I am fully beginning to understand all too well. You would not bear to kill him? would you let others do it? How about accepting him? NO? then you can't possibly know true love, thats a given, no contest- true love means loving NO MATTER WHAT. thats why God can love us- we have all sinned, is anyone perfect? no, then how can God love us? He loves us unconditionally. that is our example-not the intolerance I see here.
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I am fully beginning to understand all too well. You would not bear to kill him? would you let others do it? How about accepting him? NO? then you can't possibly know true love, thats a given, no contest- true love means loving NO MATTER WHAT. thats why God can love us- we have all sinned, is anyone perfect? no, then how can God love us? He loves us unconditionally. that is our example-not the intolerance I see here.
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How about letting him answer?
So, because you see 'intolerance' from certain people on this thread or forum, you assume that every single Muslim on the planet is incapable of loving? Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Hey irsha.
First of all, i think you need to realise that islam is a religion which is totally different from the rest. It's the only religion which sticks to the truth, and doesn't rely on peoples desires (inwhich they can alter the parts they dislike and keep the parts which they like.)
Therefore, we as muslims have to love God, and his messenger more than we love ourselves. This means, we have to sacrifice the things we may like in this life, for the sake of God, in return for a greater reward in the afterlife (because islam is a way of life, and this means sacrificing things which you may love, for a greater benefit.)
You may feel disgusted because islam doesn't allow adultery/fornication, you may hate it because islam doesn't allow homosexuality etc. But just think about society, and ask yourself - does the majority of society hate these acts, or is it just islam?
In a previous thread, you were really angry that islam never allowed sex outside of marriage (aka fornication.) Now put yourself into the situation; do you think islam doesn't allow it because it forces people to have sex only within marriage? Is that a good thing or bad thing? What if you loved your husband so much, but he commited fornication? How would you feel?
Imagine you were married, and you loved him very much. You never knew this, but he was gay. How would you feel? Would you really feel happy that he's cheating on you, and with another man? Wouldn't you feel embarrased if your friends found out, and spread that gossip?
If homosexuality is spread out throughout the whole world, then some people may not have any partners. People naturally want children, but how can that be possible if they can't have a secure relationship with anyone? Especially if they don't feel secure.
Our beloved Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon him) has stated that: "men and women are twin halves of each other" (Bukhari). This Hadith also brings home the fact that men and women are created from single source. Furthermore, by using the analogy of twin half the Prophet has underlined the reciprocal nature and the interdependent nature of men and women's relationship.
All these rules are for a greater benefit, its there to keep you secure within your marriage.
From the way you put your points across, it seems like your such a good natured person who cares about the way people feel, and that one should love their partner truely from their heart, and not just from their tongue. But, sometimes people can take advantage of the fact that their partner loves them, and keep cheating on their partner - because they know their partner will keep returning to them over and over again because they love them so much.
This is why God wants to keep the marriage secure, because its a contract that you will be lifelong partners who love each other much. You don't be afraid that your partner will run away with someone else, because they fear the punishment of God. Divorce is permissible, but it shouldn't be abused, because marriage is a sacred trust, and if broken - it leads to alot of sadness, heartbreak, and breaking up of families.
I think you should read the islamic viewpoint on marriage, and how much it encourages love within the marriage.
http://www.soundvision.com/Info/marriage/inislam.asp
Thanks for reading this & I hope you understand what i'm trying to put across.
Peace.
First of all, i think you need to realise that islam is a religion which is totally different from the rest. It's the only religion which sticks to the truth, and doesn't rely on peoples desires (inwhich they can alter the parts they dislike and keep the parts which they like.)
Therefore, we as muslims have to love God, and his messenger more than we love ourselves. This means, we have to sacrifice the things we may like in this life, for the sake of God, in return for a greater reward in the afterlife (because islam is a way of life, and this means sacrificing things which you may love, for a greater benefit.)
You may feel disgusted because islam doesn't allow adultery/fornication, you may hate it because islam doesn't allow homosexuality etc. But just think about society, and ask yourself - does the majority of society hate these acts, or is it just islam?
In a previous thread, you were really angry that islam never allowed sex outside of marriage (aka fornication.) Now put yourself into the situation; do you think islam doesn't allow it because it forces people to have sex only within marriage? Is that a good thing or bad thing? What if you loved your husband so much, but he commited fornication? How would you feel?
Imagine you were married, and you loved him very much. You never knew this, but he was gay. How would you feel? Would you really feel happy that he's cheating on you, and with another man? Wouldn't you feel embarrased if your friends found out, and spread that gossip?
If homosexuality is spread out throughout the whole world, then some people may not have any partners. People naturally want children, but how can that be possible if they can't have a secure relationship with anyone? Especially if they don't feel secure.
Our beloved Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon him) has stated that: "men and women are twin halves of each other" (Bukhari). This Hadith also brings home the fact that men and women are created from single source. Furthermore, by using the analogy of twin half the Prophet has underlined the reciprocal nature and the interdependent nature of men and women's relationship.
All these rules are for a greater benefit, its there to keep you secure within your marriage.
From the way you put your points across, it seems like your such a good natured person who cares about the way people feel, and that one should love their partner truely from their heart, and not just from their tongue. But, sometimes people can take advantage of the fact that their partner loves them, and keep cheating on their partner - because they know their partner will keep returning to them over and over again because they love them so much.
This is why God wants to keep the marriage secure, because its a contract that you will be lifelong partners who love each other much. You don't be afraid that your partner will run away with someone else, because they fear the punishment of God. Divorce is permissible, but it shouldn't be abused, because marriage is a sacred trust, and if broken - it leads to alot of sadness, heartbreak, and breaking up of families.
I think you should read the islamic viewpoint on marriage, and how much it encourages love within the marriage.
http://www.soundvision.com/Info/marriage/inislam.asp
Thanks for reading this & I hope you understand what i'm trying to put across.
Peace.
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^ well said wise sheikh 
