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Wow, that just pretty much nailed it.

Yeah frifri, never met you, but man.. I'm already liking you xD.
I like a lot of the reasons you stated. Also the "scientific evidence".. I think the idea of it is just awesome.. back then, typical ocean-splitting miracles brought people belief. But today, when people are so faithful in science, I think it's very clever how God put these dormant miracles in the Quran to inspire belief in future generations.

Another I would have to throw in is that I found Islam to be the most logical religion. Like, it made the most sense to me, and seemed like it could apply to the most people. It seems to be so, since it's the most fastest growing religion.

For instance, it has a lot of focus on peace and not letting bad passions and desires taking over you, much like in Buddhism, another religion I considered. But really, I found that Buddhism didn't make sense for everyone. It would let people live peaceful, pure lives, but if EVERYONE was pure Buddhist, then there would be little progress or innovation, since no one would ever follow their good desires or passions, and there would be no defending oneself against those who would attack. Islam doesn't incapacitate us in the way Buddhism does, in that we are given reasonable means to defend ourselves and to seek knowledge and indulge in other good passions.

I also liked Orthodox Judaism, but is was basically very similar to Islam, and I don't know anyone who truly follows it, nor have I ever heard of anyone who does. It seems like it has been obscured and overshadowed by modern-day Judaism, much like what has happened to Buddhism, and has been lost in time. Not saying that there are no orthodox Jews.. But, unlike Islam, there's no growth in it. It seems cultish.

Buddhism and Orthodox Judaism were the only religions I ever really considered. I was never into any of that "make my own religion" kind of religion, or "anti-organized religion" religion thing, because it was basically living one's life off of one's own inexperienced, unwise opinions. As Socrates said, "The wise man is one who admits that he truly knows nothing." In that case, I think I would seek guidance instead of trying to make up my own.

Also, I just have to say this, one of the major reasons why I follow Islam, I can't exactly put in logical words. I mean.. my heart is just drawn into it, unobstructed, without doubt. I really can't explain it.. but I have a feeling that I don't really need to. Yknow?

*throws bless and respect at frifri* very well said, i like you atittude. though it does bring up some points.

The reason why other people dont understand islam or dont understand why we are so connected with our religion and even how we are so sucessful as human being sin general.

That reason is that we have read the Quaran and followed the teachings.

Or at least understood it. Most people who are athiest, and out of curiosity, have read the quran and fell in awe to the words of Allah.
They either converted to Islam or at least gained huge respect for hour religion.
I ask all athiests, (the one in between, ive forgotten the name for it) and people from other religions. Be you man or woman, rich or poor to simply read the Quran, even just a little. If you want to understand us, as muslims, individually and as a group. You truely have to undersand why we are doing what we are doing, and what our teachings are. and that can only be achieved by reaching the origin of our teachings, and that is god, Allah. The only way we can connect to Allah is the Quran, Prayer and being a muslim in yourself.

like they say, "keep your freinds close. But keep your enemies closer"
so give the next muslim you see a nice warm hug. (just not a woman, if you are a guy, it may be seen as offensive sweatdrop )

I'm a Muslim by birth, and I love my religion. I've also checked out other religions, and well my religion made the most sense to me. No offense to any non-muslims though.. sweatdrop