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i come from a fairly religious muslim family in australia, although it wasnt something that was fed to me, i chose it on my own after high school (after an experience or two). i guess i can i wanted to join or become part of something with some meaning.
during uni days joined the muslim society and became an active member, but never the evangelist..but i was confident in what i knew, what i believed and what i wanted to be...it was a personal choice...
after uni, losing contact with some friends, working my butt off, your faith waivers a little (never was the evangelist, but just not as active or commited anymore), but never to the extent of questioning my validity in my beliefs...i guess u go through cycles
i guess im comfortable with what i know, and who i am without having to answer to anyone... i have never let anyone decide what i believe, how i should do things. each to their own...the important thing in all this is mutual respect regardless of beliefs... whether they be muslim christian jew agnostic athiest buddhist hindu...the list goes on. i have friends from all walks of life.. but mutual respect is the key
alladin_sane..islamic principles regard pictures of Mohammad or God for that matter as being against its tenants. so any holy pictures are a no-no. this was to guard against idol/picture worshipping ..something that many of the christian churches fell into...
as for pictures of Mohammad existing, yes i have seen a few... all the ones i have seen show him in the oriental form, with slanted eyes and the like, looked like a mongol, so its probably a safe bet to say its from central asia...
Raider, i can get you some info on this if you want.
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