Why do people say "You shouldn't tell people what they believe is wrong"?

Question

If you were about to step on a nail, wouldn't you want some one to tell you? But to save you from hellfire, one should be silent?

Thank Goodness I don't take avice from anyone who would call themselves "Boobylover"

Sorry,"advice"

Answer 1

If a person sees another who is doing wrong I think they should tell them. I would want someone to correct me if I was wrong. In the deen of Islam you should always help a fellow brother/sister or anyone for that matter. Always want for a person what you would want for yourself.


I also think that Allah (swa) is the only one who can judge. Who are we to judge anyone? Everyone makes mistakes.

Answer 2

I don't think it's polite to tell someone that their beliefs are wrong. You have every right to do so, and they have every right to be upset about it. That's just life.

I'm a Christian. I realize that, more than anything, my being Christian is because of the way I was raised by my parents. It's not some conscious decision I made when I was 4 or 5. My parents made the decision for me, as do most parents. The same is true with most religions.

That being said, it's not my place to tell someone that their belief in god X, Y, or Z is wrong - that's probably just how they were raised.

We all "reserve the right" to tell people things that would upset or offend them. There's no law against offending someone. Following that, it's really just a matter of being polite.

Answer 3

You're comparing apples and oranges. Just like everyone is an individual and has their own finger print and personality; everyone believes in something different. even within a small strict church different people are going to have different views and the same subjects. Besides, who are we to tell someone else their wrong when we could be even in the slightest. that's the pot calling the kettle black, and only proves yourself ignorant to there feelings and beliefs.

If you come across some who you believe is wrong (I'll admit there are a good number you may feel that with), the best thing to do is to show how you feel your are right rather then proving them wrong. And let them decide for themselves without you making any uneducated judgment.

Answer 4

If you're talking about religious beliefs, you should really keep them to yourself and your circle of friends. While I do not believe in a heaven and hell, I was raised to respect the beliefs of others. I also believe forcing your religious view on others is wrong. At the same time, I do not believe that religious relics on government property is a threat to our way of life, contrary to what the ACLU would have everyone believe. Hope that sums it up for you.

As for political views, we all have them an I doubt any group is completely right and any group is complete wrong. I do believe that those who keep advocating ever increasing taxes are thief's, since to take ones property without their permission is stealing.

Answer 5

I believe the answer to this question is because they have the same attitude as that of Israel, when they were rebelling from God... Read Isaiah 30:9-11. It's remarkable how similar people's attitudes are NOW & THEN...(verse 9 tells us the reason)


9 These are rebellious people, deceitful children,
children unwilling to listen to the LORD's instruction.

10 They say to the seers,
"See no more visions!"
and to the prophets,
"Give us no more visions of what is right!
Tell us pleasant things,
prophesy illusions.

11 Leave this way,
get off this path,
and stop confronting us
with the Holy One of Israel


(In other words - "Only tell me what I want to hear. I don't want to hear the truth.")

Answer 6

You can't help someone from hellfire because they weren't good people on Earth and it will be too late for them. They must pray and follow the right path to go to Heaven

Answer 7

Because for most of them they don't want to face the reality of going to hell. They would rather roam the earth foolishy believing that God doesn't exist so they don't have to worry about suffering the consequences of their actions. To sum it all up in a nutshell "it's a cop out." I guess the saying holds true that the truth hurts. Peace and God bless.

Answer 8

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh brother,

I believe Allah gave us all the ability to make choices for ourselves. Some people just straight up believe there is no God or heaven and hell and that is their individual choice--some people believe there is. It is up to humans to seek the truth, worship God alone, and make back home to Him. We cannot convince anyone to do anything, but we can be role models and a source of information for those who want it and are actively seeking the truth. Allah opens up the hearts of individuals to love, accept and worship Him. Some accept and others don't. Just be happy that Allah has opened your heart and that you have accepted. Just continue to be there for those who seek knowledge and truth.

Answer 9

You would think! However, stepping on a nail would be a result of a physical action. Going to hell would be the result of a spiritual action. People get really touchy when you tell them their spiritual actions are wrong - even the ones who say they aren't spiritual (e.g. athiests).

Answer 10

Stepping on a nail is an immediate, verifiable event with immediate, verifiable consequences.

Hellfire? A lie made up by those who want to control their followers. But if you want to believe it, there are no consequences to me. You are the one living in fear.