I know that we as muslims are commanded to, for only through questioning can you come to understanding. My faith has been made stronger by questioning it and then finding the answers within it that also made sense. My faith is also strengthened by those who stalk and ridicule, for I know I've touched a nerve and they did not like having to see that they were wrong in their assumptions. Do you question your faith? And has that helped you to better understand it?
A verse in the Qur’an states, “Those who remember Allah…reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth.” The Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him, said, “Seeking knowledge is a duty upon every Muslim.”
2007-07-30 10:57:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Its not our religion none of them are, they belong to the lord that is first.
Second there is ayat in the Quran that says
"I gave you this book so you may ponder over it, the wise!"
So it all depends on what you mean if its pure intention to seek the pleasure of Allah then I don't see any harm in it.. as long as the rules are followed with peace and patience..
but if your going totally against things and making your own deen which we can never do.. then its transgression and a great sin... Salam great Question sister jazakAllah khair
Duah for you everyday Al hamdoullah
2007-07-30 16:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, being a convert Muslim i am constantly questioning Islam, and yes in Islam we are encouraged to seek knowledge. Even in the hadith, Prophet Muhammad (saw) said to seek knowledge in the way of Allah.
So questioning is how we seek knowledge. By questioning and finding the answers, we gain knowledge. The best thing I like about Islam is that for all my questions so far, I have found the answers in the Quran.
2007-07-31 02:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by yasmin_a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course. 2 Timothy 2:15
2007-07-30 18:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by Cee T 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. We must be able to ask questions in order to find answers. This is one of the doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (my religion):
The Lord says this to us:
8 But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right.
9 But if it be not right you shall have no such feelings, but you shall have a stupor of thought that shall cause you to forget the thing which is wrong...
(Doctrine and Covenants 9:8-9 - http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/9/8-9#8 )
I like how Muslims are prepared to study things out in their minds and are willing to read about and discuss other religions. We should not be afraid of learning. God will lead us in the right direction.
Added: utopia... Intellectual arrogance seems to be a tenet of atheism. It's a fallacy that only stupid people believe in religion... IQ has nothing to do with it. My IQ is 130. Perhaps if there was some way to measure Spiritual Quotient, this might yield some interesting and elucidating statistics.
2007-07-30 18:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by MumOf5 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Have you reflected on the Family's prophet or do you follow blindley cause i been seeing alot of sunni so called brothers and sisters in Islam insulting our shia sisters here and brothers, now i find that the worst kind of ignorance haveing someone from another religion isulting us does not hurt but seeing our brothers it hurts, i do not like to speak out about these things i am scared of fitna, but i will defend my belief.
2007-07-30 18:06:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
>The Entire Kenopanishad (Hindu religion) is questions on scriptures by a small boy of 10 years old(sri.Nachiketa) and answers by the lord of establishing the righteous code of conduct in the Society.
> the entire sri Bhagavd Geetha is questuios by sri.Arjuna and answered by the lord sri Krishna.
>sri.Yudhishtira- Bheeshma samvadham is question and answers only
> Yudhishtira -sri Yama Samvadham is only question and answers only.
>The entire Vedhantha arose only by question and answers on Brahma Sutram by differentAcharyas(great teachers-and students)
> the entire "Prasnotthara Sadam(Prasna=question-Uttharam=answers- Sadham=100)- by sri Sankara Acharya--100 questions and answers .
Uttharam=answers is missing in the main Post
2007-07-30 18:45:17 · answer #6 · answered by ssrvj 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, islam tells u to question everything said in religion. that is why muslims are logical and smart, especially when it has to do with religion.
2007-07-30 18:02:33 · answer #7 · answered by My point exactly 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I question it all the time. You have to. But most churches teach you that if you question it, you're doing something bad.
Always question. Dont be a sheep.
2007-07-30 18:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by MonkeyMama 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Question everything. =)
Wicca-based Pagan
2007-07-30 18:05:25 · answer #9 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
yes & that is why i am a muslin now, befor i was not aloud to ask, but now i can, & i get answers
2007-07-31 09:22:12 · answer #10 · answered by fatima_feb25 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋