If you love Muslims and Islam so much, what's wrong with moving to an Islamic nation? I'm not trying to sound flip, but many Jews in the US have moved to Israel. Many Rastafari who practice the true faith live in Ethiopia. Why are you all so adamant about coming to the west if you disagree with us so much and have to split your allegiance and call us heathen infidels? Why live in a nation of heathens when you can be among your brethren? Why not?
2006-10-16 08:38:37 · 19 answers · asked by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I know why. You all like to be hypocites. You talk all this big game about peace and all, but you all are afraid of Islamic nations too, and want the best of both worlds. You want your rights and freedoms, but you have to belittle and disrespect the nation's giving them to you. Got it.
2006-10-16 08:42:23 · update #1
They may love this country, but hate it at the same time and our system because they feel it is control by Jews and Israel.
2006-10-16 08:48:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People move to peacefull islamic countries all of the time. Not all muslims are what you assume. Like Jordan for example. A very percefull islamic nation and it is right by the warring nations. But they have no conflict nor will fight for anything that is not prescribed in the quran. People are right that a lot of muslims use the quran for self gain. To explain thier actions. But that is not all of them. There are a lot of african nations that are islamic and are also very peacefull. But to another side of the story, they had to fend off the british and restore peace. And the british are christian. I talk to a girl on aim from uganda and she is of the british. She is a protestant and knows the actions of the british. They are worse than the muslim extremists. But it seems you think that all islamic nations are warring. Not true. Even america went through it's own civil war. Why move to a nation that is in civil war? There are places like Egypt that have muslims and christians living in coexistance in peace. So it can be done. What you are saying is like telling a good caucasion christian to go and live in a KKK society. Who would do something like that?
And please don't take this as I am trying to impose something on you that you don't believe. Because I know how that feels. I am just trying to make you see it from a pro view instead of a con.
PEACE!
2006-10-16 08:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by Mitchell B 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You misconstrued the fact.
Not only Muslims, people of other faiths also come to US and other Western nations. Again, question is, are all Muslims coming to Western countries? Nope. US has only 3% Muslim of its population. If you count the number you'll find more than 80% of Muslims remain in their own Muslim lands. Others come to Western countries to live a better life. It has nothing to do with faith. I agree with you somewhat, because some Muslim scholars recommend not to live in non-Muslim lands.
You said we disagree with you so much. On what? We disagree that Jesus is son of God? There are differences between faiths. But when you go out in the morning for your job, do you think this? And do you think we Muslims working hard in Western countries always stare at you with hatred and think you are "heathen infidels"? Nope. If you take an honest look, majority of both Christians and Muslims don't have enough time to argue with eachother on their beliefs. Both parties are mostly involved in earning money, education, dealing family problems, shopping and buying, entertainment etc. On all these, do we differ? We all want to lead a better life, hence we are striving.
Also there are tons of Muslims who are Americans. Meaning born in here. Where would they go? USA is their country.
If you accuse Muslims for this, then you have to accuse all other people from other races and faiths who in vast numbers come to US. And that will make you a bigot, also probably a racist.
2006-10-16 09:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by SFNDX 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Your question is difficult to answer, so from that perspective it is a good question.
I don't think it is biased...depending on where you go with it. In your additional details, you said:
"I know why...you are all hypocrites".
This is exactly the point where you crossed the line. It would appear that you are calling all Muslims hypocrites. You must know yourself that this is an innappropriate statement.
If your question were worded a bit better, and without those additional details, it would be controversial but worth discussion.
2006-10-16 08:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by jeffo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a Muslim,but I find it ironic you ask this question.Why you say?The bible talks about the Jews being under Seige pretty much from day one.Now they are all starting to migrate back to Israel.This move by the Jews was prophesied thousands of years ago.Israel becoming a state in1948 was also a prophecy fulfilled by the bible,just like clockwork.
If the Muslim population started migrating back to their homelands.It would make sense.The Muslim population migrating back to their homeland would symbolize their support for their religion,culture,and history more productively.
2006-10-16 09:13:44 · answer #5 · answered by Derek B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not Muslim...but to answer your question that sounds a little bias to me. Lota of them are here to get a good life for themselves.. I think the ones that hate us are not here..There maybe some..but I am sure they are not in the streets with signs saying"down with America". Maybe you could ask yourself...who are the people fighting in the middle east right now. The west has always fought against the middle east. First the Brits...Then germans...and America for as many years as we can count...Just because they have OIL.
2006-10-16 08:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works righteousness, and says, "I am of those who bow in Islam"? (Qur'an, 41:33)
America allows freedom of faith and expression which allows people of all faiths to enlighten others. I have personally come to US for the purpose of education and I will go back after I compelte my education.
While I am here, I will try my best to spread the message of Islam to every non-muslim, because its my duty as a Muslim to do that. As there are more non-muslims here as compared to my country so obviously its worthwhile staying here for religious purposes as well.
As far as the muslims back home are concerned, though they are not practicing Islam the right way, they _atleast_ belief in one perfect God and don't associate any partners with God. So in terms of the hereafter they are relatively safer than non-muslims.
So a good damage control strategy is to invite non-muslims to atleast consider Islam so that they don't have any excuses on the Day of Judgement.
2006-10-16 08:48:11 · answer #7 · answered by mutmainnah 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So you believe that one should not be able to practice their faith and move to an economically more advantageous nation? Why don't Fundamentalists move to the Biblical lands? Did your ancestors give up their beliefs when they came to the US? Did Irish Americans give up Catholicism because Boston was founded by Protestants? Your question makes no sense.
Your additional details make no sense either. If I recall correctly, the First Amendment promotes freedom of speech. Does this mean that Fundamentalist Christians who want to ban Harry Potter should leave the country?
2006-10-16 08:42:37 · answer #8 · answered by Blackacre 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Islam is never nationality to day Muslims are everywhere
2006-10-16 08:54:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
interesting question, you I know some people are living in the west for dawa (spreading the word) some people are in the west for education or jobs and lots of Muslims who could live in the west easily are living happy lives back home too, there are all kinds of people everywhere, peace
2006-10-16 08:43:00 · answer #10 · answered by HK3738 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋