tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post5491977204900415425..comments2024-02-29T02:52:55.821-06:00Comments on Muslims Together : A tribute to JesusMike Ghousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647894600183489442noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-347324084075848582010-01-03T09:39:06.126-06:002010-01-03T09:39:06.126-06:00This is beautiful. I feel so blessed to have read...This is beautiful. I feel so blessed to have read it. May I live these words as my reality, making each day a day of Love shared. May Allah bless and reward you for your faith and how you use your talents to serve Allah.annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-72476848879592038502009-12-31T18:03:40.974-06:002009-12-31T18:03:40.974-06:00Petra, thanks for sharing this, I want to absorb a...Petra, thanks for sharing this, I want to absorb as much as I can and hope others too. thankMike Ghousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647894600183489442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-84764879469284757142009-12-30T12:43:52.667-06:002009-12-30T12:43:52.667-06:00Mike,
I thought your readers might also be intere...Mike, <br />I thought your readers might also be interested in my most recent talk on the metaphysical interpretation of Christmas. <br />Listen here: http://www.csldallas.org/csld1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=257&Itemid=38<br /><br />PetraPetra Weldeshttp://www.csldallas.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-24917812552846026482009-12-26T21:59:30.160-06:002009-12-26T21:59:30.160-06:00Greetings of peace and blessings,
So true Rev, E...Greetings of peace and blessings, <br /><br />So true Rev, Eileen!<br /><br />Mike, thank you for expressing you thoughts. I honor your comments regarding the Prophet Muhammad's last sermon. Living in peace and harmony with all of creation is crucial to the very existence of humankind in this life and the next.<br /><br />May Allah be with you always!<br />Maryam AmatullahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-73219301277361351802009-12-26T20:36:20.913-06:002009-12-26T20:36:20.913-06:00Every effort was made to pull one up from one’s se...Every effort was made to pull one up from one’s selfish interests that are a source of conflicts with other’s selfish interests,... . . . . .<br />that is the absolute truth.Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-91283166282314571322009-12-25T21:50:20.462-06:002009-12-25T21:50:20.462-06:00Of course, Jesus was the Son of God. Just not the ...Of course, Jesus was the Son of God. Just not the only one.Rev. Eileen Eppersonhttp://www.let-resentments-go.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-22429376630177067112009-12-25T00:53:18.399-06:002009-12-25T00:53:18.399-06:00Dear Anonymous,
I appreciate your question, are y...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />I appreciate your question, are you over 18? <br /><br />Please read the article again, it is not about black or white, hot or cold, life isn't that way. The article is a tribute to the workd of Jesus, my belief or anyone's belief is immaterial.Mike Ghousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647894600183489442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-76369136864161265532009-12-24T19:54:07.798-06:002009-12-24T19:54:07.798-06:00Mike,
You have not answered my question: do you b...Mike,<br /><br />You have not answered my question: do you believe that Jesus Christ was the son of God?<br /><br />Your tribute to Christ will have meaning only when you accept him as the son of God!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-43245375016956631562009-12-24T13:42:48.534-06:002009-12-24T13:42:48.534-06:00I am honored Dr. Weldes, this article is dedicated...I am honored Dr. Weldes, this article is dedicated to you.Mike Ghousenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-4665154620938172422009-12-24T13:42:18.463-06:002009-12-24T13:42:18.463-06:00Thank you Mike! This is great.
Petra WeldesThank you Mike! This is great.<br /> <br />Petra WeldesRev. Petra Weldesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-9974408328561174132009-12-24T13:41:50.174-06:002009-12-24T13:41:50.174-06:00Prophets, peacemakers, harmonizers... are all list...Prophets, peacemakers, harmonizers... are all listed together... That is the reason you will find the name of Jesus, Mohammad, Gandhi and others together. They are all doing God's work. Their purpose was to bring harmony among people. <br /> <br />Islam is not a restrictive, confined religion of a tight noose, it is an universal all embracing religion, so are the others. We as individuals have made religions different to deceive our own insecurities to believe that others have to be inferior for us to be good. <br /><br />Prophet Muhammad in his last sermon assigned the responsibility to each one to read and understand the book, he did not assign the clergy to interpret it, and attempts to homogenise goes against the grain of diversity that is nature. Our thumb prints are different, eyes are different, so should be our thoughts. Religions is about figuring out how to exist in harmony - and every religion is beautiful in that regard. <br /><br />I am a Muslim, it works for me as others faiths work for them. My religion would not lose an ounce of faith in me to respect other faiths.<br /> <br />May Allah guide us all.<br /> <br />Mike GhouseMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-47825335210759789802009-12-24T13:33:53.276-06:002009-12-24T13:33:53.276-06:00Mike G house,
1) Why did you use the picture of ...Mike G house,<br /> <br />1) Why did you use the picture of Mariam (A) in your article? Do you believe (in divine pictures) what Christians believe?<br /> <br />2) How come you are comparing Mohammad (PBUH) with gandhi by putting them together in your example of wise/good/righteous persons??? How dare you??? <br />I have serious doubt about religion you follow. <br /> <br />Can anyone see what this guy is trying to do, please try to read between the lines and be aware of this guy and his thoughts....Zia Mehmoodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-20588683561534380152009-12-24T13:32:26.459-06:002009-12-24T13:32:26.459-06:00Thanks, Mike.
Every tribute of this magnitude shou...Thanks, Mike.<br />Every tribute of this magnitude should ideally be within theological boundary, which will not lessen the spiritual message by one atom.<br />By minimum theological compliance, I mean, unintended deification of Jesus (PBUH), for spiritual or interfaith harmony, runs the risk of committing the greatest disrespect of Jesus (PBUH) whom we love and whose teachings we treasure, as one of the greatest messengers of God. You have quite disturbingly presented Jesus (PBUH) as equal to Allah (SWT), implying Jesus authored the Bible, and Allah (SWT) authored the Quran. (in your words, "By the way Jesus did not call on Christians to follow him, he called on humanity to follow him, neither Allah in Qur’aan addresses Muslims, and he addresses the universe from the very first line.")<br /><br />So, referring to Jesus (PBUH) as a great messenger of God as much as possible, while extolling, following and propagating his timeless ethical and humanitarian teachings, will contribute much more to interfaith harmony and mutual respect among these two Abrahamic faith.<br />Not .01% of Christians in the world still know how the Holy Quran honors and the Muslims revere Jesus (PBUH), believing in whom is an article of faith. <br /><br />No amount of spirituality can compensate for the existence of this pervasive ignorance which should be eradicated at all costs, the peace dividends from which will be revolutionary and incalculable.<br /> <br />Saiful Amin Bhuiyan, CPASaiful Amin Bhuiyan, CPAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-34711422986004202042009-12-24T13:31:40.787-06:002009-12-24T13:31:40.787-06:00Ahmed,
Jesus was as much of a Rahmutul Aalameen ...Ahmed,<br /> <br />Jesus was as much of a Rahmutul Aalameen as Prophet Muhammad was. They were all to bring harmony in the world, that was their purpose. No one came exclusively for a group, although they may have addresses a specific people. <br /> <br />Thanks for sharing the ayaats.<br /> <br />MikeMike Ghousenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-12814094978972663132009-12-24T13:30:41.143-06:002009-12-24T13:30:41.143-06:00Dear Mike,
Peace Be Upon You
I've read you...Dear Mike,<br /> <br />Peace Be Upon You<br /> <br />I've read your article titled: "A Tribute To Jesus", on which i just have a question.. You said: "... By the way Jesus did not call on Christians to follow him, he called on humanity to follow him,..."<br /> <br />When i read the Quran i found something interesting in that regard.. In Surat Ale-'Emran (chapter 3, verse 49), Almighty Allah said about Jesus, describing a part of his mission, then Jesus (PBUH) talking on his own behalf describing his mission: "... And a messenger to Bani Israil i.e. Jews...).<br /> <br />Again, in Surat Al-Ma'idah (chapter 5, verse 72), Almighty Allah said that Jesus addressed Bani Israil i.e. Jews, by saying: "... And Christ i.e. Jesus, said: O' Bani Israil (Jews) worship Allah; my God and your God..."<br /> <br />Again, in Surat Az-Zukhrof (chapter 43, verse 59), Almighty Allah described Jesus by saying: "... He is just a servant on whom we've bestowed and we've made him a model to Bani Israil i.e. Jews...).<br /> <br />There are other few examples in the Quran, but for the sake of time, i think those three examples would be enough..<br /> <br />Conclusively, does this mean that we should believe that Jesus PBUH was sent as a prophet and a messenger to the Jews ONLY, not all the humanity..?<br /> <br />Thank you..<br /><br /><br />Ahmed Elzaree, MDAhmed Elzaree, MDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-79603314771364285502009-12-24T13:29:53.744-06:002009-12-24T13:29:53.744-06:00truth has sprung up from the earth, and justice lo...truth has sprung up from the earth, and justice looked down from heaven<br /><br />merry christmas<br />john dayal<br />New DelhiJohn Dayal, New Delhinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-33931471052967593932009-12-24T13:28:08.195-06:002009-12-24T13:28:08.195-06:00Mike, In my church tonight will be read, "Eac...Mike, In my church tonight will be read, "Each night a child is born is a holy night." <br />Each of us has within us the seeds of greatness, compassion and light. Thank you for your very inclusive statement. At the last PWR plenary the Dalai Lama appealed to deists and non-deists. Peace, RosemaryRosemary Snow, Australianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-49729873764779676522009-12-24T13:26:17.590-06:002009-12-24T13:26:17.590-06:00I have come to believe that Jesus saves us because...I have come to believe that Jesus saves us because he teaches the most difficult lesson: how to forgive and even love our enemies. His ability to forgive his tormentors while hanging on the cross still moves people today. It challenges and moves me to tears. That is truly God's heart.Luara Hornbecknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-6272581166990409132009-12-24T13:25:31.668-06:002009-12-24T13:25:31.668-06:00He has no names.. and All Names are His Names..For...He has no names.. and All Names are His Names..For convenience of the humanity.. His Names are Jesus. and so on. The moment we say His Name and close our eyes.. that name goes behind in the Infinite Ocean of Time.. with closed Eyes we are in Arms of the Unknown and Still Known.. <br /><br />In deepest prayesr.. No Name Remains.. the Self Remains and He Remains... See More.. and further deepest prayers.. One Remains.. Absolute Religious means that total merger has evented... Oneness has manifested in the Self.. Prayers are prestartups to commence that process for getting Unified with the Infinite. And Jesus and others are Earth Reference Standards for the Humanity to proceed ahead on the path of Oneness.. that is Religiousness...w<br /><br />hich means that the Self has realized that the Same palpitates in the self and All .. be matter, non matter or life or no life systems... Self has arrived to a point which is beyond logics and illogics.. and the Self has dissolved the self into the Oneness of the Infinite through Jesus and His amazing...infinity filled statements.. available to the mankind...<br /><br />Religious means that you now know how That smiles through oceans.. how That kisses through breeze.. how a fellow of any part of the world carries the same Love which is oscillating in any other human being on any part of the Earth..Love is same let it be anywhere and from anyone... Prayers could be in different words.. but all prayers make you close your eyes.. and then prayers make you fly into His World.. on the wings of Prayers you can fly from anywhere : prison or garden or church...Prayers just connect the self with Him.. that is religiousness..Me+Rest = God.. and in this equation + is Jesus or Krishna or Allah or Mahavir... between Me and the Rest + is required and that plus is Jesus.... Merry Christmas to All.. drbmsharma.Dr. Brijmohan Sharmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-21560846494374893482009-12-24T09:54:41.584-06:002009-12-24T09:54:41.584-06:00Do you believe that Jesus Christ was the son of Go...Do you believe that Jesus Christ was the son of God?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462242975774901312.post-77930645576566383472009-12-24T04:55:22.387-06:002009-12-24T04:55:22.387-06:00As Salaamu Aleikum Mike,
Seasons greeting and all...As Salaamu Aleikum Mike,<br /><br />Seasons greeting and all the best for you in the upcoming year. May the efforts of thinker and whose to take an active role in creating a more communitive world get strength from their good deeds.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Maryam RuhullahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com