...following a question I posted here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApZmOUFP6a9i2Fe0_IIHEU7sy6IX?qid=20061019235215AAVMJ2g
people said I quoted out of context and Muslims are only supposed to oppose Christians and Jews who mock them. (actually, the text is quite ambiguous, imho)
but someone quoted this from the Quran:
[5:57] O you who believe, do not befriend those among the recipients of previous scripture who mock and ridicule your religion, nor shall you befriend the disbelievers. You shall reverence GOD, if you are really believers
...which reads to me that Muslims are not allowed to befriend atheists! Worrying, since I'm an atheist and I have a Muslim coworker who probably thinks I'm Christian!
Also here (near the end of the article):
http://vinodkumar.voiceofdharma.com/articles/hindumuslim.htm
2006-10-23 05:37:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I mean, I can see that Muslims and atheists can be friends, but I was wondering about Muslims' attitudes towards this quote in that respect.
2006-10-23 05:48:03 · update #1
muslims, if they follow the koran don't have non-muslim friends period. To them you are an infidel and worthy of death if you don't convert to islam.
2006-10-23 05:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by Robert b 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that's bad translation. the word Awliaa in Arabic doesn't mean friends, it means protectors or sponsors.
and YES Muslims can have Atheist friends. as long as we treat each others with respect. i will never befriend any one who doesn't respect who i am. my religion is a PART of me. so those who mock and ridicule my religion ARE NOT my friends.
2006-10-23 05:41:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Most I think would not mind, but it depends on how strict or extreme they are. I have a fairly strict friend who is Muslim who has an atheist friend. They get along fine.
2006-10-23 05:42:05 · answer #3 · answered by mattmoon9 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have several Muslim friends, and have never had any problems with our friendship interfering with their religion. Likewise, I have many Christian friends, although a strict reading of Deuteronomy would require them to kill me.
2006-10-23 05:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by Blackacre 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm Muslim, and most of my friends and co-workers are atheists. That's fine, it's called freedom of belief and free will. They won't bite me and certainly I won't too. Only manners and upbringing that count, not religion.
2006-10-23 05:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
friendship should be based upon other things rather than " just religious beliefs " as I don't care how one prays anymore than their sexual preference or political party affiliation. I like a person because of who they are not their personal beliefs.
2006-10-23 05:44:10 · answer #6 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can do what you want,as long as its not something that causes any harm ^_^ the muslim faith is a good one, i think friendship is quite open to that faith ^_^ im no expert in the matter though!
2006-10-23 05:42:32 · answer #7 · answered by cheerfull_cherry_blossom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have muslims friends. Id rather have muslim friends than christian friends.
Peace.
2006-10-23 05:40:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes , Muslims can have atheist friends , in fact i have an atheist friends
as i have christian friends too and i know it doesn't contradict
with my faith
2006-10-23 05:51:02 · answer #9 · answered by SARAH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes as i have muslim friends, but hate the concept of religion. i totally respect them, as that is their choice, i won't even question it. mostly is them who would question me. :-)...
2006-10-23 05:41:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋