The Prophet Muhammad

[JenBKR]

Thank you so much for posting this. I found it very informative. I took a class in high school that was about several different religions and compared them, and Islam was one of them. Being a strong Christian, I was surprised at the similiarities between Islam and Christianity. I do have one question - I remember learning that Islam is a very peaceful religion, and in your post it sounds the same way. Do you know where some Muslims get the ideas of violence? Or does that have more to do with where they live and their society? I have often wondered where some Christians get their ideas (e.g., bombing an abortion clinic in the name of God). Maybe some things can't always be explained. I don't mean for this question to be negative against Muslims at all, but I think some people get the wrong idea about Islam because of the few extremists who make the news. Thanks!

[poofy]

I understand about Yourprophet and respect it..would he approve of the violence we are seeing evey where in his name???

[poofy]

thank you for any answers you can give

[Karen]

You explained this some to me in a PM, but could you explain to everyone why the Prophet Muhammad is not allowed to be depicted? This is very different from Christian faith which has a long tradition of artwork of Jesus.

[K9soul]

I appreciate your eloquent and educational post dear Pops. You know my respect for you and your faith is boundless.

Love, Jess

[Addie]

i have no religion, and i have no idea what this is all about...can someone get me up to date??

[Lady's Human]

The prophet is not allowed to be depicted to avoid idolatry.

[Vela]

i have no religion, and i have no idea what this is all about...can someone get me up to date??

I you don't have a religion you beleive in and don't know much about religion this isn't the best place to find out a lot. Things can really only be touched on here as religions are full of lots of information and much too much to really cover here as to the beleifs, etc. You would do better to use Google to look up different religions if you truly want to learn about them in depth.

Popcorn Bird, thank you for explaining part of your beleifs in such a forthright easy to understand manner. It's always interesting for me to hear about and learn about other religions.