The second was in February 1998 where he urged attacks on American civilians. He boomed the American embassies eight months later.
Bin Laden organization has ties to an Islamic group. The world Trade Center and Pentagon attacks are often seen in light of a culture clash between a Christian oriented culture and Islamic oriented culture. This paper will both disagree and agree with this statement by examining both cultures.
Islam is a religion of unity, uniformity and universalism in its expressions of faith and practice. The Islamic community believes that Gabriel, an angel revealed himself to Muhammad. They revere the same prophets, Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Mohammad. They accept the sacred writings of the original revaluations of the Jews and Christianity and affirm the great resurrection with consequence of heaven and hell. Muslims that follow the straight path of Islam look forward to paradise The Qur"an and that Hadith (Islam bibles) present paradise as a place of extreme beauty, sinless with no presence of pain or sorrow and ample physical fulfillment. Satan is banished forever Muslims will enjoy the eternal presence of Allah. Traditions observe that only Muslims will go to paradise. The people of the book (Jews and Christians are not admitted into heaven. "None will enter Paradise but a Muslim Soul, and Allah may support this religion(i.e. Islam) even with a wicked man" (Islam 55).
The Ultimate goal and success in Islam is to be forgiven of all sins and enter into paradise. However no one can depend upon his own good deeds. "It is the Mercy of God which allows one to enter paradise" (Islam 57). The believe that Salvation is a future state experienced in the hereafter with pardon of one's sins and deliverance from hell and the gain of heaven.
In Islam diet is important in keeping a pure heart, soul mind, a healthy body, and a soul bound for eternity. "Islam teaches that god forbids certain foods and drinks.
