Who is a Muslim (Barak Obama?)

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   Dear friends,

Many Americans who support Barak Obama fervently hope that he will improve our relationship with the Islamic world.  I read an article recently in the American press in which the author claimed that Barak Obama will be unable to deal effectively with Muslims because, according to Islamic law, he IS a Muslim.  Barak Obama's father was a Muslim, so according to the author  of this article, Muslims will consider Obama to be a Muslim who has rejected Islam, which is a grave sin.  Is there any truth to this claim?  I would think that Muslims would be thrilled to have a U.S. president with a personal connection to Islam, even if he has chosen to be a practicing Christian.  

Thank you for your reply. 

Sarah

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SarahT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Starter Joined: 04 June 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote SarahT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Who is a Muslim (Barak Obama?) Posted: 05 June 2008 at 7:30pm
	Dear friends, Many Americans who support Barak Obama fervently hope that he will improve our relationship with the Islamic world. I read an article recently in the American press in which the author claimed that Barak Obama will be unable to deal effectively with Muslims because, according to Islamic law, he IS a Muslim. Barak Obama's father was a Muslim, so according to the author of this article, Muslims will consider Obama to be a Muslim who has rejected Islam, which is a grave sin. Is there any truth to this claim? I would think that Muslims would be thrilled to have a U.S. president with a personal connection to Islam, even if he has chosen to be a practicing Christian. Thank you for your reply. Sarah

Israfil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 September 2003 Status: Offline Points: 3984	Post Options Post Reply Quote Israfil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 June 2008 at 5:19pm
	"To be clear, Senator Obama has never been a Muslim, was not raised a Muslim, and is a committed Christian who attends the United Church of Christ in Chicago." http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/01/24/obamas-religion-and-schooling/

rami Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Male Joined: 01 March 2000 Status: Offline Points: 2549	Post Options Post Reply Quote rami Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 June 2008 at 10:50pm
	Bi ismillahi rahmani raheem assalamu alaikum improve our relationship with the Islamic world. When the man gets up in front of an Israeli forum and declares there is no Israel without Jerusalem as its capitol [basically declaring the next stage of Israels takeover of the Jerusalem entirely] there is no hope. Edited by rami - 07 June 2008 at 10:51pm
	Rasul Allah (sallah llahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "Whoever knows himself, knows his Lord" and whoever knows his Lord has been given His gnosis and nearness.

Israfil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 September 2003 Status: Offline Points: 3984	Post Options Post Reply Quote Israfil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 June 2008 at 5:02pm
	Well, I wouldn't read into it too much he isn't president (yet) therefore you should take that comment with a grain of salt.

rami Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Male Joined: 01 March 2000 Status: Offline Points: 2549	Post Options Post Reply Quote rami Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 June 2008 at 4:32am
	Bi ismillahi rahmani raheem i know he is simply garnering support, but good to know what is going to happen in the future or what the U.S is planning.
	Rasul Allah (sallah llahu alaihi wa sallam) said: "Whoever knows himself, knows his Lord" and whoever knows his Lord has been given His gnosis and nearness.

Israfil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 September 2003 Status: Offline Points: 3984	Post Options Post Reply Quote Israfil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 June 2008 at 6:15pm
	but again, how is that statement a prediction of the future?

Israfil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 September 2003 Status: Offline Points: 3984	Post Options Post Reply Quote Israfil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 June 2008 at 6:15pm
	but again, how is that statement a prediction of the future? The

Israfil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 September 2003 Status: Offline Points: 3984	Post Options Post Reply Quote Israfil Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 June 2008 at 6:15pm
	but again, how is that statement a prediction of the future? The man