Why be muslim?

[Toxikmynd]

Why be a muslim when there are religions that predate Islam?

 

[Kirran]

Because, in Islam, there's been a line of previous monotheistic beliefs leading up to Islam, which is essentially the 'purest form' of this religion, which has been affirmed by Adam, Ibrahim/Abraham, Isaac, Jesus/Isa, John the Baptist, etc

 

[Toxikmynd]

Because, in Islam, there's been a line of previous monotheistic beliefs leading up to Islam, which is essentially the 'purest form' of this religion, which has been affirmed by Adam, Ibrahim/Abraham, Isaac, Jesus/Isa, John the Baptist, etc

What about the religions that have surpassed it such as Sikhism or Bahai that view everyone as messengers/prophets but progressed? (sorry Sikhs its the best word to use rn)

 

[Kirran]

What about the religions that have surpassed it such as Sikhism or Bahai that view everyone as messengers/prophets but progressed? (sorry Sikhs its the best word to use rn)

Well Muslims believe Muhammad was the Last Prophet. Except the Ahmadis.

 

[Toxikmynd]

Well Muslims believe Muhammad was the Last Prophet. Except the Ahmadis.

But why would he be? There is still plenty to learn in this world and I'm sure god would have more to teach us & reform us again.

 

[Kirran]

But why would he be? There is still plenty to learn in this world and I'm sure god would have more to teach us & reform us again.

I think he said he was. And having accepted the premise that he was a perfect man, or as near to perfect as was feasible to get to, and was spoken to directly by God, then you've gotta accept stuff you believe he said too.

 

[icehorse]

I'm sincerely hoping to hear from some Muslims on this question. (Not to say the conversation so far hasn't been interesting, but it seems to be outsiders looking in...)

 

[Toxikmynd]

I just don't understand it, I love Islam truthfully, but I mean when there are 40,000 year old religions and brand new ones that claim Muhammad wasn't the last messenger, who's to say they're false?

 

[Kirran]

I'm sincerely hoping to hear from some Muslims on this question. (Not to say the conversation so far hasn't been interesting, but it seems to be outsiders looking in...)

That'd be swell.

EDIT: I hope none of my attempts to answer this have violated DIR rules too much, I wasn't trying to dispute anything, I was just answering based on my understanding.

 

[JRMcC]

Why be a muslim when there are religions that predate Islam?

I wish you would start a thread called "Why be an asatru and by the way what is it?"

Also this sounds like a debate topic. Probably shouldn't be in the Islam DIR.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

Why be a muslim when there are religions that predate Islam?

For some people age of a religion doesnt change its authenticity. You can also put in your title or edit your fist thread to put interest in Muslim point of views too.

Ops didnt see it was a DIR. Probably general conversation or general religious debse and say its not a debate

 

[Toxikmynd]

I should... I feel like I shouldn't have posted it here, and now I actually feel bad.

 

[gsa]

Can the mods move this to religious debates?

 

[Toxikmynd]

They're doing it

 

[Toxikmynd]

I wish you would start a thread called "Why be an asatru and by the way what is it?"

Also this sounds like a debate topic. Probably shouldn't be in the Islam DIR.

You can go ahead and do that, I'm simply asking people a question.

 

[LuisDantas]

*** Thread moved to Religious Debates ***​

 

[LuisDantas]

Now that I can post here in this thread:

It seems to me that a considerable part of the appeal of Islam is its own promise that it will in effect subsum and improve on the messages of previous religions.

It tries to be "uncomplicated" in that way. For some people that is a powerful draw.

 

[Toxikmynd]

I like your answer. Truthfully I see it from a weird perspective, I was raised Agnostic but have Asatru/Heathen beliefs so for me Islam is so familiar yet distant.

 

[LuisDantas]

Islam is a very different approach to believe when compared with Paganism. The two general lines will appeal to different people for different reasons.

Islam is all about submission to God. Paganism, as I understand it, tends to be far more personal and somewhat "reciprocal". The personal commitment of the practicioner seems to matter more, if you catch my drift.

 

[Toxikmynd]

I guess I can understand what you mean, I just don't see much appeal to Abrahamic religions, yet Islam does stand out for me. Probably because of the extra research I've done.