whether Barack is muslim or not, and if he is muslim, and with the way some people are with islam and muslims, perhaps he is being careful about it, perhaps barack doesn't want his perference of what religion to overshadow his work, especially in a job like this.

Dear Israfil, you said the following:

"I agree with Angel, if he declares himself a Muslim he will lose the presidential race...Simple. Most politicians lie about their past and, if he is like those politicians then what he does is not a phenomenon. Better to keep your mouth shut about your religion unless you want to be "politically assassinated!" by the people of course."

Hmmm, I remember a man in the past who was running for President.  He never hesitated to state proudly that he was a Roman Catholic.  And never before had a Catholic been elected to the Presidency.  His name was John F. Kennedy!  No, I disagree here with you.  It is never good in the eyes of God Himself to deny your faith.  Some people would do anything to win an important office such as this, but the righteous would do anything to hold fast to their faith!  It's an individual decision for each person.  As I said, I like Barack.  If he is Muslim, he should be honest, forthright, and proud.  I believe it would work in his favor.  To hide his true religion would, and is, causing him problems, both here on earth and with our God.  Just my opinion, nothing personal Israfil.

God's Peace. 

I hate to derail this thread, but must respond to your rant.  Like it or not Muslims are by no means monolithic and without a doubt some are not only extremist (fanatical terrorist), but also ignorant of “Jihad” and its lawful purpose.  Maybe you should start a new discussion because what pertinence OBL and Jihad has to do with; “Is Barack Obama Muslim?” totally escapes me.   Killing innocent civilians is not Jihad it is murder and corruption in the land.  Lastly, I see nothing hypocritical about Muslims working with Western governments if it is fighting a common enemy (terrorist) who are a pestilence to all peace loving humans both Muslim and non-Muslim alike. 

Edited by abuayisha

Angel wrote:

"Whos said that Barack is doing such a thing ?"

Several folks have mentioned the "possibility" that he is doing that, Angel.  Re-read all the posts here.

I'm not saying he is doing that, what I am saying is that IF he is hiding his true religion, it is not being honest, and I doubt that Allah/God is pleased with anyone who chooses to hide their chosen religion.  That's all I meant.  Not that he is necessarily doing it.

Peace Always.