ConfusedKuri

Well Judaism doesn't really believe in Hell. As for the afterlife, I believe we reunite with G-d, but I don't believe it necessarily means there's an afterlife.

It would probably be a good idea to check out Buddhism. I am not a fan of it, but I think it's always good to look into to something new. If you don't mind, I would suggest looking into Sikhism. It has a lot of similarities with Islam.

Well I used to be in a similar situation. I suggest looking for G-d and truth in all religions. You can learn a thing or two from most religions.

Hello!

You seem to be a "seeker". I am correct?

Allah has granted me guidance, i am thankful for it, he has honoured me.

i only go by what scholars say, not by what i or other uneducated people say, i did that once and i almost had enough of islam as a result. i do learn alot about islam myself, but i never interpret things myself or go against a scholar unless i have seen a better interpretation of another scholar who has been better educated. i rely on Allah to help me make the right choices. i rely on Him for all things.

I think it's commendable that you're considering Hinduism. Your ancestors would be proud.

Sufism is but a label. The reality is hidden behind the name. Both the Deobandi and Barelvi movements in India were initially started by people who were followers of Sufi ideas but also had a political and revivalist mission in mind for the Muslims of India. (Many movements were launched at that time in India in Hinduism as well, that was the period when the British were just strengthening their hold on India). However now the situation has changed. Although people associated with these movements still pay allegiance to particular Sufi tariqas but for many this is mere lip-service and the spiritual vigor is lacking.

I think Madni was a title for one who has studied/lived in Medina initially. However it is now often appended as some sort of surname. One can never conclude that if a person is using Madni as a surname, whether he is a Deobandi, a Barelvi etc.

I'm sure there are.

Well, I was more referring to Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and how he was a symbol for a 'better change' in Islam. Whether that change is a good thing can be debatable, but I appreciate that if such a thing such as Ahmadiyyism is possible, then progressive and liberal Islam is also possible.

Hey there! I think we should be happy to be confused at times... I have begun to accept that there will always be unanswerable questions and am happy in that position. Hope things are well!

Thank you very much - I think she is pretty, but then I'm biased!

Oh dear. Why do you think that?

Hehe, who knows, eh?

Hehe, my uncle was a hair stylist and isn't gay.

His.. job?

What's he do?

Lol, why do you think he is gay?

Lol, that sucks.
"He is so gay"? You mean, literally gay?

Men can be dense. I know, I am one.
It's best to just spell it out to him, so many of us can't take hints very well.

Both. Oldest is a girl, youngest is a boy.

I don't understand the second part of your sentence though, sorry. Can you rephrase please?

That I am, that I am.

Dating from 16, first child at 19. Married at 20, second child at 21 because I got her pregnant again on the wedding night. LOL, busy boy.

Hehe, of course I don't mind. It's totally your choice, of course.

You could always be what's called a "flexitarian" (usually vegetarian, but not always), or "mammarian" (no red meat) if you don't want to go for full-time vegetarianism. I know it can be difficult to get into it if you come from a culture where meat is common.