about certain laws you can get many different answers and perspectives?
Whereas in christianity for example, if wanna ask something, you get a fairly straight answer. Like for catholics a woman can't preside over the sacrement (which i disagree with)
Or in the anglican church, you will get a straight answer on the legitimacy of popes, etc.
i was listening to a radio program on the subject, and it was said. the (priest, cleric, whatever,) will often refer you on to someone else. for the answer.
2006-11-04
01:35:56
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I'm certainly no expert on Islam by the way. I had just heard this.
2006-11-04
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update #1
Other than in some varities of Shia Islam (where you might be expected to subscribe yourself a aa follower to a particular Imam), Islam is not hierarchical in the way Christians typically are.
Christians usually have a hierarchy of deacons, priests, and bishops, or in evangelical-speak, worship pastors, assistant pastors, and senior pastors. As a result, the teaching influence of those with a vested interest in a greater orthodoxy increases the greater the rank (which parallels, typically, even greater orthodoxy.)
With Islam, clergy are clergy because they have studied an appropriate course of study. An imam is not organized in a hierarchy once graduating, other than possibly at the specific mosque he preaches at. He doesn't have a bishop, denominational president, or pope to report to.
2006-11-04 01:43:23
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answered by evolver 6
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But how can that explain the number of different churches within Christianity ?
My answer is , when people take their religion seriously there will be difference in opinions, and this happens within Islam also. Regarding most fundamental beliefs and deeds, there is almost unanimity within Muslims. In Islam if a person don't know an answer to question, they usually refer to a better knowing person, because it is wrong to give a ruling on a matter in which he is not completely sure.
2006-11-04 09:38:06
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answered by inin 6
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Because the world isn't always in black and white.
As you just mentioned different sects of Christianity give different answers, so it is kind of the same in Islam. There are many Sheikhs or Islamic scholars... some are genuine and some are self-proclaimed! It is common for people to have different perspectives on issues but it's best to see what the majority of scholars say.
Whatever it is.. God knows best!
2006-11-04 10:01:10
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ISLAM is NOT RIGID but it is FLEXIBLE.
Islam allows some LAWS/COMMAND depending upon the condition and circumstances.
Unlike ISLAM all other religions are behind so called false/human gods. The reason is clear, due to the human nature they follow their own desires to suit their comfort.
What is exactly the meaning of these word "Islam" and "Moslim"?
THE MEANING OF ISLAM:
It is false to call Islam Muhammadanism, as has been done so frequently in the West. We have already pointed out that Muslims believe that Islam is the eternal message which Allah sent to all prophets, from the dawn of mankind, and not a new belief which began with the Prophet Muhammad. Muslims call their religion Islam, and the Arabic word Islam implies the attainment of peace through submission to Allah. The word Muslim is an adjective derived from the noun Islam, and implies one who has peace within himself from his submission to Allah. Muslims believe in the One,Unique, Eternal God, Who created the heavens and the earth and all that exists. In Arabic, God is called Allah. There is absolutely no difference between Allah and the God of Abraham, Moses and Jesus, peace be upon them all. Muslims do not believe that Prophet Muhammad was the only Prophet; rather they believe that he was the last of the Prophets and Qur'an is the Last Testaments. The Holy Qur'an is the revealed and sacred scripture of Islam, and it teaches:
"Say (O Muslims), We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes, and that which Moses and Jesus received, and that which the Prophets received from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them and unto Him have we surrendered". Chapter 2:136.
2006-11-04 09:46:38
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answered by A2Z 4
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there r fairly straight answers to every question.
but to answer ur question: education of Islam among Mulsims have been distorted to a BIG degree. Especially in the Asian continent. I wonder why??? I have seen books on Islam telling straight lies (I wonder why again??)
that is why this happens, that 'priest, cleric will often refer you on to someone else.'
2006-11-04 09:43:13
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answered by Knowledge Seeker 4
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During my time in Christianity, I had an awful time being given a straight answer--or, in many cases, was told to stop asking questions. Major factor in why I left... (Mostly because I went and looked for the answers on my own.)
2006-11-04 09:38:46
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answered by angk 6
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I haven't noticed this to be the case with Islam more than Christianity, it seems to me there are lots of parallels between Shia v Sunni, and Catholic v Protestant.
PS I am none of the above, I'm just interested.
2006-11-04 09:43:30
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answered by hog b 6
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I think your mixing Apples and Oranges.
If you ask a Muslim why they fast for a month you'll basically get a rock solid answer.
If you ask a Chrisitian why they have communion you'll get a rock solid answer.
If you ask a Muslim why women have to wear a veil, you'll you get all sorts of conflicting answers.
If you ask a Christian why women can't be ministers or priests you'll get all sorts of conflicting answers.
2006-11-04 10:07:46
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answered by Anonymous
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I believe that in Islam, following any source other than the Quran and the Authentic Hadith is wrong.
If people say something, they must give references.
2006-11-04 09:40:34
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answered by Anonymous
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your statement proves wrong, you shouldn't blurt things out, we give straight and to the point answers.
2006-11-04 09:42:33
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answered by Anonymous
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