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<blockquote data-quote="truth_seeker" data-source="post: 792" data-attributes="member: 261"><p>Here is another article, which shows that Islam is unlike Sikhi. Let us do some research into this "Deen of Al-Islam" </p><p></p><p></p><p>Let us start "In the Name of the Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate" : </p><p></p><p>Is this the religion being compared with Sikhism? </p><p></p><p>(GGS= Guru Granth Sahib HQ = Holy Quran SM=Sahih Muslim by Abdul Hamid Sadiqi Lahore SB= Sahih Bukhari Sharif Ishait-al-Islam Delhi) </p><p></p><p>Is this "Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate"?? Slavery is permitted in Islam (HQ 4:3). Bilal was Prophet Muhammad's slave and the Prophet's cousin Zubair (son of Abu Bakar) had 1000 slaves. A Muslim, who emancipates a Muslim slave, Allah saves every limb of his from fire for every limb of the slave, even his private parts for him" (SM 3604 SB 693V.3 B.46)). Islam does not condemn slavery. </p><p></p><p>Slavery is not condoned in Sikhism in any form whatsoever. Indeed the Guru proclaimed in no uncertain terms: "The Gracious Lord has now decreed, "None shall oppress or inflict pain on another. All shall abide in peace as the regime shall be compassionate." (GGS p.74) </p><p></p><p>Islamic treatment of women and view about sex etc: A woman's testimony (Shahadah) has half the weight of a man's (HQ 2: 282, 4:177). When inheritance is to be shared "A male is equal to the portion of two females."(SM 3933 HQ4: 177) A man can divorce his wife by simply saying "Talaaq, talaaq, talaaq" three times (HQ 2:229-230,SM 3491-93). </p><p></p><p>Adultery and pornication are punishable in Islam but not if committed with women captured in war (SM 3234). A Muslim can also beat his wife (SM, Trimidhi and HQ 4:34). If a slave girl commits adultery she should be lashed. If she does it thrice then she should be sold even for a hair rope. (SB 362,435,731 V.3 B.46) Talaaq literally means, "undoing the knot". A man cannot marry the same woman twice until she has married another man and divorced him (Ihya 2:230). "The proportion of rights and powers between male and female, as laid down by Islam, naturally demand that out of the two parties only the former should be entitled to pronounce divorce" (Maulana Moududi quoted in CIS page 110) </p><p></p><p>"Islam allows the conversion of female slaves into concubines with whom <admin-profanity filter activated> relations are legitimate without the necessity of marriage. Once they have been allotted to their masters they become their property" (Maulana Moududi quoted in CIS page 112 Also see HQ 4-3) (SM 3432-34)". The Prophet's wife Safia (wife of Kinana) was a captive at the battle of Khaibar. So were Rihana and Juwariya (SM 4292 Also see Sirat Rasul Allah pages 493 and 517) </p><p></p><p>"And all married women (are forbidden unto you) save those (captives) whom your right hand possesses. It is a decree of Allah for you" (HQ 4:24) </p><p></p><p>"Force not your slave girls to *****dom that ye may seek enjoyment of the life of the world, if they would preserve their chastity. And if one forces them, then Allah, after their compulsion, is All-forgiving, All-compassionate " HQ 24:33. </p><p></p><p>"Islam allows the conversion of female slaves into concubines with whom <admin-profanity filter activated> relations are legitimate without the necessity of marriage. Once they have been allotted to their masters they become their property" (Maulana Moududi quoted in CIS page 112 Also see HQ 4-3) (SM 3432-34)" </p><p></p><p>"And all married women (are forbidden unto you) save those (captives) whom your right hand possesses. It is a decree of Allah for you" (HQ 4:24) </p><p></p><p>Islam defines different rights and responsibilities of men and women. </p><p></p><p>"Men are in charge of women because Allah hath made the one to excel the other and because they spend their property (for the support of women)"(HQ4: 34). </p><p></p><p>Polygamy is permissible and allows up to four women (HQ 4:3). The Quran instructs "you will not be able to deal equally between (your) wives however much ye wish to do so but turn not altogether away (from one) leaving her as in suspense." (HQ 4: 129). A woman is entitled to a dowry (mehar) and a lawful maintenance (nafqah) but the domination of a husband is paramount, "Your women are like a tilth for you (to cultivate), go unto your tilth as ye will"(HQ 2:223 SM 3363). "Had it not been for Eve, women would never have acted unfaithfully towards their husbands."(SM 3471) However, "Thy women have rights similar to those (of men) over them in kindness, and men are a degree above them"(HQ 2: 228). "As for those from whom ye fear rebellion, admonish them and banish them to beds apart, and scourge them. Then if they obey you, seek not a way against them."(HQ 4:34-35). "Serving a husband is obligatory since her husband is named her master in Allah's Book and she is a captive with him as is shown in the Sunnah of Allah's Messenger"(Adaab-uz-Zufaaf by Muhammad Nasir-ud-din page 47). " As for those of your women who are guilty of lewdness, call to witness four of you against them. And if they testify (to the truth of the allegation), then confine them to the houses until death take them or (until) Allah appoint for them a way (through the new legislation)"(HQ 4:15) Accoring to Islam " Never will succeed such a nation as makes a woman their ruler" (SB 219 V.9 B.88). "No lady should travel on a journey of two days except with her husband or a Dhi-Mahram"(SB 215 V3 B31) </p><p></p><p>Islamic dress for women There are no restrictions on what men wear. Burqa or Hijab is a contraption used by the Muslim women to keep their bodies covered except for the eyes (HQ 33:59, 24:31). Sharia requires women to dress up with clothes meeting the following criteria (Adaab-uz-Zufaaf page30). </p><p></p><p>1. The whole body must be covered except for the oval </p><p>of the face and the two hands. </p><p>2. The material of the cloth must not be decorative. </p><p>3. The material must be thick enough to be opaque. </p><p>4. The dress must be loose enough as not to make clear </p><p>the shape of the </p><p>body. </p><p>5. A woman must never wear perfume in public. </p><p>6. The dress must not resemble the dress worn by men. </p><p>7. The dress must not resemble that worn by </p><p>disbelieving women. </p><p>8. The dress must not be ostentatious. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Sikhism treats women as equal to men and forbids adultery or beating of women in any situation. "Like the companionship of a poisonous snake is the desire of another's woman"(GGS P.403). Ill treatment of women captured in war is strictly forbidden. This is what we read about Sardar Sham Singh Attariwala, "It was disorder, anarchy and confusion in Punjab, they moved from Malwa to Majha. Just before settling at Attari and the process of establishing their control they came across a helpless Muhammadan bride of the nearby Amir of Sarai Salamat Khan. The manner in which they returned her to the Amir became a legend and people still give example of their noble and moral character" (Ranjit Singh's Khalsa Raj and Attariwala Sardars,' National Book Depot Delhi 1944 Edition page 14.) </p><p></p><p>Sikhism preaches complementary roles of men and women in all social spheres. However, women are not debarred from any activities carried out by men; nor are they restricted to any special dress. Indeed, although there is a traditional Panjabi dress for women (salwar, kameez and a light material head cloth), they may dress exactly like men and go to battle if need be. Some famous Sikh women have in fact led armies to battle. </p><p></p><p>Islamic intolerance: "One who chooses to follow the code revealed by God becomes a Muslim and one who refuses to follow it becomes a *****."(The Religion of Islam by Khurshid Ahmed page 4). "Believers are God's party but un-believers are Devil's party"(HQ4: 76). "Allah (Himself) is an enemy to the disbelievers" (HQ 2:15, 90,98). "Accursed, they will be seized wherever found and slain with a (fierce) slaughter (HQ 33:61). The tribes of Uraina and Ukl had their hands and legs cut off, their eyes gouged out and no water was given to them. They died a slow and painful death. (SB 577) </p><p></p><p>Sikhism: The nearest word to ***** in Sikhism is sakat. In Gurbani it is used for those who do not believe in the existence of God. Unlike Islam, Sikhism does not order killing of such persons but does advise to avoid their company. "Shun the company of sakat, keep him at an arm's length" (GGS p. 1371). Whatever the extent of enmity, Sikhism does not sanction cruel treatment. Guru Gobind Singh blessed Bhai Kanhaya when the latter offered water and assistance to the fallen enemy in the battlefield. The Guru also instructed him to treat the wounds of the enemies. </p><p></p><p>"The True Guru has no anger or vengeance and preaches the same. He looks upon son and enemy alike. He helps in removing faults and mistakes and thus purifies the human body"(GGS 960) </p><p></p><p></p><p>Superstition: </p><p></p><p>Prophet Muhammad preferred always to travel only on a Thursday, which is considered auspicious. (SB 199 V.4.B.52) "The year is of twelve months out of which four months (Dhul Qa'da, Dhul Hijja, Muharrum and Rajab) are sacred."(SB 419 V4 B54) </p><p></p><p>In Sikhism no day or month is considered more auspicious than the others are. "The same moon rises, the same stars, the same sun shines in the sky, the earth remains the same and the same wind blows. How can it be then that some times are sacred and the others not?" (GGS P.902) </p><p></p><p></p><p>Sacrifice or cruelty to animals? : </p><p></p><p>All adult Muslims are supposed to sacrifice an animal on Id-al-Adha (SM 4818-4835) because "There is a reward annexed to every hair of the animal sacrifice" (Trimidhi V.1-1392). "On the day of judgement the horns, hair and hoofs of the sacrificed animal fall in the pan of pious deeds and thus cancel out the misdeeds of the devotees"(Mishkwat –al- Masabih Book 4 .Chapter 49-2) </p><p></p><p>According to Sikhism animal sacrifice has no spiritual merit and is strictly forbidden. </p><p></p><p>"The use of force is tyranny even if you call it halal. When your account is called for in the court of the Lord, what will your predicament be then?" </p><p>(GGS Page 1374) </p><p></p><p>Sikhism believes in sacrifice for a noble cause or forthe good of humanity when necessary. Guru Gobind Singh, at Chamkaur, dressed and sent his own two sons to the battle in a spirit of sacrifice for the right cause. </p><p></p><p>Service with humility (sewa), sharing one's food and earnings with the needy, treading the righteous path regardless of cost, and inner detachment while living a full life, is the Guru's way of sacrifice. Sikhism preaches that a real sacrifice is to lay down one's own life for a noble cause. </p><p></p><p>Religious war: Islamic view: Jihad is defined by H.G. Koenigsberger as "Spreading Islam by war." "The various means employed by an Islamic state to spread Islam are called jihad, if they involve strife and struggle. The more popular form of jihad is holy war"(CIS p.54) </p><p></p><p>"Fight against such of those who have been given the Scripture as believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, and forbid not that which Allah hath forbidden by His Messenger, and follow not the religion of truth, until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low." (HQ 9:29) </p><p></p><p>Regarding the spoils of war the Holy Quran says, "Now enjoy ye what you have won, as lawful and good" (HQ 8:69,48:15). "If a town disobeys Allah and the Messenger one fifth of the booty seized therefrom is for Allah and His Apostle and the rest is for you" said Muhammad (SM 4346) </p><p></p><p>Sikhism is opposed to spreading religion through war. The nearest concept to Jihad is dharam yudh (fight for justice or the righteous cause). Use of force for propagating religion or for changing another's ideology or point of view runs contrary to Sikh belief and practice. The divinely inspired compositions of Muslim and Hindu saints have been included in Sri Guru Granth Sahib and given the same status as the hymns of the Sikh Gurus. </p><p></p><p>Sikhism, therefore, demonstrably preaches that no single ideology has the monopoly of access to God or the Ultimate Truth. The Sikh Guru went further when Guru Tegh Bahadhur (Nanak IX) gave his life to uphold another's right of worship in his own way. Sikh Gurus were fully aware of the need for the use of arms for defending freedom of religious ideology and the geo-political implications which were bound to flow from it. The concept of Khalsa Raj and the just theo-political aspirations of the Sikhs have brought (and continue to bring) the Sikh nation into armed conflict with authoritarian regimes. In certain circumstances, when all othermeans have failed, resort to arms is considered legitimate. Guru Tegh Bahadur's injunction is: "Frighten none and accept fear from no-one." (GGS p. 1427) </p><p></p><p>Guru Nanak's followers could not shirk their responsibility towards other fellow beings nor could they accept fear from anyone. Guru Nanak spoke out against social, political and administrative injustice and he expected his followers to do the same. The Sikh Gurus and the bhagats (saints), whose compositions are recorded in the Holy Granth, were well aware of the need for resorting to arms for defending human rights and the freedom of religious ideologies. </p><p></p><p>"The true warrior is one who fights in defence of the downtrodden." (GGS p. 1105) </p><p></p><p>"When all attempts to obtain justice fail, it is legitimate to move the hand to the hilt of the sword." (Guru Gobind Singh's Zafarnama to Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="truth_seeker, post: 792, member: 261"] Here is another article, which shows that Islam is unlike Sikhi. Let us do some research into this "Deen of Al-Islam" Let us start "In the Name of the Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate" : Is this the religion being compared with Sikhism? (GGS= Guru Granth Sahib HQ = Holy Quran SM=Sahih Muslim by Abdul Hamid Sadiqi Lahore SB= Sahih Bukhari Sharif Ishait-al-Islam Delhi) Is this "Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate"?? Slavery is permitted in Islam (HQ 4:3). Bilal was Prophet Muhammad's slave and the Prophet's cousin Zubair (son of Abu Bakar) had 1000 slaves. A Muslim, who emancipates a Muslim slave, Allah saves every limb of his from fire for every limb of the slave, even his private parts for him" (SM 3604 SB 693V.3 B.46)). Islam does not condemn slavery. Slavery is not condoned in Sikhism in any form whatsoever. Indeed the Guru proclaimed in no uncertain terms: "The Gracious Lord has now decreed, "None shall oppress or inflict pain on another. All shall abide in peace as the regime shall be compassionate." (GGS p.74) Islamic treatment of women and view about sex etc: A woman's testimony (Shahadah) has half the weight of a man's (HQ 2: 282, 4:177). When inheritance is to be shared "A male is equal to the portion of two females."(SM 3933 HQ4: 177) A man can divorce his wife by simply saying "Talaaq, talaaq, talaaq" three times (HQ 2:229-230,SM 3491-93). Adultery and pornication are punishable in Islam but not if committed with women captured in war (SM 3234). A Muslim can also beat his wife (SM, Trimidhi and HQ 4:34). If a slave girl commits adultery she should be lashed. If she does it thrice then she should be sold even for a hair rope. (SB 362,435,731 V.3 B.46) Talaaq literally means, "undoing the knot". A man cannot marry the same woman twice until she has married another man and divorced him (Ihya 2:230). "The proportion of rights and powers between male and female, as laid down by Islam, naturally demand that out of the two parties only the former should be entitled to pronounce divorce" (Maulana Moududi quoted in CIS page 110) "Islam allows the conversion of female slaves into concubines with whom <admin-profanity filter activated> relations are legitimate without the necessity of marriage. Once they have been allotted to their masters they become their property" (Maulana Moududi quoted in CIS page 112 Also see HQ 4-3) (SM 3432-34)". The Prophet's wife Safia (wife of Kinana) was a captive at the battle of Khaibar. So were Rihana and Juwariya (SM 4292 Also see Sirat Rasul Allah pages 493 and 517) "And all married women (are forbidden unto you) save those (captives) whom your right hand possesses. It is a decree of Allah for you" (HQ 4:24) "Force not your slave girls to *****dom that ye may seek enjoyment of the life of the world, if they would preserve their chastity. And if one forces them, then Allah, after their compulsion, is All-forgiving, All-compassionate " HQ 24:33. "Islam allows the conversion of female slaves into concubines with whom <admin-profanity filter activated> relations are legitimate without the necessity of marriage. Once they have been allotted to their masters they become their property" (Maulana Moududi quoted in CIS page 112 Also see HQ 4-3) (SM 3432-34)" "And all married women (are forbidden unto you) save those (captives) whom your right hand possesses. It is a decree of Allah for you" (HQ 4:24) Islam defines different rights and responsibilities of men and women. "Men are in charge of women because Allah hath made the one to excel the other and because they spend their property (for the support of women)"(HQ4: 34). Polygamy is permissible and allows up to four women (HQ 4:3). The Quran instructs "you will not be able to deal equally between (your) wives however much ye wish to do so but turn not altogether away (from one) leaving her as in suspense." (HQ 4: 129). A woman is entitled to a dowry (mehar) and a lawful maintenance (nafqah) but the domination of a husband is paramount, "Your women are like a tilth for you (to cultivate), go unto your tilth as ye will"(HQ 2:223 SM 3363). "Had it not been for Eve, women would never have acted unfaithfully towards their husbands."(SM 3471) However, "Thy women have rights similar to those (of men) over them in kindness, and men are a degree above them"(HQ 2: 228). "As for those from whom ye fear rebellion, admonish them and banish them to beds apart, and scourge them. Then if they obey you, seek not a way against them."(HQ 4:34-35). "Serving a husband is obligatory since her husband is named her master in Allah's Book and she is a captive with him as is shown in the Sunnah of Allah's Messenger"(Adaab-uz-Zufaaf by Muhammad Nasir-ud-din page 47). " As for those of your women who are guilty of lewdness, call to witness four of you against them. And if they testify (to the truth of the allegation), then confine them to the houses until death take them or (until) Allah appoint for them a way (through the new legislation)"(HQ 4:15) Accoring to Islam " Never will succeed such a nation as makes a woman their ruler" (SB 219 V.9 B.88). "No lady should travel on a journey of two days except with her husband or a Dhi-Mahram"(SB 215 V3 B31) Islamic dress for women There are no restrictions on what men wear. Burqa or Hijab is a contraption used by the Muslim women to keep their bodies covered except for the eyes (HQ 33:59, 24:31). Sharia requires women to dress up with clothes meeting the following criteria (Adaab-uz-Zufaaf page30). 1. The whole body must be covered except for the oval of the face and the two hands. 2. The material of the cloth must not be decorative. 3. The material must be thick enough to be opaque. 4. The dress must be loose enough as not to make clear the shape of the body. 5. A woman must never wear perfume in public. 6. The dress must not resemble the dress worn by men. 7. The dress must not resemble that worn by disbelieving women. 8. The dress must not be ostentatious. Sikhism treats women as equal to men and forbids adultery or beating of women in any situation. "Like the companionship of a poisonous snake is the desire of another's woman"(GGS P.403). Ill treatment of women captured in war is strictly forbidden. This is what we read about Sardar Sham Singh Attariwala, "It was disorder, anarchy and confusion in Punjab, they moved from Malwa to Majha. Just before settling at Attari and the process of establishing their control they came across a helpless Muhammadan bride of the nearby Amir of Sarai Salamat Khan. The manner in which they returned her to the Amir became a legend and people still give example of their noble and moral character" (Ranjit Singh's Khalsa Raj and Attariwala Sardars,' National Book Depot Delhi 1944 Edition page 14.) Sikhism preaches complementary roles of men and women in all social spheres. However, women are not debarred from any activities carried out by men; nor are they restricted to any special dress. Indeed, although there is a traditional Panjabi dress for women (salwar, kameez and a light material head cloth), they may dress exactly like men and go to battle if need be. Some famous Sikh women have in fact led armies to battle. Islamic intolerance: "One who chooses to follow the code revealed by God becomes a Muslim and one who refuses to follow it becomes a *****."(The Religion of Islam by Khurshid Ahmed page 4). "Believers are God's party but un-believers are Devil's party"(HQ4: 76). "Allah (Himself) is an enemy to the disbelievers" (HQ 2:15, 90,98). "Accursed, they will be seized wherever found and slain with a (fierce) slaughter (HQ 33:61). The tribes of Uraina and Ukl had their hands and legs cut off, their eyes gouged out and no water was given to them. They died a slow and painful death. (SB 577) Sikhism: The nearest word to ***** in Sikhism is sakat. In Gurbani it is used for those who do not believe in the existence of God. Unlike Islam, Sikhism does not order killing of such persons but does advise to avoid their company. "Shun the company of sakat, keep him at an arm's length" (GGS p. 1371). Whatever the extent of enmity, Sikhism does not sanction cruel treatment. Guru Gobind Singh blessed Bhai Kanhaya when the latter offered water and assistance to the fallen enemy in the battlefield. The Guru also instructed him to treat the wounds of the enemies. "The True Guru has no anger or vengeance and preaches the same. He looks upon son and enemy alike. He helps in removing faults and mistakes and thus purifies the human body"(GGS 960) Superstition: Prophet Muhammad preferred always to travel only on a Thursday, which is considered auspicious. (SB 199 V.4.B.52) "The year is of twelve months out of which four months (Dhul Qa'da, Dhul Hijja, Muharrum and Rajab) are sacred."(SB 419 V4 B54) In Sikhism no day or month is considered more auspicious than the others are. "The same moon rises, the same stars, the same sun shines in the sky, the earth remains the same and the same wind blows. How can it be then that some times are sacred and the others not?" (GGS P.902) Sacrifice or cruelty to animals? : All adult Muslims are supposed to sacrifice an animal on Id-al-Adha (SM 4818-4835) because "There is a reward annexed to every hair of the animal sacrifice" (Trimidhi V.1-1392). "On the day of judgement the horns, hair and hoofs of the sacrificed animal fall in the pan of pious deeds and thus cancel out the misdeeds of the devotees"(Mishkwat –al- Masabih Book 4 .Chapter 49-2) According to Sikhism animal sacrifice has no spiritual merit and is strictly forbidden. "The use of force is tyranny even if you call it halal. When your account is called for in the court of the Lord, what will your predicament be then?" (GGS Page 1374) Sikhism believes in sacrifice for a noble cause or forthe good of humanity when necessary. Guru Gobind Singh, at Chamkaur, dressed and sent his own two sons to the battle in a spirit of sacrifice for the right cause. Service with humility (sewa), sharing one's food and earnings with the needy, treading the righteous path regardless of cost, and inner detachment while living a full life, is the Guru's way of sacrifice. Sikhism preaches that a real sacrifice is to lay down one's own life for a noble cause. Religious war: Islamic view: Jihad is defined by H.G. Koenigsberger as "Spreading Islam by war." "The various means employed by an Islamic state to spread Islam are called jihad, if they involve strife and struggle. The more popular form of jihad is holy war"(CIS p.54) "Fight against such of those who have been given the Scripture as believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, and forbid not that which Allah hath forbidden by His Messenger, and follow not the religion of truth, until they pay the tribute readily, being brought low." (HQ 9:29) Regarding the spoils of war the Holy Quran says, "Now enjoy ye what you have won, as lawful and good" (HQ 8:69,48:15). "If a town disobeys Allah and the Messenger one fifth of the booty seized therefrom is for Allah and His Apostle and the rest is for you" said Muhammad (SM 4346) Sikhism is opposed to spreading religion through war. The nearest concept to Jihad is dharam yudh (fight for justice or the righteous cause). Use of force for propagating religion or for changing another's ideology or point of view runs contrary to Sikh belief and practice. The divinely inspired compositions of Muslim and Hindu saints have been included in Sri Guru Granth Sahib and given the same status as the hymns of the Sikh Gurus. Sikhism, therefore, demonstrably preaches that no single ideology has the monopoly of access to God or the Ultimate Truth. The Sikh Guru went further when Guru Tegh Bahadhur (Nanak IX) gave his life to uphold another's right of worship in his own way. Sikh Gurus were fully aware of the need for the use of arms for defending freedom of religious ideology and the geo-political implications which were bound to flow from it. The concept of Khalsa Raj and the just theo-political aspirations of the Sikhs have brought (and continue to bring) the Sikh nation into armed conflict with authoritarian regimes. In certain circumstances, when all othermeans have failed, resort to arms is considered legitimate. Guru Tegh Bahadur's injunction is: "Frighten none and accept fear from no-one." (GGS p. 1427) Guru Nanak's followers could not shirk their responsibility towards other fellow beings nor could they accept fear from anyone. Guru Nanak spoke out against social, political and administrative injustice and he expected his followers to do the same. The Sikh Gurus and the bhagats (saints), whose compositions are recorded in the Holy Granth, were well aware of the need for resorting to arms for defending human rights and the freedom of religious ideologies. "The true warrior is one who fights in defence of the downtrodden." (GGS p. 1105) "When all attempts to obtain justice fail, it is legitimate to move the hand to the hilt of the sword." (Guru Gobind Singh's Zafarnama to Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb). [/QUOTE]
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