This question has long needed clear examination: “Is Islam a religion or a cult?”
Well, the apostates from Islam at ApostatesofIslam.com do an excellent job of giving you an answer in the following video:
exmuslim879 stated this in preface to the video; it makes sense to me:
There is a mentality that is infested within every Muslim, because upon study of Islam I have come realize the irrefutable correlation between Islamic teachings and cult tactics devised to control the minds of its followers. In a cult the members are trained to reject and disbelieve criticism of the cult as lies from Satan; such is the case with Islam. Islam emphasizes that you should not ever question its laws and the criticism of Muhammad is totally prohibited. So Muslims often avoid reading any critical views about their faith. Now, immediately we have a problem here because it is not a crime to think. To the reasonable person it should make sense to examine a religion before you follow it. Perhaps it is best described in the words of Thomas Jefferson:
“Question with boldness even the existence of God; because if there be one, He must approve the homage of Reason rather than that of blindfolded Fear.” -Thomas Jefferson
It is common for Imams to preach the phrase: “Don’t ask why God tells you to do certain things; if he commands it then just do it.” This should be a red flag-as soon as you’re told never to question anything there is almost always something not right.
And last, but not least, here’s a video from Jewish Task Force (JTF) that I included on the Boycott Islam page a few days ago, but I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it:
“Remove this idea that Islam is a ‘Religion of Peace’. Islam is not a ‘Religion of Peace.’ ”
“I come to slaughter all of you!”
Any more questions?
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Listen,folks..
I’m a muslim young man..
and I’ll reply to some of what u spoke about
and was shown in the 1st video..
…..
Prophet Muhammed didn’t kill Jews in Medinah for their
disbelief in him… BUT …
plz read well about that incident… there was an agreement
between the prophet and Jews who lived in Medinah..
that was when disbelievers of Quraysh grouped armies
and came to Medinah to kill muslims…. Muslims digged
a BIG PIT around the boundaries of Medinah …
that pit named ( Khandaq ) ..
they had it done except from the side of Medinah where
Jews lived..
and the agreement was that Jews should never let the
coming warriors to pass to muslims from their side
where there was no Khandaq…
Jews betrayed muslims…. and let the warriors pass..
later on,after Muslims defeated them.. Jews were punished
for their betrayal…
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Yathrib was NOT named Madinutel Nabi (prophet’s city )
it’s named al MADINAH ALMUNAWARAH (the city of nour,light )
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Concerning Bin laden and terrorists ….
u don’t Judge islam as a whole for what a few of its
followers do… what’s the relation between the number of terrorists to the number of all muslims ??!!…
Why don’t rulers,presidents and kings of muslim countries
give their belief however they fight terrorism ?!…
If they believe that Terrorism is due to Islam… so
they might have given up their belief.. but they didn’t
and they’re still muslims and don’t accept terrorism..
Not only muslim rulers but also so many muslims who
refuse terrorism,
much more than the number of terrorists…
———–
And concerning martyrs… muslims don’t love
to be martyrs for the sake of Muhammed ,but for the
sake of God(ALLAH)…
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Also..
If u find some muslims who reject and disbelieve criticism of their religion as lies from Satan…
don’t think that all muslims are of that type…
there’re many muslims who can reply well to such claims
u and others say about islam…
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we’re not forced or compulsed to believe…
it’s totally up to u..so take it or leave it..
“” Let there be no compulsion in religion:
Truth stands out clear from Error:
whoever rejects evil and believes
in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy “” 002.256
———–
ANOTHER THING… remember that there’s only one CREATOR..
who created the Universe,the porphets,believers and
disbelievers,me and you…
only ONE GOD….
and God is the one who will judge me after death
not prophet Muhammed… and I agree to follow and obey
what God said in Quran.. only God is the one who
will reward believers…
Muhammed is only a messenger of God.. like other
messengers before him..
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LASTLY… do you think God will reward you however u
worshipped a human with him… and claimed that God
has a son,Jesus !! or that triology !!
Allah warned those who claim that he has a son to stop
saying that and ask forgiveness..OR they will be punished
Jesus is only a messenger of God like Muhammed and
other Prophets..
———-
Thanks for ur patiencs to read all I wrote
Heroyalwhyness,
I’m determined to reach as many young people as I can. Yes, I’ve lost a few clients over my stand. But a few of those lost clients have later contacted me to say, “You were right!”
It’s up to the informed among us to spread the word as to the truth. If that requires taking a few risks, so be it.
Ayaaan Hirsi Ali’s book Infidel is particularly effective in reaching those concerned about the treatment of women. And so is James Michener’s Caravans, even though Michener’s book is fiction and a bit outdated.
I admire your strength and wisdom with the next generation as I, too, have been a student of yours through your blogs at AOW I and AOW II.
My own children have witnessed my metamorphosis from the apolitical scout leader/cupcake diva become a reluctant computer savvy obsessed student of this evil foe. Over the last few years, each child has developed various degrees of inquiring thoughtful contemplation from raised eyebrows and groans of “oh no, not THAT again”. Videos, such as those you mentioned (which I own) and those posted here and at various anti-jihad sites (should be anti-islam since there is no redeeming value to that belief system), provide interesting sound bites that easily keep focus and provide excellent teaching moments.
Sadly, it’s become clear that our generation is overwhelmingly reluctant to identify, let alone address this foe effectively. It is through blogs like these, & gifted communicators like Spencer, Fitzgerald, Trifkovic, Bostom, Sina, Shoebat, Gabrielle, Hirsi Ali, Fallaci, Wafa Sultan etc, we can educate the coming generations giving them the potential to secure their future instead of repeating historically failed policy consorting with the evil of Islam.
@Infidel Pride: I do seem to recall having read that article long ago, but I’m very glad you posted a link to it in this thread for others to find for perhaps the first time.
Herowhyalness,
Quite frankly, this book and the above video should be mandated in universities and high schools.
As a teacher of groups of homeschool material, I am able to distribute and to show such material to my history classes. And I so! This past term, both of my high-school history classes watched the film Obsession. I have encouraged all of the to purchase and to view Islam: What the West Needs to Know as follow-up.
Yes, the numbers of students I reach are small. But one never knows how far the ripple effect will go. Several parents have expressed interest in the materials and the films. Also, I have several parents who read my blog, which takes them to other truth-telling blogs as well.
I’m finding myself getting bolder and more outspoken. A sort of desperation on my part, I suppose.
Foehammer
Dunno whether you’ve seen this article, but there, it goes into the definition of a cult, and demonstrates how Islam meets all those conditions.
Recommended reading, although I believe it’ll be tough to rattle off in a conversation.
May God grant Chaim Patak (second video - JTF) his dream for aliya to Israel. A good man with an important message and brass cojones.
That first video was really useful. Thanks for posting it.
I just read Ali Sina’s book “Understanding Muhammad”, A Psychobiography of Allah’s Prophet. The ‘cult’ aspect fits perfectly with the narcissism of Muhammad. As Robert Spencer states about this book:
Quite frankly, this book and the above video should be mandated in universities and high schools. The format used in the video above would suit Ali Sina’s text beautifully as well.
I certainly hope Ali Sina finds a new publisher soon, as this is a must read book.
Thanks Always On Watch. Great Articles. I also liked this one by Tahir Aslam Gora who said:
“Progressive Muslim scholars claim that Islam has been ‘hijacked’ and that ordinary Muslims don’t support terrorism. If this statement is true, then why is Osama Bin Laden a hero in most Islamic countries?”
Here: flaggman.wordpress.com/2007/07/10...elebrate-the-islamic-dissenters/
Sounder,
Here is one of Dr. Hamid’s essays.
HERE is another.
Always On Watch, it may have been Dr. Tawfik Hamid’s article I had read. Must find it again, it was good.
Islam’s For Losers,
Yes, the head honchos sit safely and send off the young to die.
I used to have sympathy for those young people. I don’t anymore.
Foehammer,
That first video is excellent! I’ll find several uses for it.
Sounder,
the radical islamists are riding on a sea of moderates, buoying them up, intentionally or not, which is enabling and dangerous.
Exactly! Recently I attended a lecture by Dr. Tawfik Hamid. He said much the same thing. His terms were “passive jihadists” and “active jihadists,” I believe. I need to check my notes.
I read an article recently (don’t remember where), where the author said the radical islamists are riding on a sea of moderates, buoying them up, intentionally or not, which is enabling and dangerous.
I think that says a lot.
The peaceful ones comprise the world’s biggest cult. No thinking allowed-just mindless obedience to the most insane orders given by the so-called holies who are, in fact, lunatics. Only a mindless zombie would follow the orders of a Bin Laden, killing and dying for a madman who just keeps on living what’s probably a life of relative luxury(compared to the zombies at least). Mo must be laughing at all the idiots who “martyred” themselves over the last 14 centuries on his behalf-I know I would if I had such stupid followers doing the crazy things they’ve been doing.