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in response to reader comment: Our dear Ammar and on being a victim of Arabian imperialism

Submitted by Ammar (Mexico), Jul 24, 2008 at 03:14

Hello, just a few thoughts:

>>>Our dear Ammar does not seem to be aware that the Qur'an a book that he cannot read in Arabic ...

My friend, I have never claimed that I speak Arabic (I am currently taking steps to learn, and applaud you for your vast knowledge of the language) or that I am an Arab. The percentage of Arab Muslims in the world ranges from 12 to 15 percent (depending on the source). In Spanish, the verb "amar" means "to love". Upon my conversion, I changed my name from "Amar" (to love), to "Ammar" meaning one who has strong faith. I apologize for any confusion.

>>> One word: Bogus. If you are correct then why did Muslims invade the civilized Middle East and beyond starting in 633CE and brutliazed your ancestors in the porcess?...

Yeah, let's argue about the spread of Islam, because the spread of Christianity was completely bloodless. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Do your homework. We'll move on.

>>> National guard? shame on you for comparing the national guard with the Arabs and their imperialism...

Yeah, shame on those Arabs and their imperialism. God bless the USA. Next.

>>>Clarify what? That you are ignorant?

I forgot, rather than fight your inner battles, you choose to let your impulses get the best of you. After all, who needs to think about personal accountability, if it's all been paid in full, right?

>>>What peace? I urge you to abandon Islam and by whole again and you need to stick to Urdu and why do you live in Mexico?

Thanks for the concern, but I'm fine where I'm at. As for why I live in Mexico: where do Americans typically live? Where do Pakistanis (since you decided to make good use of them) typically live? There is your answer. I apoligize if my English is half-decent. God-willing, I will learn Arabic just as well.

As always, Peace.

- Ammar


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