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EDUCATE YOURSELF NOW OR NEVER!
I have seen on here many teens specifically, who haven't been taught or people in general who have some opinions about it I guess but you guys are getting so many facts wrong. Now if you truly want to learn more about Islam you can always go look up on YouTube where sheikh's talk about it or just read the Quran translated to your language! But right now, this rando on the internet is going to just clear up some general info -without going into too much detail- that I have seen people get wrong.
I advise to read the entire thing before you comment, have patience, keep an open mind and be kind!
Arabs
First and foremost, not every Arab is Muslim and not every Muslim is Arab! The word "Islam" refers to the religion itself whereas the word "Muslim" refers to the person following the religion! here is a sentence for example: 'She is a Muslim, She follows/practices Islam' 'Are you Muslim?'
Not everyone in the middle east speaks Arabic or is Muslim but yes most are! and not all Arab countries within the middle east speak the same but yes our main language is Arabic, although within the Arab countries, each country has a different "Arabic Dialect". It is similar to "Accents" but slightly different.
A Dialect is a form of language that is unique to a specific region, meaning not only the accent is different but many words and exclamations, phrases etc. differ depending on the country! It's not like we completely don't understand each other because the language is still Arabic but it is merely a Type of Arabic so we may understand one another on a surface level but there may be some difficulties in between depending on the person. I myself don't understand most Jordanians and Egyptians at all only because their dialects are so different from mine! Plus, I don't have many friends that are Egyptian or Jordanian!
The Khaleej refers to a group of Arab countries that are a part of an Arab Cooperation group so although the middle eastern countries are generally all considered Arab that mainly most speak Arabic, The Khaleej (AKA Arab\Persian GULF AKA GULF countries) countries are still different than Persian countries, that have people who speak a unique language "Farsi" which is its own language!
So, in short there are Arab Arabs and Persian Arabs, same but different! The people are all different, some are Muslim and some are not.
Not all people in Persian countries are Persian and not all People in Khaleeji countries are Arab. There are Persians who are born and raised in the Khaleej and are considered citizens in the country with a passport and vice versa! I'm Khaleeji, I live in a Gulf country, and I have Persian cousins (from far) and friends, some even only half Persian!
You can look up on Google, Youtube or Tiktok on this matter more but what I really want to clarify is that although we may be known as Muslim Arab countries. The people are just like people all around the world! We have people of different races and religion!
To add on, No, we do not all just live in camps and deserts unfortunately people still think this and its insane to me. We have deserts yes and we go camping on holidays, but many countries have a lot of greenery here as well and we have many cities, buildings houses, cars and etc, we love our traditions, but we live in the modern day just like everyone else!
Islam
Muslims sin, repent, laugh, make mistakes and live just like everyone else does! I am genuinely tired of people seeing Muslims as people who don't have lives outside of the religion, talking about Muslims like we are some types of creatures or say; "if you're Muslim then aren't you supposed to ___" Muslims try to practice their religion, learn and keep up with it just like you trying to practice your religion! We are people. We are individuals.
The word 'Islam' comes from the Arabic word 'سلم' (SLM) or 'سلام' (SALAM) meaning the word itself meaning 'Peace'. It is a religion that promotes peace ofc lol, kindness, forgiveness and most of all inner peace.
No, the Quran (our holy book/book guide to Islam) does not promote men hitting women, or whatever you guys have heard, All that is from very VERY old cultures or people and mostly men using the Quran as an excuse to do all these things and twisting the words (referring to the Quran) of Allah (God) while spreading misinformation! On the contrary Islam teaches men to lower their gaze, respect and care for their women!!(sisters, mothers, wives or friends), Islam teaches us to respect and care for our parents and most of all our mothers!!!
Yes, women are encouraged (must) to wear the hijab and cover up but it has to be from Niya (from the heart\ will to do so)
Yes, we pray 5 times a day it is a must, one of the basics of practicing Islam and being Muslim, many such as myself struggle to be consistent but one prayer takes less than 20 or even 10 minutes, it's a me problem but I'm getting better
Yes, homosexuality and acting upon it with lust especially is Haram (a sin). Acting upon lust whether it is homosexual or not, it is Haram (AKA sex or sexual acts before marriage). We can't support you guys, but we respect you as human beings!
Yes, Men can have 4 wives BUT if only he can provide for all equally according to their needs as well as the children!
Marriage in Islam. There Is a contract for consent and rights for both the man and woman but I'm still learning about that myself.
One of the man's rights in Islam is; 'if he isn’t ordering her to do something that Allah and His Messenger forbade, she has to obey him. And on the other side, he can’t oppress her, abuse her, or mistreat her.' so, you guys can now stop thinking that Islam teaches women are slaves to their husbands because it does NOT. Fun fact I was told they shouldn't leave their wives alone for more than four months AKA It is encouraged for Husbands to not neglect their wife. Both have to respect, care, be trustworthy and love one another; He has to respect her, not oppress her, mistreat her, or ask her to do unreasonable things. She has to be good to him, treat him well and respect him. basically, giving each other the bare minimum. Respect and Care.
I have seen many comments on how badly Muslim men treated their women in the past and in some families still happening but those are NOT what Islam teaches. I recommend you read this blog if you are interested in the matter about how our prophet encourages us to treat our partners; https://explore-islam.com/prophet-muhammad-as-a-husbend/
If you want to know more, there is well the Quran, Hadiths and many many blogs, sites and knowledgeable influencers who are happy to teach you the details about Islam.
In conclusion, In Islam, even if you see someone sinning or supporting something even Islam doesn't support. you should still respect the person, you can advise and encourage the person but not force, judge, shame or oppress them! I think this is all I have to say and clear up. I am not perfect, no one is, and I am constantly trying and learning about my religion!
Don't ask me "but what if you fall in love with the same gender" "what if it's not lust" I'd rather not go down on that memory lane...just SHHSHSHSSSH aaah! do your research, your girl is logging off for today.
Fellow Muslims if I have gotten anything wrong just let me know, kindly!
Note: if you have read this far thanks! I love yapping about things I'm passionate about! Please read my other blogs! oh and before I log off I am aware that what is practiced by the people is not exactly what is Taught unfortunately that is the kind of world we live in and at the end of the day we are all human beings, this post is meaning to say that you cannot Judge, shame or pin or see an entire community based on what specific cultures/group of people do because we are INDEVIDUALS. gn.
Edit: why did the point of this blog flew over everyone's heads, I can't.
-Em 💗
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immolatio
You don't know your own quran and hadiths, it is a perverted religion, go watch some Sam Shamoun
Vanhomrigh Montgomerie
The amount of misinformation spread about Islam is disgusting, it's even more sad that people wo call themselves Muslim twist the words of the Qur'an which in it of itself is like the most Haram thing you can do, I pray one day that people start realising that this misinformation is stupid and spread by the extremists (btw it is also haram- to be extreme in Islam) and the Islamophobes
Madam Nella
To everyone who is finding an excuse to be islamophobic, read this.
First of all, i AM muslim and i dont bring it up in any context because no one should give a fk about what i BELIEVE in. I practice in private because its no one's business.
Over time, Muslims have developed different interpretations of the religion, leading to various sects. Some are extremely twisted and overly strict with madeup stuff, and some being super gentle.
1- 99% of islam is about YOUR religion with Allah/God and INTENTION, things people don't and shouldn't see otherwise it'll be REYA(show-off) and is deemed BAD.
2-Islam calls for peace, charity work, helping animals, shelter orphans, smiling at strangers, acting kind with family, having faith and hoping for the best, being humble, feeding the needy, showing love, making money the LEGAL way, self respect. a simple "Do good, don't do bad" scheme. IF YOU EVER DARE be unfair/hurt/steal someone, ALLAH wont forgive you— unless that person does.
3-Most religions were heavily influenced on patriarchy. This changed overtime. All religions think they are "the only truth" but that doesn't mean i'll resent you or force you to what i believe in, idgaf, but YOU MUST respect me. Think vegans. EVEN in WAR, Islam PROHIBITS hurting non-combatants in war, including women, children, the elderly and animals. NOT EVEN trees!
4- MANY things in Islam were cancelled afterwards due to changes of circumstances because Islam IS flexible yet belief in god still stays. EX; slavery (also existed in Christianity and was ended after)
5- YOU MAY SEE the opposite of what i said happening in uneducated countries who fabricated Islam. They DONT REPRESENT it. Islam was and is and will never be about crossing peoples boundaries, hurting others of forcing them into what they dont want.
6- NOT ALL MUSLIMS believe in the SAME stuff. SAME THING FOR CHRISTIANITY AND JUDAISM, not ALL OF YALL do what's exactly in your book and btw yall have your OWN controversial stuff in your religions (Christianity clearly asked women to SHUT UP in churches and be submissive to their husbands...) and i'm not here to correct you or judge you for it— idgaf, just be kind.
We, muslims, dont owe anyone any explanation for the way we live or what we believe in, be kind and accept us as we are because being islamophobic in 2025 is FUCKING crazy.
Peace out.
replying to your comment "the prophet muhammad did not ever hit a woman"
yeah but,
he killed 700 or 800 jews
he married a 6 year old, consumated it at 9
he got verses from allah giving him rights exclusively for him(the last prophet)
you bring up the verses from Christianity. Name one Christian woman facing that. And now look up the state of muslim women in lesser developed muslim countries. That speaks loud. If the Quran was truly from God, there wouldn't be so many terrorist groups built upon it.No one can twist God's words.
by chris; ; Report
and don't misinterpret my words as "All muslims are bad". I have muslim friends and they're good people. My problem isn't your belief. You can believe what you want. But saying that everything in Islam is peaceful is just lies. Calling out the verses for what they are is NOT Islamaphobic.
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chris
a part of this is wrong tho, Islam does allow men to hit women
" Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever"
This is part of the misinfo I'm talking about here
by Em🌸; ; Report
go on and explain how it's misinfo
by chris; ; Report
This verse is lost in translation..
The Arabic word "idribuhun/اضربوهن" is literally translated to "beat them (women)." and it comes from the verb "darab/ضرب" which is a verb literally translated to "Hit/strike/beat" but it has MANY other meanings, including but not limited to:
1- to travel (think "hitting" the road)
2- to separate or part ways
3- To give an example or metaphorically "to strike" a point.
4- in multiplying numbers.
IN THAT context, many scholars interpreted it as "to separate from them or to leave them" and NOT the physical beating.
+ Prophet Muhammad ﷺ NEVER HIT A WOMAN during his life. Mind you that he is islam's messenger. This is enough proof, why Allah make us do what the prophet ﷺ didnt?
Arabic is a VERY rich, complex and a poetic language, where one word could have tons of meanings. Just like in English when you "hit on" a woman, are you beating her?
by Madam Nella; ; Report
you can't use the "arabic is complex" for every verse that troubles you. the verse clearly states what strike them means. "it's not hitting the road or lightly hit them" it's literally states plainly to strike them. "From those who you fear arrogance, strike them. But if they OBEY YOU SEEK NO MEANS AGAINST THEM". Please don't be ignorant. I agree muslims are treated bad in many places. Doesn't mean it's true or acceptable.
by chris; ; Report
It is very wrongfully translated dear, In the Quran if you actually read the full thing, there are many verses that talk about rightfully treating a woman, mothers and wives especially! We have our own surah dedicated to us even. It is said that especially for mothers, heaven is right below their feet automatically. I might not be able to see all your comments the site is lagging for me a bit so that's the case if I have missed anything! apologies!
There are rights for both the woman and the man and even their children in marriage. It is not intended for "disobedience" but for disloyalty and grave sin as it says in that verse, men are supposed to be protecters, leaders and caretakers. God has made both man and woman or a reason. We each have different roles in life and are either "able" or "unable" to do certain things. What he means here is that men have a degree of responsibility over us.
We should obey the husband but not if he asks something unreasonable or something that makes you uncomfortable, things that literally goes against Islam and Allah's will. it is repeated many times that our consent to everything is top priority, the husband can't just "order" us around with things that even Muhammad (PBUH) would never dare to ask his wife to do! He himself has never hit a woman, the example of the kind of husband all men should follow in how he deals with his wives.
"Wa Idthrabunhim" what he means here is to lightly beat(discipline) in this verse: Ibn `Abbas and several others said that the Ayah refers to a beating that is not violent. Al-Hasan Al-Basri said that it means, a beating that is not severe. because as it is said in many many other verses and teachings that Hitting us is very looked downed upon by God.
"(but if they return to obedience, seek not against them means (of annoyance),) meaning, when the wife obeys her husband in all that Allah has allowed, then no means of annoyance from the husband are allowed against his wife. Therefore, in this case, the husband does not have the right to beat her or shun her bed. Allah's statement."
This means that this verse is only targeted to specific situations that is when the wife starts to lean to a path of sin because again the man should notice this and advise her as Allah has made them to be capable of protecting us and taking care of us that is why lightly hitting us is the very very last solution and that is even IF the other solutions Don't work that is why he specified "If she obeys in all that Allah has allowed" only!
I truly suggest reading the Quran with proper Tafsir apps or sites! Much more understandable from regular surface level translation because the Quran is poetry, the answers are right there, you just have to read! and we are taught to read and understand each and every letter! The Quran is supposed to be read like that :)
In the end taking your time to read the Quran and really understand each word is a challenge to all but it does wonders for trying to really understand what each verse means!
https://www.islamin500.org/quran/2018/2/15/the-beating-of-a-woman-verse-434
https://quran.com/4:34/tafsirs/en-tafisr-ibn-kathir
by Em🌸; ; Report
Many people mistake "Responsibility" to "Authority" and that is not what this verse is trying to say! This is only targeted to a specific situation when you see the doing something that goes against Allah or something that would ruin your marriage and to "hit" is the very very last option you go for, for a reason. It is only when advising and the other options do not work.
Men are not allowed to hit women and Husbands are not allowed to just hit and harm their wives for fun. Or anyone for that matter. As it clearly states in many verses again that it is not permissible.
by Em🌸; ; Report
Ah alright. Reality and what's ideal is quite different though that's all I'll say. Best wishes to you. God bless you.
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SpeedyyEric
Assalamu alaikum 💖
Saiba サイバ
Honestly, after reading both the Bible (King James) and the Quran, I can confidently say the Quran comes off as far more rule-heavy. The Bible isn’t perfect either, but it generally feels less restrictive when measured against what the UN defines as basic human rights.
I’ve done school projects comparing Sharia-based governments to the Quran itself, and in most cases, they’re actually following it pretty closely. The difference is, they turn those guidelines into enforceable laws—and then dish out the punishments themselves. That’s how you end up with some of the extreme stuff you hear coming out of those countries. The Quran does say it.
At the end of the day, religion should be a personal thing. Christianity, Islam, doesn’t matter. The second it becomes law, I start to lose respect for it.
「𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐖𝐊𝐄」
"Yes, women are encouraged (must) to wear the hijab and cover up but it has to be from Niya (from the heart\ will to do so)"
"Yes, homosexuality and acting upon it with lust especially is Haram (a sin)"
"Yes, Men can have 4 wives BUT if only he can provide for all equally according to their needs as well as the children!"
cmon bro
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Autumn ⋰˚☆
I have been meaning to read this blog, and it helps me understand a bit better! I'm sorry you guys get attacked by people who only go by word of mouth and not actually doing research :/ I really want to read the Quran to understand it more. I have a few Muslim friends, and they're such lovely people. So many people forget that no one is perfect, everyone sins, we're humans. Thank you for sharing and educating others :]
Wiglaf
JazakAllah Khair sister
This is a really good breakdown of some of the main misconceptions around Islam
I think the main issue is when people don't have a chance to properly interact with Muslims in their day-to-day life, I live in the UK and work and study with lots of non-Muslims, and whenever they have the opportunity to meet real Muslims and see what we're like people generally tend to like Muslims.
Apav
As a Christian I have a lot of disagreements with Islam, but I do think people get a lot wrong about Islam, and also the different individuals who identify as Muslim. People could really learn more about each other, as well as learn to disagree without hatred. Most people don't change worldview just because they lost a debate or fight, which means we shouldn't approach religion in debate, but rather in discussion, experience, and tolerance; which seems to be what you are doing with this post :)
Indeed. Wise words
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Erica✩
Thank You, There’s such a negative stigma around islam as a whole, no matter how many times you try to educate people they’ll still be stuck in ignorance.
Islam is such a beautiful religion and without even doing research people automatically assume we’re evil or being force or are oppressed
ᶠᶸᶜᵏᵧₒᵤ!⁺‧₊˚ ཐི⋆♱⋆ཋྀ ˚₊‧⁺
Thank you! I grew up in an islamic household (although i am not religious myself anymore) and i see many of my friends spreading misinformation about islam, and it hurts me. Imo, i think its a beautiful religion. It hurts me when my friends say they dont feel safe around my mom because shes a hijabi.
☆moon.facee☆
Most of the europe thinks Turkiye is an arab country becouse that most of the people are muslims (our counrry is not muslim, but people are) and actually wtf? Some even think we ride camels and live on a desert
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That is crazy! considering Turkey is leaning more to West Asia! it's more green than desert LOL
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chuddie
What do you think of Muhammed marrying aisha when she was 6
Nothing, because that was over a billion years ago. Humans evolved many times since then! We can't push the norm of now to the norm of back then
by Em🌸; ; Report
If Muhammed is a prophet of God then surely he should be morally righteous in his actions
by chuddie; ; Report
Read my reply again, friend, Muhammed (PBUH) was still human first of all and like I said in the previous reply, their times were different, and today's times are different, applying today's norm and laws to people who have lived thousands of years before is ridiculous because by nature us humans have evolved and improved! Muhammed (PBUH) never committed any sin intentionally or any act of disobedience towards Allah if I am not mistaken :)
If you are still interested in the matter, I believe there are many many studies, you can look up about this! as this is even a controversial topic among Muslims as well! Overall, this isn't the topic of my blog, this was just to educate people on here on some basics! it is 2025 and we're all human and all different, that is all!
by Em🌸; ; Report
Usually religions believe morality to be eternal and unchanging, maybe Islam is different, idk. If Muhammed was sinless then he wouldn't of disobeyed Allah's law at all. If child marriage was not a disobedience of Allah's will and morality is unchanging wouldn't that make child marriage acceptable today?
by chuddie; ; Report
Like I said this isn't what my blog is about! in my country the age of consent in my country is 21. Not sure about anywhere else but I suggest you look up on hadiths and sheikhs youtube videos on this matter, if you are interested :)! I'm still learning, not a sheikh <3
by Em🌸; ; Report
I know your blog wasn't specifically about this, it was about clearing up misinformation surrounding Islam, I was just curious, because I haven't really seen any good responses as to why Muhammad married a 6 year old
by chuddie; ; Report
Like I said, the social norms back then were different than now, their culture was different than today's culture just like many of our ancestors who were married very young! I believe I have read somewhere that Mary was in her early teens when she conceived and gave birth to prophet Isa (PBUH) aka (Jesus).
Like I said a thousand years ago differs from our society today! Back then ages of consent and the normal age of "maturity" were different.
I recommend that you look it up instead of asking around here since most people here are young and still learning :) It is better to take it from well experienced learners and stronger studies, like I said This topic is also debated among Muslims :) here are one of the many studies for you!
https://airislam.net/misconceptions-about-islam-prophet-muhammad-aisha/
by Em🌸; ; Report
I still dont think the idea that social norms having changed makes sense, because morality isn't something that changes throughout time, its the cultural norms that change, but the morals stay the same, I think if religious people need to accept the morals of the current time, they would have to accept things like homisexual pride, which is contrary to all abrahamic morals. And assuming that Joseph was 90 when he married Mary, Joseph is not supposed to be a moral exemplar in the same way Muhammed is.
by chuddie; ; Report
Morality is influenced by culture, society and nature! of course, overtime surly, it would change within the people themselves! Things like homosexuality differs from each religion. Islam means peace, it influences people to have kindness, to forgive and practice inner peace, there are rules to it on how to practice it because that is the definition of being Muslim! because to us we believe this world is a test for the afterlife! I believe (anyone can correct me if I am wrong) that marriage can only happen with the father's blessing and most importantly the woman's consent! and only if the woman has already gone through puberty! There are contracts and even witnesses to the bride and groom's agreement!
Not the point but any who to me it makes sense that morality changes! it does within societies and within individuals! what is "acceptable" now isn't 1000 years ago and vice versa! what is right now is wrong then and same goes to different people you meet today :) again I could be wrong, but this is what I think!
Anyway, like I said the best way to learn is through better studies, stronger sources and again Sheikhs!
by Em🌸; ; Report
When we are ordered to follow Muhammed (PBUH) he didn't mean to BE him, to BE a prophet, no! but to follow his way of Islam, his way of treating our women, family and friends, His way of life as a Muslim! his way of going back to Allah if we have any difficulty in life his way of patience and kindness! To pray our mandatory prayers and our sunnah prayers his way of practicing Islam!
by Em🌸; ; Report
Then again, I don't think it is stated in the Quran what age she was when they did get married nor have I read a proper Hadith about their age when they got married so I don't believe we know their exact age at the time! and again, in Islam marriage can only happen if the woman allows it and agrees to it!
by Em🌸; ; Report
Do you think if Muhammed did it now it would be acceptable
by chuddie; ; Report
Of course not, he wouldn't do it in the first place because laws are now different? laws are different then and laws are different now!
by Em🌸; ; Report
Age of consent is different now in many countries than it was then, I truly fail to understand your confusion, I believe my explanations were clear but if not for you, it is alright so like I said it's better to ask someone who is more knowledgeable about the matter to help clear it up for you!
by Em🌸; ; Report
My only confusion is that I don't believe morality to ever change, and so if someone did something 1500 years ago, and that person is supposed to be truly a fully moral person, then it would be the same ethically as if they did it now. If Muhammed was a wholly moral person I think everything he did would be acceptable today, because i don't think Allah's laws ever change (correct me if im wrong).
by chuddie; ; Report
Morality does change and we are all proof of that, Allah's "laws" his only words are in the Quran, and it doesn't say anything about "men should marry childeren" women, family and friends are to be respected and handled with care...
marriage is only valid when there is blessing from the father and top priority is the woman, she has the power to say no in the marriage.
We have contracts and witnesses during the Nikkah. There are rights for both the woman and the man during the marriage.
Rights and wrongs change throughout history within cultures and people, but the Quran doesn't because it is the final word of Allah. Separate culture and Religion for a second.
Muhammed (PBUH) was a human during a specific time that is very much, completely different from this time. Ages of maturity and consent have changed throughout time and history multiple times. what they deemed "normal" back then may not be normal today!!
We aren't even sure of their ages of when they were married as it is not written in the Quran.
But yes dear, morality does change and differ from each time, each community, society and individual. Many studies show and we are obviously proof of it!
I genuinely suggest you read the Quran about marriage or about our Prophet's story and better to take it upon yourself to learn, I believe it will clear up your confusion better than I ever could explain <3
by Em🌸; ; Report
The Prophet's marriages were not about physical desire. That is not how our Prophet of mercy (PBUH) was, and the proof is the Quran. It is even Haram to think about him in this way, read the Quran before you assume anything about the Prophet. They were either to save those women, a guide from Allah for him to spread Islam or genuine pure love (again. I am not much educated on this subject, I am still learning but I am telling you what I know for now)
That doesn't mean that men should just go around and marry 9-year-olds, as first of all the father must give blessings and the woman must undertand then accept or deny! children nowadays are not how Aysha (Rathi Allaha 3anha) was at that time as it is said she was the most knowledgeable in the Ummah.
Allah's only and final word is in the Quran and that is what we must follow and learn from! In the Quran it is taught that we must treat our women good, take care of them, respect them and protect them. Muhammed (PBUH) did just that to all his wives and it is what men should follow to the person they love.
Morality changes. The Prophet is our example yes, but WE are not our Prophet (PBUH) we do not get "messages" from him directly (may Allah forgive me for saying) we only follow the Quran, follow his way of Islam and Practice Islam correctly for ourselves to hopefully enter Paradise.
In the end he was our Prophet. The Last Messenger of Allah. We are not him, but we follow his teachings to the rightful path towards Paradise hopefully Allah has written for us all.
Still confused? read the Quran. It is the strongest source and final word of Allah. Read descriptions of the Quran, the explanations of the Quran. The story of Muhammed (PBUH) and Aysha (May Allah's blessings be upon her).
by Em🌸; ; Report
It is better to read the Quran as it has multiple teachings of everything we need to know on how to be Morally better Muslims, if you want to learn about the morality in Islam. Read the Quran.
What Allah merely asks us to do is to be decent people towards everyone, to forgive and have kindness and to seek him when in need of help and to practice Islam.
Read it and try to really understand it word by word and letter by letter as that is how it is supposed to be read, there are many that are translated to many languages and explained and many YouTube channels you can listen to!
I do recommend ones that have the original Quran "Arabic" and translated to English with both Arabic and English explanations! Those tend to be more accurate!
by Em🌸; ; Report
Thanks, I'll get around to reading the Quran when I can. I disagree with you that morality changes, because morality is rooted in God, an eternal and unchanging being. According to this article Islamic morality does not change (https://islamonline.net/en/characteristics-of-the-islamic-moral-code/#:~:text=Some%20people%20believe%20that%20various,Jamal%20Badawi%20*)
But I think there's still room for interpretation in religious texts. My personal opinion is that if an immoral thing was acceptable in the past, the person who did the immoral thing still did an immoral thing, but they are less culpable for not knowing any better. So many i can not put all the blame on Muhammad, but I still think marrying a 6 year old was immoral then as it is now. Especially when Muhammad slept with her at age 9. He also married eleven women, even though in Islam you're only supposed to marry the maximum of four.
by chuddie; ; Report
Sure, no problem. He was the Prophet dear, the last messenger of Allah, there were some things that was only acceptable for him to do at that specific time, to spread Islam. Each of the Prophets were special and unique in their own way of getting to know Islam as it was being revealed to them through Allah himself and different ways of spreading them as Allah had written for them to do so!
Their ages were not shown in the Quran but surely after reading it, when you have the time to, it will clear up most of your doubts :)
by Em🌸; ; Report
Ofcourse, you're wrong again. Their ages are mentioned in verses with "sahih" which means authentic. Second, if it was any other figure from the past doing the same as muhammad did you wouldn't be justifying it. So you should quit trying to bring morality into this and just accept muhammad for what he is.
by chris; ; Report
Jasey
I just really think loyalty should go both ways, I understand everybody has their own belief system but a woman doesn’t deserve to feel second or third or fourth, relationships are more complex then that and it’s sad too see disloyalty being actively entertained in such a beautiful sacred religion, men don’t have any upper hand they shouldn’t be able to do that too somebody they “love”
This is not disloyalty, men can only marry 4 IF he has the ability to provide for them all plus the childeren. It will always depend on the relationship at the end of the day, it is not just having a wedding and go. There are agreements beforehand, contracts and signatures for consent. Nowadays rarely anyone marries 4 because times are different now!
by Em🌸; ; Report
Jasey
I just really think loyalty should go both ways, I understand everybody has their own belief system but a woman doesn’t deserve to feel second or third or fourth, relationships are more complex then that and it’s sad too see disloyalty being actively entertained in such a beautiful sacred religion, men don’t have any upper hand they shouldn’t be able to do that too somebody they “love”
Jasey
I just really think loyalty should go both ways, I understand everybody has their own belief system but a woman doesn’t deserve to feel second or third or fourth, relationships are more complex then that and it’s sad too see disloyalty being actively entertained in such a beautiful sacred religion, men don’t have any upper hand they shouldn’t be able to do that too somebody they “love”
Jasey
I just really think loyalty should go both ways, I understand everybody has their own belief system but a woman doesn’t deserve to feel second or third or fourth, relationships are more complex then that and it’s sad too see disloyalty being actively entertained in such a beautiful sacred religion, men don’t have any upper hand they shouldn’t be able to do that too somebody they “love”
Vulpinen
Yeah nah. We can see the theory of what is taught, and what actually happens in practice, besides you are preaching to the wrong choir.
I have many conceptions.
They are not misled, however.
Though Shia, Sufism, and Alawites do interest me as an observer.
by Vulpinen; ; Report
Exactly what I'm trying to say here, you cannot blame the entire community based on what you see other people do. different people exist! the point of this blog is to just educate people on the basics, open minds maybe but at the end of the day it depends on the mindset of the person reading it.
by Em🌸; ; Report
Dagoth Ur
One of my biggest problem would be the attitudes around apostasy.
For all the beauty that exists within Islam, the rules and regulations are not a choice for most of those who practise it, either overtly through state control or through societal and familial pressure.
As far as the more minor gripes go, things like men having four wives is one thing but women can't have multiple husbands, or men being worth two women as far as testimony goes etc. There are problematic behaviours inherent in the way the religion is practised.
As the Quran is the final and perfect word of God, the whole system is more inflexible and less open to interpretation and modernisation at least as compared to the other Abrahamic religions which went through their fair share of darkness but have emerged at least in the modern era as religions more compatible with the tenants of freedom and equality we espouse today.
The Quran is the final word of Allah for a reason, It gives us the directions to go through the right path and tells us what happend, whats happening, what will happen. No such thing as "modernizing" it as these words came straight from Allah, changing it in any way would be considered going against him.
Practice will always differ from the people who practice it, the people who use it to twist and oppress others, this is the world we live in unfortunately but that is not what Allah wants from us, because the point of Islam is just forgiveness and inner peace to be able to follow the right path to true freedom which is Heaven! because in the end we believe that this life is an important test that when you reach the grave you will think of this life as just "yesterday". It is scary yes but many times in the Quran it is mentioned, Allah, he is the most forgiving and most merciful to his believers and to the many people who seek guidance from him!
so surely, he knows what those people are going through, those who are forced into things and others who are going so far as to use the Quran for control and power, he will punish those accordingly when it is their time. It is the worst feeling especially when you still love the religion you grow away from it because certain things happen... I know from experience, Allah tests us but never what we cannot handle it is what my mom always says, keep your mind on the right track and if you struggle seek Allah's guidence, I used to think that was jjst all talk.
Anywho I do understand where you are coming from, I agree with some points as well but our world will never be perfect nor truly all peaceful. We're only human after all
by Em🌸; ; Report