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Showing Original Post only (View all)Anjem Choudary: "Why did France allow the tabloid to provoke Muslims?" [View all]
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/01/07/islam-allah-muslims-shariah-anjem-choudary-editorials-debates/21417461/Anjem Choudary
10:52 a.m. EST January 8, 2015
Contrary to popular misconception, Islam does not mean peace but rather means submission to the commands of Allah alone. Therefore, Muslims do not believe in the concept of freedom of expression, as their speech and actions are determined by divine revelation and not based on people's desires.
Although Muslims may not agree about the idea of freedom of expression, even non-Muslims who espouse it say it comes with responsibilities. In an increasingly unstable and insecure world, the potential consequences of insulting the Messenger Muhammad are known to Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
Muslims consider the honor of the Prophet Muhammad to be dearer to them than that of their parents or even themselves. To defend it is considered to be an obligation upon them. The strict punishment if found guilty of this crime under sharia (Islamic law) is capital punishment implementable by an Islamic State. This is because the Messenger Muhammad said, "Whoever insults a Prophet kill him."
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It is time that the sanctity of a Prophet revered by up to one-quarter of the world's population was protected.
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Although Muslims may not agree about the idea of freedom of expression, even non-Muslims who espouse it say it comes with responsibilities. In an increasingly unstable and insecure world, the potential consequences of insulting the Messenger Muhammad are known to Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
Muslims consider the honor of the Prophet Muhammad to be dearer to them than that of their parents or even themselves. To defend it is considered to be an obligation upon them. The strict punishment if found guilty of this crime under sharia (Islamic law) is capital punishment implementable by an Islamic State. This is because the Messenger Muhammad said, "Whoever insults a Prophet kill him."
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It is time that the sanctity of a Prophet revered by up to one-quarter of the world's population was protected.
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No, this man does not speak for ALL Muslims. But make no mistake - he speaks for a much larger number than we want to believe.
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Anjem Choudary: "Why did France allow the tabloid to provoke Muslims?" [View all]
FrodosPet
Jan 2015
OP
I think you're confusing 'research' and 'looking for only answers that validate my bias.'
LanternWaste
Jan 2015
#45
More stupidity from those who think religion should get a pass from criticism and satire.
backscatter712
Jan 2015
#5
It is not on the alleged "provoker"; it is on those who indulge themselves by feeling "provoked."
WinkyDink
Jan 2015
#9
Wow, just.....wow..... PLEASE tell me this guy does not speak for more than .0001% of Muslims.
Coventina
Jan 2015
#10
Assholes like Donohue and Choudary make me want to be even more mocking of their prophets,...
MohRokTah
Jan 2015
#20
He doesn't speak for most Muslims; he is an idiot who lives in Britain but hates Britain
LeftishBrit
Jan 2015
#27
So I guess if Mormons start murdering and bombing people who insult Joseph Smith,
Nye Bevan
Jan 2015
#16
The 21st century and Western democracy hardly compare to 1st C. Judea., nor even to Medieval Europe.
WinkyDink
Jan 2015
#29
Every damn time some Islamic killer wreaks his havoc, people pipe up about ALL religions. HOGWASH.
WinkyDink
Jan 2015
#38
I'll gladly accord a murderous child molester all the "honor" he deserves.
Lizzie Poppet
Jan 2015
#39
I'm surprised USA Today gives space to a man on bail after arrest for encouraging terrorism
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2015
#42