why when that would be a good deed
2007-03-12 13:36:33 · 9 answers · asked by sassy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it might be true... I seem to recall something like that.. maybe a muslim can comment
in the Old Testament, God calls himself the Father of the Fatherless and cares for widows and orphans
In the New Testament, the apostle James says pure religion cares for widows and orphans
I think there is more of an emphasis on adoption in Christianity in part because salvation is related to God adopting us ... we go from enemies to beloved children... thorugh the work of Jesus on the cross. Ironically it is a sin in a Muslim view to say that God adopts the redeemed... but who can oppose God... if God wants to adopt the redeemed, the forgiven in Jesus... who am I to oppose HIm
With regards to the views on adoption and the cross, Islam falls short of the biblical standards of righteousness to love the widow and orphan, and to acknowledge the salvation and reconsiliation available in the cross where the 'infidel' enemy of God can be cleansed forgiven and adopted to become a beloved child and live in God's forever family to His glory
2007-03-12 13:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no this isn't true.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once said that a person who cares for an orphaned child will be in Paradise with him, and motioned to show that they would be as close as two fingers of a single hand. An orphan himself, Muhammad paid special attention to the care of children. He himself adopted a former slave and raised him with the same care as if he were his own son.
However, the Qur'an gives specific rules about the legal relationship between a child and his/her adoptive family. The child's biological family is never hidden; their ties to the child are never severed. The Qur'an specifically reminds adoptive parents that they are not the child's biological parents:
"...Nor has He made your adopted sons your (biological) sons. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth, and He shows the (right) Way. Call them by (the names of) their fathers; that is juster in the sight of Allah. But if you know not their father's (names, call them) your brothers in faith, or your trustees. But there is no blame on you if you make a mistake therein. (What counts is) the intention of your hearts. And Allah is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful."
(Qur'an 33:4-5)
i am Muslim so this is straight from a Muslims mouth.
2007-03-12 13:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by baba where art thou 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
No it is not against the religion whatsoever but encouraged. In fact, my family (muslim) adopted 2 children. Some Muslim countries do not allow adoption for their own reasons (like Pakistan for example, but the government themselves don't follow Islam correctly).
2007-03-12 13:59:20 · answer #3 · answered by ... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is actually a great deed to take in orphans, feed them, raise them properly, teach them islam, and never hold back the bounty of allah upon them inshallah. This was always done before the prophet muhammad(pbuh) by hanifs. Then muhammad(pbuh) came with the pure religion of islam and the tradition continues. PEACE!
2007-03-12 13:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by effectivecause 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not at all!
There is a girl at my mosque (like a church) who is adopted and she along with the family who adopted her are Muslims.
The child you adopt must keep there original last name to maintain there identity. And you must tell them they are adopted eventually...like you don't have to tell them when they are young. But when they get old enough to understand you should tell them.
2007-03-12 13:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prophet mohamed (pbuh) said, excuse me i'll say just the meaning, that who takes care of an orphin ( like by adobption) is next to him in heaven. Islam is against naming an orphin by the name of the adobter, to help conserve their identity. Which is better.
2007-03-12 13:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by ToukHi 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No it is not true honey.
Caring for orphans is a very rewarding act.
2007-03-12 13:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by Samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this only means your resources are wrong. islam is not against adoption. full stop.
2007-03-12 13:41:32 · answer #8 · answered by farina m 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If you have to ask, then you really haven't understood Islam or attempted to study/understand it at all.
2007-03-12 13:39:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋