Whats wrong with being a Muslim in this country? Since I live in the south, there is no shortage of racism still lurking around here. Apparrently they haven't grasped the concept that not every person darker than tan is out kill them. But the new thing nowadays that these people are complaining about is that being a muslim means that you are an evil terrorist and want to rape babies or some shit like that. Everyday I hear this garbage on the radio. Im getting to the point where I may, just may, drive myself into a brick wall so I can save my ears from the hellish sound spewing horse cum into my brain. If you are a normal human being, you would at least learn all the facts before calling someone your enemy. So I'll give you a short history lesson:
2. Since they believe Prophet Jesus (pbuh) was that of a Prophet and not God, they don't believe in the original sin (I mean the Quran mentions the story but with the blame of Adam and Eve EQUALLY, but then forgave them). Thusfore, Jesus didn't die on a cross nor did he die for any-ones sins (since we are born sinless). He was raised to heaven and will return before the end of times.
3. We are accountable for our actions. On the day of judgment our deeds will be weighted. Belief alone does not guarantee us Heaven. Our good actions have to outweigh our bad actions. These deeds could be anything from praying to God to serving for a better humanity. (hmmm...doesn't that sound better then what the Catholics tell you. If you don't believe Jesus to be your savior, he will damn you to hell?)
These are the pillars of Islam. Every Muslim must practice:
Shahadah-the declaration that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is his messenger.
Prayer (Salat) - establishing of the five daily Prayers.
The paying of alms (Zakat) - which is generally 2.5% of the total savings for a rich man working in trade or industry, and 10% or 20% of the annual produce for agriculturists. This money or produce is distributed among the poor.
Fasting (Sawm) - refraining from eating, drinking or satisfying other needs from dawn to dusk in the month of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar.
The Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) - this is done during the month of Zul Hijjah, and is compulsory once in a lifetime for one who has the ability to do it. If the Muslim is in ill health or in debt, he or she is not required to perform Hajj.