Why Mali’s Islamists are destroying Timbuktu Muslim shrines AND what does the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at teach about praying at shrines?
by rafiq-a-tschannen
may 12TH 2011
Read more: http://www.themuslimtimes.org/2012/07/religion/islam/why-malis-islamists-are-destroying-timbuktu-muslim-shrines#ixzz2kfD5VS9P
SUMMARY
In Timbuktu mali the Defenders of Faith control most of mali and follow the violent radical Wahhabi tradition. The defenders if you will, have been reeking havoc on the shrines and tombs considered endangered world heritage. The Muslims across the world take manny trips to this place and considerate a doorway to heaven were manny go to pray and seek knowledge and help from their god.
The Wahhabists have been attacking theses places because they believe there can only be one god and having another god is attacking Islam purity. they believe the tombs of all saints should be destroyed.
REFLECTION
I personaly belive that everyone should be able to belive what ever they want. As long as they are not injuring or hurting anyone else. In this case, the defenders of faith are hurting the Muslim people mentally. They are destroying there faith piece by piece. And I personally believe that is not ok. The muslims should stand up for themselves, and the government should stand up for its people.
WERE DOES CULTURE COME IN?
This article relates to culture because religion relates to culture and helps make up the society or ethnic groups. Religion is a fundamental part of culture because it sets boundaries and rules. For example what the women are supposed to cover makes the style of the clothing. Does the society believe in eating meat? does the society believe in contraception? Are all questions that religion asks leaders and officials within a group.
by rafiq-a-tschannen
may 12TH 2011
Read more: http://www.themuslimtimes.org/2012/07/religion/islam/why-malis-islamists-are-destroying-timbuktu-muslim-shrines#ixzz2kfD5VS9P
SUMMARY
In Timbuktu mali the Defenders of Faith control most of mali and follow the violent radical Wahhabi tradition. The defenders if you will, have been reeking havoc on the shrines and tombs considered endangered world heritage. The Muslims across the world take manny trips to this place and considerate a doorway to heaven were manny go to pray and seek knowledge and help from their god.
The Wahhabists have been attacking theses places because they believe there can only be one god and having another god is attacking Islam purity. they believe the tombs of all saints should be destroyed.
REFLECTION
I personaly belive that everyone should be able to belive what ever they want. As long as they are not injuring or hurting anyone else. In this case, the defenders of faith are hurting the Muslim people mentally. They are destroying there faith piece by piece. And I personally believe that is not ok. The muslims should stand up for themselves, and the government should stand up for its people.
WERE DOES CULTURE COME IN?
This article relates to culture because religion relates to culture and helps make up the society or ethnic groups. Religion is a fundamental part of culture because it sets boundaries and rules. For example what the women are supposed to cover makes the style of the clothing. Does the society believe in eating meat? does the society believe in contraception? Are all questions that religion asks leaders and officials within a group.