We are now in the midst of battling for the usage of word Allah. Muslims in Malaysia claim that Allah is excusive for Islam and not to use by others. However, the Christians are insisting to use the word Allah in their publications.
The popular argument for Muslims over the usage of word Allah by Christians is, the less educated and confused Muslims will be easily converted to Christianity. That is a fair argument if you just looking from one angle.
However, every issue have 2 sides of it. Why not the Muslim look at this as an opportunity to preach about Islam to Christians by saying we both believe in same God. This is where the Muslims always fail. We are too busy with arguments and affairs until we forget our actual mission in this world. The main task of every Muslims is to spread Islam. Are we doing this?
I believe the usage of the word Allah by Christians is not a crime. We should see this as an opportunity for every Muslims to carry out their task. This is a bonus for us.
It is our duty to ensure our family are well equipped with Islamic knowledge and how to distinguish between Islam and other religions. Only then we are the good Muslims. It is purely our mistake if someone in our family converted to other religion because of lack knowledge.
In my personal opinion, we should know see this as a threat but as an opportunity for every Muslims.
