Allah does not force anyone to submit to Him. He has layed out a clear path and then made it known to them the two ways (Heaven or Hell). The person is always free to make his or her own choice. There is not complusion in the way of "Islam." Whoever choses to worship Allah without partners and is devoted to Him and is obeying His commands as much as possible, has grasped the firm handhold that will never break. Whoever denies God and choses some other way to worship or not to believe at all, for them there is an eternal punishment that is most horrible (Hell).

All religions originated with Allah and then people began to add or take away from the teachings so as to take control over each other. Man made religions are an abomination before the Lord and will never be accepted. He will only accept true submission, obedience and in purity and peace to His commandments.

What evidence do you have to support this claim? I am curious to find out. Because that is a really far out, and almost arrogant thing to say to anyone not of your faith.

Does Islam not encourage its people to respect others outside the faith regardless were you believe they will end up? (heaven/hell).

Raymond,I am not saying I am not respecting others.
I respect every man sharing with me life on earth.
just we can talk and correct everyone s misunderstandings.
u can tell me about your believes and me too,just talking.

I am sorry if you interpreted what i said as an attack. It was not intended as such. When you think about it though, to claim ones own religion is the origin of all religions is a bit off the edge. I was meaning to ask what evidence you had to support this? and my second post was just a question to spark a conversation. Not meant to offend you, and i am sorry if i have.

BUT DO YOU BELIEVE IN GOD???

I think that there is no a completely right religion, ,maybe I don’t know all of them but I see religions just like economical systems, I’m going to write some of my thought lately, so, even so I new in this group I have a lot of things to say to you.

bye

Of course I believe in God. Can you honestly tell me that you know 100% of the knowledge in this universe? That means that you cannot completely deny the existence of God. I comparison, the most intelligent Human on earth knows less then one percent of all universal knowledge. I mean, physically we haven't even gone past our own moon without the use of u manned space craft. How would be able to confidently say that You wouldn't run into God somewhere in our universe. Lets Face it, we don't even know all there is to know about our own planet. We are not as high as we act in my opinion. Therefore my belief in God has nothing to do with economical subjects, but rather my own personal faith. I know my God by experience, and Experience whether witnessed or not cannot be disproved. And maybe you might ask "If God exists, then why does he not reveal himself?" Easy answer friend :). God reveals himself to those who believe. He wants people to believe because they want to believe, not simply because he exists. Anyhow, its late, I better be on my way.

Good Night.

[5:48] Then we revealed to you this scripture, truthfully, confirming previous scriptures, and superseding them. You shall rule among them in accordance with GOD's revelations, and do not follow their wishes if they differ from the truth that came to you. For each of you, we have decreed laws and different rites. Had GOD willed, He could have made you ONE CONGREGATION. But He thus puts you to the test through the revelations He has given each of you. You shall compete in righteousness. To GOD is your final destiny - all of you - then He will inform you of everything you had disputed.

[10:19] The people used to be ONE CONGREGATION, then they disputed. If it were not for a predetermined word from your Lord, they would have been judged immediately regarding their disputes.

[11:118] Had your Lord willed, all the people would have been ONE CONGREGATION (of believers). But they will always dispute (the truth).

[16:93] Had GOD willed, He could have made you ONE CONGREGATION. But He sends astray whoever chooses to go astray, and He guides whoever wishes to be guided.* You will surely be asked about everything you have done.