[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

I have been doing research this morning on the differences between the common Muslim beliefs, and that of the ' Black Muslim' movement.

This is a pretty good article on what the Black Muslim believes.

[knarf]

This is good.

Thanx, Hil.

[mict42]

No more compelling example of the absolute requirement of seperation of church and state. Look at the enemy in the world today. A religion that fans the fire of fanatics.

[merak]

Show me a black person who wants to be a muslim, and I'l show you a person who has either never heard of the notion of "history book" or is a candidate for the funny farm.

[Sci Fi Guy]

nice article, it's important to know that a "black muslim" is not the same thing a muslim who is black. The first is a member of a fringe group, the second is simply a racial reference.

[BIGZ]

Now lets make sure I understand this. Reparations will take Hispanic money and give it to the Blacks?

[Dajjal]

What is Taqiyah?

He who disbelieves in Allah after his belief in Him, (is the liar) except he who is compelled while his heart remains steadfast with the faith (has nothing worry). But who opens his breast for infidelity; on these is wrath of Allah, and for them is a great torment.
--Qur’an, Surah 16 (an-Nahl), verse 100

This verse of the Qur’an refers to the incident when 'Ammar bin Yasir (May Allah be pleased with both) had to utter some words against Islam to save himself from the Quraishite infidels.

The Qur'an clearly allows hiding one 's true faith when one is in danger of one's life. This rule is called taqiyah.

Question 1: What is the meaning of "Taqiyah"?
Answer: Its literal meaning is to safeguard; to defend; to fear; piety (because it saves one from the displeasure of Allah).

Question 2: What is its significance in Islamic termi­nology?
Answer: In Islamic terminology it means "to save life, honour. or property (either one's own or of other be­lievers) by hiding one's belief or religion".

I imagine the same rule would apply for a Muslim who hides his jihad sympathies.