How well do you know Islam?

Question

So many people think they know Islam and its teachings, but the more I discuss it with people the more I realise how many misconceptions there are, and how stereotypical people get when dealing with the subject. I just wanted to know how much the average person knows about this great religion.

Answer 1

Not well enough, I'm afraid. =/

Answer 2

I'm going to say it again, in chorus with the others, I don't know as much about Islam as I should. I thank you all (from all beliefs and disbeliefs) for sharing your views and outlooks in an openminded manner. As for I'm a proud Christian, if you know your faith, and are true to your faith, what is the harm in learning a little about other faiths? Perhaps it will strengthen your own... or show the folly of having a closed mind.

As for being born into a religion, I don't believe that, otherwise, I would still be following the teachings of the church we went to when I was little. What I call Divinity, I realized at a relatively young age.... If God is perfect, and we are not, how do we know for sure that any beliefs are true. Well, maybe I didn't think it that clearly back then, but my beliefs have grown and evolved, and every religion I meet, I see the good of it. I can see the parallels. Does it make me nonChristian if I say Jehovah is an alias? Does it make me nonMuslim if I say Allah is an alias? Zeus and the gang? Divinity knew we wouldn't be able to agree even on so much as It's name, much less It's gender/s (or lack thereof), or anything else for that matter. My faith grows and evolves with each passing day. I do not have the faith I was born into. I do not claim to know the One True Way.... but I look, and I appreciate all the different versions of the Divine that turn up the world over.

Kinda rambly, sorry.

Answer 3

Many Muslims don't represents the real message of Islam ..... i do agree Islam is lovely .... one time i read that Islam in Arabic means "peace" and this great religion is the most likely last religion and it's not made by humans rules or words and it's purely from God ..... the ones that learn true Islam will admire this great religion that now, and unfortunately misunderstood .... i wish the Muslims try to deliver the message of God for peace and try to teach the world the great true words of God .... the most great thing i know about Islam that it is the first religion that came ... and said

"An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab, nor a white has any superiority over a black, nor black has any superiority over a white, but by piety and good actions"

one more thing is that the great Profit Mohammad (peace and blessing be upon him) once said .... Muslims... God tells you not to fight people that believe in God (Christians and Jews...etc...), and the ones with peace that come.... make your home a home for them......

and God once said in Islam (don't fight unless you were fought and don't transgress limits, god don't love transgressors)

peace be upon this true great religion and be upon everyone that truly believes in God ......

Answer 4

I know a fair amount about Islam but I still have a lot left to learn. My hsuband is Muslim and I live in his native country, completely surrounded by Muslims and immersed in their culture. I know that most of the hate people post here is completely unfounded and based on lies and propaganda. If people took the time to read about Islam they would see that it is not the hateful, oppressive religion that many portray it as. For me learning about Islam and living a Muslim lifestyle is great. It teaches me to be patient, tolerant, accepting and living and encourages a clean, honest way of living.

Answer 5

Islam (Arabic: الإسلام; al-'islām (help·info)) is a monotheistic religion originating with the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. It is the second-largest religion in the world today, with an estimated 1.4 billion adherents called "Muslims".[1] The word Islam means "submission", or the total surrender of one's self to God (Arabic: الله, Allāh), and the word Muslim means "one who submits (to God)".

Muslims believe that God revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad and that Muhammad is God's final prophet. The Qur'an and the Sunnah (the words and deeds of Muhammad) are regarded as the fundamental sources of Islam.Muslims do not regard Muhammad as the founder of a new religion, but as the restorer of the original monotheistic faith of Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets. They hold that part of the messages of these prophets became distorted over time either in interpretation, in text, or both. Like Judaism, and Christianity, Islam is an Abrahamic religion.
Islam includes a wide variety of religious practices. All adherents are required to observe the Five Pillars of Islam, which are five simple duties that serve to unite Muslims into a community.[9] Over the centuries, Islamic law (Shariah) has developed a tradition of rulings that touch on virtually all aspects of life and society. In addition to the Five Pillars, this tradition encompasses everything from practical matters like dietary laws to practices like jihad.

Today, Islam is the predominant religion in North Africa, West Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and parts of the Indian subcontinent. Large communities can also be found in China, Western Europe, the Balkan Peninsula, and Russia. Only about 20 percent of Muslims originate from Arab countries.[12]

i'm not a muslim but it's good to know.=)

Answer 6

well i know Islam pretty well..............
hehehe coz i am a Muslim anyway since u asked ....people do think of Muslims as what the media states (terrorists)and who is that person that would check out Muslim culture and teachings to find out if the media actually gave the right image or at least the fair image....if u have a particular question then i would be more than happey to answer u ....
p.s. people are born with different religions ,trying to look and understand others(to them)would be a waste of time....

hope i helped and good luck....

Answer 7

Yes there are many misconceptions among Non-Muslims about Islam. They feel that what ever they hear from Non-Islamic media is true. As we know that Non-Islamic media always show false picture of Islam...

Answer 8

I read the Qur'an. I know a lot about Islam. I'm married to a Muslim (who accepts me as I am).

I still don't like it. I know that the Qur'an doesn't say a husband can beat his wife, for example, but it still says that he can "tap her lightly" as punishment. Why is that? Why does it advocate even the slightest violence or humiliation?

I also know, for example, that the purpose of polygamy in Islam was to provide for women and children if all the men were to go off to war and die - why, then, is Islam "for all of time," when in 2007, that kind of scenario would be a non-issue when women can work and make money for themselves.

I am also aware that Islam requires both men and women to dress modesty - men from the navel to the knee, and women all but her hands, feet and face - why the hypocrisy? I understand that hijab is for a woman's protection, but why is no responsibility placed on the man's wandering eyes? More importantly, in Western societies, where men are accustomed to seeing women without scarves or even shirts, a woman dressing somewhat conservatively (long pants, long sleeves) is not stared at - so why the need to cover the hair? Hair is not sexual to us.

I know Islam quite well, and I still don't think it's great.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

A pretty fair amount. I have made many blog posts on Islam that have been highly praised by my Muslim friends as better then they could explain Islam.

Felleche I must disagree regardless of what religion you are or are not it is never a waste of time to try to understand another's religion as it is important to understand them.

Answer 11

There is always something to be learned in Islam. just the Quran with Tafsir and Hadith will keep you busy for a good amount of time. it is not just the 5 pillars and if you want to learn about something you always go to the source