Negativity About Islam and how to cope

Should I be concerned about safety right now with all of this negativity in society? I am quite concerned but don't like being paranoid either. Insha'Allah as a new revert I am expecting to wear hijab at least part time soon (perhaps in a few weeks) and I have heard some sisters in the U.S. have already been physically attacked recently. imsad
 
Salaam to all,

This is the reality of the world we live in. There are all sorts that make up this world of ours.

Most of the points have been mentioned. There is another point, hijrah, to a place more conducive to the lifestyle you want to lead. It is a hard choice. But it is harder still to swim against the current.

You're accountable for your actions, Alhamdulillah that you realise this and also the consequence it will have with your circle. Eventually, you will have to make a choice.

On the negativity side, this is the story I tell, briefly, indulge me;D

When the first Book arrived, The Torah was too heavy! But its quintessential message was to do unto others what you would expect others to do unto you. If you can't abide by that, be prepared for the consequences. Like if you hit someone, they have their right to hit you back! (With interest;D)

When the Psalms or Zabur came with David, it had a lighter message, to appreciate the bounty of God, to give thanks.

The Bible's message really gave a higher level of being to any previous revelations. That was the power to forgive. It laid the seed to end generational feuds.

If people could be appreciative of their blessings, and treat people how they like to be treated, and can forgive each other, the time was right to send the final revelation, the Quran, a summary of prophets and their repeated messages but more essentially about how to live in a community. Message complete. We are now a global community.

I am a muslim from a different part of the world and I definitely say that the Jews rebelled against Mosaic laws,
when Jesus was sent to correct them they dismissed him and subsequently plotted against him. Rather than being one religion of God, it became two. When our prophet was sent with the Quran, he too was rejected, making it 3 religions as opposed to one. But it all comes from one source, and only the Quran has remained authentic. Allahu akhbar
 
ASAS Brothers and Sisters,

The way I see it, people are afraid of the unknown. First, most people do not know what Islam is. Second, the media does its best to demonize Islam. When people are not offered another alternative, then they buy what they see and hear in the media. So, it is incumbent upon us to offer another view of what Islam truly is. How you ask? first, we should lead by example. Being vocal in supporting the truth, justice, higher morals and ethics....After all, this is how Islam dictates for us to lead our lives. Don't get me wrong, there wil always be the ones that refuse to accept reason and will never accept Islam as the religion of peace. Don't waste your time on them! The more you try the more you prove the to be right (at least in their own mind). It iwll always be an uphill battle, but the harder you work at it, the more rewarding it will be in the end. I hope this helps!

JAK
 
faithandpeace said:
Should I be concerned about safety right now with all of this negativity in society? I am quite concerned but don't like being paranoid either. Insha'Allah as a new revert I am expecting to wear hijab at least part time soon (perhaps in a few weeks) and I have heard some sisters in the U.S. have already been physically attacked recently. imsad
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What you've heard about is a very few isolated cases. (The U.S., remember, is the third largest country on Earth.) I doubt the odds are very high of it happening to you in particular--much as with any other sort of crime. But if you know the risk and you put it on anyway and get attacked, just think of the bounty you'll get for it hereafter! Google "Graham's number" and think of that in millennia spent in heaven. And then remember that the ratio of infinity to anything is still infinity.
 
Jazakallah khair. I guess it really comes down to a test on imaan and setting priorities straight. It is easy to worry about what others think and have fear of the unknown risks but can be hard to put one's convictions into action in the face of opposition. I am sure that my struggle though is much easier than many others, especially those who lived in the day of the Prophet (pbuh). As I begin to dress more Islamically I'll be sure insha'Allah to post any relevant experiences I have.
 
That is reassuring to know that most Islamophobes are "paper tigers" insha'Allah. The same ignorant people who accuse Muslims of being "us and them" are often the ones doing that themselves. It is such a waste of time dealing with people whose sole purpose is to stop, distract, or slow you down from reaching your goals. Look at how some act on this forum. The time wasted listening to people who are ultimately opponents of Islam no matter how much they try to pretend otherwise could be spent doing productive Islamic learning or even just going outside, enjoying the sunshine, and experiencing Allah's (swt) creation. I guess the same applies out in the world. For the most part I don't have to listen to their opinions. At the end of the day, I guess it really comes down to who is your chosen association. My goal is to be Allah (swt) -conscious in my daily life, not dog-conscious. Insha'Allah I will become wiser at determining who means me well and who means me harm and making the appropriate adjustments.
 

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