The Beginning of Islam and Moderate Muslims

By Agus Rahman

Moderate Muslims

I am watching the recent dialogue with Muslims and also the Muslim world with hopeful anticipation along with most people in the world. The religion of Islam continues to be one of the most misunderstood faiths in the world due to the misrepresentation by the adversaries of Islam and often by the very followers themselves.

The religion of Islam and Muslims have been below a microscope since the horrible incident of September 11th. I have been told personally by a few that

I have produced them uncomfortable, due to the fact of my Islamic affiliation. Pressure internally and externally are now causing the Muslim world and Muslims in general to reexamine the way we have practiced our faith.

I believe these are innocent misunderstanding, however they feed into a larger stereotypes of Muslims.

One of the most usual misunderstandings concern the actual source of Islam and Muslims. President Obama recently said in his speech to the Muslim world via Egypt that, "He wanted to return to where Islam began.. I do not personally believe that he meant anything by it, however , this is not the Muslim place

about our source in the world. Primary not all Muslims are Arabs,, around 18%, happen to be Arabs and live in the Middle Eastern area. The rest of the Muslim family live in Indonesia, Africa, Western world, America, China and all in among the making up the estimated 1. 5 million Muslims world wide.

Secondly, Muslims nor the Qur'an teach that Islam had it's origin 1400+ years ago or in the geographical place of Arabia. Islam as we are taught is a principle of submission to the will of the Creator of the heavens and the Earth. It is an eternal principle that is seen in nature, the universe and humanity. It is accordingly that we believe all the prophets taught identical way of life-submission to the will of God.

The world has taken it for granted that Islam is of Arab origin despite them just representing around 18% of the whole. Islam is seen in the sun obeying the will of the Creator and giving light. Islam is seen in the planets floating in their orbit in an orderly model.

Islam is seen in the Bee being a Bee. Islam is seen in the bear being a bear. The human being was made with the nature of Islam and to reach greatness by bowing to the will of the Almighty God Creator ALLAH. This is verified in the Holy Qur'an Chapter 30: 30. For that reason, it is for the aforementioned reasons that we do not say Islam has an source other than God himself.

My second reason for writing this post is to rhetorically ask the question what is an moderate Muslim and why does Islam should be moderated?, hostile or backwards system. For that reason, it is up to others outside to exhibit Muslims the correct civilization. It is clear to everyone that the practices of Muslims, specifically in the Mid East need reform. This I will announce from the mountain tops without shame.

The Muslim world and Muslims in general have deviated from the path as foretold by Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him). So, the Muslims need to be reformed, but it is not for their adversaries to dictate to them..

Martin Luther and John Calvin both disagreed with how Catholicism(Christianity) was being practiced from the leaders to the followers. Therefore they protested therefore creating the protestant movement in Christianity. I believe identical is in store for Islam. Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) taught is that innovation would enter the religion of Islam. The real principles and practice of the Holy Qur'an, without the interpretations by the scholars, would offer light to all of humanity.

This is an interesting time for the Muslims in the entire world. This dialogue amongst Muslims will lead to significantly good-self examination, self analysis and then self correction. Prophet Muhammad said that the sun would rise from the West. This means that as the sun represents light to the Earth, the truth of Islam will shine from the West to the East. Muslims in the East will should begin showing more respect to the Muslim communities that are being developed in America that could be an example to them to solve their problems.

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