GordonC
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I didn’t realize you were muslimIn Arabic, jihad means to strive, to make a determined effort. Specific to Islam, jihad is
1. A believer’s struggle to live out their faith.
2. The struggle against the lower self, to purify one’s heart, do good, and avoid evil.
3. An outward struggle, such as bearing, delivering, and rearing a child.
4. The struggle to build a good Muslim society.
5. The struggle to defend Islam, with force if necessary.
I didn’t realize you were muslim
Actually, I’m an American who believes in religious freedom, a founding tenant of our country. I’ve known Muslims throughout my life. Many profess that the USA is the one place where they can truly realize their faith, live fully as Muslims, build their communities, and do so in peace and cooperation with communities of other faiths. ‘Murica.He's actually a cleric
Ignorance is the soil, fear the seed, prejudice the vine, hatred the flower, and violence the fruit. Ignorance is innocent unless it is voluntary. No one is immune to this, and no one is excused.Maybe we should send dictionaries, instead of foreign aid. While I agree tge definition is correct, you only hear that word when it's followed by murder and casualties unfortunately.
Actually, I’m an American who believes in religious freedom, a founding tenant of our country. I’ve known Muslims throughout my life. Many profess that the USA is the one place where they can truly realize their faith, live fully as Muslims, build their communities, and do so in peace and cooperation with communities of other faiths. ‘Murica.