In a message dated 1/8/2002 2:39:30 PM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > Sister Jabou, > Yes this is a very touchy subject and I think whilst you argue your points, > it > would be good to give references to the suras, the verse numbers, and the > hadith authors since it is the source of our deen. > > In sura number 2 verse 62 the Qur-an states according to translation of > Abdullah Yusuf Ali: > > Those who believe (in the Qur-an), > And those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), > And the Christians and the Sabians, > Any who believe in God > And the Last Day, > And work righteousness, > Shall have their reward > With their Lord: on them > Shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. > > There is more commentary in this above translation of Yusuf Ali. > > These are my few observations on this on going topic. > > Good night, > Momodou Camara Momodou, I did mention in my response to you that in my series, i will give references. I was just quickly responding to your email, but i did make that opoint if you rad my email. Regarding the verse you have quoted, it pertains to the earlier Christians before the advent of the Prophet, and the Jews before the advent of Christ. The Qur'an is clear about the fact that those who do not believe in all his books and all his prophets, and who have deified them are unbelievers. The Jews refused to accept Christ as the Messiah, and the Christians refuse ot accept Muhammed as Prophet and the last messenger of God. If you read the Qur'an, i am sure you have come across the reference to these two groups by the Qur'ab as unbelievers. Yes indeed, a touchy subject, but we have ot make sure we do not just report some of it. Jabou joh Regards, Mrs Jabou N.Joh, President/ceo, Cumberland Investment Group, 557 Holt Valley Rd, Nashville, TN, 37221 Tel: (615) 269 6949 Mobile: (615) 573 1785 Efax: (240) 371 5557 / (702) 995 0969 <<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>> To view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] <<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>