Does Islam Have Anything To Offer The World?

[naomi24]

We have been told by a Muslim ABer that the people of Islam are coming to the west, not for a better life, but to show us ‘the way’. Most of the major problems the world is currently experiencing undoubtedly involve Muslim nations, and if that’s ‘the way’ they want to show us, it's not terribly enticing, so just what does Islam have to offer the world? As far as I can see, nothing whatsoever.

[RATTER15]

No Naomi, nothing at all!!

[jomifl]

The purest form of fascism that the world has seen.

[chrisgel]

I can't think of a single benefit that Islam brings to the table. I've no doubt that their will be charitable groups within Islam that are on a par with charitable groups within Christianity but by and large the answer is no.
Perhaps some of our Muslim ABers could contribute to this discussion and correct me if I'm wrong.

[boxtops]

It's not enticing at all, naomi

[Old_Geezer]

Evangelists tend to crop up in all religions. Spreading the word and all that. I'm unsure we need another spreading their point of view of how to do things. Most feel they do not need to be told by someone who has no more claim to knowing the right way than the one they are preaching to. If they wish to argue a case there are sites they may debate on.

[naomi24]

OG, but their ‘way’ is not restricted to evangelising – it regulates every aspect of life.

[modeller]

As a goodwill gesture why don't we send them a few thousand RC priests to show them their way, they have a lot in common, both in the present and historically. Islam was created 600 years after Christianity so if you look back to where we were in the 15th century you have a close match with present day Islam.

[tonyav]

Mmmmmm, good thinking modeller, inquisition style of ''showing them the way''.

[ludwig]

// But does Islam have anything to offer the world? //

I can't think of a single thing. Seriously. Perhaps some nice rugs and mosaics? They'd probably be there anyway without the religion though, so nothing basically.

[jomifl]

Quite a few stones, some beheading swords, suicide bomb belts etc. unless of course they haven't finished with them yet.

[society]

LOL Ludwig I about to say rugs and you beat me to it. :)

[jake-the-peg]

How about Zakat?

Bought a big issue recently?

[beso]

Islam's greatest contribution is as a clear example of what is wrong with religion.

A Moslem man in Australia was sentenced to a jail term last week. A friend had asked for help with his drinking problem. The "good" Moslem, following the advice of the Koran, turned up with two other men who held the man down while he beat him with a stick, saying that next time he thought about drinking he would remember the pain.

The other two men received suspended sentences.

[DaisyNonna]

Not all Muslim people are the same. There are fanatics everywhere, regardless of colour or creed.

[jomifl]

But they do seem to be mostly muslims..

[society]

Zakat is charity. How are they helping their needy people with zakat? I believe their charitable contributions are used to help promote war.

[Khandro]

"Does Islam Have Anything To Offer The World?"
Do you?

[douglas9401]

Dear Muslims,
We've solved the problem of finding 'the way' by inventing road signs so, thanks for the offer but it's all sorted now.
If you need any help to find your way back to the dark ages please ask.

[nungate]

Going back in history to when Spain was ruled by the Moors. Everyone, be they Muslim, Christian or Jewish preferred to live under the laws of Islam - it wasn't until the arrival of more radical bedouins in Spain that things changed and signalled the beginning of the reconquista. Then things went pear shaped for Muslims and the Jews, eventually leading to things like the Inquisition and intolerance of any religion other than Roman Catholicism. Therefore, it seems that no matter what religion people follow there will always be rogue elements promoting intolerance of any thoughts but their own

[society]

"douglas9401
If you need any help to find your way back to the dark ages please ask"

I have news for you - they are still living in the dark ages.