish a political state based on Islam. The foundation of Islamism is an "Islamic State", like in Saudi Arabia. Contrary to what you think, Islam and Islamism are quite different. So, before you declare someone a "Kafeer", at least make sure that you understand your faith and your religion well.
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> I don't know what a "straight path" is, and I can bet my life savings that none of you do either. But whatever it is, I hope Allah gives you the strength and courage to seek knowledge, and allow you to separate the true meaning of Islam from the "isms".
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> Cheers,
> Cyrus
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> From: abdeen abdeenar@...
> To: alochona@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 7:56:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [spam] Re: [ALOCHONA] Re: Gradual exposure of the hidden face in Bangladesh
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> I am not an "Islamist".
> Cyrus you said this.
> If so are you a kafir (disbeliever) ?
> I suppose an ISLAMIST is one who follows his religion correctly. Thats all.
> In case you are a Muslim, sorry for saying so, but may Allah lead you on the straightpath.
> abdeen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cyrus
> To: alochona@yahoogroup s..com
> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:04 PM
> Subject: [spam] Re: [ALOCHONA] Re: Gradual exposure of the hidden face in Bangladesh
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> I agree that "Islamist" is a wrong term, coined by the Bush Administration and the neocons to lump all followers of Islam into one single group, and it should be completely rejected. I am a Muslim, a progressive Muslim, and I am not an "Islamist". There are millions of Muslims around the world who are devoted to their faith, progressive and forward-thinking, and reject all sorts of violence and acts of terror. They are not "Islamists". They are Muslims. End of Story. Labeling them otherwise is not only wrong and misguiding, but also offensive to the people of Islamic faith.
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> But I must draw your attention to another phrase, Mr. Alam. I disagree with your use of phrases like "synagogue of Satan". I think it is rather hypocritical to use the word "synagogue" and associate it with Satan, and write in the same sentence that "we must respect all Abrahamic traditions and revelations and their people".. A synagogue, as I am sure you know, is a place of worship for the oldest Abrahamic religion, Judaism. I think using such phrases are offensive to the Abrahamic faith. I am sure you and I would be very upset if someone said "the Church of Evil" or the "Mosque of Devil". Wouldn't you agree?
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> Cyrus
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> From: afirozny afirozny@yahoo. com>
> To: alochona@yahoogroup s.com
> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 1:48:28 PM
> Subject: [ALOCHONA] Re: Gradual exposure of the hidden face in Bangladesh
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> The host of the synagogue of Satan Mr. Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury must not use politically incorrect word such as "Islamist" as we must respect all Abrahamic traditions and revelations and their people.. If he has any valid issue with any political party, he must address using their proper names because stereotyping or Islamphobia does not suits his intention to improve relation with Zionist state. If anyone with grace can convey this little note to Mr. Salah Uddin, will be appreciated.
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