>>>>>>>> I am a little disappointed. I do not ask you to become cheer leader for Islam or anything but I think these comments comes from certain mind set that does not follow logic very well.
Let us take Iraq for an example. Did we see such violence in Iraq before George Bush decided to attack Iraq for "NO good reason"? But today after "Freedom" reached Iraq, they are more violent and suffer from lack of security.
Pakistan is not dissimilar either. By no means Pakistan is an ideal state but we have not seen such level of violence UNTIL powers from outside got involved in it.
Muslims are not error free but blaming Islam is surely wrong in these situation.
Why PBUH (Peace Be Upon Him) after Mohammad, the prophet of Islam? He is supposed to be the most favorite human that God (Allah in Arabic) almighty has created, according to Islam.
>>>>>>>>>> Very good question from member Bain. We say this for several reasons.
1) To show respect
2) To show that even the finest human being is in need to Allah's blessings and we are "Creation" of Allah (SWT).
3) To show our gratefulness to our beloved prophet (PBUH). He made so much sacrifices to give us "The message" from our Maker, it is only "Proper" to seek blessings for him.
4) Islam says if we do something nice for others, Allah (SWT) bless us for it. Similarly when we seek blessings for Muhammad (PBUH), we bless ourselves.
5) A great reminder of a great man. He inspires us!
Shalom!
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Almost everyday in Iraq, you will see 50/60 people are dying due to sectarian clashes. Here is the irony - orthodox Muslims may forget to be merciful, but they never forget to pray for Prophet's peace.
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Logically such custom is redundant, because he is already at peace being the most favorite person of Allah. I believe this is what they were asked to do, and they just follow that without question.
Now, Prophet has mandated Muslims to be merciful, yet so much violence we see even in the Muslim majority countries, like Pakistan, Iraq, etc. Most of these violences are caused by orthodox religious people. Almost everyday in Iraq, you will see 50/60 people are dying due to sectarian clashes. Here is the irony - orthodox Muslims may forget to be merciful, but they never forget to pray for Prophet's peace.
Jiten Roy
I have been thinking about a question for a while. While I have been quite vocal about injustices and atrocities that are being committed in the world by Muslims, using, misusing and abusing their religion, I generally do not criticize the specifics of the religion. As I wrote quite a few times, the religions do not have to be perfect, and we cannot go back in time to change any of the so-called revelations or words of wisdom. What I advocate is for people to use their own common sense to follow what is worth following, and discard what is stupid and hateful.
Now the question to the serious Muslims. Why PBUH (Peace Be Upon Him) after Mohammad, the prophet of Islam? He is supposed to be the most favorite human that God (Allah in Arabic) almighty has created, according to Islam. Of all humans, he is supposed to have the most peace already. He certainly does not need any human's wish. Why do humans wish him peace? Saluting him, calling him great, etc., I can understand from a believer's perspective. But wishing him peace does not make sense at all. Any logical answer to this simple question that I am asking with absolutely no malice?
Sukhamaya Bain
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