Salam..i'm not really sure where to begin as i am a conver or what i believe a revert..from a sikh to now a muslim!
However, although i truly in my heart do believe that converting was the right path for me..deep down inside i still wish i was able to do the stuff i once did!!! for instance drink alcohol. i understand i will be jugdef for this but i am at turmoil as although i have not drank since converting my friends etc all do..and at times i miss the times we had!!! i am only 18 years old soo it is difficult for me to change my life soo suddenly..what should i do?? how bad will it be if i drank being a muslim..will i get punished..help please..thank you..inshallah i will be guided on the right road!!!xx
2007-05-25 10:01:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I haven't had a drink in my life... so I can't understand your need or urge to drink.
But ask yourself what is good about drinking. Nothing good comes out of it... and there are lots of bad consequences that follow it.
2007-05-25 10:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by Samantha 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I understand your dilemma. Although I am not a muslim, I used to have very strict beliefs about what made me a good christian. I think that now I am definately a more liberal christian, and I do except that my religion is not the only one that is right. You have to understand that it is all about your beliefs. I happen to believe that all religions have something positive to offer, but none are perfect, because we are not perfect. I do belief in a savior, Jesus Christ, but at some point I had to stop pushing myself around for not being perfect like him. If we were perfect, then what would be the point of salvation and religion. So, I decided that I would live my life happily, but I would also try to live responsibly. I don't believe in promiscuous sex, but I no longer hate myself for not being a virgin. I do drink occasionally, but I respect my body by limiting how much. You just have to figure out where you stand on things, and stop worrying about other people's beliefs. My beliefs are just examples of issues that I dealt with, but I hope that something in here helps you work this out on your own.
2007-05-25 10:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jane M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fear of possible persecution or the lust of rewards should not be the cause for your behavior. You should not base this decision on what God is going to do to you. If that is your criteria, you may be tempted to give in to temptations wherever your religion is silent or vague.
You will find in almost all religions that any habit, including drinking, for the purpose of intoxication is bad and will be frowned upon. At the same time, same practice for the purpose of maintenance of life will be treated as acceptable. Accordingly, drinking to get intoxicated or to avoid the reality of life is bad but drinking to face the extreme weather of say Norway is OK. Basically it comes down to purpose of the activity rather than the activity itself.
By the way, I do not think that young Sikh girls are allowed to drink in that religion also. Could you please also tell something about why you changed from one religion to other at the young age of 17 ? What did you found better in your now adopted religion OR what did you found rejectable in your earlier religion ?
2007-05-29 08:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by guru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you find new Muslim friends who do not drink; this way you won't remember it as much and the new friends will help you strengthen your faith and control your urges. It is natural not to be able to change all at once, but try to work at it step by step. Resist the urge to drink with all your strength. If you drink you will commit a big sin, and only Allah can forgive you. If God forbid you drink even a sip just repent immediately and decide not to do it again. Keep on praying and doing good deeds and inshallah you will get over this problem.
2007-05-25 10:51:11 · answer #4 · answered by Baybars 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 9-11 terrorists are the fruit of a wahabi coaching each and every individual indoors the midle east who demands the strictist interpteration of the Koran and Saria regulation is a ingredient of the climit that produced Al Queda- now in case you have been suporting the rights of religous minorites wehter they be Christians Zoroastians Jews Athiest or what ever to show their faith with out poersicution and of the guy to % a thank you to dress and merchandising peace then your to now no longer blame. i've got have been given had some stable experinces with persons of all faiths type the mid east-aside from Wahabi and a few Israli born Jewish extreamist. it is now no longer your fault the loonies are loonie yet are you status up for the rights of Non Muslims at homestead? on an identical time as you're doing so and attempting to undermine and end the loons preferring to blow themselves up then we are on an identical apge.
2016-11-05 09:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to decide where you really stand on the issue of alcohol. Do you believe it is ok to drink it, or not? Do you believe the Islamic teaching against it, or disagree with that teaching? I do not judge you one way or the other, but you must come to terms with your own opinion on the matter, and ask yourself truly how do you feel about it.
If you decide that you really are against it, then you must try to be strong and follow your conscience. If you decide that you think it really is ok, then you should feel confident to drink it. Although, I must say, it would not hurt to NOT drink it. So if you are unsure on the matter, it is probably best to try to not drink it.
Do you have some Muslim friends who can support you right now? It sounds like you need some support. Also, if you decide you do not want to drink, let your friends know that you respect their decision, but that you have to refrain, since it is now against your religion. If they are Sikhs, I think they will be very understanding of your decision, because I think Sikhs are very tolerant, aren't they?
If they ridicule you or do not support your decision, then separate yourself from them. Find people who respect your decisions.
Good luck!
2007-05-25 10:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
first I would like to congratulate you on your reversion.
I'm a 17 year old Muslim in America,
I've never had a sip of a drink my entire life,
when i go to parties and stuff, I'm literally
the only person not drunk off my @ss. just because
i don't drink doesn't necessarily mean i don't have any fun.
but you, having a habit of alcohol might find abstaining difficult, Just have patience and you will be rewarded in the end. Just remember, this life is nothing compared to the afterlife.
2007-05-25 17:47:28 · answer #7 · answered by Rabia^_^ 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Did you cut your hair?...hahahha...just kiddin...
Well, first of all... you should be proud that you were able to change yourself... at such a young age!
I am a high schooler too... and it's hecka hard not to be try out for drill or cheer!!
I suggest that during these craving times you should just "wait"... and once your "craving" dies out...think about it... and i promise that you will be happy that you resisted...
we all have to understand that this is a test... this whole life is a test...
but when you get up there... you can drink until you become "devdas" and it would not matter...
When you get cravings... think about how alcohol is made...it's essentially bacterias' pee and poop... yes... it's ture... but if you really can't control, then try "hebrew" it's "alcohol" without "alcohol"...
and eventually... when your faith gets stronger... you'll quit it alltogether...
for now focus on namaz, quran, and being a good person...and not drink alcohol... then later when you become stronger, you can add things like charity, hajj and other stuff
good luck
-mk
2007-05-25 10:23:35 · answer #8 · answered by Jazvir 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Keep drinking.. and prevent alcohol very slowly, God in the Quran prevented alcohol ascendingly and it took 12 years.. Try thinking of it as a Harmful habit.. watch opera and see who's lost her life and got burnt alive 'cause of alcohol.. how many families are ruined because of alcohol...
Try drinking something less stronger.. till you reach beer.. at this stage, easily convert to "Non Alchoholic beer" Many liquor drinkers told me it has the same taste...
If you drank as a Muslim on the basis I told you, you wont be a bad Guy, 'cause you r doing it to cutt off.. Like I told You.. God knows it's an addictions, as sahabians (companions) of the prophet used to drink; God Gave them 12 years to quit.. First "At least don't drink at prayers time", "Not before prayers" , "Not at "Hajj" "Not at "Ramadan", etc.. God be with you...
2007-05-25 10:45:17 · answer #9 · answered by Lawrence of Arabia 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Oh,i think it is a little difficult for me to answer. But Here is a site you can find many devoted Muslims and discuss with them:http://muslimwebsite.zu5.net/
2007-05-27 22:36:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋