>Ok. We've all mentioned how we
>should not just indoctrinate our
>kids--we should show various paths
>and let them choose there
>own. But aren't their some
>paths that they should never
>follow, even once? Arent there
>certain universal morals that MUST
>be indoctrinated into your child
>at a young age? They
>can figure them out themselves
>later. Certain things are plainly
>WRONG: murder, rape, theivery, etc.

a couple more and youll have the ten commandments.
but i suspect out of all the ten commandments, that only about 8 or 9 are universally acceptable for being accepted as "non-go-downable" paths.

>There are no ifs ands
>or buts here. The child
>must learn that these things
>are wrong immediately, as not
>learning them and following the
>other path is not acceptable
>under any circumstances. No controversy
>there. But, if we take
>this thought a step further---what
>are absolut RIGHTS and WRONGS----what
>are morals? A Muslim may
>feel that the teaching their
>child to submit to Allah
>is just as important and
>vital as teachinng them that
>murder is wrong.

the belief of the muslim is that Allah is the law giver. he set the pace, we flow with it.

so for us, it is more important to teach a child to submit to Allah, than teaching them that murder is wrong. why?
b/c for us, Allah is the one that declared murder to be wrong.
so, to submit to Him, is to submit to the decision that murder is wrong.

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Words to ponder over............

3.7 He it is Who has >sent down to thee the Book: In it are verses basic or fundamental (of established, clear meaning); they are the foundation of the Book: others are not entirely clear. But those in whose hearts is perversity follow the part thereof that is not clear, seeking discord, and searching for hidden meanings in it, but no one knows its interpretation except Allah. And those who are firmly grounded in knowledge say: "We believe in the Book; the whole of it is from our Lord:" and none will grasp the Message except men of understanding.

the biography of Prophet Muhammad (saws):
http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Books/SM_tsn/
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subhaanakallahumma (Glory be to you, Oh Allah), wabihamdika (and I praise You). ashhadu anla ilaha illa anta (I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except You). astaghfiruka (I seek Your forgiveness), wa atuubu ilaika (and I turn to You in Repentance).