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LurkerJ on 18 October 2014
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Cirio said:
LurkerJ said:
VXIII said:
LurkerJ said:
VXIII said:

It is not the name that is written (Mohammed) "the Messenger,... , whom they find written " meaning the messenger is referred to in those books. As for the references themselves, they are not a set in stone (as they should be) they are only references. Each group try to apply their beliefs on the subject. Feel free to waste your time. http://www.answering-christianity.com/prediction.htm

 

A word of advice, if you want to "find" something, you should start with the main subjects... with the basics.

What are the basics ? 

I started reading the Quran and I had to stop after a few pages. It's hard to believe that Allah is "the most merciful the most gracious" when we live in a world where animals eat weaker animals to survive.

Understanding the philosophy behind existence and  life through Quran, perhaps?

The purpose of life is not ultimate justice or or god being the most merciful, that is the conclusion of all things.

As for the reality of the world, "created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed" it was never meant to be perfect. Not from Quran perspective anyways.

I don't understand. Allah says he/she is the most merciful period but he rarely shows it. Can you show me his mercy? I am not asking about the purpose of life or how it should be. Edit: I am not sure what you are trying to tell me to be honest.

Islam revolves around the belief of an eternal afterlife. If one believes in God and shows patience in this short life, then God will grant them an eternal life in Heaven. If one also lives a life filled with sin but eventually realizes their wrong-doings and change their way, then God will forgive them and grant them Heaven. Therefore, God is believed to be the most merciful.

Also, this current life is believed to be a test from God, and it is also believed that it will be difficult for the believers (Muslims) on purpose because God is testing them for the eternal life. If the believer shows patience and follows the religion during the short life, they will pass the test and live the eternal life in harmony and utopia forever. Lastly with your concerns about animals, all non-human animals will be granted eternal life in heaven. 

That is the ultimate belief, and the reason why God is believed to be the most merciful.

An Interestin bit about animals. The guy in the video linked above by your fellow Muslim says that anything non human (even stars?) is considered a muslim. They are in heaven by default as a result. It does make some sense from your religion's perspective at least. However, the merciness part still doesn't sit with me at all. For Allah to call himself the most merciful he has to really go out of his way to show mercy at all times. Which I don't believe he does. 

If you want to believe that the test we are given is fair, just and merciful, go ahead. I, however, believe that Allah doesn't deserve the most merciful award. As I said earlier, it would've been more merciful if we weren't created at all. 

I would like to hear your input on the discussion I am having with your fellow Muslim here http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=6760652 . I will understand if don't have the time to do it or you simply don't care enough to continue. Thank you either way.