Ask About Islam 3

[SYRIANKID]

Due to the success of its predecessors, another Ask About Islam thread has been created.

Second thread contained 9,907 Replies and 188,925 Views and can be found here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4090823

First thread contained 13,413 Replies and 178,966 Views and can be found here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=329747

I humbly welcome you to the electronic Caliphate. Please enjoy your visit.

Let this thread be a place where you can ask any question you want about Islam.

There are only 2 rules you should follow:

Do not post more than one question/subject in a single post. For example, do not copy_and_paste pages of material. You may post whatever you like, but post one subject at a time, preferably in a brief paragraph.

When someone has posted, please wait for a reply before posting another question.

i.e. the thread should look like this:

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The best way to benefit from this thread is to only ask questions if you sincerely want to know the answer. Please don't spam the thread simply to waste everyone's time.

If you reject Islam, hate Islam, hate Muslims, don't want to hear Muslims talk about Islam, then that is the choice you make, but do not get in the way of people who want to learn.

Remember, this is only for sincere questions.

[EOY]

IN FIRST!

[SYRIANKID]

Hey SyrianKid, this is more of a history question than Islam, but whatever. My prof was discussing the history of David once and he mentioned the Palestinian king he took refuge with at one point. Problem is that he's old and has an accent so I couldnt' understand him. It sounded like Abu-Malik.

I'm not sure who that is. The only King I know that was involved with David (pbuh) was King Saul, pronounced "Taloot" in the Qur'an.

[Blindead]

I'm not sure who that is. The only King I know that was involved with David (pbuh) was King Saul, pronounced "Taloot" in the Qur'an.

He said it was a Palestinian king that David took refuge with. Not really much else to go on. He's a 70 year old guy whose whole live revolves around history though, so I guess he knows more than most. I'll ask him on Tuesday when I hand in my final.

I'll toss you your first real question though.

What's your thought on a new hypothesis that a certain Afghan tribe (can't remember the name) is the lost tribe of the Jews, ie: Muslim ethnic Jews? Have you heard of it?

[SYRIANKID]

is there anything i can do to resist sexal tempations or make it less pressuring?

As-Salaamu aleikum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatahu
Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem
Allahuma Salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala aalihi wa sahbihi ajma'een wa sallim

Yes, the Prophet (pbuh) said:

The glance is a poisoned arrow of Satan. Whoever lowers his gaze for the sake of God, He will bestow upon him a refreshing sweetness of faith which he will find in his heart on the day that he meets Him. [Ihya, Ghazali]

O young people! Whoever among you can marry, should marry, because it helps him lower his gaze and guard his modesty (i.e. his private parts from committing sexual sin etc.), and whoever is not able to marry, should fast, as fasting diminishes sexual urges

So one should adopt regular fasting and avoid the things (sights, people, places etc.) which arouse sexual desire.

Jazakum Allah Khair
Barak Allah Feekum
W'as-Salaamu aleikum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatahu

[SYRIANKID]

10. To perform wudu without interruption. The meaning of interruption is to wash something and leave it long enough that it would dry given normal conditions of wind, time, temperature, and the like. It is optimal to avoid interruption in washing a single limb (meaning all of it should be washed before any of it has time to dry), to avoid interruption between consecutive washings of the same limb, and to avoid interruption between the different limbs. What is mentioned regarding washing in this paragraph also applies to wiping.

1) But this always happens in wudu, even if you do it very quickly with lightning pace, it happens. What can you do?

2) What does it mean keep intention through out wudu? Do you have to keep saying ''I intend to do wudu for salah'' in your heart constantly until finished?

3) Is it a sin if somebody does not do Dua and dhikr after prayer? Is this ok not too if a person is at work and has not enough time???

4) A person is asking how can we be patient like the prophets (PBUT) when we have not been blessed with there qualities? To me its a good question, so how can we? The prophets (PBUT) were patient even with the most vulgar things and even the slightest things, most humans these days are not.

As-Salaamu aleikum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatahu
Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem
Allahuma Salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala aalihi wa sahbihi ajma'een wa sallim

1) No, your limbs won't ordinarily dry during wudu. Even if they do, as long as you are following an unbroken sequence then that's alright.

2) It means you should be aware that you are standing in front of a sink and washing your limbs in a specific sequence to fulfill the requirements of wudu. It's very easy to maintain the intention for something. For example, one is not standing in front of the sink to bake a cake. So as long as someone is aware of what they are doing and exactly why they are washing themselves, then the intention is still there.

3) It's not a sin to omit the supplications, though I don't see what prevents someone from performing the recommended supplications while leaving the prayer area. While it's better to do them while seated after the prayer, there is nothing wrong with doing them while leaving, as supplications after prayer are often answered.

4) It's not easy, but the first step is to maintain complete silence. One should never act out of anger or revenge, rather, one should silently take time to think the situation over. One should also avoid disputations and arguing with vulgar people whenever possible - even if it means completely ignoring or abandoning them until they turn to a different theme. Thirdly, one must recognize that their goal is to lead by good example and to teach others about Truth, while discerning the various diseases of the heart that plague others in order to cure them with the right approach. So recognizing one's role and having pity on those who are misguided and who are simply plunging themselves into the path to destruction, one will be able to avoid hasty and regrettable responses.

Jazakum Allah Khair
Barak Allah Feekum
W'as-Salaamu aleikum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatahu

[jackamo2887]

Do muslims have a hell?

[Moh7]

in on first

Im playing football (American tackle).

Big game coming up next week, what are some good duas to do pregame.

Also when the captains go for the coin toss, the entire team goes to the end zone (with all coaches) and prays (Jesus). I usually just recite quran in my head. Is it okay to recite quran/duas while near them?

[kvk1]

in on first

Im playing football (American tackle).

Big game coming up next week, what are some good duas to do pregame.

Also when the captains go for the coin toss, the entire team goes to the end zone (with all coaches) and prays (Jesus). I usually just recite quran in my head. Is it okay to recite quran/duas while near them?

You're a 5'3" 146 pound tackle?

I'd personally be praying for a quick and painless death.

[SYRIANKID]

Do muslims have a hell?

Yes, it's described in detail here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...ht=heaven+hell

http://www.maktabah.net/store/images...0Hell-fire.pdf

http://www.scribd.com/doc/4100823/Pa...Imam-alQurtubi

[mjfan12]

You're a 5'3" 146 pound tackle?

I'd personally be praying for a quick and painless death.

he said hes playing tackle football, not that hes a tackle.

he's probably a receiver being that small

[kvk1]

he said hes playing tackle football, not that hes a tackle.

he's probably a receiver being that small

ahhh i see

that makes much more sense

i apologize for the misunderstanding

[ZexCui]

he said hes playing tackle football, not that hes a tackle.

he's probably a receiver being that small

well, that is REALLY short to be a receiver.

probably a kicker.

/off topic.

[kvk1]

well, that is REALLY short to be a receiver.

probably a kicker.

/off topic.

he is 16...so probably a frosh in HS

i remember my freshman football team...unless you were ridiculously out of place like an aneroxic tackle or an obese receiver nobody gave a **** who played who

[ZexCui]

he is 16...so probably a frosh in HS

i remember my freshman football team...unless you were ridiculously out of place like an aneroxic tackle or an obese receiver nobody gave a **** who played who

16 is sophomore - junior.

funny story - junior varsity team at my school almost made it to championship game (i think just one game short), same year the varsity team couldn't win a single game. i think the junior varsity team got way bigger audiences obviously.

[Quizzler]

How does one go about becoming a muslim?

[SYRIANKID]

How does one go about becoming a muslim?

After someone has understood the basic Islamic creed, to become a Muslim one simply states and believes the testification of faith:

I bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship except God, I bear witness that Muhammad is a Messenger of God

The six central points of creed in Islam are:

Believe that there is no deity/ideology/thing worthy of worship and obedience but God, who has no intermediary, partner, conduit or equal, and that Muhammad (pbuh) is His last and final Messenger.

Believe in God's Prophets (from Adam to Muhammad (pbut))

Believe in God's revealed Books

Believe in Angels

Believe in Heaven and Hell and the Day of Judgment

Believe in Divine Decree

The 5 pillars of Islam are:

The testification of faith

Pray 5 times a day

Fast the Month of Ramadan

Give obligatory Alms (1/40 of net wealth retained each year)

Perform pilgrammage if you have the means

The Prophet (pbuh) said: Did you not know that converting to Islam erases all previous sins?

And there is some basic info on Islamic beliefs available here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=106287451

[Quizzler]

Wow, thank you. I've been looking into Islam recently and this should answer a lot of my questions

[hashish]

just wanna say... IN! for now =)

[FSM1453]

In on epic trilogy

[cardioking]

How does Islam feel about bodybuilding? It is kind of narcissistic

[stud_ibrahim]

[Abyss]

In on first page, I was meaning to post in the other thread saying we will been needing another thread for this. God willing may this bring more success too.

World War 3 has begun.

[SteR-]

in on first

Im playing football (American tackle).

Big game coming up next week, what are some good duas to do pregame.

Also when the captains go for the coin toss, the entire team goes to the end zone (with all coaches) and prays (Jesus). I usually just recite quran in my head. Is it okay to recite quran/duas while near them?

Funny you should mention this as I play football too .

I never ask that my team should win over the other as I feel it's pointless as the other team will no doubt be doing the same. Instead I ask that nobody gets injured and that every player on our team is able to perform as best they can. If we've worked hard in the off season and prepared, then our personal efforts should be winning the game.. we shouldn't be asking God to intervene and make it easy for us.

That's the way I feel at least


Can't believe this is the 3rd thread now... you not getting tired yet SK?

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[hashish]

in on first

Im playing football (American tackle).

Big game coming up next week, what are some good duas to do pregame.

Also when the captains go for the coin toss, the entire team goes to the end zone (with all coaches) and prays (Jesus). I usually just recite quran in my head. Is it okay to recite quran/duas while near them?

Funny you should mention this as I play football too .

I never ask that my team should win over the other as I feel it's pointless as the other team will no doubt be doing the same. Instead I ask that nobody gets injured and that every player on our team is able to perform as best they can. If we've worked hard in the off season and prepared, then our personal efforts should be winning the game.. we shouldn't be asking God to intervene and make it easy for us.

That's the way I feel at least


Can't believe this is the 3rd thread now... you not getting tired yet SK?

i dunno much, but just wanted to ask you, how do u even stay next to them and recite the quran in your head while you have a christian or what ever saying prayers right beside you??

i wouldnt be able to do it, and i dont think you should be in the company of them doing it... even if your not following them.

but like i said, i dont know much @ all....

[TheDukeUSMC]

If you reject Islam, hate Islam, hate Muslims, don't want to hear Muslims talk about Islam, then that is the choice you make, but do not get in the way of people who want to learn.

Remember, this is only for sincere serious questions.

As-Salāmu `Alaykum

[SYRIANKID]

How does Islam feel about bodybuilding? It is kind of narcissistic

Well, anyone who excels at some skill exposes themselves to the dangers of narcissism/arrogance/vanity. But there's nothing that suggests that these undesirable frames of mind cannot be controlled regardless of your success in whatever hobby you pursue. So there's nothing wrong with bodybuilding, but one should observe humility, avoid exposing one's nakedness to others, and maintain good eating habits.

What does Islam say about exercise?

[Lucky_ROA]

Salamoalaikum brothers and sisters.....we're down to part 3 eh.....MashAllah

[stud_ibrahim]

Do you have to behave well with your father even when he behaves rudely and in an ill-mannered with you?