I see a lot of Muslims explain that Islam is not only a set of religious beliefs but also a set of rules to govern every conceivable aspect of their lives. I was wondering what it's like to live under that kind of highly regulated system. I have my own opinions of what it might be like to live like that, but I'd be interested in some first-hand accounts.
Cheers...
2006-08-10 04:40:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I lived in Saudi Arabia for about a year over 20 years ago and other than praying and social customs (dress, no women drivers, no women alone on the streets, etc), I really saw very little difference in their activities.
They seemed to be happy, polite, helpful and tolerant.
I never heard anyone complain about being Muslim although some did (very mildly) complain about the Saudi royal family.
The complaints generally centered around the royal family's lavish lifestyle more than anything else.
2006-08-10 04:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by Left the building 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am Islam and I feel soooo gooood. Sometime it is not hard enough to follow the rules and the rules prevent the existance of bad people and we live in peace. I love my Islamic Country so much.
2006-08-10 11:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by Answer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Islam is about submission to God alone and living a righteous life. The Muslim life is based on being God conscious and take the life of the Last Prophet (pbuh) as an example on how to live. In order to be at peace you must submit, surrender, obey God in SENERITY. Meaning no one is forcing you to surrender to God you are doing it because you love God and want to acquire eternal paradise. Everything can be a good deed because all things are covered in the religion including how to eat, how to speak, how to wash yourself, how to pray, everything. It is amazing!!! That is why we say it is a way of life.
Allah (God in Arabic) said:
“O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you (Muttaqi). And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).”
“[He] who has created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed …” (Al-Mulk: 2)
2006-08-10 11:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by EnlightME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Islam is not supposed to burden the believer. I don't feel constrained at all. It is not a "highly regulated system", it's normal. We abstain and control ourselves from commiting sins, we do good, maintain good relations with each other, it's all good.
2006-08-10 12:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by haterhater 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ... islam is the most perfect religion ... by following the rules in islam ..u experience ... success both ..physically n mentally too ... . islam has equal rights for women ... .. islam is agianst all the terrorism ... islam means PEACE ... in koran u cant find find verse telling u to kill innocent ppl aorund the world /.... like today isreal is doin .....
i feel under islam ... u feel releaxed and u have no anxiety ..no depressions ...... coz islam have solutions for all kinds of prob ...]good luck
2006-08-10 11:52:09 · answer #5 · answered by terrorismbuster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh believe me it isn't that hard to follow some rules...Islam is a great religion and it is peacful ..try to read about it and maybe u will take a good idea about it..thank u anyway for asking such a question..
cheers:))
2006-08-10 11:53:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh i feel so lucky and SAFE! my mom lets me out for midnight movies here and trust me she put me lockd in the house when we were living in other country. i hope all my fellow brothers and sisters can some and live here happily like i do.
2006-08-10 11:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by seeker01 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Google Islam in Iran,
Cutting off hands for stealing,
Stoning women for Adultery, (Rarely men)
Men having 4 wives and being able to divorce on demand.
(Men have it much better than Women in Islam)
Illegal to preach any other faith.
Getting killed if you convert.
Honestly I am a Christian, and I would not even want to live in a Christian Autocracy, much less a Muslim one!
Peace!
2006-08-10 11:48:36 · answer #8 · answered by C 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I was ignorant muslim, but now I turn back and feel happy...never feel happy like this before...:)
2006-08-10 11:48:02 · answer #9 · answered by Erni S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A high security prison.
2006-08-10 11:45:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋