Hello, everyone. I'm happy to have the opportunity to come here and learn from all of you and share thoughts.
First, a disclaimer: I come here as a new member, knowing little about Islam and it's a potential possibility I still carry plenty of misconceptions about the religion. What has finally motivated me to seek out a forum for Islam to learn from was because of a thread on a Christian forum I also participate in. The URL of the particular thread is here, and I use the same screen name there.
I mean to visit again soon with a separate thread to give a little background about myself and my religious history. But for now, it will suffice to say that I am a (monotheistic) Deist from a Christian background, however I don't necessarily consider myself Christian today.
Now let's get this show on the road. I have some questions that I would like to invite the resident Muslims to educate me about. I have already spent about two hours learning about Islam today before posting this from references given to me in my first post on this board when I introduced myself, as well as a little independent research.
I apologize in advance if any of my questions come off as being without tact due to a misunderstanding of Muslim culture.
Questions:
1a. Why are visual depictions of Muhammed and Allah forbidden in Islam?
1b. How are Muslims supposed to respond to non-Muslims who create visual depictions of Muhammed and Allah? and how are Muslims supposed to respond to other Muslims who visually depict Muhammed and Allah?
1c. Are there religious figures in Islam that can be visually depicted?
2. I am under the understanding that there is reason for there to be conflict between Muslims and Jews. How serious is it, and exactly why does it exist?
3. Some who are recognized as Muslims refer to America as "the great Satan". What exactly is the meaning of this, and how do the Muslims on this board feel about it?
4a. What are all the denominations of Islam, and why is there reason for having different denominations?
4b. What denominations might be considered "extreme" or "fringe"?
5. I understand that Jews and Muslims have quite a history together and share religious figures in common. Where exactly are the two religions separated?
6. I read that Islam is supposed to be a religion of peace. Under what circumstances does it call for violence, if at all?
7a. What is Islam's position on the role of women in society?
7b. Why are Muslim women veiled? Is this a strict rule? Are there denominations that consider it unnecessary?
There will likely be more questions to follow, but this is all I could think of right now.
I thank all of you and welcome this opportunity to build bridges and create a better understanding.
Last edited by JaCkinbOx; 06-22-2007 at 10:27 PM.
Reason: Needed to fix the bold tags.
I don't want to be a thorn in anyone's flesh but I must ask--and I pray for sincereity-- elijah_y are you by any chance Belthsar? or related to him? your style is very reminiscent of his..
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Peace!
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
I don't want to be a thorn in anyone's flesh but I must ask--and I pray for sincereity-- elijah_y are you by any chance Belthsar? or related to him? your style is very reminiscent of his..
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Peace!
i do not have to impersonate other pples.
the webmasters or so could have checked my identity or ip if so.
with respect, i presumed dat u guys will not think dat i am the only 'doubters' around dis forum.
i come from southeast asia & is exposed to a decent amount of islamic cultures.
its dat some of your practices do compell me to query, therefore i step into dis FORUM to query & debate.
if some1 like noname85 brushes me off with sweeping answers, i do not know why the existence of dis section of the forum. no offence.
I don't think anyone brushed you off.. you asked a question followed by two of your own ready made answers.. you said why? --is it because 'brain wash' or something alluding to that and the second was 'insecure'-- really didn't leave much room for an honest exchange?
Good luck!
peace!
Last edited by جوري; 10-09-2007 at 09:10 AM.
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
to count the seemingly endless onslaught of the same questions by the same people over and over wallahi would be like trying to count the grains of sand in the ocean, i know they will never understand but why must they insist on defending a mutated view often called "islam" as they call it "moderate muslims" while dehumanizing , ridiculing and mocking those upon truth while they fanatically and purposefully ignore our suffering when its convienient? its better for them to keep out of our affairs and let us have our islam. wallahi
to count the seemingly endless onslaught of the same questions by the same people over and over wallahi would be like trying to count the grains of sand in the ocean, i know they will never understand but why must they insist on defending a mutated view often called "islam" as they call it "moderate muslims" while dehumanizing , ridiculing and mocking those upon truth while they fanatically and purposefully ignore our suffering when its convienient? its better for them to keep out of our affairs and let us have our islam. wallahi
i guessed most self-respecting & sensible forumers did not create 'disturbances' @ other sections of the forum meant for moslems ?
so y can't we ask doubts here ??
btw can i ask WHY womens footballing world cup thrs no represensative from moslem-majorities nation ?
pls do not be offended if u dont wish to answer or couldnt explain.
to count the seemingly endless onslaught of the same questions by the same people over and over wallahi would be like trying to count the grains of sand in the ocean, i know they will never understand but why must they insist on defending a mutated view often called "islam" as they call it "moderate muslims" while dehumanizing , ridiculing and mocking those upon truth while they fanatically and purposefully ignore our suffering when its convienient? its better for them to keep out of our affairs and let us have our islam. wallahi
Same could be said about posts made in ignorance about non-muslims that seem to crop up every week.
Don't like it here, don't be a member here.. no one is holding a gun to your head!
I never said I didnt like, I am pointing out that for repeated questions about Islam (usually by different members) there are an equal about of assumptions of non-muslims (usually by the same members)
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to count the seemingly endless onslaught of the same questions by the same people over and over wallahi would be like trying to count the grains of sand in the ocean, i know they will never understand but why must they insist on defending a mutated view often called "islam" as they call it "moderate muslims" while dehumanizing , ridiculing and mocking those upon truth while they fanatically and purposefully ignore our suffering when its convienient? its better for them to keep out of our affairs and let us have our islam. wallahi 
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