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Originally posted by Garnet:
I'm not sure how much I agree that this is the reason. Big part of it, perhaps, though.
Look at it this way: the manner in which you conduct your everyday life is an advertisement for your beliefs--be it in God, Allah, Buddha, or whatever. You retain a clear idea of what is 'right' and what is 'wrong' and strive to act accordingly. nOt only do you feel a personal satisfaction at having acted in a 'right' way, but your mind is assured that others perceive your actions as reflections of the Power and Glory of your god. Combine that concept with the belief that 'right' actions will assuredly result in a struggle-free after existance, and this is a very powerful incentive.
But, IMO, it is a combination of the satisfaction of having lived according to their beliefs as well as the promise of a cozy afterlife that entices.
Simplistically said, of course.
Garnet
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no one asks what you think man...
hehe, sorry, the remark is a little harsh, but you got the idea
we are talking about what THEY, the muslims, think is right