I misunderstood.
Personally I do not see why I should apologize for anything I did not do nor approve of being done. I have contact with only one Muslim on a regular basis, that is my wife, and i really do not know of any time she has ever even threatened violence, except for when I forget to...
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The only Islamic writing that is believed to be the word of God is the Qur'an.
The Qur'an is used as a starting guide in Islamic Jurisprudence. Out side of that the development is very similar to the manner UK and American law developed. some portions of Sharia were adapted into British...
There are no actual examples of sharia I can point to in todays world.
But Sharia specifically Islamic Jurisprudence is any one of 4 legal systems based upon one of the Madhabs.
There are some differences in the sharia laws depending upon which Madhab is followed.
Basically a Madhab is based...
In my younger years I really wanted to be killed in combat as an American GI fighting to defend Mom's apple pie and the Girl Next door. At the age of 23 my wish was about completed but I ended just spending a year in a hospital and being permanently disabled. End of dream
After that I decided i...
GOING BACWARDS.
I do not see sectarianism as being a major issue in most of the world.
While in the Mideast there are constant hostilities between Shi'ite and Sunni I do not believe that as being related to difference in sects, I see it as long established hostilities between Iranians and Arabs...
in simple words by supporting a religion other than Islam, she is no longer practicing Islam.
A Muslim is forbidden to participate in the religious rituals of any other religion.
I carried my reply too far, while nagging to pray could be acceptable for the most part the support would be along...
Unequal but fair
First keep in mind we are speaking of a Muslim wife. Not if the wife is a different faith from the Husband
A Muslim woman has different obligations from a Muslim man in regards to worship. To a Muslim all factors of our life is part of our de'en. to a Muslim. religion and life...
One if the man is not engaging in any worship. there is no marriage as half of the women's deen is missing.
If he is worshiping the woman is to support his worship, which means she would not be a Muslim
Roughly this means if a woman marries a non-Muslim she is to convert to his belief or...
There are limits as there are the 5 pillars of faith we all must follow to the best of our ability and there are the 6 fundemental beliefs
Listed in order of importance they are:
5 pillars of Islam
1) The Testimony of Faith:
The testimony of faith is saying with conviction, “La ilaha illa...
there are strong indications that the Muslims at the time of Muhammad(saaws) were aware of Atheists
Three distinct groups of non-Muslims were identified Polytheist, People of the Book and unbelievers. (Kafirun)
Kafirun in a broad sense is used to designate any non-Muslim, but looking at the way...
Unless you take into consideration there is no centralized teaching.
No Imam, Scholar, Teacher etc is supposed to present their interpretation of scripture as being the "official" one. they are obligated to explain it is their own opinion and if they are wrong they alone are responsible. We are...
Here there is a conflict.and one reason a Muslim is to leave a country if the laws prevent them from following their religion.
It will come down to if the person is practicing Islam to the best of their ability. It will seldom affect a Muslim as most do prefer marriage. no law required.
While...
Typically there is no centralized teaching of Islam. for most Muslims their only teacher will be their mother. Sometimes what one sees is family culture
How much condemnation do you expect us to do. virtually every Muslims condemn the terrorist especially those who do so in the name of Islam
I have posted many links of Muslims condemning Muslim terrorists
Here are a few more recent ones
Not in our name - Muslims respond in revulsion to...
We see marriage as a religious obligation. It is 1/2 of our worship
The ruling is designed to protect a woman's wealth. typically a woman will buy gold jewelry. A man is not permitted to own or wear gold jewlry. This makes it very difficult for a man to marry a woman for her money.
It is...
In Islam both men and woman are obligated to be married if they are mentally, physically and financially able.
Marriage is considered a religious obligation for both men and women.
We consider marriage to be 1/2 of our worship.
Can a Muslim woman marry a non Muslim man as a Muslim man may marry a non Muslim woman (with of course the intent of converting her).
Moot question as it is impossible for a Muslim woman to remain a Muslim if she marries a non-Muslim as a Muslim woman is obligated to support her husbands...
The Importance of Girls’ Education in Islam
by Farah Onaid
Women and girls have been victims of ruthless power struggles for centuries in all societies and cultures around the world. This hegemony over women has been exercised in the form of Sati, Hitobashira, Karo-Kari and the killing of...