02-15-2006, 06:02 PM | #11 | |
Elf Lord
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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.
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