Who is a Muslim?

Surface definition of a Muslim: 

1. Some one who wears a beard,
2. wears Arabic looking clothes,
3. Observes fasting in Ramadan
4. Prays five times a day
5. Does not eat Pork
6. Does not drink Alcohol
7. Eats Halal Meat
8. Pays Zakat
9. Goes to Hajj,not once, but many times, and sends a lot of picture with Kaaba
10. in the background to make sure others know about it.

Real Definition of a Muslim: 

1. Some one who is Amin; trust worthy, just, and truthful
2. Some one who respects the otherness of others
3. Some one who does not judge others’ faith
4. Some one who is a peace makerSome one around whom people feel safe
5. Some one who minds his own business (it happens on Qayamat)
6. Some one who contributes for the well being of humanity
7. Some one who respects all of God’s creation regardless of faith
8. Some one who mitigates conflicts and nurtures good will
9. Some one who brings goodness to one and all

Thank you
mike
World Muslim Congress
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To be a Muslim is to be a peacemaker, one who mitigates conflicts and nurtures goodwill for peaceful co-existence of humanity. God wants us to live in peace and harmony with his creation; life and matter. Mike Ghouse is a Muslim speaker, thinker and a writer on pluralism, Islam, interfaith and other topics. He is committed to nurturing pluralistic values embedded in Islam and building cohesive Socieities and offers pluralistic solutions on issues of the day, all his writings are at www.TheGhouseDiary.com