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I posted this the other day on an earlier similar topic but think it's still appropriate...

Posted by Grendelgrey to Pikamax
On News/Activism 03/02/2004 2:55:11 PM PST #13 of 18

..suicide bombers believe they will become martyrs by forcing the hand of God. They kill in God's name and then believe they force God to pardon all sins they may have committed. They are then granted a place in paradise by their works, their actions, their deeds. NOT by Faith but by forcing the hand of God. This sounds like arrogance to me.

Many Suicide bombers have videos made of themselves prior to carrying out their "martyr mission". In Palestine as soon as any ticking Ahmed Al-Kaboom goes "ka-blooey" family members take to the street holding aloft pictures of the "de-parted departed". Indeed the PLO has often made larger than life Billboard space available to the images of these killers.

If the martyr is carrying out a mission to honor God ,and in the name of God, why do they seek the praise of men? Why do the parents, brothers- sisters -uncles -aunts -extended family seek recognition as being related to one who famously martyred themselves for God?

Seeking the praise of man is its' own reward. When bomber families receive their 30 pieces of silver have they not received their payment? Have they not taken Honor and Glory from God by these actions? If the whole act of martyrdom is to do the work of God and give Him Honor and Glory by a sacrifice of ones life, and one then fishes for man's praise does that not violate the act of martyrdom?

Haven't these bombers and all those who support them just robbed God of his Honor? Is God not a jealous God ? Jealous to watch over that which is His? Weren't Satan ,and a third of the Angels, tossed out of Heaven for the crimes of Arrogance ,Pride and seeking to rob from God that which was his?.

Is it not a sin of pride to seek after man's approval after claiming to be doing an act "For God's Glory"?Is not Santan guilty of pride? How does one "force the hand of God" and not be guilty of Pride and Arrogance? How does Islam explain away this seeming paradox?