I think of it as learning about something I know very little about without prejudice.

Trampled Underfoot - Led Zeppelin

My what? I think of it as a healthy, non-judgemental curiosity about something I know very little about. I doubt anyone on this message board is a scholar of Islam.

Certainly.

Acknowledging the areas of the law that shock the conscience, where is the area of agreement?

Modernly in some, perhaps too many cases, the law is applied in a way that does not satisfy our conscience, but historically the law has a foundation that is centuries old. In Latin there is an expression called "stare decisis", which means "let the decision stand", where previously established precedents remain. Before I spend all my energy speaking out against a law that is centuries older than me, perhaps I should consider what might persuade someone from carrying out extreme penalties that shock my conscience, and to adopt a more lenient position.

I first saw the Rolling Stones in 1966, Jimi Hendrix and Cream in 1968, and Led Zeppelin in 1969. I can't compare them in terms of who is better, as each came with their own outstanding, superior qualities. Each was in a league by themselves.

And Mr. Teddy, too? He needs his rights protected.

Sharia law dates back quite a ways. One of its earlist jurists, Al-Shafi'i, lived from (150 AH/767 AD - 204 AH/820 AD). Muhammad, the prophet, died in 632, and Al-Shafi'i, the jurist, was born in 767. Although I'm certain men will make mistakes, I trust in the one God (Allah) who has authority over the law, and His name is the Father of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the Redeemer. As always, I trust He understands the needs of teddy bears as well as others. "Sharia" means "path to the water source". Water is generally good as long as it brings life, nourishes and sustains.

He has nice long legs.

Being there was like waking up and finding Led Zeppelin performing in your living room, your kitchen, your bathroom, your bedroom, your backyard, your street and your city; the sound was everywhere.

Communication Breakdown / Dazed and Confused - Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin 1969 - Communication Breakdown * French TV This video was recorded from a televised performance in Paris, France on June 25, 1969, a week before I first saw Led Zeppelin on August 2, 1969.

And in that way God permitted the destroyer to come forth; why He allowed it, I don't know. Eventually the truth prevails and the rest falls by the wayside. When something comes to pass that coincides with the prophet's words, you notice that. Only God can see into the heart of a prophet to know if it is true; I am only His humble servant, may God have mercy on me.

From a historical perspective, it shows the universal weakness of humanity, that people have made the same mistakes in the past in the name of the one they worship. It demonstrates the weakness is not limited to the followers of Islam, at least historically. To go so far as to conclude that anyone is justified in such acts committed out of weakness is far-fetched in my view.

In his world, warriors were everywhere. Initially, the prophet Muhammad encountered hostile tribes and suffered harsh treatment; yet he endured. Eventually he became recognized as a unifier amidst conflict, and his followers prevailed in their conquests.

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Everybody's been a-talkin'; they say our love wasn't real That it would soon be over; that's not the way that I feel But I don't worry, honey; let them say what they may Come on & stick with me, baby; we'll find a way Yes, we'll find a way Everybody's been a-talkin'; yes, the news travels fast They said the fire would stop burnin', that the flame wouldn't last But I don't worry, honey; let them say what they may Come on & stick with me, baby; we'll find a way Yes, we'll find a way Come on & stick with me, baby - Mel Tillis

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Such a search would take a really long time and perhaps be fruitless. Men should take responsibility for their actions and not blame their own acts on the prophet Muhammad.

There are no accounts that I have seen of the prophet Muhammad ever personally having committed an act of violence. If you find one please let me know.