Friday, November 03, 2006

Pillars + Principles of Modern Muslim Movement

Islam has five pillars. All muslims are to follow these and its enough. 1.Shadadah=testimony there is none worthy of worship except Allah. (So any devotion to Osama, or Sadr or Ayatollahs is against your religion. Kings are also fobidden, thus the Saudi royal family should be thrown out.)
2.Salat= prayer. Pray every day.
3.Zakat= charity. To be given to the poor, not the terrorists. Why don't these rich arabs feed their poor and educate their women.
4.Sawm=fasting.
5.Hajj= once in a lifetim a trip to Mecca, but only if its possible. ( Islam is very forgiving and practical. )

Along with the pillars, the Modern Muslim Movement members believe in these five principles.
1. Equality. Above all else all muslims, regardless of sex, sect, or nationality are equal and must be treated as such by all muslims, and muslim governments.
2. Tolerance. Muslims accept the right of all beings to have their own beliefs. Thus Muslims accept other religions and views.
3. Democracy. All people in the world must have the right to vote. Muslims must support democracy. One person, one vote. Thus no kings, dictators or ayatollahs.
4. Flexibility. The Quran is the most forgiving book written. However what was written hundred of years ago cannot be literally applied today. Radical interpretations such as wahabism are not acceptable and exempt from tolerance principle. Islam is flexible and adaptable to the times. Muslims are muslims regardless of where they live. The must live according to the laws of their society and adapt their faith to the environment.
5. Humility. Live less do more. There is no need to waste resources and be materialistic. Happiness is the only goal. Modern muslims do not live in mansions and fly jets and buy yachts when there are children starving in the world.

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