Isn't this interesting? I thank Allah that such incidents happen:)?

Question

Yesterday, a man came into my mosque drunk and depressed. He said he stopped by a church for help but was denied because he was drunk (no offense to anyone; i just figured i'll tell all facets of the story). A few hours later he stumbled across my mosque and said he was instantly greeted with warm welcomes, a glass of water, a chair, and a wet towel to put across his head. By then, the worst of his "hangover" was gone; he had been drinking since morning.

I walked into the mosque, introduced myself to him, asked a few questions. I saw he had a book in his hand about Islam. He told me the least he could do to thank us was to read about the religion and learn about what Islam really is since all he has heard about Islam is that it is a violent religion. I said "thank you," and walked away because it was time for prayer. By the end of the night, I saw him praying. After prayer, I saw him talking to a reknowned person in the community. Then,I saw him leave with a Quran in his hand

Shouldn't we make it our duty to treat our fellow human beings like this? And Muslims, shouldn't it b e our duty to educated non Muslims about Islam so atleast they will respect it and realize it is not a violent religion?

It's funny how people find a way to rebute an incident like this. Some people will say anything to deny the truth. May Allah Guide us all.

godsbeliever---i enjoyed the story. doesn't matter what religion, atleast you guys helped him:)

No, it is not against the "law" for a drunk man to be in a mosque. If he was disturbing people, acting crazy, then yes i'm sure a brother would have escorted him out. But when I arrived he was sitting on a chair with a towel across his head and someone next to him making sure he was ok.

Answer 1

I heard this from a dear sister once and hold it to heart everywhere I go; treat everyone as future Muslims. Live and show them the best of our deen, and surely those with good hearts and pure minds can not resist the love and kindness that true Islam has to offer.

Answer 2

I am a Christian, but as part of the way I was brought up, I try to find the good in all races and religions. If we could all treat one another just a bit more like this, be more open and understanding of all humans; as part of the "family of man," the world would be a much better place. You must realize that people are most opposed to what scares them and that means they don't know enough about the "other" race or religion to make a fair judgment. There are good and bad sides in every race and every religion; as we are all human beings and not perfect. You can be proud of yourself, and your place of worship for extending a welcome to someone who obviously needed help. You may end up being an important part of this man fighting a battle with the abuse of alcohol, plus he will have a better understanding of your beliefs and not be so quick to jump to conclusions without further information. Have a good night.

Answer 3

Those incidents do not take place hon...it's all lies. As a muslim woman, you won't dare talk to a drunk stranger in a Mosque. Drunks are not allowed within Mosques. """a glass of water, a chair, and a wet towel to put across his head. By then, the worst of his "hangover" was gone"""" Are you crazy????? Now go to bed and dream strange dreams.

Answer 4

Altruism is a noble endeavor and certainly should be practiced by all but whether or not a muslim shows kindness and a christian does not doesn't make legitimate or disavow the truth.
God's word is truth and christians who don't follow that outline are certianly doing a disservice to their witness but it has nothing to do with what Jesus did and established.
Muhammed showed himself to be a fraud on numerous occasions and the Qu-ran is just a book that has been re-edited until it contained some consistency that held up.
Certainly, those that showed kindness should be applauded.

Answer 5

I think it's interesting to know that there are actually churches out there who are too self-centered to welcome in those who happen to stop by. I've had a similar experiance when I was on a missions trip in Denver, we were in a park praying for the community one evening and as we were getting ready to leave a man, who had been watching us for most of the time, walked and sat on a bench by us and started mocking us while sipping on some type of hard liquor. It was obvious from his sloopy choice of wording he was drunk. One of our leaders told us to gather and pray for him... and loud enough so that he could hear us. When we were finished, the guy walked over to us in tears, handed us the bottle he had been drinking from, introduced himself as Jeremy and appoligized. To make a long story shorter, he ended up accepting Christ that night as his savior and attended church the following sunday. I can't confirm or deny that he was cured of drunkeness that night, but I think the answer (as unimportant as it is) was obvious.
I think that God will work in whatever way necessary to save His people, even if it's through another religion.

Answer 6

I strongly agree with you. We need to reach out to people and show them that we are truly not a violent group of religious people.

The best way to do it is from our actions. Do we honk and swear when someone cuts you off while driving? Do we laugh or ridicule at someone who is in distress? Do we mock those who are different from us? Or do we make the way clear for an elderly walking and open doors for them? Do we pray for the misguided souls? Do we give a hand to people no matter what their faith may be?

I like your story and it's a nice reminder to us to reach out to others and educate them. More than half of the time I spend here on Yahoo Answers, that is my mission...

Answer 7

You know that it would be against the law for a drunk man to be in the Mosque. Could you be misleading us on purpose?

Answer 8

Well...there is an old sayin....
"the mad man saw the drunk and run away"
that means never trust a drunk person because his "personality is altered due to the alcohol"
U may claim "it is a miracle".ok, Good on you but I should trust him.

Answer 9

remember, even Prophet Muhammad did not get angry with a man who went to the mosque bcoz he wanted to pee and well he did. this is becoz, the man did not know that it was a mosque and later our Prophet explained it to thim nicely. so, who said that a looking-for-truth-drunken-man could not enter the mosque?

Answer 10

Yes I'm very glad to hear this stroy. Alhamdulillah. May Allah bless us all.