Muslims-why is religion so important to you?

Question

I understand very little about set religious beliefs which is why im asking.I think the whole religion thing has gone *** about face and is doing the opposite to what it should be doing,ie being a division when really we should be loving each other etc.

buddhists have got it going on!theyre the only ones i can really understand.

Answer 1

Religion is important to me because I believe God created humans. When He was creating us, angels said "why do you create that which will cause much bloodshed?"

God acknowledged that there will be bloodshed, but if humanity follows His message and stays away from temptation, the bloodshed will be limited.

So, God gave us a set of instructions in each era to ensure that we can live in His grace. This set of instructions was known as Torah at one time, Gospel at another, and Quran now. As a Muslim, I believe that if humanity followed God's Word (out of freewill, because there is no compulsion in religion) we will see peace, justice, equality all over the world.

How could it be that God created humanity and left it to wander on its own?

What makes Muslims' practice so prominent is that Islam teaches us to obey God in public and in private. Many religions teach that we obey God in private, at an individual level. But when these individuals gather and become a community, they don't have to obey God. Islam disagrees. Islam provides a system of life that is comprehensive enough to provide guidance on every matter in ones' life in God's obedience.

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But one may ask, is there a God? Islam encourages finding God through rational analysis. God has given us many signs by which to find Him. "Verily, in the alteration of the day and night are signs for those who comprehend."

God bless and feel free to message me if you have follow up questions.

Answer 2

I agree, there are so many things the Muslims are doing today that should not be done, and things that we aren't doing that should be done. For some, the religion has become a tradition rather than a belief, and I think that's why so many have gone astray. Why is religion important to me? Well, it offers so much in the way of life that I could never give it enough credit. It's a guiding light when no other lights are around, it aids in shaping a beautiful personality of the one who grasps it the most, it teaches love, respect, dignity and justice in *so* many aspects. This is why it's quoted as being a complete way of life rather than just a religion.

Answer 3

Dont think its that simple. I'm not saying Islam is not a positive religion that mostly promotes good citizenship but it is not quite how you describe it.

Islam, unlike christianity, does have a governmen and a military aspect. It is not all love one another although mostly the military aspect is defending muslims and islam from oppression by ppl.

Also UNLIKE christians Islam recognizes ppl of some other faiths can be saved; i.e., they believe christians, jews and zorosastians should be o.k if they are faithful.

Answer 4

What do you think the purpose of this life is???We are here to build the earth and worship God....
So,what the purpose of religion???Religion for all people is the way how to be better persons,walk on the way of reaching heavens,and to know much about the creator....
To us,religion is more than all of those things,it’s a whole way of life,of course every muslim is doing his best to apply Islam’s teachings on his life,and believe if a muslim applied all Islam’s teachings he would be an ideal person...
just read about Islam’s teachings,and you’ll know better....

Peace be with you....

Answer 5

GOD Laws are made of three Books: The Old Testament, The new Testament and Quran as a conclusion all originated from the middle east. How can you understand GOD LAWS with out reading GOD Conclusion?
Islamic civilization is based on the freedom that God gave mankind where Moslems 1400 years ago were able to think freely about every issue that relate to human life.1400 years ago the world was living
in darkness. 1400 years ago, there were Islamic universities where most scientific subject was taught. Islam ended slavery 1400 years ago where slaves were able to be like their former masters in every aspect of life where in most corners of the world humans were proprieties to few kings with blessing of religion insinuations
In Islam, there are no classes all Moslems are equal rich and poor black and white Islam established the term Human Rights in areas like social classes quality, women rights

, abolishment of slavery where in past the world did not recognize any human rights
In the past women were sex propriety where the in west the catholic church called for one marriage only there was no freedom to divorce and men committed Adultery most of the time remember king Henry lovers
Islam gave women the right to divorce husband for his bad looks beside other things.

Answer 6

Religion is important to us because we believe in two lives: this finite one, and the second infinite one. So we try as many good things as possible in the finite lifetime in order to be granted heaven in the infinite lifetime. I know many Muslims have done wrong things, but you can't single Muslims out.

Answer 7

I'm not a muslim but understand being muslim is about religion and culture which go hand in hand and muslims are born into the faith and culture making it very important to them, and very difficult to stand back and look objectively at what they believe and what others believe.

Answer 8

Religion is a life style for some people. Christians and muslims,
Jesus loves you and thats all that matters.

Answer 9

all mankind from the beggining of history want to achieve one goal, which is HAPPINESS, is one simple word, but seemingly hard to achieve, islam as a relegion, and a way of life provided people with the solution that can achieve happiness... and relief anxiety which is guaranteed lifelong as long as u are following god's orders, in all of ur life's details.
so the one wh created people knows whats best for them,
and make them happy.
and the other thing that islam guide us through the way to heaven and win the pleasence of ALLAH
so islam handled every mattter in our lifes so we can shape it to get the best outcome... and answered the question of existence, is to worship allah is his way for us,

Answer 10

yeh man ur right about tht some muslims are doing what they are not supose to be-but they think that they are doing a good deed and killing ppl....
but not every muslims are not like that.our religion is very important-we wnt to go to heaven-no to hell for eternity.
isma is about peace not about torment and terrerism