Comments on: WHAT DOES THE WORD “ISLAM” MEAN? http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/ Drops of dew to tickle your senses. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:02:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Brett Day http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-1216525 Brett Day Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:21:14 +0000 http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-1216525 I stumbled accross this by accident tonight and was very enlightened. At dinner tonight I was forced to defend Islam when my sister made a negative comment that I could not let stand. I myself am a Christian (interestingly enough my sister is not) but I grow tired of the uninformed statements that are made about Islam and the negative outlook many people ignorantly have. I was studying a little bit more about Islam tonight and want to thank you for your information and the clarification that you have given. I stumbled accross this by accident tonight and was very enlightened. At dinner tonight I was forced to defend Islam when my sister made a negative comment that I could not let stand. I myself am a Christian (interestingly enough my sister is not) but I grow tired of the uninformed statements that are made about Islam and the negative outlook many people ignorantly have. I was studying a little bit more about Islam tonight and want to thank you for your information and the clarification that you have given.

]]> By: Rashid Razak http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-1169043 Rashid Razak Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:08:21 +0000 http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-1169043 I am fascinated at what you wrote. This is an extremely important piece. Unfortunately, the misunderstanding of Islam is more so amongst those who call themselves Muslims than those who are not. If only they can understand what you have written. Today, Islam is more about cultures rather than what God and our Prophet SAW had intended. It is so very sad. What you have written explains it so clearly and it should be shared with all. I am fascinated at what you wrote. This is an extremely important piece. Unfortunately, the misunderstanding of Islam is more so amongst those who call themselves Muslims than those who are not. If only they can understand what you have written. Today, Islam is more about cultures rather than what God and our Prophet SAW had intended. It is so very sad.

What you have written explains it so clearly and it should be shared with all.

]]> By: Ahmed Han http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-242412 Ahmed Han Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:43:44 +0000 http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-242412 Hello and thank you for this article. I'm from Turkey, and I want to say that, most people here (including the Muslims too of course) believe that the word 'Islam' means 'peace'. They have no idea about its actual meanings 'obedience' and 'surrender'. Also most people are unaware of the meaning of the word 'jihad' too. They think that it means 'to fight', 'to kill'. Maybe you should write another article for this word too. Thank you again. Hello and thank you for this article.

I’m from Turkey, and I want to say that, most people here (including the Muslims too of course) believe that the word ‘Islam’ means ‘peace’. They have no idea about its actual meanings ‘obedience’ and ’surrender’.

Also most people are unaware of the meaning of the word ‘jihad’ too. They think that it means ‘to fight’, ‘to kill’. Maybe you should write another article for this word too.

Thank you again.

]]> By: Patricia http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-82505 Patricia Sun, 24 Jun 2007 01:44:57 +0000 http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-82505 Thank you. I seached 'what does Salam mean?" and found your clearly explained defination. As a follower of Christ (Roman Catholic) I would like to say that the Muslim faith, as I learn more about it, expresses great respect for wisdom, prayer, and modesty, which are often lacking in the modern world secular world. Thank you for teaching me the meaning of the verb Islam and the word Salam. Salam, Shalom,Peace, Patricia Thank you. I seached ‘what does Salam mean?” and found your clearly explained defination. As a follower of Christ (Roman Catholic) I would like to say that the Muslim faith, as I learn more about it, expresses great respect for wisdom, prayer, and modesty, which are often lacking in the modern world secular world. Thank you for teaching me the meaning of the verb Islam and the word Salam. Salam, Shalom,Peace, Patricia

]]> By: Theresa Toland http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-26470 Theresa Toland Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:07:13 +0000 http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-26470 Thank you for explaining what you have so patiently! Do not stop to explain and defend your beliefs, doing so in love is not wrong. Those who send you hate mail, do not hate you but the God of creation. For there are many in the world that do not think as God intended for us. I am a Christian but I have friends that are Muslim and I am trying to better understand their beliefs. The word "Christian" should be a verb rather than a noun because one can not be a Christian without following Christ. I appreciate the explanation of Islam. And with reading your explanation I want to learn more. Islam sounds very much like the way a Christian is supposed to live. Sadly many profess Christ and have no change of heart or life. I want to understand more. If you are willing, would you send me email explaining what you believe regarding the forgiveness of sin. Thank you again, and may God bless you and your family. Thank you for explaining what you have so patiently! Do not stop to explain and defend your beliefs, doing so in love is not wrong. Those who send you hate mail, do not hate you but the God of creation. For there are many in the world that do not think as God intended for us.

I am a Christian but I have friends that are Muslim and I am trying to better understand their beliefs. The word “Christian” should be a verb rather than a noun because one can not be a Christian without following Christ. I appreciate the explanation of Islam. And with reading your explanation I want to learn more. Islam sounds very much like the way a Christian is supposed to live. Sadly many profess Christ and have no change of heart or life.

I want to understand more. If you are willing, would you send me email explaining what you believe regarding the forgiveness of sin.

Thank you again, and may God bless you and your family.

]]> By: Ralitheism http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-475 Ralitheism Sun, 23 Apr 2006 18:45:48 +0000 http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-475 Good day Eman, I happened upon your husband's website quite by accident and in reading some of his entries, it let me to your site. I am impressed by the eloquence in which you have stated your point of view and it does sadden me knowing that there are so many people who continue to misunderstand Muslims and people of other beliefs. I can understand why you would tire of taking a defensive and explanatory posture on this and I hope that more people would get the opportunity to read what you have written thus far because it might give them a better idea about Muslims and to Islam. One of the main problems seems to be that people have a tendency to categorize behaviour and attitudes and attribute them to large groups of people. So the assumption is that all Muslims are a certain way or think a certain thing; BUT, we should know that is not the case. As with any large group of people there is going to be a subset that believes wholly in the fundamentals of that group's belief system, there is going to be another subset that uses some sort of cache or recognition to further their personal objectives or ulterior motives, there is going to be another subset that for lack of a better phrase, "jumps on the bandwagon" etc etc. The actions of a subset of a group do not really represent the entire group. Some Americans are brash, bold and arrogant but not necessarily because they are American, some Canadians are peace-loving do-gooders but not because they are Canadians, some Catholics are child molesters but not because they are Catholic and some Muslims are terrorists but not because they are Muslim. Those are my thoughts....I hope one day to have enough to say to express my own opinions. Good day Eman,

I happened upon your husband’s website quite by accident and in reading some of his entries, it let me to your site. I am

impressed by the eloquence in which you have stated your point of view and it does sadden me knowing that there are so many people who continue to misunderstand

Muslims and people of other beliefs.

I can understand why you would tire of taking a defensive and explanatory posture on this and I hope that more people would

get the opportunity to read what you have written thus far because it might give them a better idea about Muslims and to Islam. One of the main problems seems to be that

people have a tendency to categorize behaviour and attitudes and attribute them to large groups of people. So the assumption is that all Muslims are a certain way or think a

certain thing; BUT, we should know that is not the case. As with any large group of people there is going to be a subset that believes wholly in the fundamentals of that

group’s belief system, there is going to be another subset that uses some sort of cache or recognition to further their personal objectives or ulterior motives, there is going

to be another subset that for lack of a better phrase, “jumps on the bandwagon” etc etc. The actions of a subset of a group do not really represent the entire group. Some

Americans are brash, bold and arrogant but not necessarily because they are American, some Canadians are peace-loving do-gooders but not because they are Canadians,

some Catholics are child molesters but not because they are Catholic and some Muslims are terrorists but not because they are Muslim.

Those are my thoughts….I

hope one day to have enough to say to express my own opinions.

]]> By: AY http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-387 AY Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:57:37 +0000 http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-387 I think the problem is never about the religion per se, but the practice thereof. When we continue to see (justification for) suicide bombers who claim to be Muslim, it's difficult to equate Islam with peace. This goes for ANY religion or the practice of any idea. Have you read the Koran? My understanding is that an overwhelming majority of Muslims cannot speak/understand Arabic. Or indeed, cannot read or are not so literate as to fully understand the Arabic/cultural nuances of the Koran, are they at a risk of being manipulated by clerics with (violent) ulterior motives? And, what about the likes of Dr Ali Sina (www.faithfreedom.org), who has gone through the Koran with a fine comb and rebutts it, somewhat not without evidence to support his ideas? I think the problem is never

about the religion per se, but the practice thereof.

When we continue to see (justification for) suicide bombers who claim to be Muslim, it’s difficult to equate Islam

with peace.

This goes for ANY religion or the practice of any idea.

Have you read the Koran? My understanding is that an overwhelming majority of Muslims

cannot speak/understand Arabic. Or indeed, cannot read or are not so literate as to fully understand the Arabic/cultural nuances of the Koran, are they at a risk of being

manipulated by clerics with (violent) ulterior motives?

And, what about the likes of Dr Ali Sina (www.faithfreedom.org), who has gone through the Koran with a fine

comb and rebutts it, somewhat not without evidence to support his ideas?

]]> By: SkyDancer http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-336 SkyDancer Thu, 13 Apr 2006 21:05:22 +0000 http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-336 Salut.. Desolé pour le message hors sujet:) mais la cause en vaut la peine (enfin.. Je l'espere :D ) En fait, en organise le 12 eme blog Meet Up tunis ce samedi Biwa vers 16h.. Il y aura plein de bloggeurs.. Et ça nous ferait plaisir que tu viennes.. Il y a plus de details sur mon blog ;) et n'hesites pas d'emmener tout les bloggeurs que tu connais avec toi ;) On compte sur toi !! A plouch .. On attend ton " Ok je viens sur mon blog:) ) Et je serais personnellement ravi de faire ta connaissance! Ps : desolé pour le retard :( Salut..
Desolé pour le message hors sujet:) mais la cause en vaut la

peine (enfin.. Je l’espere :D )

En fait, en organise le 12 eme blog Meet Up tunis ce samedi Biwa vers 16h..
Il y aura plein de bloggeurs.. Et ça nous ferait

plaisir que tu viennes..
Il y a plus de details sur mon blog ;) et n’hesites pas d’emmener tout les bloggeurs que tu connais avec toi ;)
On compte sur toi !!
A plouch

.. On attend ton ” Ok je viens sur mon blog:) ) Et je serais personnellement ravi de faire ta connaissance!

Ps : desolé pour le retard :(

]]> By: Hajar http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-319 Hajar Sun, 09 Apr 2006 09:57:14 +0000 http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-319 Assalamu alaikum eman, I hope you're doing well inshaAllah, you havent blogged for some time :( Assalamu alaikum eman,

I hope you’re doing well inshaAllah, you havent blogged for some time :(

]]> By: Ahuebrazil http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-303 Ahuebrazil Wed, 29 Mar 2006 23:22:56 +0000 http://aquacool.subzeroblue.com/2006/02/25/what-does-the-word-%e2%80%9cislam%e2%80%9d-mean/#comment-303 Hi Eman,how are you? I hope you fine. I like very much of your site, the words that you write here.. I understand you. The people do mistakes sometimes about Islam. It's really sad... Take a care AB Hi Eman,how are you? I hope you fine.
I like very much of your site, the words that you write here..
I

understand you. The people do mistakes sometimes about Islam. It’s really sad…
Take a care
AB

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