Here is what Imam Rauf recently had to say about Sharia, to the Jordanian newspaper al-Ghad.
In Arabic.
عندما يكون لأحد ما شكوى في الشرق الأوسط، ويقول “أنه يجب أن يكون هناك قانون”، فهو يعرف أن هذا القانون موجود. القانون الوحيد الذي يحتاجه المسلم موجود في القرآن الكريم والحديث الشريف. لقد سألني الناس مباشرة بعد هجمة الحادي عشر من أيلول/سبتمبر لماذا تتخذ الحركات العديدة ذات الأجندات السياسية أسماء دينية؟ لماذا تسمى “الأخوان المسلمين” أو “حزب الله” أو “حماس” أو حركة المقاومة الإسلامية؟ أجيبهم أن التوجه الإسلامي نحو القانون والعدالة يبدأ باللغة الدينية لأن الحركات العلمانية قد فشلت في إيصال ما يريده المسلمون، وهو الحياة والحرية والسعي وراء السعادة.
Here is the paragraph translated to English.
When a complaint is in the Middle East, says that “there must be a law,” he knows that this law exists. The only law that the Muslim needs exist in the Holy Quran and the Hadith. I have asked people directly after the onslaught of atheist th of September to take what many movements with political agendas, religious names? Why called the “Muslim Brotherhood” or “Party of God” or “Hamas” or Islamic Resistance Movement? I tell them that the trend towards Islamic law and justice begins in religious movements, because secularism has failed to deliver what he wants Muslims, the life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
In the same article Rauf mentioned that Obama had quoted the “Noble Hadith”. The following is the verse that Obama had quoted.
“None of you [truly] believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.” Hadith in al-Bukhari
Now that Ruaf has stated he respects the Bukhari ahadith, lets take a quick look at what else they say.
Bukhari Hadith Volume 6, Book 60, Number 80:
Narrated Abu Huraira:The Verse:–“You (true Muslims) are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind.” means, the best of peoples for the people, as you bring them with chains on their necks till they embrace Islam.
Bukhari Volume 4, Book 52, Number 182:
Narrated ‘Ali:When it was the day of the battle of Al-Ahzab (i.e. the clans), Allah’s Apostle said, “O Allah! Fill their (i.e. the infidels’) houses and graves with fire as they busied us so much that we did not perform the prayer (i.e. ‘Asr) till the sun set.”
Bukhari Volume 4, Book 52, Number 259:
Narrated Abu Huraira:Allah’s Apostle sent us in a mission (i.e. am army-unit) and said,
“If you find so-and-so and so-and-so, burn both of them with fire.” When we intended to depart, Allah’s Apostle said, “I have ordered you to burn so-and-so and so-and-so, and it is none but Allah Who punishes with fire, so, if you find them, kill them.”Bukhari Volume 4, Book 52, Number 280:
Narrated Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri:When the tribe of Bani Quraiza was ready to accept Sad’s judgment, Allah’s Apostle sent for Sad who was near to him. Sad came, riding a donkey and when he came near, Allah’s Apostle said (to the Ansar), “Stand up for your leader.” Then Sad came and sat beside Allah’s Apostle who said to him. “These people are ready to accept your judgment.” Sad said, “I give the judgment that their warriors should be killed and their children and women should be taken as prisoners.” The Prophet then remarked, “O Sad! You have judged amongst them with (or similar to) the judgment of the King Allah.”
Keep talking Imam, and non-Muslims in America will keep on exposing you for who you really are. Our friend Pamela Geller has more…..HERE.
http://www.newsweek.com/2010/12/23/feisal-abdul-rauf.html
“That’s absurd. It is not for us to judge another person’s faith. Jesus Christ said, “Judge not, lest you be judged,” and the teachings of our Prophet are very clear on people who judge another person’s faith as being inadequate.” Imam Rauf
Imama Rauf – Are you not contradicting the hadith as shown above?
“That Islamophobia is another version of anti-Semitism. Your fight is our fight as well. Bigotry toward any faith community cannot have any place in civilized society anywhere in the world.” Imam Rauf
Imama Rauf – This does not seem to be true in any communities of muslim countries or Europe. Are you calling muslim communities all over the world uncivilized and bigoted? Isn’t that an insult to muslims, shariah, and islam?
Maybe you should try telling these things to Asia Bibi and Salman Taseer in Pakistan. Oh I’m sorry, Salman Taseer was killed for not being bigoted enough; and his murderer made a hero.
“Jesus said, “By their fruits you shall know them.” We have said what we plan to do. We’re inviting people of all faiths to help us build this vision. Come and listen to us, learn about us, engage with us, talk about us, see if this is, in fact, Muslim hegemony. I’m not saying it’s going to be easy, but if we do not do this, the alternative is going to be disaster. We will go down the route of bin Laden and the pastor [in Florida who threatened to burn the Quran] and insulting cartoons. And we just can’t do that—we can’t do that anymore. We’ve got to put a stop to this insanity.” Imam Rauf.
Well we can all see the fruits of islam. Imama Rauf – The alternative is disaster? We’ve survived just fine without the Cordoba house. Who’s going to play the roll of Bin Laden if you do not succeed?
Protest Protest Protest
If they build a mosque at ground zero it is a monstrous insult to the good people of New York.
I think New York is the center of the universe when it comes to arts music and anything else you care to mention. Stand up and fight these bastards. I would love to be there with you.
God Bless New York.
We could certainly use someone with your passion here!
As a native New Yorker living overseas, hearing the spirit of patriotic Americans like you makes me proud. Keep it up. All of us freedom loving people have to understand that this is not going to “go away”. Prepare yourself.
I was planning to go, but I’m on Long Island and I’m afraid I will most likely be snowed in tomorrow. The LIRR will probably not be running.
Another snowstorm. Tough break!
I do hope some people can make it though.
The protest has been postponed because of snow:
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2011/01/nyc-council-cancels-wal-mart-hearing-due-to-snow-.html
Thank you!