Qur’an & Sunnah= Islam
Culture= Culture
Culture that goes against the Qur’an and Sunnah= UnIslamic
Culture that doesn’t go against the Qur’an and Sunnah=It makes us who we are- for instance a Muslim from Britain and a Muslim from China- this make Islam diverse and beautiful.

The misnomer of Arabic culture and Islamic culture for sure needs to be separated. Sorry to be mathematical, but this is how my thoughts were formed. I think the abouve really doesn’t recognise the use of culture in the widest sense of the word, I am aware of this limitation but still feel the above illustrates a valid point.

Allah knows best,

Don’t be sad

I’m very delighted to stumble upon your blog Ibn Garcia (curious name).

I’m need to wordpress and the blogosphere.

Please do come by and visit the Random acts of kindness page, which is a new project at Don’t be sad.

Jazak’allah khair and wa salaamu alikum wa rahamatullah,

Don’t be sad
http://dontbesadblog.wordpress.com

Beautiful indeed.

Jazak’allah for reminding us of this verse. I look forward to reading more on future visits.

Wa salaamu alikum wa rahamatullah

Don’t be sad

Indeed the correct way of understanding the real Islam is to refer to the Holy Quran as the basis for all knowledge and then understanding the Sunnah and Hadith in its light. Anything that cannot be linked back to the Quran cannot be declared an integral part of Islam. We must be very careful when we assume that something is or is not part of Islam. Allah has protected the Holy Book for this very purpose that no matter how much time passes the word of Allah remains pure and provides guidance to those who truly want to submit to his will and stay on course to becoming true Muslims.
The values, injunctions, and the principles enshrined in the Book form the corner stone of the Islamic polity and the limits laid down by it provide the framework within which the laws of the Islamic State may be formulated. These principles, or limits, or framework, are immutable, but the statutes made by the State within these four corners are open to modification and change according to the needs of the times.

The Qur’an is the last of the Divine Books, because Messenger-hood ended with Muhammad. No subsequent human opinion or pronouncement in matters of deen, therefore, can be recognized as authoritative; nor can any man-made law repugnant to the Qur’an be regarded as binding upon the Muslims. The Qur’an is a book of guidance for all mankind and transcends the barriers of time and space. The Islamic State is an instrument for the enforcement of the Laws and Injunctions embodied in the Qur’an.
May Allah guide us and have mercy on us. Ameen.
Abdul Momin
http://www.quransunnat.com

Racism exists all over the world. The Muslim World is not excluded from racism. As a matter of fact the Prophet - sallAllahu `alaihi wa sallam - said that this would be something that would stay in the ummah till yawm al-qiyamah. Racism against Black people reached a high point due to the African Slave Trade. That is right. Blacks were being exported from Africa into Arab countries in huge number. Just like in the US. That does not mean that slaves were exclusivelly Black, but most slaves were Black. The Arab developed a negative attitude towards Blacks. European and American imperialism has only helped to solidify the negative view of Blacks through such mediums as Hollywood. Foreign Muslim come to the US already with these racists attitudes. May Allah remove racism form the hearts of the Muslims, Amin.

Khalil

I know bashing Arabs is a lot of fun, but let’s not pretend that it doesn’t come from *all* groups of Muslims towards other groups — even Arabs (what!?). Racism, discrimination, prejudice — all stem from the ills of human beings. Such things are not exclusive to Arabs. Gosh, if I just had a nickel for every time I was subject to the “Desis superior Muslims to Arabs” or “Blackamericans / Whiteamericans / converts superior Muslims to Arabs” routine (including from Arabs, snort) I’d be rich. So please make sure you diagnose the ills of all the Muslims, if indeed you feel qualified to do so, instead of just picking on the Arabs.

parallelsidewalk, I have observed that also. There is also a whole dimension of similar behavior in the South Asian community. I will do a post on the South Asian community also. On the question where I am from - USA.:)