Ask About Islam 4

[SYRIANKID]

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

Third thread contained 3,729 Replies and 73,508 Views and can be found here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=116236011

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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SYRIANKID RESPONSE

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...etc

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.

[bird72]

Good thread and post. We can have difference, but something we can agree is that, GOD IS GREAT.

[ANGRYGOAT]

in one of your other threads you mentioned "islamic state" thats been gona for 80 years, what is this? and if muslims hate the west so much why do they keep moving here and then continuing to say they hate us whilst living on our soil?


also 2st

[2X-eed]

Asalamu Alaikum wa RahmutAllahi wa Barakatuhu

First page!

[Abyss]

As Salaam Alaiykum.

Welcome back SK from your trip.

As Salaam Alaiykum.

[SYRIANKID]

in one of your other threads you mentioned "islamic state" thats been gona for 80 years, what is this? and if muslims hate the west so much why do they keep moving here and then continuing to say they hate us whilst living on our soil?


also 2st

1) This is good info on the Islamic State

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...1&postcount=15

2) I don't think Muslims hate the West or even non-Muslims. Rather, many Muslims hate the foreign policy of Western governments. Otherwise, Muslims generally hate any sinful behavior which is broadcast in the media or encouraged in society.

So there's nothing necessarily wrong with living among non-Muslims as long as one is:

A) Not partaking in any sin
B) Encouraging upright behavior
C) Teaching others about God

[TB.12]

Why is it considered sinful to earn interest?

[SYRIANKID]

Why is it considered sinful to earn interest?

Because God has considered it socially and economically harmful to generate money through debt transactions. God also says that one should avoid taking loans unless absolutely necessary, meaning that one should try to live within one's own means as opposed to over-spending and taking loans.

Here's some good reading material on Islamic economics:

http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~elgamal/files/primer.pdf

http://www.sacred-texts.com/isl/hadith/had25.htm

http://www.kantakji.com/fiqh/Files/R...htm#Definition

http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/h...17/chap287.htm

[LordDarwin]

What's the deal with the classic; 'Muslims hate the Jews' stereotype.

Do you guys not recognize that they are God's chosen people?

[SYRIANKID]

What's the deal with the classic; 'Muslims hate the Jews' stereotype.

Do you guys not recognize that they are God's chosen people?

We don't believe that any ethnic group is God's chosen people. Rather, we believe that God's covenant applies only to those who believe and obey God's revelations. God has never had a problem with punishing or destroying nations whose people commit oppression and sin regardless of their heritage.

In addition, I don't think Muslims have a problem with Jews; they have a problem with people who support the Israeli government and its actions towards its Muslim neighbors. Obviously many Jews are likely to support Israel even though it is not a religiously Jewish government, so that's where the connection is between resentment and Jews, but the essential problem is with the country, how it was formed, and how it treats Muslims.

[Aliman]

Subbed to thread.

[\J/]

first page here.







lets get this one to 10k replies okay SK

[Weightaholic]

Why was the third thread culled after only 3,700 replies? Has the max thread size policy changed?

[asiya-sparkles]

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

Third thread contained 3,729 Replies and 73,508 Views and can be found here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=116236011

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.

Alhamdulillah Rabb'il alameen! Allah azza wa jal, Allah kareem!

ok,


Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim

Aauthu billahi minish shaytan nirajeem

Respected brother,

In terms of keeping good relations with family members who are oppressive and/or who could potentially cause harm, what would be the minimum level of maintaining ties... this would be inshAllah a short term (mmm...perhaps a couple of years?) prospect due to circumstances beyond control or influence...and the family member is not muslim.

jazak alak khairun wa barak Allah feek
fi amanillah

[mehdi84]

Good thread and post. We can have difference, but something we can agree is that, GOD IS GREAT.

<3 :tear:

Ameen

[mehdi84]

What's the deal with the classic; 'Muslims hate the Jews' stereotype.

Do you guys not recognize that they are God's chosen people?

We don't believe that any ethnic group is God's chosen people. Rather, we believe that God's covenant applies only to those who believe and obey God's revelations. God has never had a problem with punishing or destroying nations whose people commit oppression and sin regardless of their heritage.

In addition, I don't think Muslims have a problem with Jews; they have a problem with people who support the Israeli government and its actions towards its Muslim neighbors. Obviously many Jews are likely to support Israel even though it is not a religiously Jewish government, so that's where the connection is between resentment and Jews, but the essential problem is with the country, how it was formed, and how it treats Muslims.

SyrianKid, my understanding was that the Jews of the old were 'chosen', so to speak. However, the modern day group that refer to themselves as Jews are in turn not necessarily of the same 'chosen people'.

[2:47] O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I bestowed upon you, and that I blessed you more than any other people.

I do not however disagree with your statement as a whole. However, I figured it may be important to clarify that particular point.

[jmonty]

wow..

congrats on all the successful threads!

[SYRIANKID]

SyrianKid, my understanding was that the Jews of the old were 'chosen', so to speak. However, the modern day group that refer to themselves as Jews are in turn not necessarily of the same 'chosen people'.

I do not however disagree with your statement as a whole. However, I figured it may be important to clarify that particular point.

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

God always favors and gives victory to believers over disbelievers, which is why God told the Jews that they were favored and given victory over Pharaoh and Goliath's Philistines why they eventually were allowed to enter Palestine.

Likewise, God says in the Qur'an that believers in Jesus (pbuh) were given victory over those who disbelieved in him (the pagan Romans and the Jews).

So God's favor only clings to those who believe, and we can see how Jews lost God's favor as soon as they disbelieved in later Prophets (pbut) and due to their sins.

O ye who believe! Be ye helpers of God: As said Jesus the son of Mary to the Disciples, "Who will be my helpers to the work of God?" Said the disciples, "We are God's helpers!" then a portion of the Children of Israel believed, and a portion disbelieved: But We gave power to those who believed, against their enemies, and they became the ones that prevailed. (Qur'an 61:14)

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

[SYRIANKID]

Alhamdulillah Rabb'il alameen! Allah azza wa jal, Allah kareem!

ok,


Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim

Aauthu billahi minish shaytan nirajeem

Respected brother,

In terms of keeping good relations with family members who are oppressive and/or who could potentially cause harm, what would be the minimum level of maintaining ties... this would be inshAllah a short term (mmm...perhaps a couple of years?) prospect due to circumstances beyond control or influence...and the family member is not muslim.

jazak alak khairun wa barak Allah feek
fi amanillah

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

I would say it should be enough that they don't perceive they are being ignored or avoided. So maintaining friendliness, hospitality, phone calls, nice greetings etc. whenever possible.

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

[djproof]

Assuming you're a sunni, if Islam is the last, final true religion that God has sent down. Then why does shia-ism exist? After the human corruption of the previous religions im pretty sure they wouldn't have allowed corruption in the "last & true" religion? I know its human-will to choose how to follow the islam but wasn't it humans that made the previous religions false enough so it wasn't god's words anymore. So why would God allow Islam to be corrupted into a wrong version like shia-ism if Islam is truely the last, true, final religion and God will not let it get corrupted?

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First page like usual

[Jam08]

Salaam,


First page!

[48Volts]

Please summarize to me the purpose of our existence. Why is there being as opposed to nothingness (except for the existence of God)?

[stud_ibrahim]

1. Was Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) made up of Nur, as some Barelvis believe it?

2. Is he present everywhere and able to know each and everything; as they(Barelvis) believe it?

3. Is it possible for the dead saints to intercede on the behalf of the alive?

[stud_ibrahim]

Alhamdulillah, a friend of mine is planning to establish a Darul Uloom. He has got a good amount of knowledge but no funds at disposal. Right now, he is saving each and every penny that he can to accomplish this noble task. However, it is apparent that the costs of establishing and running a Darul Uloom would be in millions. He is still unemployed but trying his best. What are the other requirements for accomplinshing this endaevor? Could you please help us out. I know this is a long term task but still 'where there is a will, there is a way'.

P.S We are yet students. A couple of days ago both of us saw the same dream. We saw that we have acquired a fat sheep in our house which was very pleasing to look at.

[stud_ibrahim]

What are some of the best recommended books on Hanafi Fiqh for a beginner?

[asiya-sparkles]

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

I would say it should be enough that they don't perceive they are being ignored or avoided. So maintaining friendliness, hospitality, phone calls, nice greetings etc. whenever possible.

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

jazak alak khairun wa barak Allah feek
fi amanilah

[SYRIANKID]

Assuming you're a sunni, if Islam is the last, final true religion that God has sent down. Then why does shia-ism exist? After the human corruption of the previous religions im pretty sure they wouldn't have allowed corruption in the "last & true" religion? I know its human-will to choose how to follow the islam but wasn't it humans that made the previous religions false enough so it wasn't god's words anymore. So why would God allow Islam to be corrupted into a wrong version like shia-ism if Islam is truely the last, true, final religion and God will not let it get corrupted?

Unlike the scriptures of other religions, Islamic scriptures have not been corrupted. What this means is that currently we would not be able to extract a completely pristine version of what God revealed to Moses or Jesus (pbut), but we could do that for God's revelations to Muhammad (pbuh).

God Himself told us that Muslim sects and cults would emerge, seventy-three of them to be exact, but that the religion would continue to be practiced and protected in spite of them. So while the complete teachings of previous religions are no longer documented or practiced, the Islamic ones are, they are just being ignored by the various sects.

This is a good post that demonstrates that:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...postcount=3439

[SYRIANKID]

Alhamdulillah, a friend of mine is planning to establish a Darul Uloom. He has got a good amount of knowledge but no funds at disposal. Right now, he is saving each and every penny that he can to accomplish this noble task. However, it is apparent that the costs of establishing and running a Darul Uloom would be in millions. He is still unemployed but trying his best. What are the other requirements for accomplinshing this endaevor? Could you please help us out. I know this is a long term task but still 'where there is a will, there is a way'.

P.S We are yet students. A couple of days ago both of us saw the same dream. We saw that we have acquired a fat sheep in our house which was very pleasing to look at.

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

That's an excellent project, but it needs careful planning and you should definitely begin with local help. I would get the advice of people who work at already established Islamic schools before proceeding.

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

[SYRIANKID]

1. Was Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) made up of Nur, as some Barelvis believe it?

2. Is he present everywhere and able to know each and everything; as they(Barelvis) believe it?

3. Is it possible for the dead saints to intercede on the behalf of the alive?

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) Not literally:

http://www.sunnah.org/aqida/light%20of%20Prophet1.htm

http://www.sunnah.org/aqida/light_of...ophet_sall.htm

2) No,

http://www.sunnah.org/aqida/haadir_wa_naadir.htm

3) No, only the Prophet (pbuh) is given permission to intercede on behalf of Muslims on the Day of Judgment, and some martyrs are also allowed to plead on behalf of their relatives, but not with the same weight as the Prophets' (pbuh) intercession.

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