News
2006: More Jews converting to Islam
Nurit Palter
Published: 13.07.06, 00:20
Comment Comment
Print comment Print comment
Back to article
110 Talkbacks for this article
91. Can u show me where u find it ?
Sabina ,   Atlanta   (08.25.07)
Can you point out which verse was it ?
92. alhamdulillah
nawaf ,   khilafah state   (09.06.07)
im happy for them
93. I am a convert of Jewish heritage
Fatima ,   UAE   (09.27.07)
This article is interesting considering the political situation in Israel and how much hateful rhetoric and mistrust exists on both sides to the point that people completely demonize each other. I am a person of American Jewish background who converted to Islam some 11 years ago and I did so on my own, not because I married a Muslim man (I am married now, though). I think conversion is very complex and persoanl, and we all have our various reasons for conversion. Historically Jews have sometimes converted to Islam or Christianity to gain social privelege and avoid persecution---could the same be the case of all of these Christian converts to Judaism in Israel??? I chose Islam because I liked the simple and straightfoward message, and I was dissatisfied with some fundamental aspects of Judaism. Although Muslim women have issues attaining their rights under patriarchal legal systems in various countries (not that any country is free of sexist practices), I would say this is very attached to culture and not to Islam, which upon close examination is a very just religion towards everyone.
94. thats why
a muslim guy ,   London   (10.15.07)
thats why your religion is wrong and no one want to become a jew..... people you are greedy and dirty !!
95. Yall gotta read this
Sirine ,   France   (10.25.07)
this goes out to all islam haters and to everyone misunderstanding Islam, STOP takin all what the media gives you and try to know about the true Islam from the direct source the QURAN. I also recommend you read "the bible, the quran and science" by Maurice Bucaille. PEACE
96. Why a woman would convert to islam..
Mosh Ahmed ,   London   (11.29.07)
Woman are the pride of a Muslim family...The Holy Quran says they are the other halves of men, so treat them with care. Muslim woman wear veils, because they are modest.Any person who has any sort of common sense would know that if a woman exposes herself, they will be attracting men, and the result is rape..Inshallah (God willing), Allah will open your heart and show you guidance.
97. Islam promotes peace
Mosh Ahmed ,   London   (11.29.07)
You are an obvious hater of the beautiful religion of Islam. If you read the quote in context, it was during a battle. If you are a general of a army, will you not build courage within your soldiers when others are trying to kill you. The next verse says that if they seek refuge and do not wish to proceed in violence, no one has a right to harm them, and the Quran even says that they should be escorted to a safe place. Before jumping to conclusions from what you have heard from haters of the religion of Islam, you should read more in depth.
98. Alumdulilah
Woman revert ,   Florence,ky   (01.29.08)
Alhumdulilah!! Allah guides whom He wills. Mashallah!! I think this is great to hear. i found Islam 3 years ago, alhumdulilah. From a sinning Christian to a good Muslim wife and mother. Who could ask for anything more. Allahu Akbar
99. Stop getting mad., its a free world right?
Sam ,   Washington, DC   (09.11.08)
why do you all care so much, forget the pride, have faith. period!
100. Yisraeli, you ar eas ignorant as a PAGAN
sonia ,   new york   (02.21.09)
how did you assume that a woman lives the life of a donkey when marries a muslim man? is this why the majority of the people converting ot islam ib west are women? who are giving up thier so-called right s and liberty(which is limited to dancing naked around a pole in a night club with all sorts of Males and females feastin gthoer eyes free of cost, shes so cheap and worthless after all!) did you not know that a man can only have a second wife when the first one agrees to have it? and do you think that all muslim men can afford to have more than one wives...which means providing finances for homes instead of one...hahaha polygamy is not like mistresshood you call marriage in judiasm or the rest of the western world, the first time the permission for polygamy was given in Koran was for marrying divorcees and widows whoi have children but no one to look after them and islam does not want a women runnig around working her ass off, islam gets the man for that insrtead and assigns the luxury of stayin ghome and enjoying the husband's pay for the woman, so get your facts right!
101. kfar sava
shafii ,   uk london   (04.20.09)
i beg your pardon islam established basic human rights for women if you don't know islam was the most sophisticated era for technology and design, there were courts and universitys women had more rights than men
102. stan
shafii ,   uk london   (04.20.09)
'of low intelligence' you would still be living in a country without streetlights had it not been for islam (by the way im 14).
103. son of liberty
shafii ,   uk london   (04.20.09)
so according to you '1/3' of god died.9 year old is a fully fledged woman in other countries they are most certainly not 'little girls'. As for raped he proposed she accepted on the spot
104. judy
shafii ,   uk london   (04.20.09)
Dead sea scrolls, the burnt pieces of parchment don't you learn
105. To those who slander Islam
Lynn ,   USA   (03.18.10)
To those who say woman has no rights in islam,its clear u have no idea what u talking about.If u want to follow a religion u follow its teaching and its holy books.U dont follow a people.Me being an atheist and scholar of comparative religion,who have studied and still does the Bible,Tora and Quran.I have to give the muslim faith more credit then any ather religion when it come to the rights of a woman.So please all u who hate Islam so much..Study its holy book and not a few bad examples of a few men.As we all know in each religion the is the good and the bad.
106. Assalamu Alaikum
Naseer Ahmad Mir ,   sriganar   (04.10.10)
jesus (peace be upon him)didn't tell that 'Love your enemies and bless those who persecute you'f .u can have hundred types of bibles available in the markets but it is the only Quran in its original form.there were lot of changes in ur bible and are still going to happen.So it is now not a reliable book previously it was considered as a holy book.these are not the words of Jesus p.b.u.h.
107. hi
Shahbaz Shaikh ,   India   (10.25.10)
its truly anyones free choice to convert o islam no muslim men or women forces anyone to convert....... God bless you!
108. (response to Aviva) why would any woman convert to Islam?
sarah ,   london, england   (05.22.11)
because Islam is an honorable, truthful and respectful religion, many people including those from your own faith choose to convert and engage in the world of Islam driven by the true word of Allah and if the idea of conversion to such a wonderful world of truth perplexes you to the extent where you would even consider intentionally shaving your head and going to live in Mea Shearim then i suggest you escape the arrogant depths of your ignorance and research the topic you slander so thoughtless with an open mind because if and when you do, I'm almost certain you that you'll realize the reason why so many are prepared wish to convert
109. Sunnis
Abraham ,   Chicago, USA   (07.05.11)
Shi'ites are a pretty small minority in Islam. Palestinians are exclusively Sunni- along with 90% of all other Muslims. Thus, Sunni conversions are on the rise. Besides, to be frank, the other branches wouldn't be compatible with a Jewish theology.
110. A good reminder to the descendent of Adam
Anwar Hussain ,   Guwahati   (10.02.11)
Dear Brother, I sugest you to study Islam and not today,s Muslim.Purify your mind and seek the right path from God itself.
111. what wrong with u
pez ,   australia   (12.28.11)
since the death of prophet moses jews have been corupted by the rabbis , they corrupt the true torah n the real teachings of moses .blame the rabbis !
112. Got milk?
nassir coh'm ,   NemaliaKL   (09.06.15)
Kosher or non-kosher
Previous talkbacks
Back to article