"O ye who believe! Ask not questions about things which if made plain to you, may cause you trouble. Some people before you did ask questions, and on that acccount lost their faith".
(Surah 5:101-102)
I'm struggling to find good in Islam. This turns me off. Does it mean what it appears?
2007-02-24 19:40:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Here, drink this kool-aid, and don't ask questions."
2007-02-24 19:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
No, Muslims can freely ask question about Islam. How are they going to learn Islam if they don't ask questions.
What this verse means is that, if God has said clearly in the Quran, for example, drinking alcohol is forbidden, then don't keep harping why God has done that. Accept God's judgement that alcohol is bad for you in the long run.
If you think about it, asking questions about things that are obvious and straight-forward is almost like denying it. Notice the words... "things which, if made plain to you."
2007-02-24 19:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Wanderer 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question. No
This doesnt refer to religion. It refers to other things that are unknown to man.
It simply states, that since God has decided to keep it a secret, there is some wisdom behind it.
This could be anything about a persons future, when the worlds gonna end etc.
To conclude my answer, in Islam, everything that has to do with the religion is discussed, even things like whether oral sex is ok or not. People have no shame when they need to learn their religion.
I do suggest you use a commentary translation also. Each verse of the Quran was sent on a particular event. So each one actually has a story. I could find out what this one was sent for, for you. If you wish, you can always email me.
2007-02-24 19:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by Antares 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Question for the sake of seeking guidance are always welcomed in Islam.
But questions just to raise certain other ambiguities are warned over here, because Islam is meant for rest of the world and human being, some times some matters are not addressed for some people of our time but some other time in coming history.
So we believe all is from Allah almighty, and if something is ambiguous for us that is not meant for us may be for our coming generation.
2007-02-24 19:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing is, if you question too much about your religion, you will lose faith in it.
When you question, you will have specific answers. This in turn would be out of context and that's it, you're already lost. Some would answer you wrongly and you would be a sucker for that answer.
Surah 5:103 says:
It was not Allah who instituted (superstitions like those of) a slit-ear she-camel, or a she-camel let loose for free pasture, or idol sacrifices for twin-births in animals, or stallion-camels freed from work: It is blasphemers who invent a lie against Allah; but most of them lack wisdom.
People often lie, and as human when we question we may get false answers.
2007-02-24 19:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by Adia Azrael 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Burkababe...You seemingly did not even read your own holy book properly.
Surah 5-101, as you cited, says DO NOT...
But then says that Allah is forgiving...
That is NOT permission to ask questions. That is a ban, with potential repercussions.
2007-02-24 20:09:26 · answer #6 · answered by pugjw9896 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question. the container and the contents.they remain always full unto themselves. a perpetual always leading to the beginning and growing nowhere. the world see's a marvel a fountain of a youthfulness not poured out upon the land except the vile of the bowl. always in the womb, always in the tomb.
2007-02-24 19:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muslims are definitely allowed to ask questions about their own religion. In fact, it is recommended.
I believe the full translation is as follows:
Surah 5
101 - Oh you who have attained belief! Do not ask about things which,if they were made known to you, might cause trouble, for if you ask about them when the Quran is being revealed, they might be made known to you. Allah pardons you in this respect. And Allah is forgiving, forebearing
102- People before your time have asked (such questions) and as a result wound up disbelieving.
I hope this helps, and If any of this is not correct it is from myself, not the Quran.
2007-02-24 19:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by BurkaBabe 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Hold on a flippin' minute. There's a Bible verse which discourages knowledge - hopefully I'll be able to find it right quick and edit this answer....
Edit: Ecc 1:18 The more you know, the more you hurt; the more you understand, the more you suffer.
Suck on that one awhile, xians!
2007-02-24 19:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by DBA GODZY 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You can ask only the questions that your imam approves in advance, and if you criticize Islam, your head will be cut off. This is true.
2007-02-24 19:50:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
sorry i edited my answer cause i wasnt sure of the meaning and iu think others explained t better than me
God bless you
2007-02-24 19:58:40 · answer #11 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋