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In terms of books/references I tend to consult, none of them treat
*people* that way. As far as I am concerned, najas only comes up in
terms of defining clean surface and clean clothing in terms of
prayer (which in a general sort of way is similar to the Bahai). Also,
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But the idea that certain people aresupposed to be shunned or treated as
untouchable because they are
non-Muslim is definitely not a part of Islam. Matt definitely cited several
relevant texts on this point...
Dear Gilberto,
I guess you are right. What do we do
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In terms of books/references I tend to consult, none of them treat
*people* that way. As far as I am concerned, najas only comes up in
terms of defining clean surface and clean clothing in terms of
prayer (which in a general sort of way is similar to the Bahai).
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Based on this verse (Quran 9:28) and other hadith, etc. there is decree
after decree, even in this 21st century, from Muslim clerics that we Baha'is
are najas, that Muslims should not shake hands with us, marry us, eat with
us, invite us to their homes, accept
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On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:47 PM, Susan Maneck sman...@gmail.com wrote:
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In terms of books/references I tend to consult, none of them treat
*people* that way. As far as I am concerned, najas only comes up in
terms of defining clean surface
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I would definitely read that ayat spiritually. (And it is my
understanding that that is the typical Hanafi view at least). (And do
you think that Bahais count as Idolaters?) So if you want to shake
hands I'm not going to treat you like najas. And if you serve some
good
