There are many people who get irritated when I ask something they would call "foolish" and "idiotic". But I just can't help asking---its part of my nature. Is it OK for me to ask like this? or is there a hidden meaning to why we shouldn't question islam?
well i think it depends on what your questioning bro ... if its like you wonder why we do a specific type of Ibadah or why this is forbidden and that is persmissble etc then ofcourse you can look into the reason but if you start questioning "why does bad things happens to me when I call Allah all the time" "why have we been placed on Earth to Worship Allah" etc SUbhan'Allah just remember the Words of Allah ""I know what ye know not." [2:30]
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well i think it depends on what your questioning bro ... if its like you wonder why we do a specific type of Ibadah or why this is forbidden and that is persmissble etc then ofcourse you can look into the reason but if you start questioning "why does bad things happens to me when I call Allah all the time" etc SUbhan'Allah just remember the Words of Allah ""I know what ye know not." [2:30]
First of all, thank you. Secondly, this question "why have we been placed on Earth to Worship Allah", why do you think were not suppose to know? But I guess all we can do now is just trust and have faith in Allah.
depends on how you question. Yes if theres something youre unsure about and a ruling you dont know, by all means ask because islam is not a religion of secrets. islam is a religion of fitrah..
First of all, thank you. Secondly, this question "why have we been placed on Earth to Worship Allah", why do you think were not suppose to know? But I guess all we can do now is just trust and have faith in Allah.
Bro if you look for a why behind everything then it will lead eventually to you questioning your faith. I have a friend who was similar like this and the word "why" was always in her head and eventually she reached the conclusion that "was God that bored that he placed us on Earth to worship him" astaghfirulla. bro if theres a specific thing that you're questioning maybe you can ask it here and someone can insha'Allah put things straight?
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Well, humans naturally have an inquisitive mind, but as the other posters suggested, it's all up to what kind of questions you're after. Now, it seems as though you're getting into some deep theological stuff, wondering why we're been created, etc (correct me if I'm wrong).
We know enough from the Qur'an that Allah placed mankind and jinn on this earth so that they may worship Him. So that gives us a purpose, but we shouldn't question it and keep asking why, or pondering over what motivations Allah might have for doing this.
The point is, we're here, what are you going to do about it? If you believe Allah exists and you know you exist, then shouldn't you worship Allah?
Well, humans naturally have an inquisitive mind, but as the other posters suggested, it's all up to what kind of questions you're after. Now, it seems as though you're getting into some deep theological stuff, wondering why we're been created, etc (correct me if I'm wrong).
We know enough from the Qur'an that Allah placed mankind and jinn on this earth so that they may worship Him. So that gives us a purpose, but we shouldn't question it and keep asking why, or pondering over what motivations Allah might have for doing this.
The point is, we're here, what are you going to do about it? If you believe Allah exists and you know you exist, then shouldn't you worship Allah?
yes yes..your exactly right(الحمد لله). the perfect answer I have been looking for! Thank you. from now on, no matter what Allah, lays on us--a brim future or a bright one--- I will accept and just utter الحمد لله. Thank you
There are many people who get irritated when I ask something they would call "foolish" and "idiotic". But I just can't help asking---its part of my nature. Is it OK for me to ask like this? or is there a hidden meaning to why we shouldn't question islam?
Allah says in the Qur'an:
So ask the people of the Reminder (i.e. the Qur'an) if you do not know [Surah Anbiya 21:7]
Those people who say 'foolish' or 'idiotic' probably don't have the answers to your questions and are too afraid to admit it. A sincere person will say 'I don't know' or at least direct you to someone who does. So pay no attention to those people and ask questions to the people of knowedge.
And verily for everything that a slave loses there is a substitute, but the one who loses Allah will never find anything to replace Him.” [Related by Ibn al-Qayyim in ad-Dâ' wad-Dawâ Fasl 49]
So ask the people of the Reminder (i.e. the Qur'an) if you do not know [Surah Anbiya 21:7]
Those people who say 'foolish' or 'idiotic' probably don't have the answers to your questions and are too afraid to admit it. A sincere person will say 'I don't know' or at least direct you to someone who does. So pay no attention to those people and ask questions to the people of knowedge.
Alqali, akhi....
I hope you do not mind if I also post some questions...
May Allah forgives me asking these questions.
Disclaimer:Allah is my witness, I have no ill intention..my niah is to have a better understanding since my knowledge of Islam is not that much...
What is the definition of tafseer?
Is true one should master about 12 science of Islam to be qualified to make a tafseer of Al-Qur'an?
Why words around Islamic communites says: You must be an alim to make a tafseer else you will be in the wrong path?
I mean.. my understanding of Al-Qur'an, many ayat commands us to take lessons and warnings... and these are from Makkiyah surah...implying the process taking lessons and warnings were done before Hijra. In this time, with absent of Madaniyah surah (which according to alim/expert Madaniyah ayat contains all of laws), the sahabat only knew part of Al-Qur'an (prior to Hijra, they could not possible know 12 science of Islam)...yet, it did not stop them to take lessons and warnings.
Even common folks like us who do not speak Arabic know a word in Al-Qur'an may have many layers of meanings. The understanding of a Badui man by default would be different than Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddiq.
I realize when every Muslim make their own tafseer, the danger lies we may have 1 billion different sects...
If the tafseer related to ahkam (laws)... yes, it must a qualified person since it affects other people in the community at large.
But, If only to take lessons and warnings...is not what we commanded to do?
My lessons and warnings most likely would differ than the next guy...should it not be encouraged since we can exchange our different lessons and warnings in the form of Nasehah from one to the other.... we may have 1 billion different lessons and warnings, but one community...called 'Muslim'
and Let say the lessons we 'tafseer' from Al-Qur'an was not right...hence, we are commanded to ask the people who have the knowledge.
What we have know, people make tafseer and insist they are right...unfortunately, they also insist other people are wrong! Hence, we have seen turbulences in our community.
Lessons and warning from Allah may come to ordinary people (non-prophet)...
If I get the stories right...
Adzhan we heard was inspired (ilham) to a common folk (non-prophet)
Dua Iftitah was inspired (ilham) to a common folk (non-prophet)
"rabbana lakal hamdu... " was inspired (ilham) to a common folk (non-prophet)
In the early time, Bible was always in the hand of the church, only the experts are allowed to make 'tafseer'. In comparison, Al-Qur'an was always in the hand of people.
Is Al-Qur'an now in the hand of 'experts'?
OpenSource usually produces better software compare to 'ExpertSource'
I hope I am not talking about Bid'ah in the sense doing/inventing new things which differ from our beloved Prophet...
I am talking common folks taking lessons and warnings from Al-Qur'an which may differ from the understanding of the guy next door but still doing the same things as our Prophet...
There are many people who get irritated when I ask something they would call "foolish" and "idiotic". But I just can't help asking---its part of my nature. Is it OK for me to ask like this? or is there a hidden meaning to why we shouldn't question islam?
brother you can asked question if you want to clarify something and gain knowledge even a minute thing but these your intentions/purpose must be to gain knowledge, you should not ask questions just for making fun or to irritate someone.
There are many people who get irritated when I ask something they would call "foolish" and "idiotic". But I just can't help asking---its part of my nature. Is it OK for me to ask like this? or is there a hidden meaning to why we shouldn't question islam?
Asslamu Aliakum.
Oh I question all the same. Every time I find answers, my faith gets stronger and stronger.
I was looking at myself talking to myself and I realized this conversation...I was having with myself looking at myself was a conversation with myself that I needed to have with myself.
salams asking is the only way a person can learn and make things more clear however many ppl ask questions which are totally out of bounds e.g how many children did musa alysalam have? ! i mean is this a question to be asked ?
questions should be beneficial to us and our lives and akhira!
ahh 1 more thing questions like y this y that should not be asked trying to find reasons for everything is not what a muslim does e.g. y do we pray five times and not six or four?! my point common sense is good in a muslim
brother you can asked question if you want to clarify something and gain knowledge even a minute thing but these your intentions/purpose must be to gain knowledge, you should not ask questions just for making fun or to irritate someone.
But what about questions for gaining knowledge but also irritates people??
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salams asking is the only way a person can learn and make things more clear however many ppl ask questions which are totally out of bounds e.g how many children did musa alysalam have? ! i mean is this a question to be asked ?
Well some people's(like mine) curiosities are "out of bounds" and I believe the proper way to answer these types of questions is to simply say "I don't know but is that really important?"---and then add more philosophical points. You have to understand that some people asks these questions seriously out of their natural curiosity and not out of trying to ridicule someone.
questions should be beneficial to us and our lives and akhira!
ahh 1 more thing questions like y this y that should not be asked trying to find reasons for everything is not what a muslim does e.g. y do we pray five times and not six or four?! my point common sense is good in a muslim
Yes "common sense" IS good but I also think in-depth analyzations are good. One of the attributes of the Qur'an that I admire is its philosophical depth---I find it very interesting and appealing. Thank Allah and thank you for reading.
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brother you can asked question if you want to clarify something and gain knowledge even a minute thing but these your intentions/purpose must be to gain knowledge, you should not ask questions just for making fun or to irritate someone.
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