According to extremists, the alleged bloody Messiah will literally exterminate all swine. True Islam recognizes that this is a metaphorical prophecy to signify that the Messiah would exterminate uncouth and impure conduct.
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By Syed Sajid Ahmad | Jul 19, 2016
I am grateful to The Forum for bringing the True Islam campaign to its readers. While the 11 points of the campaign were listed, readers were directed to go to the True Islam website to find the details and endorse the points they agreed with. Vena Cripe's misunderstanding (Forum Letters, June 30) is removed when we consult the explanation of the 11th point, True Islam wholly rejects the concept of a bloody Messiah.
Prophet Muhammad foretold the advent of a Messiah in the latter days of Islam, a.k.a. second coming. But in misinterpreting the words of Prophet Muhammad, some Muslims scholars want us to believe that the Messiah will use force destroying anyone who opposes him. Contrary to these misrepresentations, true Islam recognizes that the Messiah may only use logical reasoning and powerful arguments, never violence, to illustrate the true teachings of Islam. Likewise, true Islam recognizes that the Messiah can never attempt to bring harm to those who do not accept Islam.
According to extremists, the alleged bloody Messiah will literally exterminate all swine. True Islam recognizes that this is a metaphorical prophecy to signify that the Messiah would exterminate uncouth and impure conduct. Throughout the history of mankind, no prophet of God ever engaged in the bloody feats that extremists attribute to the second coming of the Messiah. The real task assigned to the awaited Messiah in this prophecy was to lovingly guide mankind towards peace and harmony.
That is why true Islam teaches that the awaited Messiah will be a peaceful prophet. He will rid the world of injustice and misguided beliefs through rational and logical arguments—not violence. This belief is in exact accordance with the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad: "I swear by Him Who has my life in His hand that the Son of Mary will indeed descend among you, and he will arbitrate with justice." (Bukhari)
Over the last century, the literature produced by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and its outreach efforts have brought Muslims and their leadership closer to understanding and accepting True Islam principles. More Muslims believe in non-violent Jihad today than did a hundred years ago. More Muslims see terrorism with scorn and disgust now than did a century ago. More Muslim females go to school these days than did a hundred years ago. True Islam principles are meant to prevail over distortions. "Verily, We Ourself have sent down this Exhortation, and most surely We will be its Guardian" (Holy Qur'an, 15:9/10).
Cripe has recommended two books at the end. I also recommend two books available free online to read, "Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam" and "British Government and Jihad," to understand the true principles of Islam, and wish and pray for peace and harmony all over the world.
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Ahmad lives in Fargo.
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