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2006: More Jews converting to Islam
Nurit Palter
Published: 13.07.06, 00:20
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31. #26 I couldn't care less, except....
AK   (07.13.06)
conversions with Islam work only one way, you can check in, but there's no way out. Leaving Islam is punishable by death, as you didn't know it. However, that aside, Israeli Jews should perhaps proselytize among Israeli Muslims. Quite a few of them may have had Jewish ancestors, after all.
32. Marrying Moslem
Stan ,   Sydney, Australia   (07.13.06)
There are probably not too many Jewish guys marrying Moslem women -- after all, the latter are probably in heaven with another 70 odd vestal virgins awaiting their beloved suicide bomber of low intelligence.
33. No one's business but those people
Eli ,   San Francisco, US   (07.13.06)
34. #15
Persain CAT   (07.13.06)
Your mom will tell you why.
35. Islam came to free woman from being a sexual slave ..
WAEL ,   palestine / kuwait   (07.13.06)
Yes thats the true, Now LOOK at woman in the whole world ,she is being used as as asexual advertisment every where, mobiles , soaps, vedio clips , movies . WOMAN are being Used and thats a fact no 1 can denny . and i dont see that cristainty or judasim is saying no to that nowadays , maybe it did before but now who cares ? islam is strict in that, woman shall not be used, prophet mOhammed teach us that treating ur mother well is your road to heaven . so how can islam be BAd to woman ?? yes a muslim can marry 4 , but in conditions , not any 1 can marry 4 !! thats not how it work . if your woman cant have child for you what can u do in cristainty ? or judasim ? nuthing ? just pray to god, well God has open for us a door so we dont live without having kids, now if the problem is in the man , in that case he has to ask her if she wants to stay with him or not , islam is simple , if u just understand it . AND PLEASE dont LOOK at terrorist and say thos are muslims ( specially in iraq & qaida ) and say those are muslims . no they are not .
36. IslamVsJudaism
ArchiG ,   India   (07.13.06)
Islam is just Judaism with extra bits of misery thrown in! Well, let see how these ladies will adjust to their Master's 9 year old wives when he decides for some additions for his harem! http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/09/magazine/09BRI.html?_r=1&ex=1152676800&en=1af51f7ce5e234f2&ei=5070&oref=slogin
37. #34 Persia is full of tapesties like that SERIOUSLY!!
Nebojsa Yitzchak M ,   Toronto   (07.13.06)
I saw once in the Das Spiegel or it was Das Bildt (German magizines) imagery from the "flourishin" midlle ages in Persia immages of camels, donkeys and other creatures quite "abused" so if you imply that someone else is equalizing their women with donkeys... I am happy to tell you I never saw it anywhere else, so no she could not be your sister.
38. I believe in love, but this is ridiculous, not to say
Márcia ,   Brazil   (07.13.06)
treasonous.
39. You're a joke Waffel #35
tony ,   PARIS   (07.13.06)
And what are the woman used as in the Islamic world??The majority of Woman living under Islamique Law are living worse than dogs,Animals that you in the Muslim world,treat with such mepris..Your woman have NO rights,they do not vote,In some arab countries they dont have the right to drive to work,to go out unaccompanied,they are treated worse than slaves..they are beaten and stoned to death,burnt alive,for being with a man out of wedlock..Need I go on???OH and covered from head to toe,in a sheet,(burka)?Even the old ladies??? So if the woman in the west wishto use their bodies as sexual advertisements,as you say,they are free to do so,You say islam is strict and woman shall not be used???So what do you call your VILE treatment of these women???Marry 4 woman??How degrading,you're using them again as Sexual objects..To make babies,stay home cook your food,clean your houses,,etc,etc.You say Islam is simple???Mon cher ,Islam is the reason why we are in such deep Shit..To-day..The whole world,is in deep shit,because of "SIMPLE ISLAM"No other religion on this planet has Murdered so many innocent people in the the name of G-D,I wonder ,what does your Allah really have to say to all this Blood spilt in his name...You keep on saying WE KILL IN THE NAME OF ALLAH.WHY DON' T YOU NOW SAY ."LOVE IN THE NAME OF ALLAH.,, N ow lastley if these so called JEWS have in fact converted,its their problem,and as the Bible says,FORGIVE THEM LORD FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY HAVE DONE.
40. comment
Ahmed M Ibrahim ,   Bangalore (India)   (07.13.06)
Jews and moslems are monotheist to the core and their belief in the prophets and angels, make them more closer to each other. Moreover moslems and jews share many traditions. In the Holy Quran there are splendid refrences to jews as God has bestowed them with great learning and glory. Even if they do not become moslems, by sharing many common values they can strengthen the spirit of friendship..
41. 70?
Amir ,   Israel   (07.13.06)
Why not make it 72 so they can replace the number for some shahid. As much as we disdain those arab sympathyzers of the left, i would not want to see them convert to Islam, they are not observant Jews and they would never be observent muslims. I can not imagine Dana Olmert fasting for Ramadan, so lets not say this about the left wing arab sympathizing jews!
42. Marriage license expiry date ______
Talula ,   Israel   (07.13.06)
The marriage license for these people that convert then marry a mulim will expire in about 2 years. So, enjoy being the only Mrs. Ahmed for a month until he goes and finds another 4 wives. Stupid women.
43. Every one of you should consider reverting to Islam
ALi ,   Jerusalem   (07.13.06)
Take out the politics, aren’t we all would want to be on the side of God on the Day of Judgment. The life that we live (60, 70,100 years) is nothing compare the 10-14 billions of years since the universe was born. Our disrespect to the creator will not resolve where we are going after we leave life We Muslims acknowledge Jesus and Moses equal to Mohammad peace upon them all. The only difference is Mohammad peace upon him received the last revelation form Allah with the same Message as Moses and Jesus peace upon them. I ask every Jew to set a side their political view and study Islam and its roots. Read the Quran with deep understanding, read the 5 principles of Faith and the five principles of Islam as they are different Don’t make excuse because of politics; find out if Mohammad was sent from God. If he was what would you tell God. No disrespect to Secular Jews, buts we ought to use our brain and heart to find out.
44. Traitors
Mark ,   Belgium   (07.13.06)
These women are insane. They should be kicked out of the country for treachery.
45. DEAR # 39
waeL ,   palestine & kuwait   (07.13.06)
i can notice from you language how an educated man you are . you are saying that woman in west at least have the right to wear what ever they want and do what ever they want ok. thats true , so why does france (paris) where u live forbiden mulsim woman from wearing there Hejab ? (head cover) , u just said that woman in the west have the right to waer what ever they want ? HOW strange ! please you are saying false things about burning and killing and what ever that is not happening in any arab or muslim counrty, but yes we are strict about girls having relations with boyfreinds, and guys having relations with Gfr, because from what we see in the west so many babies are coming from those relations and stay with no father or mother so its best to our community to increase marige by the well of god . i said before marrige of 4 has conditions , not open , womans VOTE in Kuwait my freind ( kuwait is the oil desert conutry , which is now much modern than israeL ) WOMAN Votes in iran from so many years my freinds , so they do in UAE , QATAR , JOrdan , MOrrocO , maybe only saudi arabia is not included ( not becasue of islam , but beacsue of following old traditions) islam is a peacfull religion that want the humanty to live in peace , please read quraan befor judjment rememebr that people from AL Qaida dont represent us , so do iraqies killers , we are not with killing innocents even in israeL . but am afraid that no 1 sinlge israely is against killing innocent palestinian
46. ISLAM IN ISRAEL
OHSTEWART SR ,   LOUISVILLE,KENTUCKY   (07.13.06)
DO YOU REALLY WANT THEM THERE. CONSIDER WATCHING THEIR BACKGROUND AND AFFILIATIONS. IF THEY ARE NOT FOR YOU THEN THEY ARE AGAIST YOU. DEPORTATION WOULD BE A MEANS TO ELIMINATE THE "ENEMY IN YOUR MIDST".
47. We Muslims acknowledge Jesus? please!
Mike ,   SF CA   (07.13.06)
Jesus said "Love your enemies and bless those who persecute you" Does Islam preach that? no, it preaches "Slay them where you find them" I've read the Koran you can't fool me.
48. Jesus vs Allah
Son of Liberty ,   USA   (07.13.06)
I believe in Jesus and the Christian religion. I am happy that I worship a God that cares for me so much, that he gave his only son to die for me. Islam, however, asks that we strap bombs to ur sons ans daughters, and asks that we kill them- for Allah. I also know that Mohammed raped a 9 yr old girl. I dont like Allah or Mohammed. YOU- need to put politics aside and read the BIBLE. When you are through, ask yourself where your country stands in the world as far as civility, confidence, and its ability to sustain itself without begging for handouts.
49. What did Jesus say?
riza ,   SF CA   (07.13.06)
Did he say "Love and bless those who kill innocent people"?
50. Mohammed rec'd last revelation frm God same as Moses & Jesus
JUDY ,   USA   (07.14.06)
How can you possible say that Mohammed received the last revelation from Allah with the same message as Moses and Jesus when you don't even know and aren't allowed to read what Moses and Jesus taught? Get real, you're only repeating what you've been TOLD, and are too scared to really read Moses writings (the Torah, also called the first 5 books of the Bible) and the teachings of Jesus, the Injil (also called the New Testement in the Bible). Oh, I forgot, someone TOLD you that it has been corrupted (even tho there is no proof of this whatsoever in fact the proof points out the opposite) so you don't have to check it out for yourself. Funny, if it was corrupted then why would you think anything Mohammed said is the same. The Quran and the Bible say totally different things and are as different as night and day, and I'm sorry my friend but even the Quran and Mohammed say that if there is a question, to refer to The Book, which is the Bible. But you'll probably be TOLD that isn't true either so don't bother to check it out and just continue believing the lie's you've been TOLD. Its so much easier to control the masses when they don't or can't question the religious authority governing it. Just keep sticking your head in the sand.
51. You asked how many muslim women convert to marry Jews
judy ,   usa   (07.14.06)
None, With all the excellent treatment and honor they hold in the muslim community and the rights that the great Islam has given them, they aren't allowed to marry someone who isn't a muslim and if they try or do they will be killed to uphold the "honor" of the family. Funny thing is tho I've had a hard time finding very much honor in a family that would kill their daughters and sisters for even looking at a man, let alone marry someone that loves them and will take care of them in a loving relationship.
52. wael
tony ,   paris   (07.14.06)
I appreciate your remarks .But if you followed the recent events here in Paris regarding the Veil..You will have read ,that France is a LAIC Republic..Which means we refrain from wearing anything that openly shows to what religion we belong to..In Work areas and schools.You see here in Paris,France,EDUCATION is MORE important,for Advancing in life,than religeous studies..Each person has the right to practice his own religeon,in private,or in groupes;;But when it concerns everybody,Work,school,where there are various religeons We try and keep neutral.We put religion aside,and get on with what is really important,and that is focusing on trying to live together..I am not saying that France is the Perfect society..But as you Muslims put religion,on top of your list,and expect every one to act and do according to what is written "or Interpreted",by your Imams and mollahs..We see what is happening in the world,because of this type of FORCED EDUCATION.You say Islam is a peaceful religion??I dont think The Hizbollah or the Irainian President or Ben Laden,or the Hamas will agree..Every act of terrorism to-day,is commited by The MUSLIM,religion and each act is in the name of Allah,your G-D,of Islam..How come,the Muslims of to-days society cannot,decide once and for all,what the Coran really says....????You know even the Jews in Israel and the world over,,Discuss the TORAH ,there are discussions,disputes,and Lots of arguments about the writings and how to interprate the Torah,,BUT,there is no VIOLENCE,NO,KILLINGS;in the name of G-D,I ask you;why is Islam so MISINTERPRETATED????And regarding muslim woman,they are still being forcfully married,in most arab countries,as well as in TURKEY,even killed by their own farthers and mothers,and brothers if they do not do as they are told..Wael I could go on and on;telling you what we see here in Europe,the atrocities,committed in FREE Europe,by the MUSLIM COMMUNITY..Its really very frightning.So you see,you cannot blame us for having this one way opinion.....
53. #37. It was not Das (Der) Spiegel
Persian CAT   (07.15.06)
You were looking at your family album, boy.
54. Did your "god" tell you to
Persian CAT   (07.15.06)
drop TWO atomic bombs on two cities, invade other countries, rape, torture and loot?
55. #35
Shelby ,   USA   (07.15.06)
I think Wael does have a point in how women are treated in our society, almost like their worth is connected to beauty and sexuality. In Christianity not so, women are daughters of King and have value and status no matter what.
56.  answer:We Muslims acknowledge Jesus? please!
Nynya ,   USA   (07.28.06)
EXUSE ME but did u read the whole Quran or just fliped thro it ? cause if u read the whole thing u would not be saying anything .....THANK YOU
57. Quran is creator's revealation
halim aziz ,   kuala lumpur   (08.16.06)
I am a muslim and i read bible in english. Islam do not forbid muslims reading bible. Hotels in kuala lumpur provide bibles and buddhism books. Quran said Pharoah perish Bible said Pharoah survive when the sea close. Paradise is under mothers feet in Islamic teaching. Respect mother is the higest order from from Allah. Breast feeding is for three years. Interesting part of the Quran is the scientific facts it contains. There is a saying: Muslim can eat in a Jewish house but cannot sleep in his house. Muslim can sleep in a Christian house but cannot eat in his house. I also come to know converted Jews also contributed to previous Islamic civilisation!
58. Jewish conversions to islam
Bai ,   London, England   (08.16.06)
I beleive the 70 jews that have reverted to islam have done the best thing in their lives.Even if they die now they will not regret it.This should be an eye-opener to christians too.For the fact that most of the reverts are women proves the falsity of western propaganda against islam on women.These ladies must have been attracted by the smooth behaviour of their muslim spouses and the wonderful treatment they are given in accordance with islamic teachings.I am sure they are now wishing they have done this 20 years ago.Nevertheless they have taken a very wise decision!
59.  Why would any woman convert to Islam?
Nasir A ,   Palatine, US   (08.16.06)
Aviva , Jerusalem, Israel Perhaps that Zionism is a false religion to him or her. They want more out of life. Since Islam is a simply religion and simple way of life.
60. 70 conversions to islam?
Nasir A ,   Palatine US   (08.16.06)
Meir , Atlanta, USA Not nutcases, they realize what Zionism is doing to humans and human life. Jews are living a lie
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