Part 3. Islam and Terrorism In the theme of fairness and letting Muslim scholars speak for themselves, Ill post this video of a sermon given in a Bay Area mosque during their Friday prayers. I do this instead of us non-Muslims telling Muslims what their faith says. Or as Jesus puts it . . . trying to treat others like we want to be treated. Hamza Yusuf is a highly respected leader who co-founded the only Islamic university in America. He speaks internationally. I have heard him at UC Davis. You can use the contents guide below it if you don’t have time for his whole talk. He is one of the most influential islamic scholars in the Western world. He is talking to Muslims here. Not trying to impress non-Muslims. When listening to any speaker, this phrase helps me: Open the windows to enjoy the fresh air but keep the screens intact. A loose paraphrase of 1 Thessalonians 5:2. We can “rejoice with the truth” when we see it. Many things caught in our window screen will be simply because we don’t understand or comprehend Arabic. But at least I think you can catch the spirit of his talk if this issue is of importance to you. It may help us all gain a little more clarity in today’s world. Some definitions of Arabic words are below. One highlight for me was his lament and prayer at around 36 minutes. Contents of video. (Below are a few definitions of important Arabic terms.) Minutes Topic what Islam and Hamza says about . . . 1:50 Justification of the right to defend 2:15 To keep churches, synagogues and mosques from being destroyed. 5:00 Talking about people going to join the so-called Islamic State 6:40 Sickness of the heart to desire to go fight 8:00 Lamenting how young men going are destroying their own people. 9:50 Is crucifixion allowed in Islam? 11:30 Killing prisoners? 12:30 Beheading in Islam? 14:00 Treatment of Christians and excuses used for violence. 19:50 Comments on those calling for men to go to war with ISIS. 20:40 What should young men do when they are called to join ISIS? 21:10 Are people in ISIS Sunni Muslims? 26:00 Are you confused about ISIS an wonder if ISIS is Islamic? 28:00 What are scholars saying. 29:25 Believers in Qur’an are among Christians and Jews 32:10 What the Muslim community feels like now in this crisis. 33:40 What will save Muslims from this crises. Desperate prayer. 34:30 What inspires young men to go to join. 34:55 What does Islam says about revenge and overcoming evil 35:20 How a Muslim leads in prayer for the world 36:40 Prayer in English Some definitions that may help you understand the talk Fitnah—civil strife, conflict, fighting. Iblis—Satan Halīfah—What ISIS is claiming they are, an Islamic State lead by a Caliph.
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