The
world we live today is a planet of so many differences that disintegrate
humanity. Religion, among the many aspects which is supposed to unite us, has
become the greatest factor of division. Islam is one of the most
practiced religions on earth and is considered to be the fastest growing. It is
so interesting to know that it began with an orphaned boy named Muhammad in the
7th century AD.
Traditions would tell us that
Muhammad was a religious man who regularly visits the cave of Mt. Hira for
meditation and vigil. In one of his visits angel Gabriel appeared to him and
commanded him to speak in the name of Allah. Muhammad refused to obey so the
angel grabbed him on his neck and choked him. It was then when he began saying
the words that became the words of Quran. It was the beginning of Muhammad’s
life as a prophet.1
“In 630AD Islam began their invasion in Mecca. Mohammed and
his troops then advanced their conquest and conquered three of the five Main
Christian territories; Jerusalem (638AD), Antioch (640AD), and Alexandria
(641AD). The only territories left to the Church were Rome and Constantinople.
The expansion of Islam extended from the Indus River and to the boarders of
China in the East to the Atlantic Coast of North Africa in the West. Their
conquest was only stopped by the Byzantine Empire in the East when they were
besieging Constantinople in 674”.2
Quran is the basis for the Muslim
Faith. It is their Constitution for Humanity. It is one of the main sources of
the Sharia Law. “All aspects of a Muslim’s life are governed by Sharia. Sharia
law comes from a combination of sources including the Quran
(the Muslim holy book), the Hadith (sayings and conduct of the prophet
Muhammad) and fatwas (the rulings of Islamic scholars). Many Muslims,
however, hold a different view. In the Islamic tradition Sharia is seen as
something that nurtures humanity. They see the Sharia not in the light of
something primitive but as something divinely revealed. In a society where
social problems are endemic, Sharia frees humanity to realize its individual
potential.” 4 Thus Muslims see Sharia as divinely instituted,
universal and timeless moral guidelines that must be implemented in all
society.
Muslims bring Sharia Law with them
in any land they will occupy believing that it is superior to any other law of
the land. As a matter of fact it is a part of them! It is their guidance in all
their dealings in personal, religious, professional and political aspect of
life. Muslims are scattered all over the world today, and several areas are
already experiencing the consequences of the Sharia Law implementation.
Europe (Sharia Law for the
Non-Muslims, p1)
1.
There are times when traffic cannot move in London streets as Muslims commandeer
the streets to pray—a political result based on Sharia Law.
2.
Christians may not speak to Muslims about Christianity nor may Christians hand
out literature. This is a political result based on Sharia Law enforced by
British courts.
3. In
some English hospitals during Ramadan fast (an Islamic religious event),
non-Muslims cannot eat where a Muslim can see them. The submission of
non-Muslims to Islamic preferences is based on Sharia law.
USA (Sharia Law for the
Non-Muslims, p2)
1. No
course at the college level uses critical thinking regarding the history and
doctrine of Islam. Under Sharia nothing about Islam may be criticized.
2.
Islamic refugees bring all of their wives for welfare and medical treatment to
America. American authorities will not act even when presented with evidence.
Polygamy is pure Sharia.3
WHAT THEN SHOULD BE THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE OF THE BELIEVERS
ABOUT THE RISING DEMAND OF MUSLIMS TO IMPLEMENT SHARIA LAW IN THE AREAS WHERE
THEY LIVE?
Sources:
1Electronic Source,
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Islam/Origins/Beginnings?offset=0&max=1
2”The Middle Ages and The Papacy: Movements in Church History
Notes.”
3Electronic Source, http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/beliefs/sharia_1.shtml
4Electronic Source,
http://www.scribd.com/doc/35163467/Sharia-Law-PDF-for-non-muslims
Other References:
CBS News –
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20019405-503544.html
Council On Foreign Relation –
http://www.cfr.org/publication/8034/islam.html
