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Discussion: We are Muslims (Islamic ATRL Family) | Eid Mubarak
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yes, Islam does frown upon homosexuality but it ultimately depends on how open minded your parents/family are. Like my parents will kill me if i were to say i'm gay but if i have kids and they were gay, i will be open minded and encourage him/her to be himself/herself.
remember, Allah loves us all.
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I actually don't mind with you guys having different opinion as long as you keep it cute and civil
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Having studied most of the world religions to an extent, I think the version of Islam that people believe in, I mean the interpretation of it is not accurate. Islam is not against homosexuality if you truly see the meaning behind what's written. Of course that's not what normally people might tell you. There is a lot of metaphor and hidden meaning which people take literally. All the religions at their core say the same thing. But are being interpreted differently.
Anyway being gay isn't a sin. Nothing is a sin. Everything is neutral intrinsically and it we who attach definitions to it and categorize things as being good or bad. Everyone is loved unconditionally by that one god, all that is. Just my opinion.
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Originally posted by MileyCyrusStan
Having studied most of the world religions to an extent, I think the version of Islam that people believe in, I mean the interpretation of it is not accurate. Islam is not against homosexuality if you truly see the meaning behind what's written. Of course that's not what normally people might tell you. There is a lot of metaphor and hidden meaning which people take literally. All the religions at their core say the same thing. But are being interpreted differently.
Anyway being gay isn't a sin. Nothing is a sin. Everything is neutral intrinsically and it we who attach definitions to it and categorize things as being good or bad. Everyone is loved unconditionally by that one god, all that is. Just my opinion.
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but what hitler did was a sin? does god love hitler?
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I hope the mods clear the report
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Originally posted by Mhs90
You seem to be an advocate of the holy scripture. Isn't that what they did in the story of Lut?
Ultimately, it's your choice and it's called faith because sometimes you have to put the course of your life and happiness in the hands of Allah (swt). Yeah, on paper it seems miserable but I personally believe this a test from God and in that way I feel blessed and thankful everyday.
I speak for myself though, not for you or for anyone else on this forum.
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It's not a choice, it's my only option unless I want to rot in hell. I can live like priests and nuns, but at least the people around them dont condemn their decision.
And yeah I can believe it's a test from God, the only thing that makes sense.
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if you pay attention to history of islam, there are several case about homosexuality, and they are not ending being murdered or killed. If anything, they give them (homosexual person) to live their life and free to choose whether they will live their life normally (marrying with female) or being a homosexual.
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I'm sorry if anyone was offended by my post I made a couple pages earlier, but the reality is, what I said is true. I (along with the majority of the Muslim community) believe that homosexuality is a sin, because that's what Allah/Prophet Muhammad (swt) have implied several times, inside the Qu'ran. And what I meant by
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Originally posted by OnikaChrist
If anyone here is Muslim and might consider yourself gay, your sexuality is ultimately your choice, but insha'allah your mind and soul will let the light in, one day, into the right.
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I meant that if you are Muslim, and you might consider yourself gay, your sexuality is ultimately your choice. BUT.. Every Muslim's goal in life is to please Allah, and by being Muslim and being a homosexual, you have displeased Allah, because Allah has said many times before that homosexuality is not halal, and there are severe punishments in the afterlife, if you are a homosexual.
But just because homosexuality is considered a sin in Islam, it doesn't mean that Islam is a bad religion. Upon further research and Google searches I did, homosexuality is considered a sin in ALL Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism), so if you think that Islam is a bad religion because homosexuality is forbidden, then does that mean that you think Christianity and Judaism are bad religions, too?
But upon further research, I also found out that there are religions that don't consider homosexuality to be forbidden. The two most popular religions (I live in the Western world, and this is what the Western world thinks) that don't consider homosexuality to be a sin is Hinduism and Buddhism, so if you'd like more information on that, than simply Google search "Hinduism and homosexuality" or "Buddhism and homosexuality" and you'll get lots of results. I hope I helped!
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im "muslim" from bosnia. most people arent really religious but they act like they are and its really annoying, which leads to ethnic tensions in the country.
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Hey sistrens .
Ramadan soon. I am NOT ready
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Hey everyone
I'm a muslim from Malaysia
Btw, Ramadan is approaching and I'm excited for it I always look out for it especially for the food and because I was born in 1st day of Ramadan in hijrah calender.
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Originally posted by PeopleLikeUs
Hey everyone
I'm a muslim from Malaysia
Btw, Ramadan is approaching and I'm excited for it I always look out for it especially for the food and because I was born in 1st day of Ramadan in hijrah calender.
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I was born on the night of Laylat ul qadr
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hey
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Salam aleikum bro
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Someone explain to me the significance of dates, ive worked in a fruit shop before and i had muslim customers come in and buy them by the box.
From what i understand its one of the only foods you can eat whilst fasting or?
And eating once the sun goes down aswell.
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Originally posted by OnikaChrist
I'm sorry if anyone was offended by my post I made a couple pages earlier, but the reality is, what I said is true. I (along with the majority of the Muslim community) believe that homosexuality is a sin, because that's what Allah/Prophet Muhammad (swt) have implied several times, inside the Qu'ran. And what I meant by
I meant that if you are Muslim, and you might consider yourself gay, your sexuality is ultimately your choice. BUT.. Every Muslim's goal in life is to please Allah, and by being Muslim and being a homosexual, you have displeased Allah, because Allah has said many times before that homosexuality is not halal, and there are severe punishments in the afterlife, if you are a homosexual.
But just because homosexuality is considered a sin in Islam, it doesn't mean that Islam is a bad religion. Upon further research and Google searches I did, homosexuality is considered a sin in ALL Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism), so if you think that Islam is a bad religion because homosexuality is forbidden, then does that mean that you think Christianity and Judaism are bad religions, too?
But upon further research, I also found out that there are religions that don't consider homosexuality to be forbidden. The two most popular religions (I live in the Western world, and this is what the Western world thinks) that don't consider homosexuality to be a sin is Hinduism and Buddhism, so if you'd like more information on that, than simply Google search "Hinduism and homosexuality" or "Buddhism and homosexuality" and you'll get lots of results. I hope I helped!
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thx
And ia
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I just saw this "fight"
You guys do know that every religion (except Satanism and few others) is against homosexuality,so idk why are yall angry and hateful towards Islam only ?
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Originally posted by Homebrand
Someone explain to me the significance of dates, ive worked in a fruit shop before and i had muslim customers come in and buy them by the box.
From what i understand its one of the only foods you can eat whilst fasting or?
And eating once the sun goes down aswell.
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It's sunnah to eat dates to break the fast. Sunnah = customary/tradition i.e. what the prophet used to do. There are stories about how Muslims would eat dates during times of war to replenish their energy when they had no food
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Quote:
Originally posted by Homebrand
Someone explain to me the significance of dates, ive worked in a fruit shop before and i had muslim customers come in and buy them by the box.
From what i understand its one of the only foods you can eat whilst fasting or?
And eating once the sun goes down aswell.
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We don't eat anything while fasting, it's actually very healthy, most of my chubby friends ends up healthy lol We also can't have sex, drink and do anything really bad you know after the first prayer (around the sunrise) until the sunset (fourth prayer) When it's actually not a must but it's better to start with something like dates (that has sugar) because it gaves body its first needs. It's actually my favourite time of the year, it has a really beautiful charm
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@onkiachrist
Nobody here has been bashing Islam immediately. (Or tell me otherwise if you disagree)
The offence part was your comment on Homosexuality being a choice. Obviously is most religions it is a sin to be homosexual BUT however you need to understand how people can get offended when you say we chose to be homosexual. If you truly believe that then thats completely fine BUT it is a offensive statement and you need to be weary of when and where to be making comments like that.
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