When did Khomeni become a source on Islam?
I'm sorry to butt in here, but since when has Khomeni been an authentic source on what Islaam is or isn't? This is the man that was disgraced by God in his own funeral procession.
You say you've read the Qur'aan and hadith; is that the whole Quran page to page, verses by verse from Chapter 1 to Chapter 114? Or selective verses you've read on faithfreedom.org?
Okay yes the Qur'aan does urge the belivers to fight; Only after they had been persecuted, oppressed and driven out of their homes. The early muslims had to flee their homes in Makkah and move to the city of Yathrib.
And if they incline to peace, incline thou also to it, and trust in God. Lo! He, even He, is the Hearer, the Knower. (Al-Qur'aan 8:61)
Say: "O People of the Book (Jews and Christians)! come to common terms as between us and you: That we worship none but God; that we associate no partners with Him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than God." If then they turn back, say ye: "Bear witness that we (at least) submit (to God's Will). (Al-Qur'aan 3:64)
If ye punish, then punish with the like of that wherewith ye were afflicted. But if ye endure patiently, verily it is better for the patient. (Al-Qur'aan 16:126)
And why should ye not fight in the cause of Allah and of those who, being weak, are ill-treated (and oppressed)?- Men, women, and children, whose cry is: "Our Lord! Rescue us from this town, whose people are oppressors; and raise for us from thee one who will protect; and raise for us from thee one who will help!" (Al-Qur'aan 4:75)
These few verses above show the true nature of warfare or jihad in Islaam; one which is employed only to defend those who are oppressed and only pursued until peace is found.
I could go on and give you hundreds of more verses, but I'm going to leave it at that.
The core message of the Qur'aan is not Jihad; but rather a message to humanity to return back to the WORSHIP of the God of Abraham, Moses and Jesus, alone and without partners. Islaam at its core stresses the monotheistic nature of God who has no equal, is not begot and does not beget.
Islaam is the attainment of true inner peace by submitting alone to the God of Noah and his children.
It is not a cult.
It is the essence of monotheism preached by all of the prophets of God.
And it is your choice to take it or leave it - that is the free-will given to you by God.
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