Salax85..I have advised, corrected, warned PM with evidences on some of the errors in her positions...i understand that, without being presumptuous, that muslims who have converted to Islam from western societies come in two forms.
1)Those who adopt Islam whole heartedly; change their lifestyles; sacrfice old friendships for new ones; and convey Islam without regard to their own well being.( you will find these people in the prisons of the rulers of the muslim world; in the poor areas, amongst the people etc)
2)Those who adopt ISlam but for the wrong reasons; make Islam fit with their lifestyle; justify their positions by twisting the Islamic texts to suit them and compromise their ISlam to gain recognition and reward in this life. ( you will find these people being referred to as moderates; sufis; those like Hamza Yusuf, Qaradawi; Tariq Ramadans of this world..those who sell their souls for money)
Of course an important factor in conversions to Islam is to be guided by the right type of people. This can make a big difference to the outcome.
The Prophet (saw) and his noble companions (ra) were uncompromising; they were turned away by their families; many of them were killed whilst conveying Islam; they were boycotted, starved and tortured. They did not flinch nor did they flatter the masses to get accepted; rather they conveyed Islam as it was. In the end they were victorious. The same will happen for the muslims when they adopt a similar stance and approach to ISlam.
The prophet (Saw) said ; There will come a time when holding onto Islam is like holding onto a hot coal...
Salax85..I have advised, corrected, warned PM with evidences on some of the errors in her positions...i understand that, without being presumptuous, that muslims who have converted to Islam from western societies come in two forms.
1)Those who adopt Islam whole heartedly; change their lifestyles; sacrfice old friendships for new ones; and convey Islam without regard to their own well being.( you will find these people in the prisons of the rulers of the muslim world; in the poor areas, amongst the people etc)
2)Those who adopt ISlam but for the wrong reasons; make Islam fit with their lifestyle; justify their positions by twisting the Islamic texts to suit them and compromise their ISlam to gain recognition and reward in this life. ( you will find these people being referred to as moderates; sufis; those like Hamza Yusuf, Qaradawi; Tariq Ramadans of this world..those who sell their souls for money)
Of course an important factor in conversions to Islam is to be guided by the right type of people. This can make a big difference to the outcome.
The Prophet (saw) and his noble companions (ra) were uncompromising; they were turned away by their families; many of them were killed whilst conveying Islam; they were boycotted, starved and tortured. They did not flinch nor did they flatter the masses to get accepted; rather they conveyed Islam as it was. In the end they were victorious. The same will happen for the muslims when they adopt a similar stance and approach to ISlam.
The prophet (Saw) said ; There will come a time when holding onto Islam is like holding onto a hot coal...