A view from Pakistan: ISIS and the U.S. look the same to me

[VCheng]

Prophet fought as self defence while todays wars are created over time and then re-initiated...nothing the same...
Prophet never planted such crap!

You do realize that many military expeditions were sent out on the Prophet's PBUH command to raid trade caravans and bring back looted war booty which was then distributed among the Muslims.

 

[SQ8]

First of all, why should anyone need to worry about how others spend their own money? Second of all, the fact remains that the Prophet PBUH did use war as a tool for his policies, and therefore he did exactly the same thing: conduct wars:

List of expeditions of Muhammad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Not exactly a "academic" source is it?

 

[Dubious]

You do realize that many military expeditions were sent out on the Prophet's PBUH command to raid trade caravans and bring back looted war booty which was then distributed among the Muslims.

You do realize that there was a rumour of such news and it is also due to this rumour that the Qureshi attacked Prophet? Or did your Mullah forget to teach you that part of HISTORY?

 

[VCheng]

You do realize that there was a rumour of such news and it is also due to this rumour that the Qureshi attacked Prophet? Or did your Mullah forget to teach you that part of HISTORY?

The point is that ALL sides have engaged in wars throughout history, and modern times are no different.

Not exactly a "academic" source is it?

The bibliography given with the article is pretty extensive and robust, Sir, for anyone interested in the primary sources for verification.

 

[Dubious]

The point is that ALL sides have engaged in wars throughout history, and modern times are no different.

Yea and some use rumour to start wars...

 

[VCheng]

Yea and some use rumour to start wars...

Sometimes misunderstandings caused by rumors contribute to conflicts, yes.

 

[Dubious]

Sometimes misunderstandings caused by rumors contribute to conflicts, yes.

Yea and it also leads people to quote it as a truth even 1400 yrs down the road (post 46)

 

[VCheng]

Yea and it also leads people to quote it as a truth even 1400 yrs down the road (post 46)

Muhammad's PBUH life is recorded in history for all people to study and to benefit from, for he is a blessing for all mankind.

 

[Dubious]

Muhammad's PBUH life is recorded in history for all people to study and to benefit from, for he is a blessing for all mankind.

Yes but it is recommended to read it as a whole not bits and pieces and def not out of context!

 

[rockstar08]

I would say " USA and ISIS " Chaddi friends

 

[VCheng]

Yes but it is recommended to read it as a whole not bits and pieces and def not out of context!

It is also recommended to read it with understanding, all of it, and fairly. Context is important, for today, as well as for those times.

 

[Cherokee]

Well ISIS the last S is for state right?

And first I is for Islam . There's your answer .

 

[VCheng]

And first I is for Islam . There's your answer .

That is no answer Sir, but only a claim. Much evil is carried out in the name of religion, and this is just another example.

 

[Cherokee]

That is no answer Sir, but only a claim. Much evil is carried out in the name of religion, and this is just another example.

A claim just like "State" is a claim dear sir . I pointed out at hypocrisy of quoted member who will accept one S with popcorns but will get bamboozled on one I .

 

[VCheng]

A claim just like "State" is a claim dear sir . I pointed out at hypocrisy of quoted member who will accept one S with popcorns but will get bamboozled on one I .

Sir, we are comfortable in our hypocrisy and no amount of logic can deal with that.