Israr Ahmed – Obligations to the Qur’an

Rumsfeld would like to put out a disclaimer that although, I do not visit my local synagogue, mosque or church every week, I do consider myself to be a religious person.  That being said, I don’t know how original Israr Ahmed’s thoughts are on obligations to the Qur’an and I also am unsure as to how literal they should be taken.  It seems to me that alot of what Ahmed is stating should be self evident and expected of any religious person, especially the points about living out the teaching in daily life and conveying its message to others.  I mean, what truly is the purpose of reading and understanding religious doctrine, if you are not going to pursue it. 

I believe the greater point that Ahmed is making and something that many religious people are guilty of is simply going through the ‘religious motions’.  It is easy to mindlessly recite and memorize prayer and attend even daily services. The difficult part is bringing religion to bear in daily life.

God Bless religion and God Bless America.