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There are numerous views concerning whether or not Islam is true or the Truth. Pointing out these arguments does not make them true, but showcases why people may or may not make the claim that Islam is a lie.

Many ignorant people with no knowledge of the religion may make claims. Don't believe in what the media or others say, it is up to you to decide if it is a lie or not. Do your research and may your path be lit.

Various Answers marked with "*"

* You don't have to be a university professor or a rocket scientist to search, find and know the truth. You should do a litmus test that will guide you to the ultimate truth. Some people have preconceived ideas and hidden agendas by attacking Islam. Islam does not need them. You only need to read the Quran and listen to its recitation to know that it is from God. The Quran has challenged mankind throughout history to come up with something similar. Yes they failed. Please study the text and think about the miracles of God in creation (e.g. the universe and human beings) and you will find the truth. The information about the origins of Quran being in Baghdad and not in Mecca/Medinah and that it evolved for 300 years is not true. The Quran was memorized by the prophet's companions during its revelation and was completed before the Prophet's death. Find me a book throughout history where it is memorized by its adherents from cover to cover. There were millions of people who memorized the Quran and the trend continues. This is a miracle that cannot be matched and a definite preservation by God. Do you call this a lie ????!!!!

* Some consider the origins of Islam and the Qur'an are dubious. This is the opinion of some scholars and professors of Islam, history, Arabic and many other fields. Among them are: Dr. John Wansbrough, American historian who taught at London University's School of Oriental and African Studies; Professor Joseph Schacht, professor of Arabic and Islam at Columbia University in New York and a leading Western scholar of Islamic law; Dr. Patricia Crone, a scholar, author and historiographer of early Islamic history working at the Institute for Advance Study; R. Stephen Humphreys, professor of history and Islamic studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara; and Professor Andrew Rippin, professor of history and specialist in Islamic studies at the University of Victoria, B.C., Canada.

"Almost universally, independent scholars studying the Qur'an and Hadith, have concluded that the Islamic scripture was not revealed to just one man, but was a compilation of later redactions and editions formulated by a group of men, over the course of a few hundred years. The Qur'an which we read today is not that which was in existence in the mid-seventh century, but is a product of the eighth and ninth centuries. It was not conceived in Mecca or Medina, but in Baghdad. It was then and there that Islam took on its identity and became a religion. Consequently, the formative stage of Islam was not within the lifetime of Muhammad but evolved over a period of 300 years."

* All religion is essentially subjective and have "mysteries," which cannot be argued by logic or intellect. They are taken "in faith" by the believers. We can argue the historical aspects of any religion, but not its basic tenets. Jesus Christ's special relationship to God is a matter of faith to Christians. Mohamed's special dispensation of knowledge as the "last and final prophet" is based purely on faith and belief. Siddhartha's special "enlightenment" is a matter of faith and belief. It is foolish to argue these things. We can only judge the actions of those who proclaim a faith... not the faith itself. Most have fallen short of the tenets of the faiths they proclaim. To paraphrase another, "Dear God, have mercy on all of us poor creatures struggling to know Thee...."

* Probably because there is so much confusion, even among Muslims, about the premise upon which Islam came, in the seventh century. This premise is actually quite surprising and revealing, concerning our present problems.

* As religions cant be proved or verified so the only standard is to see how many people are increasingly following that religion. The people who have studied Islam independently know that the acts and sayings (Hadith) of Prophet (PBUH)were compiled later on but Quran was revealed to Prophet and there were certain companions of Prophet (Sahabi) who wrote Quran as it was revealed.

A history student can easily understand that how national, race, and personal biases of historians affect the course of history. The same is true with the researches sponsored by the West, particularly in a time when Islamic thoughts are opposing the actions of the only superpower. No wonder if some so called research projects conclude that Quran was compiled in the 18th century.

* People will claim anything is a lie, even gravity.

* The truth is people will hate anything they don't understand and will sometimes go to the extent of attacking it. But just because something is not supported by a person doesn't make it a lie, we can't judge something unless we understand everything about it, only God knows.

* First off, you try and sound intelligent by talking about "scholars" who are not remotely associated to Islam, that's just about as wise as asking a terrorist to explain Judaism. If you want correct information, I would suggest you refrain from asking American scholars about Islam and instead, ask a person who practices and truly understand Islam to answer you.

That being said, The reason why people would say Islam is a lie, is simply the same reason why people would say any other religion is a lie. If it is not their own religion, why should they believe its true? Islam deal with realities that nobody wants to face and deal with, it speaks truths about almost every event we currently face, and of course, if you are not Muslim, you will refuse to want to accept Islamic Truth, because the fact is, you dont want to believe that another religion is right, and ultimately, this is not your fault, you are only following what has been taught to you through generations, whether right or wrong...which is exactly what every other religion is doing as well.

* If you feel its a lie, with or without fact, that is your opinion, which you are very much entitled to....

Controversial opinions

* Because it plagiarises other religious texts that we know were not inspired or delivered by God such as talmudic texts, Zoroastarian apocrypha.

* Because the convenience of Muhammad's revelations to reach his own personal desires was evident- he wanted to marry his daughter in law so Allah allowed it, he wanted money so Allah ordered Muhammad received the greatest share of stolen goods from the Muslims attacks, he wanted to marry 6yr old Aisha yet her father refused so Muhammad claimed Allah told him in a dream, Muhammad wanted to rape captives of war so Allah conveniently sent a revelation allowing it, etc.

* There are more than 22 religions in the world, having 500 thousand or more followers. There are so many different religions because people tend to think different. If all people would think Islam true then all people would be Muslims. So there is no wonder that some people are not Muslims but its really surprising that they say 2nd biggest and first most rapidly growing religion in the world a lie.

*Hint on the above last but one answer paragraph:

The one who wrote this answer "* because the convenience ......" is not only offensive but he deviated from all the guidelines of answering site questions. It is his/her own right not to believe in Islam or prophet Muhammad but it is not his/her right to insult the prophet of more than one fifth of world population. In reply to the false statements that he/she mentioned:

• Prophet Muhammad was married with a single wife for 25 years (in time polygamy was spread allover the world even among prophets) and remained 2 years after his wife death without marriage. His first marriage after that was with a widow 80 years old to take care of her in this old age. He didn't marry his daughter in law as claimed. She was a wife of a slave to him that he freed and gave him his name to honor him but God forbade adopting. So, if he married his ex-wife it is not a sin.
• It is a shame on any one to claim that Prophet Muhammad (peace upon him) was stealing goods from Muslim attacks. Read the history written even by non-Muslims to understand how prophet Muhammad was honest and faithful before and after preaching Islam. He didn't get money for himself otherwise how you explain that he was sleeping in a mud house on the ground and died with single penny left for inheritance.
• could any mindful or wise person believe that prophet Muhammad marries a 6-year old girl. Check your readings again and be sure of the authenticity of your sources.
• Does it make sense for a prophet to rape captives. The only one presented to him as a slave by the Egyptian Christian priest (named Coptic Maria) he freed her and married her and got a child from her (named Ibrahim that died while still child). He set the rule to free woman slaves by this way. Raping women (free or slaves) is a sin in Islam. Do you the prophet can do that sin.

Please, don't throw insults and false statements and be assured of any information you write in this respected site.

As a brief answer to the question above: anyone has the right to believe in Islam or not. Quran says

"There is no compulsion in religion..."

Meaning English translation of (Quran, Chapter 2, Verse 256)

However, he/she should know that he/she will be responsible in front of the Creator of his/her choice in The Last Day of Judgment. He/she should know that to believe or not to believe is something between the person and God. This should not affect the peaceful and cooperative relationships among people of different faiths for the benefit of their communities and all mankind. This is what called for in Quran Chapter 5, Verse 48) that says:

In brief, those who claim that Islam is a lie aim at:

• limiting the spread of Islam and the convert of many non Muslims to Islam when they feel sure of Islam authenticity, the divinity of Quran, and the evidences that Muhammad is true God prophet and messenger, and
• to find justification in getting control of Islamic countries claiming fight against claimed Islam terrorism.

It remains two points. The first point is that everyone has his/her own choice to be Muslim or not but he has no right to speak about Islam rudely or with disrespect. Only God would resolve any discrepancy and/or debate about God religions. The second point is that any one claiming that Islam is a lie should ask himself/herself why many non Muslim people; including religious and scientific leaders; convert to Islam without any persuasion to get better education, better food, better medical treatment, or better job. Refer to the related question below on What are the proofs that the Bible is God revelation words and not a human authored text to find that the same arguments apply on other God holy books including the Qur'an.

Lost socks is a result of the rotational energy of the dryer drum creating micro blackholes along the lines of gravitational nuclear thermodynamic flux - the socks drop into the black hole and emerge on the other side of the space time continium - some poor alien planet is covered in old socks

this has been proven by the fact I visited the planet Saturn last year and indeed did find some old socks I had lost ....
Sometimes you put things into the dryer and they never come out this is because dryers are actually portals to another dimension. Small items of clothing like socks get transported to another time and place.

Most homes in ancient Greece had a courtyard, which was the center of activity. Children could safely play outside in the warm climate. Homes were divided into areas for the men and areas for the women. The andron was a room reserved for males to entertain male guests. The room had a separate entrance to the street so male guests did not have to cross paths with any of the ladies of the house.

Houses were made out of sun-dried brick on a foundation of stones. Sun-dried brick was not a dependable material and often crumbled. Burglars were termed "wall piercers" because they broke through the walls to gain entry into homes. Roofs were made of overlapping clay tiles. Andron room floors were sometimes tiled, but the flooring of the rest of the rooms was packed dirt.

The Greeks had a very limited amount of furniture in their houses. The rooms were relatively bare by today's standards. Wooden chairs, couches and stools were typical.

Food was cooked outside during most of the year. When the weather was not conducive to cooking outside, a hearth or brazier was used in the kitchen. Kitchens were built with a hole in the roof so that smoke could escape.

Houses had one or two private rooms. Bathrooms consisted of a chamber pot, which was dumped into a gutter or into the street.

The head of each household was the husband. It was the woman's role to complete the daily chores and raise children. Often large families included the parents and children, grandparents, unwed female relatives, and slaves all under the same roof.

They were called villages.

According to a recent American study, it is expected that a third world war would a nuclear war that would result in:

• a long winter for around 20 years
• destroying the forests
• lack of food for billions of people
• destroying 50 % of the Ozone layer

Pizza as a food has its roots in some Greek flatbread dishes, as later developed primarily in Naples (now Italy). The addition of tomato sauce came about a century after the first tomatoes were brought back from Central America by Spanish explorers.

The precise history of the pizza and its origin will never be known, but here is what we know about the Italian pizza history:

• The history of pizza goes back to the time of Virgil, who died in the first Century BC, but not before writing down a pizza recipe for posterity.
• Around 1000 AD the word "picea" started to appear in historical records in Italy , it was a circle of dough and the topped with a variety of fillings then baked. The word pizza came into common usage at about the same time.
• It was some time later before pizza became to be made from leavened dough, as we know it today. At the same time the pita type bread schiacciata was made.
• Towards the end of the eighteenth Century historical records show an early record of the "Calzone" it was rolled with the stuffing completely encased inside it, and it was then shaped like a crescent, and baked.
• The pizza as we know it today began to originate in Naples; they were flavored with oil and garlic, cinciielli (a small fish), or anchovies, and mozzarella cheese.
• Up to 1830 the pizzas were sold from Neapolitan market stalls. The first pizza restaurant was called Port' Alba. It had installed an oven fired by volcanic rock from Mount Vesuvius as these reach the high temperatures that help to make the best pizza.
• Salvatore di Giacomo, the Naples poet and dramatist, dedicated several poems to pizza.
• Alexander Dumas, the author of the three musketeers was inspired to write about pizza. Dumas referred to a pizza that was not eaten for eight days. However he had obviously never tried one. He mentions that it was called an "Otto", the Italian word for eight, but in this he got it wrong, it was eaten immediately but the baker got paid eight days later. There were still a few bakers in Naples that carried this tradition until the seventies and it is possible this tradition exits even today.
• " The pizza is a kind of stiacciati which is round in shape and made with bread dough, at first glance it looks like a simple food, but when examined more closely it looks more complicated". Dumas
• By the nineteenth century the pizzas in Naples were garnished with pork fat, oil lard cheese, tomatoes and tiny fish, surprisingly enough not the recipe for a winning pizza!
• The sixteenth century Bourbon Queen Maria Carolina loved the tri-colored green red and white pizza (the forerunner of the Margherita pizza) so much that she convinced her husband King Ferdinand IV to allow the pizzas to be made in the royal ovens. She had a problem because pizza as a food was associated very much with the peasants.
• No history of pizza would be complete without the classic story of the pizza Margherita. Modern pizza history was made in 1889 when Queen Margherita Teresa Giovanni, the consort of Umberto I, visited Naples with her king. Don Raffaele Esposito, who owned Pietro Il Pizzaiolo, was asked to prepare a special dish in honour of the Queen's visit. Esposito consulted his wife who was the real pizza expert and together they developed a pizza featuring tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. He named it the Margherita Pizza, after the city's guest of honor.
• Mozzarella is made from buffalo's milk and had never before been used to make a pizza. Ironically a cheese, basil and tomato pizza was already popular in Naples, but it did not have quite the same impact in the annals of pizza history .
• Baker's shops in Pompeii show evidence of flat breads that could have been amongst the world's first pizzas. If they are, they must qualify to be the world's most preserved pizza, enshrined in lava forever.

Existence has not yet been proven, so we don't know.

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People fishing for Nessie, the famous monster of Loch Ness, often bait their hooks with (store bought) haggis. This is done to imitate the critter's natural food, the Great Highland free-roaming haggis. Nessie captures and eats these rare creatures when they slip off the sloped banks of the Loch. When they enter the water, as they have evolved with the legs on the left or right side of their body longer than the other side to assist them in walking on mountain sides, they can only swim in circles. They rapidly tire becoming easy prey for the monster.

A rarely known fact about Nessie's eating habits is that she is unable to fully digest the skin or fur of the haggis. But, she has adapted, and now will regurgitate these waste products soon after eating one, to avoid the constipation and flatus that occurs if the hide is allowed to travel further down her digestive tract, which causes the haggtose intolerance. Locals of the area regularly scour the vicinity around the lake to find the hairy haggis hides hidden on the banks by the monster. Once these hides are tanned by one of the ancient Highland techniques, they can be used as a cost-effective imitation of the more popular, and more expensive, hide from the famous Nauga, from Naugatuck, Connecticut (Naugahyde), sometimes in upholstery work. But, owing to the hide's size and shape, it is used more often to create the bladder for the beloved Great Highland Bagpipe.

An aside note: There have been reports over the centuries of the sound of distant bagpipes coming from the lake. Some people attribute these musical notes to Nessie's haggtose intolerance-induced flatus, but no one has been able to verify that as the source of the sounds as yet. The bagpipe itself, with the use of the haggis hide, may

have been developed to imitate those sounds of Nessie echoing over the Loch.

We do off course , at Scottish Myths and Legends Limited [ S.M.A.L.L] receive tripe like this daily. The truth is that Nessie eats tourists proved by the fact that so few people are around to say they have seen her. Locals do not fall into her clutches as her feeding times are the same as the pub opening hours, why do you think they were set as they are? Have you ever seen a Scotsman on the lochside with a camera during opening hours. I rest my case.