Email From a Wise Scholar of Islam

24 Responses to “Email From a Wise Scholar of Islam”

1. Roman Kalik on December 25th, 2006 9:13 am

   At least the Great and Holy Dekazza has nothing against Judaism, as he didn’t object to wishing Happy Chanuka.

   Of course, this is based on the assumption that The Wise One knows what Chanuka *is*.

   Oh, and the capitals suck. Basic breach of net-etiquette here, and it’s one major eyesore.

2. nominally challenged on December 25th, 2006 9:20 am

   What exactly is ‘wrong’ about it?

   Yeah, and what Roman said about the capitals - it’s very impolite to shout.

3. Precious on December 25th, 2006 1:15 pm

   LOOOOOOOOOOL… like ur way of teasing Drima, am sure u really got in his nerves..
   I’m really bothered that he didnt explain his reasons.. I mean he says we are ignorant to Islam, then “Teach us” educate us, let us know!!!!
   If he thinks he did a good deed here, he’s totally wrong!!..

4. Roman Kalik on December 25th, 2006 1:30 pm

   Precious, couldn’t agree more.

   It was basically “ur n idiot” with a religious context. Says a lot about Dekazza, really.

5. The Raccoon on December 25th, 2006 2:10 pm

   LOL

6. K from Oslo on December 25th, 2006 3:40 pm

   Don’t be to harsh on the poor guy, it’s christmas after all. Happy Eid al -Adha, a merry Cristmas and best wishes for the new year to you and yours Drima

7. Sameer on December 25th, 2006 7:30 pm

   http://islamicpoint.blogspot.com/2006/12/merry-christmas.html

   see this link for more information regarding Islam and Xmas

8. tsedek on December 25th, 2006 8:29 pm

   I started reading this and kept on reading the whole bit….. the same sentence, over & over and don’t ask me why, Drima, because I really don’t know but that song on the following link was the first thing that entered my head:

   http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/detroitrockcity/rebelrebel.htm

   I think it’s the ‘rebel, rebel’ bit - that did it

9. The Usual Suspect on December 26th, 2006 5:58 am

   First of all, ditto Drima

   Seconly, there is nothing in either the Koran or Sunnah against wishing people Merry Christmas. It is only Dekazza’s interpretation of Shariaa that he/she’s referring to here, he/she just assumes that his/her interpretation is the only correct and unquestionable one.

   Muslims are obliged to respect all religions. In that case, we may therefore interpret that wishing people a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah etc etc, is a demonstration of respect.

   I don’t think that’s being UnIslamic at all- and if Dekazza or anyone else wishes to argue otherwise- bring it on!

10. Hipster on December 26th, 2006 8:19 am

    My grandfather was a Sheikh.His son married a Christian Viennese.My grandpa & our family used to celebrate christmas with her:)

11. Drima on December 26th, 2006 8:55 am

    Hey, Hipster that’s really cool. And Usual Suspect, how dare you question holy Dekazza you evil Aussie-nized so called Muslim?!!! Grrrrrr!

12. Aya on December 26th, 2006 2:10 pm

    I am really sick of those retarded so-called Shikhs issuing idiotic fatwas right and left. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Eid Al-Adha everyone.

13. The Raccoon on December 26th, 2006 2:48 pm

    Hey, I just got it! TUS is actually an Auslima!

    *snigger*

14. Drima on December 26th, 2006 3:44 pm

    Aya, you’re not alone. And Raccoon, Auslima huh? Nice!

15. The Usual Suspect on December 27th, 2006 4:30 am

    Nice- I like Auslima.
    Usually refer to myself as an Aussie Mozzie- but Auslima works too!

16. Andrew Brehm on December 27th, 2006 3:46 pm

    I am not a scholar, but I doubt that it is un-Islamic to wish someone a merry Christmas. Afterall, Jesus is a prophet of Islam and Christians are celebrating the day of his birth. The words “Merry Christmas” do not necessarily imply acknowledgement of Christ’s divinity, only acknowledgement of the religious significance of the day of his birth.

    That said, Dekazza strikes me as someone who doesn’t understand religion very well, especially since he thinks that he can give advice without a citation. The religions that are based on the word of G-d are not meant to be explained without referring to that word. An Islamic scholar, as well as a Jewish or Christian scholar, would know that. (Muhammed did not tell people what he believed G-d told him in order to have people forget his words and never refer to them again.)

    Perhaps he merely felt that if he teaches you (Drima) something, he would rise to your level of importance? You are a well-known Muslim and people listen to you, even those who disagree with you. Perhaps he thought that by giving you a simple hint he could prove that he knows even more about Islam and G-d than you?

    He failed. He forgot that a Muslim is supposed to be an example to others and that Islam is meant to be a truth that other people should accept as such. He failed to understand that much of Islam and thus failed to teach others the importance of belief. It’s tragic.

17. Suzanne on December 28th, 2006 5:55 am

    Since when it is forbidden to wish someone else well in any way?

    Especially when it has to do with celebrating the birth of - as muslims call him - Isa?

18. Ava on December 28th, 2006 12:06 pm

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19. tsackret on December 28th, 2006 9:31 pm

    YOUR COMMENTS ARE THE EPIDEMY OF IGNORANCE!!
    YOU are from Africa and understand the importance of tolerance and understanding….obviously you’re trying so hard to be accepted by people who are deluded and feel superior because the are from the west, and you get your confidence by expressing THERE views and getting a pat on the back.

    I’d look deep inside of me if I were you, and learn to RESPECT…otherwise you’ll never get respect from anyone that counts.

20. The Usual Suspect on December 29th, 2006 1:50 am

    tsracket

    What’s your point? Is your point that Drima is disrespectful because he wishes people a Merry Christmas? Or is your point that he is disrespectful because he refuses to blindly accept Dakezza’s unsubstantiated claim?
    Either way, I don’t think that he is being disrespectful or, as you suggest, pandering to those who ‘do not count’. A lot of us who post here are Muslims too. Or do you only reserve that for people who fit into your own narrow little box of what it means to be Muslim?
    Perhaps it is YOU who needs to look deep inside herself and learn a thing or two?

21. Drima on December 29th, 2006 7:05 am

    tsracket, me ignorant? Hmmmm.

    “obviously you’re trying so hard to be accepted by people who are deluded and feel superior because the are from the west, and you get your confidence by expressing THERE views and getting a pat on the back.”

    Sure, because I just love it when people pat my back.

    “I’d look deep inside of me if I were you, and learn to RESPECT…otherwise you’ll never get respect from anyone that counts.”

    Question: You want me to learn how to respect but isn’t it you that should learn that a little? I don’t know, I mean here you are judging me straight away just from a few sarcastic comments I wrote. Here you are judging me almost immediately without even keeping an open mind. Here you are making a conclusion that I’m ignorant and after that you throw around a bunch of accusations saying I like kissing “superior asses” just to get a pat on my back.

    Do you think I’ll actually receive your comment with an open mind and an open heart? I guess you were just interested in venting out your anger and needed a target.

    When I read your comment, I thought you were one of those angry loony people who like to go rampaging about on different blogs but then I took a look at your own blog and I was surprised. Whether I agree with what’s in it or not, I was certainly impressed be your deep expressive posts (no sarcasm). It’s surprising that someone like you who can write such deep expressive posts, can also make such “lovely” comments and accusations.

    Dekazza is a funny guy and I happen to like the idea of teazing him.

    Cool?

    Sincerely yours,

    Ignorant Drima (from planet “I like getting pats on my back”)

22. Suzanne on December 29th, 2006 4:31 pm

    How does Dekazza look at this, I wonder?

    “Greek Catholics Felicitate Muslims on Adha Eid

    DAMASCUS, SANA) – Beatitude Gregory III Laham, Patriarch of Antioch and All the Orient of the Greek Catholic Church congratulated on Friday Muslims on Al-Adha feast or Grand Bairam which occurs this year with Christmas and New Year.

    ” These common feasts are for all citizens either Muslims or Christians where they love each other and exchange felicitations and best wishes of prosperity and blessing,” Patriarch Laham said in his letter on the occasion, hoping peace will be made in the Arab world mainly in Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon. ”
    http://www.sana.org/eng/21/2006/12/29/94498.htm

    (found it at a syrian news agency, mind you!)

23. Andrew Brehm on December 29th, 2006 4:38 pm

    “Patriarch Laham said in his letter on the occasion, hoping peace will be made in the Arab world mainly in Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon.”

    Nothing against the patriarch and his message is an important one, but I wonder why so many religious people who believe in the one G-d always use the pagan name for the region known as the Levant.

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