Do Angels exist ?

Angels- A Scientific Perspective
Author: Ibrahim Syed
Website: http://www.irfi.org


Iman (faith) is to proclaim the Kalimah (principle) with the tongue and affirm its truth with the heart. In the Kalimah one has to bear/witness to the truth in the following words: "I bear witness that there is no god (deity) but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Servant and Apostle of Allah." By proclaiming this Kalimah one implicitly believes in the following Articles of Faith:

a. Existence and Attributes of Allah
b. Destiny or Measure (Taqdir)
c. Angels
d. Prophets
e. Revealed Books
f. The Hereafter

Iman is the basis of acts of worship and righteous deeds in Islam.
One of the names and attributes of Allah is Al Haqq (The Truth). In reading and understanding the Qur'an, a Muslim man or a Muslim woman is seeking the truth. Muslims say Islam is the religion of Truth. As defined above our Iman (faith) is affirmation of the truths and not blind beliefs..A Muslim may encounter the challenge in the Article of Faith in "Angels." In other words a Muslim has to answer the question "Do Angels exist?" and what is the truth?

Belief in the Angels

The angels according to Western ideas are anthropomorphic (human-like appearance), female in sex, white in color, having two white wings and a halo above the head. In Islam this is a false representation of the angels.

From the Qur'an we know that human beings are made from clay and the Jinns are made of smokeless fire.

All life on earth is made of Carbon and water. Living things on earth need energy for their activities. Some of these activities are chemical reactions, which need a supply of energy. This supply of energy comes from the foods we eat, particularly the sugars. Fat is also a source of (stored) energy. When sugars (glucose) are oxidized by metabolism with oxygen they are converted into water, carbon dioxide and energy. This process is called respiration. Life as we know on earth consists of cells, etc., based on Carbon and chemical reactions and cannot be applied- to life and creatures based on physical reactions found on earth and elsewhere. For example, the author has shown that the Jinns have a more complex basis for their life involving electrical charges as well as magnetic forces.

The positive and negative ions interact and respond to the presence of magnetic forces which in turn affect the stable structure and movement of the Jinns: This situation is similar to the influence of proteins and nucleic acids in earthly life.


Hadith and Qur'an

Having belief or Imaan in the Angels is a pillar of a Muslim's Aqeeda. Angels are a creation of Allah. According to Hadith they were created from light, they do not eat or drink, they are characterized by neither feminine nor masculine, and they do not tire. The are the creation of Allah, a creation that took place before the creation of Adam – Alayhis Salam.

In order to explain the existence of the angels, one must know the nature of the angels. From the Hadith we get the following information:

1.The angels are created from light' and are invisible.

‘Aa’ishah (ra) reported: "The Messenger of Allah (Peace & Blessings of Allaah be upon Him) said: ‘The angels are created from light, just as the jinn are created from smokeless fire and mankind is created from what you have been told about.’ " (Reported by Muslim, No. 2996).

2.The angels have no gender (neither male nor female). They cannot commit sin nor disobey.

The angels are created without a father or a mother and that they do not eat and drink. This is indicated by the conversation between Prophet Ibrahim, the "friend" of Allaah and the angels who visited him. Allaah says "Then he turned quickly to his household, brought out a fatted calf, and placed it before them. He said, ‘Will you not eat?’ (When they did not eat), he conceived a fear of them. They said: ‘Fear not,’ and they gave him glad tidings of a son endowed with knowledge." (al-Dhaariyaat, 51:26-28) Elsewhere, Allah says : "But when he (Ibrahim) saw their hands went not towards the (meal), he felt some mistrust of them, and conceived a fear of them. They said: ‘Fear not: we have been sent against the people of Lut.’" (Hud, 11:70).

That is they do not have any emotions including passion and they are devoid of instincts (biological urges).

3. They do not have any free will or an independent will to act on their own. That is they have only a one-dimensional nature, something like a programmed robot.

4. They carry out without question all the Commands (laws) of Allah and do not oppose or neglect them in any way.

5.Like everything in the Universe, day and night they are engaged in praising and glorifying Allah and are never tired of this. They do not get bored or tired of remembering and worshipping Allah. Allah says: "They celebrate His praises night and day, nor do they ever slacken." (al-Anbiya', 21:20) ". . . For in the presence of your Lord are those who celebrate His praises by night and by day. Some spend their entire existence in Ruku’, others in Sujood.

6.They carry out their functions honestly, efficiently and responsibly and are never guilty of shirking work.

7. The number of angels is only known to Allah, however four of them are well known:

Gabriel (conveys Allah's revelations and messages to the Prophets); Israfil (by Allah's Command will blow into the Trumpet on the Day of Resurrection); Michael (arranges for rainfall and supply of provisions to the creatures of Allah, with His Command); and Izrail (takes people's souls at the time of death).

Fifth one is Malik. He is the Keeper of Hell, as Allah says : "They (the people in Hell) will cry: : ‘O Malik (Keeper of Hell)! Let your Lord make an end of us.’ He will say: ‘Verily you shall abide forever.’" (Al-Zukhruf 43:77).

Two angels, called 'Munkar' and 'Nakir' arc sent to the graves to question a person after his/her death.

The Prophet (Peace & Blessings of Allaah be upon Him) described the Much-Frequented House (al-Bayt al-Ma‘moor) in the seventh heaven, and said: ‘Hell will be brought forth that day by means of seventy thousand ropes, each of which will be pulled by seventy thousand angels." (Reported by Muslim, No. 2842).
The Qur'an says:

Behold two (guardian angels) appointed Who register (his doings): one sitting on the right and one on the left. Not a word does he (man) utter, but there is a sentinel by him ready (to register it)( Surah, Qaf, 50: 17-18). These angels are responsible for recording the deeds of man, good and bad, are called the Noble Scribes Kiraaman (honourable), kaatibeen - writing down (your deeds)." (Al-Infitaar 82:10-11). ". . . and He sends guardians (angels guarding and writing all of one’s good and bad deeds) over you . . ." (al-An‘aam 6:61). Others are responsible for testing people in the grave. These are Munkar and Nakeer.

Some of the angels are the keepers of Paradise. Some of them are the keepers of Hell, the "guards of Hell", whose number is nineteen and whose leader is Malik, upon whom be peace.

About Haaroot and Maaroot, Allah says : ". . . and such things as came down at Babylon to the angels Haaroot and Maaroot . . ." (al-Baqarah 2:102) ". . . and none can know the forces of your Lord, except He. And this is no other than a warning to mankind." (al-Muddaththir 74:31)

And if it were Our Will, We could make angels from amongst you, succeeding Each other on the earth. (Surah, Az-Zukhruf, 43: 60).

8. Their speed :

The greatest speed known to man today is the speed of light; the angels are able to travel much faster than this. However the Jinn are particularly mentioned in the Qur'an (Al-Naml, 27:38-40). Hardly had an enquirer completed a question to the Prophet (Peace & Blessings of Allaah be upon Him), but Jibreel would bring the answer from Allah. Their duties Among the angels is one whose task it was to convey the revelation from Allah to His Messengers; this is al-Rooh al-Ameen, Jibril, upon whom be peace.

Their powers :The angels have great powers given to them by Allaah, including the following:

9. The ability to take on different forms.

Allah has given the angels the ability to take on forms other than their own.
Allah sent Jibreel to Maryam (Mary) in the form of a man, as Allah says: ". . . Then We sent to her Our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects." (Maryam 19:17). Angels also came to Ibrahim(AS) in human form, and he did not know that they were angels until they told him so. Similarly, angels came to Lut in the form of young men with beautiful faces. Jibreel used to come to the Prophet (Peace & Blessings of Allaah be upon Him) in different forms: sometimes he would appear in the form of Dihyah al-Kalbi, a Sahaabee who was very handsome, and sometimes in the form of a Bedouin. Many other ahaadeeth refer to the angels taking human forms, such as the hadeeth about the one who killed a hundred, in which it says ". . . there came to them an angel in human form . . ." and the hadeeth about the blind man, the bald man and the leper.

Scientific Views

The author believes there is nothing wrong in attempting to understand or to interpret the concept of angels in the light of modern knowledge. After all, Muslims and scientists are seekers of the truth and truth is the same in either domain. Some Ulema or Islamic scholars have come very close to explaining the angels in terms of scientific terminology and have given the analogy of radio-waves, cinematography and the recordings of audio and video images . It is the intention of the author to make efforts in better understanding and in conceptualization of angels, which are created by Allah in terms of nature, natural laws and natural forces, which are also created by Allah.

The word Malaa'ikah - Malak - (Alif-Lam-K'af or Meem-Lam-K'af), in English means "angels," but the common religious notion of the word is very different from its Quranic concept. Some scholars think that its root is "Alkun" which means to convey a message and Al-Malaa'ikah means the messengers. Alaka, means to chew something according to Ibn-e-Faris. Jinns as per the Qur'an were created from smokeless fire. Qur'an does not mention as to how angels were created. Only Allah knows what they are and what they are made of. In the Qur'an Jibrail (AS) has been called 'rooh' (spirit) but not an angel.

Some scholars think that the root word of Malaa'ikah is "Malkun" which means force. And some Scholars are of the opinion that Malaa'ikah, in fact, are the forces (M'alakun) that are given the responsibility to carry out certain duties.

Even among human-beings, people who are given some authority and responsibility are called Maalikun. In 1850s, Mufti Muhammad Abduhu of Egypt , in his Tafseer Al-Minar, writes that everything in the universe has some basic energy or force by virtue of which it exists, survives, or retains balance. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan of India, a contemporary of Shaikh Abduhu also interpreted that Angels are forces. People who are trying to understand Wahi call these forces, the forces of nature, but in the Qur'anic language they are called Malaa'ikah. Anyway, the name should not make much difference as long as one acknowledges the existence of these forces.

In the Quran Malaa'ikah means messengers as in verse (Al-Hajj, 22: 75). This, of course, is one aspect of their functions or duties, otherwise they are those who are appointed for planning and administration of the universe in general (An-Naziat, 79:5-Tafseer-E-Usmani, p.2521, New Delhi, India, 1992) and as Muqassimat (angels) who divide provision, rain, etc. by the order of Allah (Zariyat, 51: 4). If the root of Malaa'ikah is taken as "Malkun" (the forces) then it sounds better than "Alkun.". These forces are not given any free-will, independent power or choice to do whatever they like, but carry out the given responsibility as decreed by Allah. The knowledge as to how these forces function has been given to man (Al-Baqarah, 2:31) and, therefore, it is within human beings' ability to annex these forces. This is the meaning of the verse (2: 34), where it is stated that all the Malaa'ikah bowed before Adam and man is made vicegerent of Allah on earth.

Malaa'ikah are the forces not only operating externally, they are also referred to as the subjective forces that can have a psychological effect ( Ha-Mim, 41:30). Nazul-al-Malaa'ikah, or Malaa'ikah's descent, is interpreted as " to bring about psychological changes" in man. The positive psychological change is one which removes all fears, apprehensions and replaces them with positive emotions such as : interest, enthusiasm , laughter, empathy, action, curiosity, confidence and steadfastness.

Negative emotions such as: apathy, grief, fear, hatred, shame, blame, regret, resentment, anger, hostility, depression, dejection are referred to as negative forces of Iblees. The forces which boosted the morale and strengthened the hearts of the Mujahideen in the battles of Badar and Huneyn are referred to, in the Verses of Al-Anfal, 8:12 , and Al-Taubah, 9:26 respectively.

Malaa'ikah are also referred to as the forces which constantly record human actions and then bring about their destined results (Jonah, 10:21; Az-Zukhruf, 43:80); in another place, this responsibility is attributed to Allah (Maryam, 19:79). So Malaa'ikah are the heavenly forces which are operating in the universe according to the charter of duties assigned to them by Allah (SWT).

Angels can be interpreted as Messengers or Instruments of Allah's Will, and may have a few or numerous errands entrusted to them.

In 1926 Oskar Klein, a Swedish mathematician showed that the spatial fabric of our universe may have both extended (the three spatial dimensions of everyday experience) and many curled-up dimensions. The additional dimensions in the universe are tightly curled up into a tiny space- a space so tiny that it has so far eluded detection by even our most advanced experimental equipment.
The equations of string theory show that the universe has nine space dimensions and one time dimension.

Why is it that three space and one time dimensions are large and extended while all of the others are tiny and curled up? At present there is no answer to this question.
1 dimension of time + 9 dimensions (6 hidden and 3 known) of space = 10 dimensions.

It is possible for creatures who are made of and living in one time dimension and the tiny, curled up spatial dimensions that are invisible to human beings and that is eluding detection by even our most advanced equipment.

Symmetry is a property of a physical system that does not change when the system is transformed in some manner. For example, a sphere is rotationally symmetrical since its appearance does not change if it is rotated.
Supersymmetry (a mathematical transformation) is a symmetry principle that relates the properties of particles with a whole number amount (integer) of spin (bosons) to those with half a whole (half-integer or odd) number amount of spin (fermions). Bosons tend to be the mediators of fundamental forces, while fermions make up the "matter" which experiences these forces. Bosons can occupy the same space, and have integral spin (0,1,….), while fermions cannot occupy the same space and have half-integral spin ( 1/2, 3/2, ….). Bosons are particles that transmit forces such as photons (Electromagnetic Force), gravitons (Gravitational Force), W, Z, particles( Weak Nuclear Force), mesons and gluons(Strong Nuclear Force). Many bosons can occupy the same state at the same time. Fermions( matter) such as electrons, muons, tau, protons, neutrons, quarks, neutrinos, can occupy a given state at a given time, and this is why fermions are the particles that make up matter. This is the reason why solids cannot pass through one another. This explains why we cannot walk through walls--- the inability of fermions(matter) to share the same space the way bosons (forces) can.

Hence creatures that are made of Bosons are invisible can walk through the walls, enter human bodies. These Bosonic creatures do not eat or drink. They do not have emotions and no biological urges. They perform their duties ceaselessly. They can travel at the speed of light. Human beings are made of Fermions (matter).

Man is superior to the angels because he has a two-dimensional nature. Firstly, he is endowed with an immortal spirit, which is breathed into him by Allah (SWT). Secondly, he is endowed with the faculty of reason and an independent will of his own (free will) so that he can obey or disobey Allah's Commandments and choose his own way freely. Unlike the angels, man-a fermionic creature, has a gender (sex), instincts and biological urges.

Supersymmetry is the principle that treats all particles of the same mass as different varieties of the same superparticle. Supersymmetry means an equal matching between bosons(particles that transmit forces) and fermions (particles that make up matter).

The Bosonic creatures can be converted into fermionic creatures like human beings by Supersymmetry. "He (the Prophet) has been taught by one Mighty in Power, Dhoo Mirrah (free from any defect in body and mind), then he rose and became stable." (al-Najm 53:5-6). Ibn ‘Abbaas said: "‘Dhoo Mirrah means that he has a beautiful appearance.". The idea that angels are beautiful is firmly established in all people’s minds, so much so that they liken a beautiful human to an angel, as the women said about Yusuf(AS): ". . . When they [the women] saw him, they did extol him and (in their amazement) cut their hands: they said: ‘Allah preserve us! no mortal is this! This is none other than a noble angel!’" (Yusuf 12:31).

Angels are made of light. We know that light is made of electromagnetic radiation, which travels at 186,000 miles per second. Like angels electromagnetic force obeys the laws of nature incessantly without mistake and has no free will or an independent will of its own. Hence it has a one-dimensional nature like angels. Electromagnetic radiation has no gender, no emotions including passions and has no instincts or biological urges. It is invisible except in the visible range of the electromagnetic spectrum (4,000 to 7,000 Angstroms wavelength).

The Qur'an mentions that angels came in -the form of humans to Prophet Ibrahim, Prophet Lut and the Hadith mentions about angel Gabriel talking to Prophet Muhammad " " in the form of human being.

This is also not difficult to understand because we can create Holographic images, which are three-dimensional human figures that can talk, using laser light and white light (visible light). Again, laser light and white light are electromagnetic radiation. Communication is possible by means of radio waves or microwaves, which are also electromagnetic radiation.

In the light of current knowledge there are four forces that exist in nature. These four forces obey the laws of Allah incessantly without any mistake, without any disobedience. These four forces are the Gravitational Force, Electromagnetic Force, Weak Force, and the Strong or Nuclear Force.

According to String Theory which supports the concept of the existence of multi-dimensions in our universe and this does not violate the laws of physics. Living and experiencing only in the three dimensional space and one dimensional time, we just do not or rather cannot comprehend them. Furthermore Allah says that he has hundreds of angels around us protecting us. Can you see them? If you cannot see them does not mean they are not here. What about the verse in Al-An'am, 6:61(…He sendeth guardians over you…)? We cannot see them; they thus exist in another dimension but next to us. What about also the verses in Al-Imran, 3:124-125 (support of 3,000 angels sent down to help) ; and in Al-Anfal, 8:9 (a thousand of the angels)? Perhaps these angels appeared in the same dimension. Nevertheless they had to have change of dimension to be able to bodily appear on earth so others could see them. This is possible with Supersymmetry as mentioned earlier.

Belief in angels is one of the six pillars of belief or faith without which there is no faith. Whoever does not believe in any of these pillars is not a believer (mu’min). These pillars are belief in: Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and the predestination- both good and bad- comes from Allah.
When were they created?

Exact date is not known, however they were created before mankind for certain, because the Qur’an says : "Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a vicegerent on earth.’ . . ." (al-Baqarah 2:30). The fact that Allah told them of His intention to create man indicates that they already existed.

Yaz au pays des merveilles..

Labaik allahumma labaik..innal hamda wal niymata laka wal mulk..la sharika labaik

Onze ans deja. Et y a pas un seul jour,un seul moment que je n'y ai pas pense,reve et ardemment desire dy retourner..On dit que c'est une invitation de dieu,et que beaucoup n'ont pas cette chance..et je me sens oooh combien privilegiee d'avoir ete choisie..merci allah swt

J'y etais et j'invite tout ceux qui peuvent le faire a ne pas retarder..cette merveilleuse visite au royaume d'Allah..Il y en a beaucoup qui malheureusement le remet a plus tard,pourquoi donc?! C'est absolument faux de dire qu'on est bien trop jeune,et qu'il y a une lourde responsabilite a porter..J'en suis ressortie... enrichi de savoir et ma foi renforcee..

Y a tout simplement pas de mots adequats a decrire ce lieu..feerique,magique..

Selon la croyance islamique,la grande mosquee de la Mecque a ete construite par des anges avant la création de l'humanité sous ordre d 'Allah pour être le reflet sur terre de Al-Baytu Maˤmur..l'endroit de culte des anges que l'on croit être directement au-dessus du Kaaba dans le ciel.

La Kaaba a été construite par les anges puis par Adam, le premier homme, qui l'a reconstruite. Abraham est le dernier humain qui reconstruit la Kaaba avec l'aide de son fils Ismael. La pierre noire qui provient du paradis est située sur le quatrième coin du Kaaba. Sa couleur noire vient du fait qu'elle aurait le pouvoir surnaturel d'absorber les péchés des hommes qui la touchent..

Bref la premiere fois que jy suis entree..je me suis cru dans un autre monde..emerveillee,troublee..la kaaba etait si imposante,si belle..c'etait tout simplement extraordinaire..rien que de la contempler m'a procure une joie indescriptible..

Les hajees,tout en blanc,entonnant le takbir avec une telle ferveur...Tous reunis,egaux et semblables devant dieu..en toute humilite..c'etait tellement beau,irreel..

La voix melodieuse de l'imam qui resonnait telle une douceur aux oreilles..plus rien d'autre ne comptait..

Jetais la,entouree des anges et j'etais la fille la plus heureuse du monde :)))))

Rien que moi et Allah..

Et mon desir le plus cher..serait d'y retourner..pourquoi pas pour toujours inshallah..ameen

Ile Maurice devient elle barbare...?!!

Je suis ecoeuree,degoutee..notre ile reputee paradisiaque devient elle barbare..jessaie vainement de comprendre comment s'est elle derivee..ce deferlement de violence,de crimes abominables..perte de valeurs spirituelles et morales?

Comment quelqu'un peut il arriver a tuer son prochain? Jessaie d'imaginer la souffrance enduree par cette femme enceinte de sept mois..avant de mourrir. Bon sang,elle allait avoir un bebe..Ces meurtriers etaient ils aveugles,sourds? Toute vie humaine est inestimable et irremplacable..Cette femme,une simple inconnue pour beaucoup, avait des gosses et une maman..qui l'adoraient..

Notre monde devient bien trop cruel..Les gens n'ont plus de coeur,de conscience,de scrupule...Soignons nous..Heal the world, make it a better place before its too late !!!

Crois en toi,aimes toi,fais toi confiance.Personne ne peut mieux te defendre que toi meme..Quand on a la foi,on est fort.."

Un. C’est tout ce que tu es. Seul, minuscule, vulnérable. Tu es né pour lutter, te battre, vaincre. La vie, rien que des épreuves. Chaque jour est une bataille, chaque moment un défi. Tu es constamment assailli. Tu dois te fortifier, t’armer, te blinder. Ta mission? Réussir, accumuler les victoires. Mais prépare-toi aux défaites. Tu vas souvent encaisser des coups, avoir mal, perdre. Tu chuteras. Tu auras à te relever; à faire face aux antagonistes, au destin; à te bagarrer; à triompher. Pour cela, il va falloir être fort, courageux, héroïque. Ne jamais reculer, ne jamais céder. Tu dois croire en toi, en tes capacités. Fais-toi confiance. Dis-toi que personne ne peut mieux te défendre que toi-même.


Tu as une énergie, une puissance insoupçonnable en toi: ta foi. Elle peut faire du paresseux un laborieux, du maigrichon un costaud, de l’ennemi un ami, du pauvre un riche, d’un rien un tout. Place ta confiance en Dieu. Le Bien-Aimé Muhammad (pssl) a dit: «Si tu places toute ta confiance en Allah, comme il se doit, Il satisfera certainement tes besoins, de même qu’Il satisfait ceux des oiseaux; ils quittent leur nid affamés, au matin, mais y reviennent repus, au soir» [Tirmidhi].

Qu’est-ce qu’un autre peut faire et que toi tu ne peux pas? Comme lui, tu as le corps comme capital, et l’intelligence comme matières premières. Tu peux faire tout ce que tu veux, obtenir tout ce que tu veux, atteindre des sommets, si tu te fais confiance. Tout vient de toi. Tu es ton propre miracle. Tu peux faire des merveilles. Il suffit d’y croire. Cherche les trésors enfouis en toi. Si tu veux, tu peux. Le succès se trouve dans l’effort, dans la peine. Apprends, et mets en pratique ce que tu apprends.

Le Saint Prophète (pssl) a dit: «Qui sont les savants? Ceux qui mettent en application ce qu’ils ont appris» [Boukhari]. Il faut cependant être rationnel, réaliste, pragmatique. Engage-toi toujours dans la voie qui te convient. Ne tente jamais l’absurde, perdant ainsi ton temps et ton énergie. Fais ce que tu aimes, et aime ce que tu fais.

Ne te prends jamais pour un faible. Evolue sans complexe. Ne laisse rien te freiner. Quand on a la foi, on est fort.

Selon Abu Hurayra, le Messager (pssl) a dit: «Le croyant fort est meilleur et plus aimé d'Allah que le croyant faible, même si tous les deux sont bons. Cherche laborieusement tout ce qui te profite; sollicite l'assistance d'Allah, et ne reste pas impuissant. Si un mal t'atteint, ne dis pas: si j'avais fait ceci ou cela. Dis plutôt : «Allah a Décrété ce qu'Il a Voulu. Car «si» ouvre la porte à Satan» [Muslim]. Aussi, ne doute jamais. Attaque-toi à n’importe quel problème de manière déterminée. L’hésitation est un signe de faiblesse présageant l’échec.

Tu es responsable de toi. C’est toi qui te fais, et qui te défais aussi. Dépends de toi essentiellement. Place ta confiance en Dieu. Il t’Aidera si tu t’aides d’abord. «C'est qu'en effet Allah ne Modifie pas un bienfait dont Il a Gratifié un peuple avant que celui-ci ne change ce qui est en lui-même» [8:53]. Afin d’accomplir ta mission, gagner la bataille de la vie, change et purifie-toi. Améliore toi-même. Embellis ta façon de penser, ta façon d’être. Reste optimiste, pratique le bien. «Quiconque est écarté du Feu et introduit au Paradis, a certes réussi» [3:185].

'Qui a de la beaute dans le comportement a de la beaute en tout': les bonnes manieres..

"L’arbre n’est pas arbre sans ses racines. L’humain n’est rien sans la foi. Tronc sans branches, individu sans prières. Branches sans feuilles, âme desséchée. Fleurs inodores, mentalité fétide. Fruits insipides, comportement vomitif. Vivre, c’est savoir-vivre. Avoir un caractère doux et noble; agir poliment, avec finesse; perfectionner son caractère. L’Islam n’est que beauté. Les gens incultes, sans-façon, sans-gêne, mal élevés, grossiers, répulsifs, n’ont rien d’islamique dans leur comportement.

Car, selon Abd Allah Ibn Umar, le Bien-Aimé Muhammad (pssl) a dit: «Les meilleurs parmi vous sont ceux qui ont le meilleur comportement». Le Saint Prophète (pssl) a aussi dit: «Rien ne pèse plus lourd lors de la pesée des œuvres le Jour du Jugement que les nobles manières. Certes, Allah déteste celui qui est obscène et grossier» [Tirmidhi].


Prophète Muhammad (pssl) est le modèle à suivre en tout et pour tout. Il avait un caractère immaculé, un comportement sublime. Toute personne qui suit ses enseignements n’aura que des qualités, ne sera qu’excellence. La bonne manière se voit ; elle est tangible. Ayesha (r a) a dit du Messager (pssl): «Il était souriant en permanence, affable, d’un abord facile, doux et agréable. Il n’était ni dur, ni grossier, ni criard, ni pervers, ni diffamateur, ni flatteur. Il fermait les yeux sur ce qu’il n’aimait pas et il ne donnait pas à désespérer». Il n’a jamais dit «ouf» à son serviteur. Tout en lui était prière. Si tu parles comme il parlait, si tu fais comme il faisait, si tu agis comme il agissait, tu serais inattaquable. Personne parmi nous n’a une conduite irréprochable. Si nous pouvions mettre en pratique ne serait-ce qu’une partie de ses conseils et leçons, nous répandrions la paix autour de nous.

Nos vilaines manières se comptent à la pelle. Parler à haute voix, rire à gorge déployée, étiqueter les gens, leur donner des sobriquets, dire des gros mots, lancer un regard furtif, épier le voisin, écouter aux portes, prendre sans permission, insulter sa mère ou son père, se disputer, se mêler de tout, bâiller sans se couvrir la bouche, faire ses besoins en conversant, laisser un grain de riz dans son assiette, souffler dans son verre, boire goulûment, ne pas saluer son prochain, toiser une personne, la fixer avec insistance, quémander une faveur, manger de la main gauche, suivre une femme à son insu, mentir, ignorer ou isoler une personne alors qu’on forme un groupe, forcer quelqu’un à faire quelque chose qu’il n’aime pas, demander à une personne de se lever ou de céder sa place, poser des questions indiscrètes, violer l’intimité d’autrui … voilà à quoi rime le quotidien de beaucoup d'entre nous. *cultivons nous! *

Pourquoi, par exemple, se moquer des gens, rire de ce qu’on prend pour une difformité ? «Ne vous dénigrez pas et ne vous lancez pas mutuellement des sobriquets (qui dénigrent)» [49:11]. Le Prophète Muhammad (pssl) appelait ses Compagnons par les noms qui leur étaient les plus agréables pour les honorer. Il n’a jamais offensé une personne, un animal, ou n’importe quel être. Combien de personnes et animaux n’as-tu pas blessés, au figuré comme au propre ?

Apprends à respecter tout le monde. Quand tu entres dans un lieu de commerce, ou chez quelqu’un, aie un comportement distingué. Souviens-toi que tu n’es pas chez toi. Ne frappe jamais à la porte plus de trois fois. Ne la tambourine pas non plus. Ne franchis jamais un seuil sans la permission d’un occupant du lieu. «N’entrez pas dans des maisons autres que les vôtres avant de demander la permission et de saluer leurs habitants» [24:27].

Toute maison est sacrée. C’est un havre de paix. N’y apporte aucun trouble. C’est mal élevé de se rendre chez quelqu’un avec l’intention de manger chez lui, sans l'avoir averti au préalable. N’y va pas à l’heure du déjeuner ou du dîner. Evite d’y aller tard dans la nuit. Ne dérange ni n’embarrasse ton hôte. Surtout, n’en fais pas trop. Ne joue pas à l’habitué en circulant en toute licence dans toutes les pièces, y compris la cuisine. Ne sois pas un touche-à-tout non plus.

Dieu Aime la beauté en toute chose. Qui a de la beauté dans le comportement a de la beauté en tout. Le Messager (pssl) s’adressait ainsi au Créateur: «Seigneur ! Tout comme Tu as Embelli mon apparence, embellis mes manières«. Il est tellement facile de s’améliorer. Il suffit de reconnaître ses défauts pour ensuite les éliminer. C’est une question d’humilité et de volonté..."

* Heal the World *

There's A Place In
Your Heart
And I Know That It Is Love
And This Place Could
Be Much
Brighter Than Tomorrow
And If You Really Try
You'll Find There's No Need
To Cry
In This Place You'll Feel
There's No Hurt Or Sorrow

There Are Ways
To Get There
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Little Space
Make A Better Place...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

If You Want To Know Why
There's A Love That
Cannot Lie
Love Is Strong
It Only Cares For
Joyful Giving
If We Try
We Shall See
In This Bliss
We Cannot Feel
Fear Or Dread
We Stop Existing And
Start Living

Then It Feels That Always
Love's Enough For
Us Growing
So Make A Better World
Make A Better World...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

And The Dream We Were
Conceived In
Will Reveal A Joyful Face
And The World We
Once Believed In
Will Shine Again In Grace
Then Why Do We Keep
Strangling Life
Wound This Earth
Crucify Its Soul
Though It's Plain To See
This World Is Heavenly
Be God's Glow

We Could Fly So High
Let Our Spirits Never Die
In My Heart
I Feel You Are All
My Brothers
Create A World With
No Fear
Together We'll Cry
Happy Tears
See The Nations Turn
Their Swords
Into Plowshares

We Could Really Get There
If You Cared Enough
For The Living
Make A Little Space
To Make A Better Place...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

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If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

You And For Me

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heal the wordl we live in
You And For Me
save it for our children
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Aftermath of Obama's speech:'sugar coated' words ought be backed by actions,else its worthless!

I recently read the latest Obama’s speech and I loved it. I am not exactly a fan of America’s politics, beliefs and ideology but as a fervent supporter of peace i do believe that any peacemaker should be applauded, encouraged, blessed and given full support. Many would not have dared step down from their thrones and reached out to the Muslim world but you did it in utter humility and simplicity. I was touched. That is one quality I most admire in individuals.

Rather than being simply a political address it was a heart warming plea for peace, tolerance and harmony among the various communities/religions of the world. Religion/Faith should not be a motive for division but unity. As rightly stated:
“So long as our relationship is defined by our differences, we will empower those who sow hatred rather than peace, and who promote conflict rather than the cooperation that can help all of our people achieve justice and prosperity. This cycle of suspicion and discord must end.”

We should all learn to embrace, accept differences in others and respecting people of all races, religions and countries. “ I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors. There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground.”
Various issues were spoken of inter alia Iran, the Middle East conflict, the Jews, Hamas. The words were appropriately chosen, beautifully expressed. The world was impressed, soothed and reassured.

It has been almost three weeks now, and this depicted dream of peace seems lost, shattered amidst waves of criticism, non cooperation. The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is statuo quo.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to your Speech on June 14 and his speech definitely ruined any chances of all peace initiatives. The latter has pledged to back a Palestinian state only on the following conditions; recognition of Israel as a jewish state and demilitarization as purported;

“Therefore, today we ask our friends in the international community, led by the United States, for what is critical to the security of Israel: Clear commitments that in a future peace agreement, the territory controlled by the Palestinians will be demilitarized: namely, without an army, without control of its airspace, and with effective security measures to prevent weapons smuggling into the territory – real monitoring, and not what occurs in Gaza today. And obviously, the Palestinians will not be able to forge military pacts.”

The question is just how can a Palestinian state be sovereign under this condition? Is this your idea of a free state, without any identity, any army This is basically a continuation of the Israeli siege, blockade, direct control, and intervention. Should the Palestinians condemned to be mere puppets in the hands of Israel? If the Palestinian state is demilitarized alone, it clearly means that the Israeli militarized state will continue terrorizing the Palestinian people for a long time to come. This is clearly a new ploy to jeopardise the peace process.

Furthermore, Netanyahu has firmly rejected your call for an immediate and total freeze on Israeli settlements on the West Bank, instead went on belittling the Palestinians by associating them with ‘terrorism’ Indeed the favourite word of the international community. Can someone please come up with an exact definition of that, because till now I have not really grasped its meaning?

As described from the dictionary, it is the unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.

It seems that Palestinians being doing that, well then how can ‘American-made Israeli jets dropping missiles, bombs on their ‘neighbours’ cities, schools, shelters, and mosques’ be categorised? If Palestinians primitive rockets and stone throwing is ‘terrorism’ well then the sophisticated US made Israeli artillery is ‘self defence I suppose? Classical case of David against Goliath, with however the eventual victory of the former. In case many still have not understood my point, the weak here is Palestine...

And my heart has always been with the oppressed, the weak, and sufferers of injustice.

I just feel so pained when i witness the ongoing atrocities in the Middle East especially against children. Many may have questioned my exclusive compassion for this cause. Why this and not any other one...

It is just that when i went through the history of that perpetual conflict, i was abashed and mortified. Can you just envision your home sweet home, which you have built with so much love, care, spent wonderful moments and unforgettable cherished memories being reaped from you from a stranger?! What would you do? Sit back and welcome intruders. That was what happened to the Palestinians and they have been patiently putting up with this misery, flagrant injustice for over a century now. Would you have that much patience? I doubt. And now when they are demanding their inherent rights, they are being taxed ‘terrorists’. This is so much easily said.

I have always wondered why people are so attached to land, wealth, when we are all going to leave all these worldly possessions behind for our heavenly abode. Any answer?

The utter truth is despite your pledge to bring an end to this conflict, US shall always be and continue remain an active participant in the Israeli imperialist project of dominating the Middle East and the subjugation of the Palestinian people. I seriously doubt it can stop its economic, financial ,military and diplomatic support to them.

Peace is still a far-fetched idea as it has ever been since 1897, and the Palestinians ought to resign themselves to their destined fate. This conflict shall never end. Besides sugar coated words and fake political negotiations, the world has nothing else to give you.

Never expect anything from anybody...Help yourselves, God shall help you.

Obama's address to the Muslim World;will he live up to his words?

I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: assalaamu alaykum.

*walaykumsalam..

We meet at a time of tension between the United States and Muslims around the world - tension rooted in historical forces that go beyond any current policy debate. The relationship between Islam and the West includes centuries of co-existence and cooperation, but also conflict and religious wars. More recently, tension has been fed by colonialism that denied rights and opportunities to many Muslims, and a Cold War in which Muslim-majority countries were too often treated as proxies without regard to their own aspirations. Moreover, the sweeping change brought by modernity and globalization led many Muslims to view the West as hostile to the traditions of Islam.

Violent extremists have exploited these tensions in a small but potent minority of Muslims. The attacks of September 11th, 2001 and the continued efforts of these extremists to engage in violence against civilians has led some in my country to view Islam as inevitably hostile not only to America and Western countries, but also to human rights. This has bred more fear and mistrust.

So long as our relationship is defined by our differences, we will empower those who sow hatred rather than peace, and who promote conflict rather than the cooperation that can help all of our people achieve justice and prosperity. This cycle of suspicion and discord must end.

I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles - principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.

I do so recognizing that change cannot happen overnight. No single speech can eradicate years of mistrust, nor can I answer in the time that I have all the complex questions that brought us to this point. But I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors. There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground. As the Holy Koran tells us, "Be conscious of God and speak always the truth." That is what I will try to do - to speak the truth as best I can, humbled by the task before us, and firm in my belief that the interests we share as human beings are far more powerful than the forces that drive us apart.

Part of this conviction is rooted in my own experience. I am a Christian, but my father came from a Kenyan family that includes generations of Muslims. As a boy, I spent several years in Indonesia and heard the call of the azaan at the break of dawn and the fall of dusk. As a young man, I worked in Chicago communities where many found dignity and peace in their Muslim faith.

As a student of history, I also know civilization's debt to Islam. It was Islam - at places like Al-Azhar University - that carried the light of learning through so many centuries, paving the way for Europe's Renaissance and Enlightenment. It was innovation in Muslim communities that developed the order of algebra; our magnetic compass and tools of navigation; our mastery of pens and printing; our understanding of how disease spreads and how it can be healed. Islamic culture has given us majestic arches and soaring spires; timeless poetry and cherished music; elegant calligraphy and places of peaceful contemplation. And throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.

I know, too, that Islam has always been a part of America's story. The first nation to recognize my country was Morocco. In signing the Treaty of Tripoli in 1796, our second President John Adams wrote, "The United States has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Muslims." And since our founding, American Muslims have enriched the United States. They have fought in our wars, served in government, stood for civil rights, started businesses, taught at our Universities, excelled in our sports arenas, won Nobel Prizes, built our tallest building, and lit the Olympic Torch. And when the first Muslim-American was recently elected to Congress, he took the oath to defend our Constitution using the same Holy Koran that one of our Founding Fathers - Thomas Jefferson - kept in his personal library.

So I have known Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first revealed. That experience guides my conviction that partnership between America and Islam must be based on what Islam is, not what it isn't. And I consider it part of my responsibility as President of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.

But that same principle must apply to Muslim perceptions of America. Just as Muslims do not fit a crude stereotype, America is not the crude stereotype of a self-interested empire????!!!! The United States has been one of the greatest sources of progress that the world has ever known. We were born out of revolution against an empire. We were founded upon the ideal that all are created equal, and we have shed blood and struggled for centuries to give meaning to those words - within our borders, and around the world. We are shaped by every culture, drawn from every end of the Earth, and dedicated to a simple concept: E pluribus unum: "Out of many, one."

Much has been made of the fact that an African-American with the name Barack Hussein Obama could be elected President. But my personal story is not so unique. The dream of opportunity for all people has not come true for everyone in America, but its promise exists for all who come to our shores - that includes nearly seven million American Muslims in our country today who enjoy incomes and education that are higher than average.

Moreover, freedom in America is indivisible from the freedom to practice one's religion. That is why there is a mosque in every state of our union, and over 1,200 mosques within our borders. That is why the U.S. government has gone to court to protect the right of women and girls to wear the hijab, and to punish those who would deny it.

So let there be no doubt: Islam is a part of America. And I believe that America holds within her the truth that regardless of race, religion, or station in life, all of us share common aspirations - to live in peace and security; to get an education and to work with dignity; to love our families, our communities, and our God. These things we share. This is the hope of all humanity.

Of course, recognizing our common humanity is only the beginning of our task. Words alone cannot meet the needs of our people. These needs will be met only if we act boldly in the years ahead; and if we understand that the challenges we face are shared, and our failure to meet them will hurt us all.

For we have learned from recent experience that when a financial system weakens in one country, prosperity is hurt everywhere. When a new flu infects one human being, all are at risk. When one nation pursues a nuclear weapon, the risk of nuclear attack rises for all nations. When violent extremists operate in one stretch of mountains, people are endangered across an ocean. And when innocents in Bosnia and Darfur are slaughtered, that is a stain on our collective conscience. That is what it means to share this world in the 21st century. That is the responsibility we have to one another as human beings.

This is a difficult responsibility to embrace. For human history has often been a record of nations and tribes subjugating one another to serve their own interests. Yet in this new age, such attitudes are self-defeating. Given our interdependence, any world order that elevates one nation or group of people over another will inevitably fail. So whatever we think of the past, we must not be prisoners of it. Our problems must be dealt with through partnership; progress must be shared.

That does not mean we should ignore sources of tension. Indeed, it suggests the opposite: we must face these tensions squarely. And so in that spirit, let me speak as clearly and plainly as I can about some specific issues that I believe we must finally confront together.

The first issue that we have to confront is violent extremism in all of its forms.

In Ankara, I made clear that America is not - and never will be - at war with Islam. We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists who pose a grave threat to our security. Because we reject the same thing that people of all faiths reject: the killing of innocent men, women, and children. And it is my first duty as President to protect the American people.*whilst killing others?*

The situation in Afghanistan demonstrates America's goals, and our need to work together. Over seven years ago, the United States pursued al Qaeda and the Taliban with broad international support. We did not go by choice, we went because of necessity. I am aware that some question or justify the events of 9/11. But let us be clear: from America and many other nations who had done nothing to harm anybody. And yet Al Qaeda chose to ruthlessly murder these people, claimed credit for the aal Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people on that day. The victims were innocent men, women and children ttack, and even now states their determination to kill on a massive scale. They have affiliates in many countries and are trying to expand their reach. These are not opinions to be debated; these are facts to be dealt with* IT IS EQUALLY TRUE THAT THERE ARE INNOCENTS DYING ELSEWHERE TOO..HOWEVER I DO AGREE THAT VIOLENCE SHOULD NOT EQUAL VIOLENCE ELSE THE WORLD SHALL GET ENTHRALLED IN A NEVER ENDING SPIRAL..

Make no mistake: we do not want to keep our troops in Afghanistan. We seek no military bases there. It is agonizing for America to lose our young men and women. It is costly and politically difficult to continue this conflict. We would gladly bring every single one of our troops home if we could be confident that there were not violent extremists in Afghanistan and Pakistan determined to kill as many Americans as they possibly can. But that is not yet the case.

That's why we're partnering with a coalition of forty-six countries. And despite the costs involved, America's commitment will not weaken. Indeed, none of us should tolerate these extremists. They have killed in many countries. They have killed people of different faiths - more than any other, they have killed Muslims. Their actions are irreconcilable with the rights of human beings, the progress of nations, and with Islam. The Holy Koran teaches that whoever kills an innocent, it is as if he has killed all mankind; and whoever saves a person, it is as if he has saved all mankind. The enduring faith of over a billion people is so much bigger than the narrow hatred of a few. Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism - it is an important part of promoting peace.

We also know that military power alone is not going to solve the problems in Afghanistan and Pakistan. That is why we plan to invest $1.5 billion each year over the next five years to partner with Pakistanis to build schools and hospitals, roads and businesses, and hundreds of millions to help those who have been displaced. And that is why we are providing more than $2.8 billion to help Afghans develop their economy and deliver services that people depend upon.*HOPE ITS NOT MERE WORDS

Let me also address the issue of Iraq. Unlike Afghanistan, Iraq was a war of choice that provoked strong differences in my country and around the world. Although I believe that the Iraqi people are ultimately better off without the tyranny of Saddam Hussein, I also believe that events in Iraq have reminded America of the need to use diplomacy and build international consensus to resolve our problems whenever possible. Indeed, we can recall the words of Thomas Jefferson, who said: "I hope that our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the greater it will be."

Today, America has a dual responsibility: to help Iraq forge a better future - and to leave Iraq to Iraqis. *PLEASE DO SO I have made it clear to the Iraqi people that we pursue no bases, and no claim on their territory or resources. Iraq's sovereignty is its own. That is why I ordered the removal of our combat brigades by next August. That is why we will honor our agreement with Iraq's democratically-elected government to remove combat troops from Iraqi cities by July, and to remove all our troops from Iraq by 2012. We will help Iraq train its Security Forces and develop its economy. But we will support a secure and united Iraq as a partner, and never as a patron.

And finally, just as America can never tolerate violence by extremists, we must never alter our principles. 9/11 was an enormous trauma to our country. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable, but in some cases, it led us to act contrary to our ideals. *INDEED OTHERS SHOULD NOT PAY ..We are taking concrete actions to change course. I have unequivocally prohibited the use of torture by the United States, and I have ordered the prison at Guantanamo Bay closed by early next year.

So America will defend itself respectful of the sovereignty of nations and the rule of law. And we will do so in partnership with Muslim communities which are also threatened. The sooner the extremists are isolated and unwelcome in Muslim communities, the sooner we will all be safer. *NO TO EXTREMISM OF ANY TYPE.

The second major source of tension that we need to discuss is the situation between Israelis, Palestinians and the Arab world.

America's strong bonds with Israel are well known. This bond is unbreakable. It is based upon cultural and historical ties, and the recognition that the aspiration for a Jewish homeland is rooted in a tragic history that cannot be denied.

Around the world, the Jewish people were persecuted for centuries, and anti-Semitism in Europe culminated in an unprecedented Holocaust. Tomorrow, I will visit Buchenwald, which was part of a network of camps where Jews were enslaved, tortured, shot and gassed to death by the Third Reich. *WATEVER OUR RELIGION,CREED,STATUS WE ARE ALL HUMANS*..Six million Jews were killed - more than the entire Jewish population of Israel today. Denying that fact is baseless, ignorant, and hateful. Threatening Israel with destruction - or repeating vile stereotypes about Jews - is deeply wrong, and only serves to evoke in the minds of Israelis this most painful of memories while preventing the peace that the people of this region deserve.

On the other hand, it is also undeniable that the Palestinian people - Muslims and Christians - have suffered in pursuit of a homeland. For more than sixty years they have endured the pain of dislocation. Many wait in refugee camps in the West Bank, Gaza, and neighboring lands for a life of peace and security that they have never been able to lead. They endure the daily humiliations - large and small - that come with occupation. So let there be no doubt: the situation for the Palestinian people is intolerable. America will not turn our backs on the legitimate Palestinian aspiration for dignity, opportunity, and a state of their own.

For decades, there has been a stalemate: two peoples with legitimate aspirations, each with a painful history that makes compromise elusive. It is easy to point fingers - for Palestinians to point to the displacement brought by Israel's founding, and for Israelis to point to the constant hostility and attacks throughout its history from within its borders as well as beyond. But if we see this conflict only from one side or the other, then we will be blind to the truth: the only resolution is for the aspirations of both sides to be met through two states, where Israelis and Palestinians each live in peace and security.

That is in Israel's interest, Palestine's interest, America's interest, and the world's interest. That is why I intend to personally pursue this outcome with all the patience that the task requires. The obligations that the parties have agreed to under the Road Map are clear. For peace to come, it is time for them - and all of us - to live up to our responsibilities.

Palestinians must abandon violence. Resistance through violence and killing is wrong and does not succeed. For centuries, black people in America suffered the lash of the whip as slaves and the humiliation of segregation. But it was not violence that won full and equal rights. It was a peaceful and determined insistence upon the ideals at the center of America's founding. This same story can be told by people from South Africa to South Asia; from Eastern Europe to Indonesia. It's a story with a simple truth: that violence is a dead end. *SOO MUCH TRUE..It is a sign of neither courage nor power to shoot rockets at sleeping children, or to blow up old women on a bus. That is not how moral authority is claimed; that is how it is surrendered.

Now is the time for Palestinians to focus on what they can build. The Palestinian Authority must develop its capacity to govern, with institutions that serve the needs of its people. Hamas does have support among some Palestinians, but they also have responsibilities. To play a role in fulfilling Palestinian aspirations, and to unify the Palestinian people, Hamas must put an end to violence, recognize past agreements, and recognize Israel's right to exist.

At the same time, Israelis must acknowledge that just as Israel's right to exist cannot be denied, neither can Palestine's. The United States does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace. It is time for these settlements to stop.

Israel must also live up to its obligations to ensure that Palestinians can live, and work, and develop their society. And just as it devastates Palestinian families, the continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza does not serve Israel's security; neither does the continuing lack of opportunity in the West Bank. Progress in the daily lives of the Palestinian people must be part of a road to peace, and Israel must take concrete steps to enable such progress.

Finally, the Arab States must recognize that the Arab Peace Initiative was an important beginning, but not the end of their responsibilities. The Arab-Israeli conflict should no longer be used to distract the people of Arab nations from other problems. Instead, it must be a cause for action to help the Palestinian people develop the institutions that will sustain their state*UNITED WE STAND,DIVIDED WE FALL.. to recognize Israel's legitimacy; and to choose progress over a self-defeating focus on the past.

America will align our policies with those who pursue peace, and say in public what we say in private to Israelis and Palestinians and Arabs*REALLY?. We cannot impose peace. But privately, many Muslims recognize that Israel will not go away. Likewise, many Israelis recognize the need for a Palestinian state. It is time for us to act on what everyone knows to be true.

Too many tears have flowed. Too much blood has been shed. All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be; when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to mingle peacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer.

The third source of tension is our shared interest in the rights and responsibilities of nations on nuclear weapons.

This issue has been a source of tension between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. For many years, Iran has defined itself in part by its opposition to my country, and there is indeed a tumultuous history between us. In the middle of the Cold War, the United States played a role in the overthrow of a democratically- elected Iranian government. Since the Islamic Revolution, Iran has played a role in acts of hostage-taking and violence against U.S. troops and civilians. This history is well known. Rather than remain trapped in the past, I have made it clear to Iran's leaders and people that my country is prepared to move forward. The question, now, is not what Iran is against, but rather what future it wants to build.

It will be hard to overcome decades of mistrust, but we will proceed with courage, rectitude and resolve. There will be many issues to discuss between our two countries, and we are willing to move forward without preconditions on the basis of mutual respect. But it is clear to all concerned that when it comes to nuclear weapons, we have reached a decisive point. This is not simply about America's interestS???*REALLY..It is about preventing a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that could lead this region and the world down a hugely dangerous path.

I understand those who protest that some countries have weapons that others do not. No single nation should pick and choose which nations hold nuclear weapons. That is why I strongly reaffirmed America's commitment to seek a world in which no nations hold nuclear weapons. And any nation - including Iran - should have the right to access peaceful nuclear power if it complies with its responsibilities under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That commitment is at the core of the Treaty, and it must be kept for all who fully abide by it. And I am hopeful that all countries in the region can share in this goal.

The fourth issue that I will address is democracy.

I know there has been controversy about the promotion of democracy in recent years, and much of this controversy is connected to the war in Iraq. So let me be clear: no system of government can or should be imposed upon one nation by any other.

That does not lessen my commitment, however, to governments that reflect the will of the people. Each nation gives life to this principle in its own way, grounded in the traditions of its own people. America does not presume to know what is best for everyone, just as we would not presume to pick the outcome of a peaceful election. But I do have an unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the people; the freedom to live as you choose. Those are not just American ideas, they are human rights, and that is why we will support them everywhere.

There is no straight line to realize this promise. But this much is clear: governments that protect these rights are ultimately more stable, successful and secure. Suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away. America respects the right of all peaceful and law-abiding voices to be heard around the world, even if we disagree with them. And we will welcome all elected, peaceful governments - provided they govern with respect for all their people.
*IS IT..

This last point is important because there are some who advocate for democracy only when they are out of power; once in power, they are ruthless in suppressing the rights of others. No matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by the people sets a single standard for all who hold power: you must maintain your power through consent, not coercion;*YES TO DIPLOMACY.. you must respect the rights of minorities, and participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise; you must place the interests of your people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party. Without these ingredients, elections alone do not make true democracy.

The fifth issue that we must address together is religious freedom.

Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance. We see it in the history of Andalusia and Cordoba during the Inquisition. I saw it firsthand as a child in Indonesia, where devout Christians worshiped freely in an overwhelmingly Muslim country. That is the spirit we need today. People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, heart, and soul. This tolerance is essential for religion to thrive, but it is being challenged in many different ways.

Among some Muslims, there is a disturbing tendency to measure one's own faith by the rejection of another's* UNITY IN DIVERSITY.. The richness of religious diversity must be upheld - whether it is for Maronites in Lebanon or the Copts in Egypt. And fault lines must be closed among Muslims as well, as the divisions between Sunni and Shia have led to tragic violence, particularly in Iraq.

Freedom of religion is central to the ability of peoples to live together. We must always examine the ways in which we protect it. For instance, in the United States, rules on charitable giving have made it harder for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligation. That is why I am committed to working with American Muslims to ensure that they can fulfill zakat.

Likewise, it is important for Western countries to avoid impeding Muslim citizens from practicing religion as they see fit - for instance, by dictating what clothes a Muslim woman should wear. We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretence of liberalism.

Indeed, faith should bring us together. That is why we are forging service projects in America that bring together Christians, Muslims, and Jews. That is why we welcome efforts like Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's Interfaith dialogue and Turkey's leadership in the Alliance of Civilizations. Around the world, we can turn dialogue into Interfaith service, so bridges between peoples lead to action - whether it is combating malaria in Africa, or providing relief after a natural disaster.

The sixth issue that I want to address is women's rights.

I know there is debate about this issue. I reject the view of some in the West that a woman who chooses to cover her hair is somehow less equal, but I do believe that a woman who is denied an education is denied equality. And it is no coincidence that countries where women are well-educated are far more likely to be prosperous.

Now let me be clear: issues of women's equality are by no means simply an issue for Islam. In Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia, we have seen Muslim-majority countries elect a woman to lead. Meanwhile, the struggle for women's equality continues in many aspects of American life, and in countries around the world.

Our daughters can contribute just as much to society as our sons, and our common prosperity will be advanced by allowing all humanity - men and women - to reach their full potential. I do not believe that women must make the same choices as men in order to be equal, and I respect those women who choose to live their lives in traditional roles. But it should be their choice. That is why the United States will partner with any Muslim-majority country to support expanded literacy for girls, and to help young women pursue employment through micro-financing that helps people live their dreams.

Finally, I want to discuss economic development and opportunity.

I know that for many, the face of globalization is contradictory. The Internet and television can bring knowledge and information, but also offensive sexuality and mindless violence. Trade can bring new wealth and opportunities, but also huge disruptions and changing communities. In all nations - including my own - this change can bring fear. Fear that because of modernity we will lose of control over our economic choices, our politics, and most importantly our identities - those things we most cherish about our communities, our families, our traditions, and our faith.

But I also know that human progress cannot be denied. There need not be contradiction between development and tradition. Countries like Japan and South Korea grew their economies while maintaining distinct cultures. The same is true for the astonishing progress within Muslim-majority countries from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai. In ancient times and in our times, Muslim communities have been at the forefront of innovation and education.

This is important because no development strategy can be based only upon what comes out of the ground, nor can it be sustained while young people are out of work. Many Gulf States have enjoyed great wealth as a consequence of oil, and some are beginning to focus it on broader development. But all of us must recognize that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st century, and in too many Muslim communities there remains underinvestment in these areas. I am emphasizing such investments within my country. And while America in the past has focused on oil and gas in this part of the world, we now seek a broader engagement.

On education, we will expand exchange programs, and increase scholarships, like the one that brought my father to America, while encouraging more Americans to study in Muslim communities. And we will match promising Muslim students with internships in America; invest in on-line learning for teachers and children around the world; and create a new online network, so a teenager in Kansas can communicate instantly with a teenager in Cairo.

On economic development, we will create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries. And I will host a Summit on Entrepreneurship this year to identify how we can deepen ties between business leaders, foundations and social entrepreneurs in the United States and Muslim communities around the world.

On science and technology, we will launch a new fund to support technological development in Muslim-majority countries, and to help transfer ideas to the marketplace so they can create jobs. We will open centers of scientific excellence in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and appoint new Science Envoys to collaborate on programs that develop new sources of energy, create green jobs, digitize records, clean water, and grow new crops. And today I am announcing a new global effort with the Organization of the Islamic Conference to eradicate polio. And we will also expand partnerships with Muslim communities to promote child and maternal health.

All these things must be done in partnership. Americans are ready to join with citizens and governments; community organizations, religious leaders, and businesses in Muslim communities around the world to help our people pursue a better life.

The issues that I have described will not be easy to address. But we have a responsibility to join together on behalf of the world we seek - a world where extremists no longer threaten our people, and American troops have come home; a world where Israelis and Palestinians are each secure in a state of their own, and nuclear energy is used for peaceful purposes; a world where governments serve their citizens, and the rights of all God's children are respected. Those are mutual interests. That is the world we seek. But we can only achieve it together.

I know there are many - Muslim and non-Muslim - who question whether we can forge this new beginning. Some are eager to stoke the flames of division, and to stand in the way of progress. Some suggest that it isn't worth the effort - that we are fated to disagree, and civilizations are doomed to clash. Many more are simply skeptical that real change can occur. There is so much fear, so much mistrust. But if we choose to be bound by the past, we will never move forward. And I want to particularly say this to young people of every faith, in every country - you, more than anyone, have the ability to remake this world.All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort - a sustained effort - to find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to respect the dignity of all human beings* PEACEMAKERS SHOULD HAVE OUR BLESSINGS AND COOPERATION,NOT CRITICISM..

It is easier to start wars than to end them. It is easier to blame others than to look inward; to see what is different about someone than to find the things we share. But we should choose the right path, not just the easy path. There is also one rule that lies at the heart of every religion - that we do unto others as we would have them do unto us. This truth transcends nations and peoples - a belief that isn't new; that isn't black or white or brown; that isn't Christian, or Muslim or Jew. It's a belief that pulsed in the cradle of civilization, and that still beats in the heart of billions. It's a faith in other people, and it's what brought me here today.

We have the power to make the world we seek, but only if we have the courage to make a new beginning, keeping in mind what has been written.

The Holy Koran tells us, "O mankind! We have created you male and a female; and we have made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another."The Talmud tells us: "The whole of the Torah is for the purpose of promoting peace."
The Holy Bible tells us, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
The people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth. Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you..*LET US ALL WORK TOWARDS THAT..

Cultiver la paix

Je ne comprends pas, pourquoi existe t il tant de violence,tant de haine dans notre monde...comment quelqu'un peut tuer et blesser son prochain..comment une maman et un papa peuvent arracher la vie de leur bebe..mais ce qui tue vraiment c'est indeniablement cette indifference et impassivite grandissantes des gens devant la souffrance des autres..

Bon nombre d'entre nous ne s'en soucie guere de ce qui se trame dans le monde et on continue tranquillement avec notre train train quotidien..sommes nous devenus des etres insensibles,froids,egoistes a force d'avoir vu,entendu et vecu...n'avons nous plus de coeurs..ou avons nous nos propres pepins a resoudre alors pourquoi s'en preoccuper des autres..

Le pire péché envers nos semblables, ce n'est pas de les haïr, mais de les traiter avec indifférence; c'est là l'essence de l'inhumanité.” La fameuse attitude de je m'en fichisme..les humains ne peuvent pas etre inhumains quand memes..c'est dement..

Peut etre bien que je reve trop d'un monde utopique,irrealisable..ou le mal et la violence ne peuvent etre eradiques..

Certes,les conflits sont inhérents aux rapports humains..c'est en grande partie la pauvrete,l'injustice,les frustrations de toutes sortes,les conflits religieux et politiques exacerbes par les difficultes economiques et sociales qui generent la violence,le desespoir,l'incomprehension..elle est aussi alimentee plus ou moins volontairement par des groupes qui y trouvent interet,pour garder le pouvoir ou faire des affaires..

Je me suis souvent demande si je parlerai,penserai ainsi si je vivais pas dans un petit nid assez douillet..et je suis arrive a la reponse...NON,non je ne pourrai faire de mal..malgre tout le mal qu'on puisse me faire..malgre tout..je sais des fois la souffrance,l'injustice vous incitent a commettre et dire des trucs irreparables...

Non je ne vous demande pas de vous taire,de ne pas exprimer votre frustration..tout etre est libre de ses opinions,de ses convictions..mais on peut bien le faire sans porter atteinte a la vie d'autrui..pourquoi pas régler les différends, entre personnes ou entre pays, par le biais de la coopération, la discussion, la négociation. Ce qui menace la paix, ce ne sont pas les conflits mais la violence comme mode de résolution des conflits..cest difficle mais pas impossible..

Je ne suis pas superwoman...mais cette certitude de non violence je la puise de ma foi inebranlable en dieu...dommage que le monde devienne de plus en plus materialiste et c'est peut etre ca qui fait son malheur..dans cette course effrenee vers le fric,le pouvoir,la gloire...on oublie les vraies valeurs,notre spiritualite..

Et je crois aussi ohh que oui qu'a travers notre attitude,notre bonne volonte..on peut arriver a changer..pas totalement mais petit a petit notre monde..un petit mot doux,un sourire,de la gentillesse,courtoisie,de bonnes manieres.. ca vous coute rien...peut etre que je suis trop naive..mais j'y crois et j'essaie sincerement de mettre un peu de mon sien.. repandre de la bonne humeur,de la joie de vivre autour avec ma jovialite..et empecher le mal..

La paix se construit et se préserve..si chacun d'entre nous y met un peu des leurs..On y arrivera..lentement mais surement par le developpement d'une education,d'une nouvelle mentalite a la paix,la non violence et un retour a de vraies valeurs morales et spirituelles..