What You Need to Know About the Qur’an

There has been considerable debate among the TV talking heads and other pundits around the country as to whether there is a real war with terrorists, or is this a made up war for political reasons. Given the terrorist attacks against Spain, Australia, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Germany as well as against the United States, from 1979 to the present as detailed in my September 7 article on Illegal Immigrants; there should be no question that this war is real and a serious matter. In fact, the world’s religions have been defending themselves from Islam for thousands of years. The word “Islam” means submission, specifically, submission to the will of Allah. A Muslim is someone who has submitted to the will of Allah as specifically outlined in the Qur’an.

Mohammed divided the world into two houses: The House of Islam (dar al-Islam) and the House of War (dar al-harb). A Muslim sees the world in two halves. One half is Muslim and the other half is in the process of becoming a Muslim. Most Americans think of world peace in terms of peaceful coexistence with those of differing beliefs. A Muslim thinks there will only be world peace when the whole world has submitted to the will of Allah, or, in when everyone become Muslim.

All the terror attacks in the foreign countries and against America and their interests have been by those that believe in the teachings of the Qur’an (The Islamic Bible) and the Hadith, which are the words and deeds of Mohammed. The Hadith are a vital part of the Islamic tradition and next to the Qur’an in authority. If you think Islam is just another religion and the radical fringe element are the only ones we have to watch and worry about then you need to read this book What Every American Needs to Know About the Qur’an, subtitled A History of Islam and the United States by William J. Federer, ISBN 0-9778085-5-6, published by Amerisearch, Inc, May 2007. In this article I will quote extensively from Mr. Federer’s book, which he has willingly granted to all who read his historical work. You can order this inexpensive book from the Ranger Cache store on the upper right of your screen.

Most Americans have not read the Qur’an. Here are a few quotes: Infidels (meaning non-believers in Mohammed and the Islamic religion) are those who declare “God is the Christ, the son of Mary.” (Sura 5:17) The Infidels are your sworn enemies. (Sura 4:101)
Make war on the infidels who dwell around you. (Sura 9:123) Mohammed is Allah’s apostle. Those who follow him are ruthless to the infidels. (Sura 48:29) Believers take neither the Jews nor the Christians for your friends. (Sura 5:51) Never be a helper to the disbelievers. (Sura 28:86) Kill the disbelievers wherever we find them. (Sura 2:191) Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the jizya (tax) with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued. (Sura 9:29) Sura is a chapter of the Qur’an.

Moderate Muslims believe Islam will conquer the world in the distant future therefore it is acceptable to get along with non-Muslims in the present. A violent Muslim thinks Islam will conquer the world now and wants to make it happen. Violent Muslims would just as soon kill moderate Muslims as they consider them backsliders from obeying the commands of Mohammed. This is one of the reasons for the suicide bombers killing their own people in Iraq and others around the world. Most moderate Muslims are hesitant to speak out against violent Muslims because they are threatened by the violent Muslims, or they may have a fatwa (religious edict usually calling for their death) placed on them.

Surprisingly, Americans have elected a Muslim to Congress. He is Keith Ellison, (D-MN) the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Congress, representing Minnesota’s 5th. District. Congressman Ellison didn’t say much about his being a Muslim during his campaign, but announced to his Islamic supporters “We are going to continue to face them. They’re not going to stop right away. But, if you, and me too, stick together, if we believe in Allah, subhanahu wa ta’ala, if we turn to the Qur’an for guidance, we’ll find an answer to the questions we have.” I have no idea what the “questions” might be, but this first Muslim Congressman took his oath of office with his hand on a Qur’an borrowed from the Library of Congress that previously belonged to former President Thomas Jefferson. President Jefferson owned the Qur’an to try to understand his enemy in the early 1800’s who were a horde of Muslim Barbary Pirates of Tripoli that were committing terrorist acts by raiding American ships and enslaving sailors. In 1803, President Jefferson sent the Marines to capture Tripoli and force the Muslim Pasha to stop his terrorist attacks. This gave rise to the Marine Corp Anthem: “From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli…”

Islamic law does not give non-Muslims equal legal standing with Muslims. Instead, it prohibits a non-Muslim from testifying in court against a Muslim. The U.S. Constitution’s 15th. Amendment guarantees the right of citizens to vote, while Islamic law does not allow voting as democracy is considered people setting themselves in the place of Allah by making laws. Mohammed said, “No Muslim should be killed for killing a Kafir (infidel)” (Hadith Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 9, No. 50) These are just a few samples of the teachings in the Qur’an. Federer’s book goes into depth on the history of the Islamic religion and America’s historical interaction by past American Presidents. You really should be aware of that history which will better prepare you for the future.

I find it most disturbing that our elected leaders are not concerned enough about the teachings of the Qur’an and the threat that those thousands of other than Mexicans (OTM’s) might be to American citizens. Given the violent wars of past history and the contemporary attacks of recent history, America will experience further terror incidents in the future. It could be tomorrow or next week, but most likely after the next election cycle to test the mettle of the new President.

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