It is more than obvious in todays climate there there are mis-conceptions regarding the Islamic faith being branded around in every corner possible. It boils down to ignorance and intolerance.
Muslims: Could you beiefly educate us in the common mis-conceptions we have in the west regarding your religion, in your own words.
2006-09-01 09:57:19 · 8 answers · asked by A_Geologist 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First three anwser highlights the ignorance and intolerance of people. Not surprised in the slightest.
2006-09-01 10:08:15 · update #1
OK, as a Muslim
1. Killing in the name of Islam is not allowed except for certain conditions, suicide bombing and blowing planes and places is not allowed or recommended by Islam.
2. Men are allowed four wives "as long as" thye can give them all equal rights, in the same verse Allah says, "which you can not". I still love to joke about this with my wife!
3. Women are not forced to cover their bodies/faces in a significant number of situations especially Mulism families in the western world, they do it because Quran describes this in a particular way and leaves it to us to interpret
4. Beards in men were preferred by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and this is why a lot of Muslim men like to grow and maintain one. Having a beard does not make a Muslim, an extremist.
5. Islam respects other religions and teaches its followers to teach others in general. Of course, like other religions, we believe that our religion is the right one and the final word from Allah.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions
2006-09-01 10:18:22 · answer #1 · answered by HK3738 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A good thing to watch is Morgan Spurlock's (of Super Size Me Fame) show 30 days. In one episode, an all American Christian lived for 30 days as a Muslim.
How people react to Muslims affects me because my mom's family are Indonesian Muslims. They look just like anyone else (except for the asian tan). The only difference living in my mom's house was that they didn't celebrate Christmas because it was more of a Christian holiday.
It is not a religion of hatred. In fact they believe that Christians are brothers in their devotion to God.
2006-09-01 17:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
but actually in Islam it is unacceptable to be rude
but you know they act like this coz they want to and it has nothing to do with their religion i know lots of goooooooood muslim
2006-09-01 17:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by don'task 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we have alot of misconceptions
2006-09-02 02:09:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who in the first place said u tat we have so called "misconceptions" do u think all of us are dumb.. i dont think so.. n y muslims r.. well the quran asks thm to believe the book completely n not question it..(it s written in the book) or esle they burn in hell... further wat can a dumb person teach a civilized person.. how to bomb places????
2006-09-01 17:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by THE power 1 · 1⤊ 6⤋
PEACE!
Shaheed Belts!
BOOM!
2006-09-01 17:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 1⤊ 8⤋
well muslims keep calling me stupid for being an american and i just can't get past that.
2006-09-01 17:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki H. the wizard 3 · 1⤊ 9⤋
it's the religion of all terrorists.
2006-09-01 17:02:45 · answer #8 · answered by loretta 4 · 1⤊ 9⤋