Why I prefer Islam.

[Toxikmynd]

As we can all clearly see, I am not a Muslim, nor am I Christian or Jewish, I am an Asatruar, but I did delve into Abrahamic religion for awhile, and I discovered something, through trying out the lifestyles of all three major Abrahamic religions, Islam was the one that I felt truly connected with the idea of a 'God', I never felt that with the other groups.

 

[Quintessence]

What is it about Islam that inspired that connection for you, @Toxikmynd ?

 

[Skwim]

As we can all clearly see, I am not a Muslim, nor am I Christian or Jewish, I am an Asatruar, but I did delve into Abrahamic religion for awhile, and I discovered something, through trying out the lifestyles of all three major Abrahamic religions, Islam was the one that I felt truly connected with the idea of a 'God', I never felt that with the other groups.

You say you prefer Islam but call yourself an Asatruar. Please explain.

 

[gsa]

Islam is certainly more demanding in terms of daily ritual than most forms of Christianity and all but the most devout Orthodox Jews. That said, I can't imagine what it is you find attractive about a religion that would condemn you as a kafir guilty of the most heinous sin (shirk/polytheism).

 

[Servant_of_the_One1]

May Allah open your heart towards(islamic) path that leads to the Knower of the Seen and Unseen.



Say: O people! indeed there has come to you the truth from your Lord, therefore whoever goes aright, he goes aright only for the good of his own soul, and whoever goes astray, he goes astray only to the detriment of it, and I am not a custodian over you. (10:108)


@Toxikmynd
What makes you prefer islam when we know Judaism too has pure form of monotheism, and Unitarian Christianity(that worships only God, not Isa/Jesus pbuh)?

 

[LuisDantas]

What is it about Islam that inspired that connection for you, @Toxikmynd ?

I want to know that as well.

I suppose Islam is a bit more self-coherent than Christianity, but it lacks the sense of mutual responsibility of Judaism and the openness to questioning (limited as it is) of Christianity itself.

And it is so darned insistent on justifying everything with God that, frankly, at some level I will always be surprised that it exists at all.

 

[Toxikmynd]

I'm an Asatruar because I have the freedom of choice, I believe in the ways of my ancestors. I was just stating that overall I felt a stronger connection with Islam than the other faiths of Abrahamic origin that I tried. How does one explain the way they feel? Emotion and connection isn't something someone can control, it just happens. I simply felt a stronger connection with Islam than the other two, will I ever be Muslim again? Well, I find life takes weird turns, nothing is for sure so how would I know, the best I can say is "PROBABLY NOT". I was just stating an opinion/emotion that I felt necessary to share. Emotions work in strange ways. Also all Abrahamic religions I know of would condemn me for my choice, but until they take that liberty from my dead hands, I will follow whatever path suits me at the time, or until I have proof for one, but I doubt that will ever happen.

 

[Treks]

You're lucky you can come and go from Islam as you choose, courtesy of where you live in the world.

 

[psychoslice]

I have read the Koran and quite frankly it did nothing for me, so all the best with that.

 

[Toxikmynd]

You're lucky you can come and go from Islam as you choose, courtesy of where you live in the world.

I agree that I am lucky, I'm lucky that I can choose any path without danger, I feel bad for those who don't have that chance.

 

[Toxikmynd]

I have read the Koran and quite frankly it did nothing for me, so all the best with that.

As the bible did nothing for me.

 

[Toxikmynd]

@psychoslice Also, I haven't fully read the Quran/Koran I plan on one day finishing it, but the simple fact is, no book will make you feel closer to your faith IMHO, religion isn't something you can feel with knowledge but something you should feel in your heart.

 

[Treks]

I find the Koran much more engaging than the Bible. The Bible is more story-based in its approach, the Koran is largely addressed to the reader so it comes across much more one-on-one.

 

[Pegg]

I'm an Asatruar because I have the freedom of choice, I believe in the ways of my ancestors. I was just stating that overall I felt a stronger connection with Islam than the other faiths of Abrahamic origin that I tried. How does one explain the way they feel? Emotion and connection isn't something someone can control, it just happens. I simply felt a stronger connection with Islam than the other two, will I ever be Muslim again? Well, I find life takes weird turns, nothing is for sure so how would I know, the best I can say is "PROBABLY NOT". I was just stating an opinion/emotion that I felt necessary to share. Emotions work in strange ways. Also all Abrahamic religions I know of would condemn me for my choice, but until they take that liberty from my dead hands, I will follow whatever path suits me at the time, or until I have proof for one, but I doubt that will ever happen.

Islam would put you to death for holding this view. Christianity and Judaism would not as they do not demand anything of you.....I guess this is because God dignifies us with free will and if a religion is close to God, it must likewise respect freewill. Islam does not respect freewill.

just saying.

 

[Pegg]

I find the Koran much more engaging than the Bible. The Bible is more story-based in its approach, the Koran is largely addressed to the reader so it comes across much more one-on-one.

in some way i agree... the Koran is a book of laws. Do this and dont do that.

But the bible is a book of Gods interactions with man. So we are told the story of how God spoke to Abraham and made a promise to him and we see how he kept that promise even in the face of many difficulties. We are told the story of how God saved his people from Egypt and from enemy nations. We are told the story of a King who prayed for wisdom rather then riches and see God blessed him with both.

The bible helps us to understand what God is like as a person. His personality and qualities are clearly demonstrated through those stories and we learn how the people in those stories are moved by their love for God and how he in turn favors them. Thats what I love about the bible... it helps us to see God in ways we can appreciate and that in turn helps us to understand why he imposes certain laws in the first place. And these stories, or events, can draw us close to God by helping us to appreciate all his wonderful qualities.

 

[Toxikmynd]

Islam would put you to death for holding this view. Christianity and Judaism would not as they do not demand anything of you.....I guess this is because God dignifies us with free will and if a religion is close to God, it must likewise respect freewill. Islam does not respect freewill.

just saying.

That is utter BS. Judaism and Christianity are just as bad as Islam. When I was trying Islam I only followed the Quran, no Hadiths, I had hardly any rules laid upon me, the only haram things I really had to worry about was pork, idolatry and other non halal food. Idolatry is frowned upon in all of these faiths listed. I have no idea where you got your info, I was simply stating that I prefer Islam, didn't say I cared about the Muslim view of my current belief system.

 

[Pegg]

That is utter BS. Judaism and Christianity are just as bad as Islam. When I was trying Islam I only followed the Quran, no Hadiths, I had hardly any rules laid upon me, the only haram things I really had to worry about was pork, idolatry and other non halal food. Idolatry is frowned upon in all of these faiths listed. I have no idea where you got your info, I was simply stating that I prefer Islam, didn't say I cared about the Muslim view of my current belief system.

perhaps you didnt practice Islam along with other muslims? If you were actually to do that, their rules would apply to you and you receive the same punishments as they do when they do something wrong.

 

[psychoslice]

@psychoslice Also, I haven't fully read the Quran/Koran I plan on one day finishing it, but the simple fact is, no book will make you feel closer to your faith IMHO, religion isn't something you can feel with knowledge but something you should feel in your heart.

Yes and that is just how I see it also, I myself don't have any beliefs in any religion, but I still find gems here and there in all scriptures, my religion is within, it cannot be named and therefore it cannot be organized like most religions.

 

[Toxikmynd]

perhaps you didnt practice Islam along with other muslims? If you were actually to do that, their rules would apply to you and you receive the same punishments as they do when they do something wrong.

May I ask what you're religion is so I don't assume something wrong?

 

[Pegg]

May I ask what you're religion is so I don't assume something wrong?

im one of Jehovahs Witnesses