Hypocrisy and controversy: the art of justifying the unjustifiable

Submitted by A very concerned reader, Feb 3, 2021 at 13:31

Dhimmi No More,

Thanks a lot for all you wrote. People need to know this major issue which crosses the whole Qur'an. I was checking out all the words differences you mentioned, and all I can say is that you're very right when saying that the author of the Qur'an knew well what he was saying when stating that Islam is the religion of Arabs only. How is that Muslims don't embrace their own languages? I guess because they've been told what I said earlier: they've been told is the language of "God" and the one which will be spoken by the whole humanity.

And if we touch the ayah about the beating/striking, then the debate is endless! It always surprises me how the scholars twist this topic alleging that there's a misunderstanding with the translation of the word. "Just lightly", some add... Others, that it's symbolic. And many other nonsense arguments. But all agreed that it worth it for the sake of saving the marriage. Well, held under fear, I'm sure that it will be a very sustainable and healthy marriage. Right? But, women, don't worry, they're not allowed to leave scars on their faces. But that also happens. The so called religion of peace. Yes, peace is pouring out all over the entire book. Even with all those alterations.

As you also said, it's very sad. Coming back to the memorisation, my heart goes with all those kids who many times are exhibited in Qur'an recitation competitions like parrots. The pride of their families... it's very sad.

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