Quote Originally Posted by lizbud
Popcorn Bird,

I have a question about muslims. Why are the muslims of Darfu/Sudan
treated so horribly by other Muslims? It seems to be the brown skinned
Muslims have a hatred for the black muslims.
I'm not sure what made you ask that question, but I'm confused. Where on earth do you get that from???

I have never once met a Muslim who treats dark-skinned Muslims (or ANYONE!!!) badly, or any differently, nor have I heard of anything like this. Really, I don't know where you get this from. If there are Muslims who treat Muslims of darker skin badly, then they are behaving terribly...not only against the people, but against their own faith.

In his last sermon before he passed away, Prophet Muhammd said,

"All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action."

There are 'racists' in every society. Racist because of their lack of humble nature. Racist because they are full of hate just because another person was born with a different skin color. I cannot stand racist people, and no religion can be held accountable for the wrong actions of a few who claim to be a part of that faith, but go against it with their actions. It is the people who are responsible for that, not the religion.

And to begin with, how in the world could I answer a question in behalf or the wrong-doings of other people? Am I *them* to know WHY? Islam so strongly states that all people are equal before God, no matter what their color, nationality, gender, etc. If there are people who go against it, they will have to answer God for it.

This is EXACTLY why it is so important to study other religions. Partial knowledge is dangerous and causes confusion and wrong impressions. That applies to me too.