Posted on 03/23/2006 11:50:15 AM PST by Jo Nuvark
CAIR Urges Immediate Release of Afghan Christian. A U.S. Islamic advocacy group criticized for not speaking out immediately about the trial of an Afghan Muslim who may get the death penalty for converting to Christianity is calling for the man's immediate release.
(CNSNews.com) -- A U.S. Islamic advocacy group criticized for not speaking out immediately about the trial of an Afghan Muslim who may get the death penalty for converting to Christianity is calling for the man's immediate release.
CAIR issued a statement Wednesday afternoon regarding the apostasy trial of Abdul Rahman, saying his conversion to Christianity is a personal matter, not a state matter, and urging the Afghan government to release Rahman immediately. The judge in Rahman's case said he could face the death penalty if he refuses to return to Islam.
"Islamic scholars say the original rulings on apostasy were similar to those for treasonous acts in legal systems worldwide and do not apply to an individual's choice of religion," CAIR said in its statement.
"Islam advocates both freedom of religion and freedom of conscience, a position supported by verses in the Quran, Islam's revealed text, such as:
1) 'If it had been the will of your Lord that all the people of the world should be believers, all the people of the earth would have believed! Would you then compel mankind against their will to believe?' (10:99)
2) '(O Prophet) proclaim: "This is the Truth from your Lord. Now let him who will, believe in it, and him who will, deny it."' (18:29)
3) 'If they turn away from thee (O Muhammad) they should know that We have not sent you to be their keeper. Your only duty is to convey My message.' (42:48)
4) 'Let there be no compulsion in religion.' (2:256)"
"Religious decisions should be matters of personal choice, not a cause for state intervention. Faith imposed by force is not true belief, but coercion," the statement said.
"Islam has no need to compel belief in its divine truth. As the Quran states: 'Truth stands out clear from error. Therefore, whoever rejects evil and believes in God has grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold that never breaks.' (2:256)" CAIR concluded.
Meanwhile, the Embassy of Afghanistan said it received "a significant number of inquiries" about the case, which initially involved a civil lawsuit in child custody filed by his family.
"Please note that the Government of Afghanistan is fully aware of and pursuing the best ways to resolve Mr. Rahman's case judicially. It is too early to draw any conclusion about the punishment, and we appreciate public understanding of the sensitivity of religious issues," said the embassy in a statement.
"Afghanistan's judicial system is currently evaluating questions raised about the mental fitness of Mr. Rahman, the results of which may end the proceedings. Hence we kindly request that the judicial process be given time to resolve Mr. Rahman's case," the embassy added.
"The Constitution of Afghanistan provides protection for freedom of religion. The Government of Afghanistan will ensure that the constitutional rights of its citizens, international principles, and the due judicial process are respected and implemented," it concluded.
The Family Research Council on Tuesday criticized CAIR in an email message, asking why the Islamic advocacy group had been silent on the matter.
"Ibrahim Hooper of the Council on American-Islamic Relations so far has been silent," the FRC said. "Hooper is usually quick to decry any anti-Muslim slight. By not speaking out against this outrageous action, CAIR is dealing with the issue."
CAIR didn't urge the immediate release. They waited until it reflected badly on them.
Meanwhile they formerly had terrorist supporters in their ranks. They are just a PR firm and a shadey one at that.
If CAIR was being HONEST here, they would be urging for religious freedoms in Saudi Arabia and other muslims nations.
Speaking out against one death sentence is not a firm policy stance.
oh no. they got out in front of this as fast as they could. this is a tipping point issue. they be skeered of the backlash from this one. should be interesting.
oh no. they got out in front of this as fast as they could. this is a tipping point issue. they be skeered of the backlash from this one. should be interesting.
Interesting CAIR thinks they need to "adjust" their image. Weasles!
Has CAIR come out against that?
B-T-T-T!
CAIR "Urges" Immediate Release of Afghan Christian
they spelled "demands" wrong
2) '(O Prophet) proclaim: "This is the Truth from your Lord. Now let him who will, believe in it, and him who will, deny it."' (18:29)
3) 'If they turn away from thee (O Muhammad) they should know that We have not sent you to be their keeper. Your only duty is to convey My message.' (42:48)
4) 'Let there be no compulsion in religion.' (2:256)"
YEAH - RIGHT!
Saudi Arabia - Conversion by a Muslim to another religion is punishable by death. Bibles are illegal. Churches are illegal.
Yemen - Bans proselytizing by non-Muslims and forbids conversions. The Government does not allow the building of new non-Muslim places of worship.
Kuwait - Registration and licensing of religious groups. Members of religions not sanctioned in the Koran may not build places of worship. Prohibits organized religious education for religions other than Islam.
Egypt - Islam is the official state religion and primary source of legislation. Accordingly, religious practices that conflict with Islamic law are prohibited. Muslims may face legal problems if they convert to another faith. Requires non-Muslims to obtain what is now a presidential decree to build a place of worship.
Algeria - The law prohibits public assembly for purposes of practicing a faith other than Islam. Non-Islamic proselytizing is illegal, and the Government restricts the importation of non-Islamic literature for distribution.
Jordan - Has the death penalty for any Muslim selling land to a Jew.
Sudan - Conversion by a Muslim to another religion is punishable by death.
Pakistan - Conversion by a Muslim to another religion is punishable by death. Bans proselytizing by non-Muslims. Christians regularly put in prison for charges of blasphemy.
Qatar - Islamic instruction is compulsory in public schools. The government regulates the publication, importation, and distribution of non-Islamic religious literature. The government continues to prohibit proselytizing of Muslims by non-Muslims.
Malayasia - Under Malaysian law, any convert to Christianity must apply to a shariah (Muslim law) court to legally renounce Islam. Many Christians prefer to remain silent converts rather than take their battle to the shariah courts, where apostasy or conversion out of Islam is punishable by whipping, fines, imprisonment and--in the most extreme application--death.
Does anyone have that flying pig graphic?
Strange, I thought speaking out on this is what we wanted them to do, now you call them "Weasles!" for doing so -
Have you been reading the Democratic playbook against Bush ?
Please forgive. I was responding to CAIR's motive for speaking out being "image", rather than conviction. THAT is weasily.
I hope CAIR is sincere. Actions will speak louder than press releases.
They're practicing Takkeya and take a look at the Doctrine of Abrogation. Both of these together tell you everything you need to know about Islam (and what "CAIR" is doing).
Regards,
Star Traveler
You said -- "Speaking out against one death sentence is not a firm policy stance."
You're right. They're practicing "Takeyya". Take a look at Post #15.
Regards,
Star Traveler
bump....
That's an excellent point.
You said -- "YEAH - RIGHT!"
Take a look at Post #15. Takeyya and the Doctrine of Abrogation explains it all.
Regards,
Star Traveler
Lying in Islam
By Abdullah Al Araby
Like most religions, Islam in general, forbids lying. (snip) However, unlike most religions, within Islam there are certain provisions under which lying is not simply tolerated, but actually encouraged. The book "The spirit of Islam," by the Muslim scholar, Afif A. Tabbarah was written to promote Islam. On page 247, Tabbarah stated: "Lying is not always bad, to be sure; there are times when telling a lie is more profitable and better for the general welfare, and for the settlement of conciliation among people, than telling the truth. To this effect, the Prophet says: 'He is not a false person who (through lies) settles conciliation among people, supports good or says what is good."
No wonder the MSM advocates for Islam!
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