By AY Mol on 7-3-2010 1:59

The first commandment is the only religious creed of the list, and refers to the duty of understanding that Allah is above and beyond existence. We can philosophize and discuss this subject with other people, as many people have an irrational and childish view on God which does not confirm with the framework of the universe, and are thus stuck in unrealistic ideas, but nobody may ever be forced into accepting a view. We can only truly understand ourselves correctly, when we try to understand the universe and its Creator, as this framework will explain to us His Manifestation. Many people reject religion and faith in a God, because of the irrational ideas perpetrated by many traditional theologies, as they contradict reality (al-Haqq).

 

The second to ninth commands are all ethical values which are shared by all human beings, taking care and protection of the weaker persons among us, to not kill other people, to be honest in all dealings and moments of life, from paying for your gum to testifying in courts, to equal sharing of all resources, foods etc., to hold to our oaths and agreements. This the way we must follow, and these ethics do not contradict our natural disposition (fitrat), as this the path which keeps mankind erect (sirati mustaqim) and righteous (attaquna), and these are the most honourable with God (49:13), and certainly also with all the rest of mankind. The world would be a lot safer and more prosperous if the majority of the people were to uphold these universal ethics and the obligation (al-Din) of peacemaking (al-Islam), which unites mankind in their humanity and positive behaviour.

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By Dr.Lubna Almenoar on 6-3-2010 11:02

 

Groundwork and Preparation involve the preliminary activities that would collectively function as a basis or foundation before launching a desired target goal. This goal will usually yield the start or possibility of changes for the better. The responsibility for the preparation falls on a focused person who usually at this point reaches out for few but trusted people to share the load.

 

As a researcher, I believe this step is one of the most important steps in the whole process. It is indeed one step which could cause the ultimate success or the unexpected failure of projects. Having this in mind, it is no wonder that this step can take a reasonably long time to reach its final stages.

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By AY Mol on 17-2-2010 22:41

State of Mankind: Introduction into Qur'anic Universalism.
How God sees us, how we see ourselves
by Arnold Yasin Mol

A detailed study of the Qur'anic inclusive message which calls for a cooperation between all people on earth who want to create and maintain peace and welfare. The Qur'an induces people on two levels. Al-Islam is the universal and natural thought and behaviour system (al-Deen 30:30, 2:62, 41:33, 3:64) which represents a pluralistic ethical value system that induces cooperation between different groups among mankind. While al-Iman is the system of the people who accept the truthfull origins of all religions and the Qur'an, are responsible for maintaining peace (amina) and encourage dialogue and justice among all the groups. As expressed in this essay:

"The potential of the Qur’an as a universal guide towards peace and progress can thus manifest itself more clearly. It unites mankind in purpose and direction, while respecting their differences."

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By Interviews on 2/13/2010 7:05 PM

 

Leading Islamic reformist and literary scholar, Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid, believes that individual freedom is an essential prerequisite to faith. Everyone, therefore, also has the right to convert to another faith. He talked to Erhard Brunn about some of his ideas The relationship between the Muslim and the non-Muslim worlds is one that is deeper and more historical than we think, believes Abu Zaid The question of what the Muslim attitude to violence is still one that very much preoccupies the West. You recently pointed out that recourse to the Koranic suras is totally misleading in today's context… Abu Zaid: Of course, the Koran sometimes uses very strong language in its exhortations to fight. Researchers have to question why the Koran employs such strong, persuasive language in this case. The context is crucial here. The Arabs who believed in Mohammed were to be convinced of the need to fight against their...

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By Guest articles on 2/11/2010 3:21 AM

 

By Abdul Mustaqim, MA.

 



 

The theory of limits makes four significant contributions to the enhancement of fikh. Firstly, by the theory of limits, Shahrur makes a fundamental paradigm shift for fikh. The meaning of hudûd is perceived rigidly by the fukaha (experts in canon law) as verses and hadits concerning legal punishment (al-`uqûbât) which should not be added to nor reduced, such as hand amputation for the thief, 100 lashes for adultery, and so on. Apart from that, the theory of limits (nadzariyyat al-hudûd) offered by Shahrur tends to be dynamic and contextual, not only in regards to legal punishment (al-`uqûbât). One fresh contribution to the contemporary study of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) is the theory of limits (nadzariyyat al-hudûd) promoted by a Syrian liberal Islamic figure, Muhammad Shahrur. According to Wael B. Hallaq, Shahrur’s theory of limits solves the epistemological...

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By Jacques Isa Mohammed Visker on 10-2-2010 6:05

A little line should be allowed?

 

In France the government is preparing a Law against the wearing of the complete face-covering veils and even more worse the Dutch government is thinking about a same Law. They prefer to forbid the wearing of that kind of veils completely, but that will be unfeasible. But in the public transport, post-offices and other public buildings, the moslima’s would no longer be allowed to wear their veils. According the French this kind of clothing is not pro-women, covers all kind of extreme opinions and they see it as a threat against the public safety.

There are a several gradations of face-covering veils for our Muslims sisters, the simple kerchief, that only covers the hair and the other side the burkah that covers the complete body of the woman. Almost every country knows another name for the same article of clothing and it has no sense to name them all, like it has no sense for me and for every other men to proscribe the clothing that a woman should wear. It is only the right of the woman to choose to wear a burkah or any other kind of religious clothing, if she chooses it. I as a man and being a Muslim brother do not have the right to force or to forbid the wearing of kerchiefs or more covering veils. This is only an affair between my beloved Muslim sister and her Almighty and Merciful Creator. There is no government on this earth that has the right to infringe in the relation between religious people and Allah.

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By Jacques Isa Mohammed Visker on 10-2-2010 6:03

Een streepje mag wel?

 

In Frankrijk is het parlement van plan om gezichtsbedekkende sluiers van moslimvrouwen te verbieden. Een algeheel straatverbod zou men wel wenselijk vinden, maar dit lijkt toch niet haalbaar, maar in het openbaar vervoer, op postkantoren en overheidsgebouwen mogen de moslimvrouwen niet meer gehuld gaan achter een volledige gezichtsbedekking. Volgens de Fransen is dit soort kleding vrouwonvriendelijk, verhult allerlei extreme opvattingen en voelt men het zelfs als een bedreiging van de openbare veiligheid.

Er zijn vele gradaties in gezichtsbedekkende sluiers voor de moslimvrouw, de eenvoudige hoofddoek bedekt alleen de haren en uiteindelijk komt men bij een burkah, een volledig en alles bedekkend kledingstuk. Nagenoeg ieder land kent een andere benaming voor vaak het zelfde kledingstuk en het gaat me gewoon te ver om deze allemaal te benoemen. Het gaat me ook te ver om een vrouw een kledingvoorschrift te geven, het is het recht van de vrouw om zo gekleed te gaan, als...

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By Guest articles on 2/8/2010 2:55 AM

Wilders manipulates Qur'an texts and is suggestive and misleading.

That says five Dutch non-Muslim experts in Quran, Islam and Law on the attempt by Wilders to prove the violent nature of Islam. The PVV leader cuts Quran verses in half. He hides the peaceful part, the orders for soldiers on the battlefield he links to images of civilian casualties in peacetime.

With a logical analysis of complete Quran quotes and information from other sources shows that the ruling Wilders about the inherent violence of Islam contradicts the current scientific facts and methods. Both Christians and Muslims today are turning away from spreading their faith by the sword. Muslims are in majority against terror, they themselves are far more likely than victims of Westerners.

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By AY Mol on 8-2-2010 8:29

Chairman Henny Kreeft (Dutch Muslim convert & reformist thinker), you can see me sitting in the back (on the right) being filmed by the Dutch media.

  

Speech press conference NMP 5-feb2-010

Salaam Alaikum, Peace be with you,
Hello and Welcome,

I am Arnold Yasin Mol and am president of the Scientific Bureau of the Dutch Muslim Party.

Muslims are now some decades part of Dutch society, the first generations were brought here to help rebuild our country.
From dikes to buildings, in almost every province they were deployed and have contributed to what the Netherlands is now; a modern country with good infrastructure and housing.

Now we are several generations later, and the immigrant children and grandchildren are completely part of Dutch society. They grow up with the same cartoons, freedom, education and ambitions as any other Dutch person.

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By AY Mol on 8-2-2010 8:23

Moslimpartij presenteert partijprogramma ALMERE - Henny Kreeft, voorzitter van de Nederlandse Moslim Partij (NMP), heeft vrijdag in Almere het landelijke partijprogramma gepresenteerd. ''Investeren in jongeren is de rode draad die door ons hele programma loopt'', liet Kreeft weten.

Doel van de NMP is de kloof met moslims te dichten. De partij wil onder meer dat Marokkaanse jongeren worden gezien als Nederlandse jongeren.

Daarnaast moet er een einde komen aan de discriminatie bij sollicitaties. Ook zouden er begraafplaatsen en verzorgingshuizen voor moslims moeten komen.

In het landelijke partijprogramma zijn ook internationale punten opgenomen. De NMP wil dat Turkijke onmiddellijk wordt toegelaten tot de EU en dat Nederland zich direct terugtrekt uit Irak.

Almere De NMP doet in zeven plaatsen mee aan de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen. De lijsttrekkers in Alkmaar, Almere, Den Haag, Noordoostpolder, Rotterdam, Tilburg en Woerden zijn vrijdag gepresenteerd.

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