Muslims

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Originally Posted by Lotesse

Hey, here's a link that is very informative; it's literally called Islam 101. It helps people learn more about the religion of Islam, and stuff like that. A positive link, not negative or whiny, but normal and positive.

http://www.islam101.com/

the following excerpt taken from the site -

About 1400 years ago, in his last sermon, Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) said:

“All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over a white — except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not therefore do injustice to yourselves. Remember one day you will meet Allah and answer your deeds. So beware: Do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.�

Does that apply across the brotherhood of humanity or does it mean within Islam? the phrase "the Muslims constitute one brotherhood" is delimiting isn't it?

And note that superiority is possible "by piety and good action." So, if Islam is the only religion and one is Islamic, one is superior. This is certainly the case in Islamic countries where Christians and other religions are second class, not allowed freedom of worship, not allowed to evangelize, taxed, and constant objects of attack. The are denied political rights and forced to live under Sharia when not Muslim. So, some are more superior than others on the basis of piety and practice.

Beware of reading western values into these statements. Look at the practice in Islamic countries.