I like Islam but this....

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We want to pick what we wants and spit the other,Islam doesn't works that way,it provides a complete code of conduct for life.So either someone can accept it or reject it choice is yours
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So, not accusing, just searching for understanding. Would those who believe and behave this way -- rather than submitting to all that Allah has ordained instead seek to establish their own list of what they will submit to and what they will not submit to -- would such individuals be still considered Muslims? Bad Muslims? Unsubmissive Muslims? (Is there even such a thing?) Or, perhaps, not Muslim at all? I ask this because I know that generally Muslims do not believe it their place to judge other Muslims, that right belonging to Allah alone. But is there a limit, a place for saying, "Enough is enough, you don't even seek to truly practice Islam; quit dishonoring our religion by falsely using our name."?
 
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Islam is a way of life adopted by people who accept the Truth that there is no one worthy of worship but Allah and that Muhammad (saws) is His messenger.

We look to the Qur'an and the example of the Prophet (saws) for guidance.

But we cannot follow that guidance if we have no understanding. Understanding is only attained when knowledge is sought and this seeking of knowledge has to be done on an individual basis. In other words, a person cannot rely on someone else to do the knowledge-seeking for him.

Until a person desires to know and understand, he will remain in the darkness of ignorance.

When a person acquires knowledge and understanding, he will reach the level of the mu'min... the true believer. He will not pick and choose what he wants to follow in Islam.

But reaching that level TAKES TIME.

Each person learns at his or her own pace. And learning does involve making many mistakes.... including the mistake of picking and choosing what in Islam you want to follow or don't want to follow.

I don't think people should be criticized or condemned if they make that mistake.
 
I know I make plenty mistakes, but I also know that Allah will guide me through them. It is much better to make mistakes trying to learn all I can about Islam, than to not even try to learn. Allah is with me through it all. Sunnie
 
I enjoyed the part about those who areconsistent, mashAllah great point. Whenever we encounter hardships,we are constantly faced with our hypocrisy and want to give up. Iknow I have faced this myself and it was hard to come to terms withsubmitting 100%... it's not easy for me. I have learned you can'tpick and choose which parts of Islam you want to practice and neglectthe other parts because they don't fit your lifestyle, or you don'tagree.... because that isn't Islam. al hamdoulilah Allah has helpedme through that transition to accepting that.


subhanAllah when I think about all ofthe hardships faced by our Prophet (SAWS) and people of his time,compared to my personal struggles... it puts things in perspective!

Sunnie- are you Muslim? Your avatar says Christianity, so I was just wondering.
 
Grace Seeker said:
So, not accusing, just searching for understanding. Would those who believe and behave this way -- rather than submitting to all that Allah has ordained instead seek to establish their own list of what they will submit to and what they will not submit to -- would such individuals be still considered Muslims? Bad Muslims? Unsubmissive Muslims? (Is there even such a thing?) Or, perhaps, not Muslim at all? I ask this because I know that generally Muslims do not believe it their place to judge other Muslims, that right belonging to Allah alone. But is there a limit, a place for saying, "Enough is enough, you don't even seek to truly practice Islam; quit dishonoring our religion by falsely using our name."?
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Assalam o Alaykum

I can't dishonour anyone that you are using Islam's name for your own sake.My humble opinion is that muslim is either practicing,semi-practicing or non practicing.one should try to learn at least,Allah helps those who help themselves,HE never changed the condition of those who don't want to change them selves.
Btw,sorry for late replying

Regards

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Yes I am Muslim. Sorry I did change my avatar. I thought I did. I will go do that now. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Sunnie
 
Sunnie said:
Yes I am Muslim. Sorry I did change my avatar. I thought I did. I will go do that now. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Sunnie
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mashAllah, congrats for your conversion, May Allah protect you. I *thought* you were Muslim but I was just confused, LOL.
 
It is very hard to learn by myself. I wish I had some sister's close to my home, so I can talk to them face to face and maybe I would not get so comfused. But I will keep striving to learn.
 
Yes, I agree. What Allah ask us to do it is should not be judged by our desire. we should follow it. specially when we talk about Salah for example. you are not muslim if you are not pray ^o)
 
i think every faith everyone picks and chooses want they want...islam/any religion is hard but wots the point in folllowing if ur not submitting urself fully? ps thanks for the link :)
 

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