Is the world becoming more intolerant of Islam?

[Search]

Lol. I'm waiting for the love fest to start.

I think you and Abz will love each other.

 

[Search]

Hey, Logikon! I think you and Abz should get to know each other really well! I think you'll have hate at first-Abz post sight and vice versa, but be a love and write anyway to one another. You wouldn't want to deprive the rest us of entertainment, would ya? As that would be very bad sport of you—tsk, tsk!

 

[DanEdge]

Greetings,

Search makes an interesting point about the role of social media in Islamic extremism.

White supremecists in the South USA also have resorted to social media to spread their message. This resulted in the massacre at a black church is South Carolina earlier this year. The internet creates an impersonal fantasy world for many people. People say things to each other that they would never say in person. I have no idea what the solution is, but I think I think I see more of the problem...

--Dan Edge

 

[DanEdge]

And Search, you're a sarcastic brat

 

[Search]

Lol. I know. (Winks.)

And Search, you're a sarcastic brat

 

[Pygoscelis]

Sister Herb,

I agree that our culture is akways in search for an enemy. War against "the other" brings people together. I do not say that this is right, only that it is common, perhaps natural.

It is a dark side of human nature, and the flip side of empathy. We can see on all "sides" those who insist on there being "sides" and hating those not on theirs. Let's not pretend our own "side" is immune, or even our own selves.

 

[Pygoscelis]

In the few weeks I've been a part of this website, I've received an overwhleming welcome, full of love and life. Most folks have greeted me as a brother, a neighbor, a friend. Thanks so much to you!!! You have helped me see Muslims as a primarily peaceful and respectful people, who would accept me regardless of my personal beliefs. But I've seen another side.

I have been here for about a decade. I came after 9/11 possibly for the same reason you did. I wanted to dispel and dismiss the hatemonger myths about Islam. To a large extent the Muslim community here has done that for me. But yes, I do agree that there is another side, and it has been here for a long time. I left the board for a while a few years ago after somebody here called for the hunting down and killing of homosexuals. When I objected to this an admin dismissed my objection, laughing it off. As I recall another admin later agreed with my objection, so all worked out in the end. I agree with you that the majority of a group can give cover to a radicalized minority and often protect them over the outsider because at least in name they are one of them.

It hasn't happened that often here though, and I find that very encouraging. I embody what you'd think many here would consider the ideological enemy, being a liberal atheist, supportive of gay marriage, rights for nudists, legalized prostitution and marijuana, etc., but I can count the number of hate messages I have received in my private message inbox on one hand, in ten years. That says something. Muslims in general get an unfair perception hoisted upon them, partly due to the intolerant radicals who call themselves "Muslim", but probably far more due to xenophobia. Sister Herb is right about that. If it wasn't Muslims today, there would be some other bogeyman people would paint up as the enemy.

 

[ardianto]

As a 48 years old man I can see the difference of perception toward Islam in the past and nowadays. In the past world was tolerant enough toward Islam. People didn't see Islam as dangerous ideology. Different than nowadays which many people in the world have suspicion that every Muslim must be see other people as enemy because Islam order Muslim like this.

But I do not blame the world because this problem started by Muslim themselves. I have lived for long time enough to see the rise of radicalism among Muslims.

Muslims actually have various interpretation of Islam. There are Muslims who interpret Islam in moderate way, there are Muslims who interpret Islam in extreme way. And this is actually affected by few factors such as culture, method of teaching Islam, level of open mindedness.

I understand if the world so worry about radicalism among Muslims. But I hope the world also understand that Muslims are worry with this radicalism too.

Honestly, I am very grateful when I see there are non-Muslims who still tolerant toward Muslims and do not generalize all Muslims as threat. This is really help for Muslims in struggle to eradicate radicalism.

 

[ConcealedGem]

Islam came about as something strange and will leave as something strange, at the end, there will only be a few sincere believers who will stand strong to the haqq, may Allah raise us amongst the believers in yawmul qiyamah. Most of us are probably nervous to go out, because of the recent attacks, but what can we do, the prophet saw suffered more, for example at taif he was abused, he wasn't resentful or angry, he was sad and made dua for their guidance, let's make all that we do for Allah, and may he accept it, Ameen ya rab.

 

[syed_z]

Asalaam O alaikum to all.... Some Verses to Ponder upon as per subject thread...


Surah Al - Ankabut (Verses 1 - 2 - 3)

1. Alif - Laaam - Meeem

2. Do MEN THINK that on their (mere) saying, "We have attained to faith", they will be left to themselves, and will not be put to a test?

3. Yea, Indeed, We did test those who lived before them: and so, (too, shall be tested the people now living: and) most certainly will God mark out those who prove themselves true, and most certainly will He mark out those who are lying.


....Believers will always be tested.... and that is part of this world's life that has been given to us. There is no escape therefrom, there are difficult and easy days. Even the Prophet Muhammad's own family, his descendants suffered persecution and martyrdom....


Abd Allaah said, "Whilst we were with the Prophet (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam), some young men from Banu Hashim approached us. When the Prophet (salAllaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) saw them, his eyes filled with tears and the colour of his face changed. I said, 'We can see something has changed in your face, and it upsets us.' The Prophet (sal-Allaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) said, 'We are the people of a Household for whom Allaah has chosen the Hereafter rather than this world. The people of my Household (Ahl al-Bayt) will suffer a great deal after my death, and will be persecuted

 

[AhmedGassama]

That's what i think, especially in France!

I just entered a french forum and i found everyone pushing their hate on Muslims and Islam and the God of Islam... No comment!

 

[Futuwwa]

Bring your violent minority under control.

Stamp out their dumb beliefs.

That will fix the problem.

Your request is denied. I refuse to conform to notions of collective liability, nor conform to veiled threats of being held collectively liable.

The violent actions you refer to are mainly a response to grievances. Those who choose not to provide redress, or support the continuing denial of redress, can bloody well fight their own fights. I won't stand up and help protect them against blowback for injustices they have chosen to perpetrate.

 

[umairlooms]

People do fail to realize that terrorism has cost Muslims more than anyone. Its amazing how that FACT gets lost.....everyone view of Islam and muslims would be so much different once they realize that.