Posted on 11/08/2015 8:11:33 PM PST by Impala64ssa
Oprah doing a show on jihad could do enormous good. Instead, she did a show with an Islamic scholar who laughably claimed that jihad is merely a spiritual struggle.
Oprah’s single “teachable moment†devastated the cause of truth and freedom. It is breathtaking.
Little in Islamic text and teachings speak to a “spiritual struggle.†It’s all holy war. And that is exactly why hundreds of millions are waging war in the cause of jihad.
Oprah has taken a page from the media, academia and political elites who have all but declared war on the truth and scrubbed motive and ideology from jihad-related terror in accordance with the sharia (Islamic law).
Is there no one with a worldwide platform courageous enough to stand up in defense of freedom? Oprah could have made a real difference.
Oprah has a responsibility not to be a tool, not to be a stooge. Over the past 1,400 years up to today, hundreds of millions have been slaughtered in jihad wars, cultural annihilation and enslavement in the cause of Allah. Do a show on that, Oprah.
20% of blacks in Mauritania are slaves under Muslim rule. Do a show on that, Oprah. Slavery is sanctioned in Islamic text and teachings. Do a show on that, Oprah.
There have hundreds of jihad plots thwarted in America since 9/11 — do a show on that, Oprah.
Nothing in the Quran speaks to a “spiritual struggle.†It’s all holy war.
Why doesn’t Oprah have Robert Spencer or Ibn Warraq or Bat Ye’or? No, no balance, no elucidation, no truth. Endless Islamic propaganda while the threat increases and millions die.
“Jihad†is “misunderstood†spiritual struggle, Muslim scholar tells Oprah,†by Robert Spencer, Jihad Watch, November 7, 2015
If jihad is simply a spiritual struggle, then why is there an entire chapter of the Qur’an entitled “Booty†or “The Spoils of War†(al-Anfal). What spoils ensue from a spiritual struggle? If jihad is simply a spiritual struggle, how is a Muslim supposed to make Jews and Christians “pay the jizya with willing submission and feel themselves subdued†(Qur’an 9:29) spiritually? If jihad is simply a spiritual struggle, why are there thousands upon thousands of Muslims worldwide who have joined violent jihad groups? Why are there any violent jihad groups at all? Why is this misunderstanding of jihad so widespread?
“‘Jihad’ Is Simply ‘Misunderstood’, Claims Muslim Scholar During Segment On Oprah Winfrey’s ‘Belief’ Series,†by Leah Marieann Klett, Gospel Herald, November 6, 2015:
Speaking during a segment on Oprah Winfrey’s controversial “Belief†series, an Islamic scholar claimed that jihad is one of the most misunderstood and misused concepts of the religion.
Varun Soni, the dean of Religious Life at the University of Southern California, spoke about Islam in the introductory video for the “Belief†segment, which aired on OWN last week, according to the Christian Post.
While “jihad†is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “a holy war waged on behalf of Islam as a religious duty,†the scholar asserted that such an explanation of the word is actually far from accurate.
“One of the most misunderstood concepts of Islam is ‘jihad’, which many people interpret as ‘a holy war,’†Soni contended.
“But there is nothing holy about war,†he argued. “What ‘jihad’ actually represents is an internal struggle, the battle that is raging in our own heart. And all of our religious traditions talk about that internal struggle. In that respect, jihad is not just a Muslim idea but it’s a reality of the human condition.â€
Oprah’s seven-part series explored religious and spiritual belief around the world, and was shot at 33 different locations worldwide, taking over three years to complete. Islam is the world’s second-largest religion, with 1.5 billion followers worldwide. The media giant reportedly reached out to 100 faith leaders from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Sikhism for an advanced screening of the series before it premiered.
“Muslims see themselves as coming to god with great humility,†Soni said in explaining his religion. “For Muslims, submitting to god creates a radical sense of equality. The most sacred text for Muslims is the Quran, which most Muslims believe is the direct word of god, as revealed to the prophet Muhammad….
Hey Oprah, it’s all B.S.
OPrah will start to understand the moment they place the blade against her neck.
Why would they... she’s a whitewash machine.
Geeze.
This isn’t worth losing your head over....
If its a spiritual thing, why does the satanic koran order its followers to kill or make war on unbelievers over 100 times. Nothing in that evil book telling them to love fellow man. Just murder him in the name of their fake, false, imposter, made up “god” and his lying, murderous, pedophile sidekick creator “prophet.”
Similar to the way that one can misunderstand the intentions of a rabid wolverine, I’m sure.
typical tyyiqya by English speaking muslims.
The Muslim scholar is correct that there is an “inner” or “greater” jihad but it wasn’t developed until the 11th century by the Sufis (Muzzie mystics). But even the commentaries on the evidence for such show contradictions to the standard definition of jihad.
According to this wiki:
http://wikiislam.net/wiki/Lesser_vs_Greater_Jihad
“During Prophet Muhammad’s lifetime, and onward to the present, the word ‘Jihad’ was, and is, almost always used in a military sense.”
“In fact, all four schools of Sunni jurisprudence (Fiqh) as well as the Shi’ite tradition make no reference at all to the “greater” jihad, only the lesser. So even before examining the evidence against the validity of this hadith, it is known that the concept of the greater jihad is unorthodox and heretical to the majority of the world’s Muslims.”
“In all six major Hadith collections (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Dawud, al-Sughra, Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah), jihad almost always refers to the “lesser” outward physical struggle and not the “greater” inward spiritual struggle.”
“The lesser versus greater jihad “hadith” and other similar narrations have been shown by Islamic scholars to be, not only weak, but false. They serve no purpose in Islamic law or thought, and contradict sahih hadith and the Qur’an itself. Therefore, this concept of a lesser and greater jihad has no validity within Islam. We leave you with the words of Professor David Cook:
‘In reading Muslim literature — both contemporary and classical — one can see that the evidence for the primacy of spiritual jihad is negligible. Today it is certain that no Muslim, writing in a non-Western language (such as Arabic, Persian, Urdu), would ever make claims that jihad is primarily nonviolent or has been superseded by the spiritual jihad. Such claims are made solely by Western scholars, primarily those who study Sufism and/or work in interfaith dialogue, and by Muslim apologists who are trying to present Islam in the most innocuous manner possible.[17]’”
It would be nice if all Muzzies were dedicated to the inner jihad, but that isn’t happening except with the Sufis. And that sect of Islam comprises only a small percentage of the total number of Muzzies worldwide.
If their Jihad is spiritual, I would hate to see what their definition of “physical terror” is!?! Oh, by the way, lying is permissible in Islam (taqiyya). Someone inform Oprah...
“Jihad” means “spiritual struggle” eh?
The how come women, children, the old, the sick and the feeble are all excluded from “Jihad”?
If you condemn murder you condemn Mohammed.
If you condemn thievery you condemn Mohammed.
If you condemn rape you condemn Mohammed.
If you condemn pedophilia you condemn Mohammed.
If you condemn terrorism you condemn Mohammed.
If you condemn Mohammed you condemn Islam.
Why is he telling this to us. He needs to tell it to the many Muslims who are pursuing violence.
A religion of salvation by works where jihad is the works. The struggle is knowing you are a sinner. Oprah believes there are multiple paths to God and there may be but don’t be surprised when she hears “I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
Here is a good suggestion from Australia
Prime Minister Julia Gillard (Australia)’s speech on immigrants...
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Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.
Separately, Gillard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying she supported spy agencies monitoring the nation’s mosques.
Quote: ‘IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It.
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians. ‘This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom’ We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!
Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture. ‘We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.
This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, ‘THE RIGHT TO LEAVE’.
If you aren’t happy here then LEAVE. We didn’t force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.
BS. That may be part of the understanding of jihad, but it is simply a fact that violent jihad against the infidel is also a part of the traditional teaching of Islam.
Put a sack over her head. Let her wear the hijab. Put her in a black floor length potato sack with no nose holes and slits for eyes. That is her fate in isalm.
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