I find that many Muslims living in predominately Muslim society blindly obey their parents and their rules and traditions. On the other hand, I notice that most of Muslims from the West sacrifice a lot for their religion, they defy their parents, they defy their environment just for the sake of Allah s.w.t.
By that I don't mean just converts, but also born Muslims who face obstacles or lack of acceptance from the side of their parents.
Do people really expect that blind obedience to their parents without critical thinking, determination, and awareness of what they're doing will lead them to Paradise?
2007-11-13 22:06:05 · 32 answers · asked by AQ الطامح 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Ramadan
Unfortunately, most Muslims by birth, they think bein Muslim without hard work or constant worshiping is enough to get to paradise, n that is bcuz of ignorance, if only they understand what real Islam is, they would realize it is more than just words to say. n that is what the media proved, the songs, movies, the shows that produced by Muslims countries, day by day i start to believe ppl who converted respect n understand Islam more than ppl who were born Muslim do. if only ppl understand, Islam is not words to say or read , it is not an ID showin u r a Muslim, Islam is higher than that, Muslims ppl, plz open up ur eyes b4 it is too late.
May Allah, forgive us for our unmeant mistakes n guide us to the righteous path, amen.
Thanx bro for this great topic, may Allah reward u good for that.
2007-11-15 19:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by Mira 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a common nature of man, one normally follow their parent's path blindly. That's why only those people who seek for truth finally end-up in Islam. It is grace of God Almighty that one is born in a Muslim family. But Islam is n't a religion like others which can be easy attained by placing an Arabic names. It needs beliefs and practices upon it and finally die in Islam to enter eternal Paradise. It is total submission to Allah. Alhamdulillah I am a Muslim.
2007-11-14 18:18:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ismail Eliat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Praise be to Allah,
The reactions of non-muslim mothers towards their children's embracement of Islam varies. Some mothers are peaceful and passive considering this as a personal matter which does not affect the relationship between the mother and her son or daughter. In such cases more piety by the child towards his or her mother will make the mother admire and respect Islam.
Other mothers adopts a more stubborn approach at the beginning but the mother finally gives in and accepts the new religion as a fact of life after she sees the child's determination and persistence which could lead the mother herself to embrace Islam.
In the third case we find that some mothers are constantly stubborn to the extent that she might hurt and oppress her son or daughter. Usually such mothers are blindly prejudice because they consider that her son or daughter had gone astray by leaving the faith of his fathers and ancestors and she must do something to help go back to the right path (according to the mother).
The following are three stories that took place at the time of the Prophet , Peace and Blessings be Upon Him, that involved three of the Sahaba (Companions of the Prophet , Peace and Blessings be Upon Him) which
2007-11-14 12:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is a basic rule in Islam contained in the Koran says (no compulsion in religion), Islam has not been published as a roof Rumor Islam is a religion depends on the logic and reason, I emphasize that Muslmyin more interest from the West and love for their religion and Islam
2007-11-16 22:05:54 · answer #4 · answered by asd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey man, I have to be frank: in my family we are practicing Muslims, Islam is my own choice, but I can't say for sure if I were a Muslim if my parents weren't. Of course the one who goes through trials for his Deen is better than those who have it easy.
Blind obedience and following traditions will never take anyone to Paradise, you have to know what you're doing. But most of Muslims will never think about it when you give them some advice, they'll just say "who are you to judge me", "you're also not perfect", "iman is in the heart", and other crap, when they should think maybe what others say is true, and work to improve themselves.
2007-11-14 22:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
nice question...i'm a born muslim, and only recently did i come closer towards religion..my family being muslim was one of the inspirations for me to search for answers through islam..i agree with you that many muslims are quite ungrateful for all the blessings they have, and i personally have many classmates who are like that..converts on the other hand had to struggle with their former beliefs, adjust to a new life, sometimes stray away from their families etc..i feel that many born muslims keep "being religious" for some other time, when they've finished with everything else, and grown old..
2007-11-15 21:44:52 · answer #6 · answered by Lamya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with their upbringing. Their father and mom stored them close so as that they choose for to do the same with you. they are petrified of dropping you. i'm a Muslim too yet my father and mom are not strict. i think of you should coach them that your self reliant. i'm a sixteen twelve months old lady and that i've got continuously tried to be as self reliant as accessible by using doing issues on my own. I in no way particularly tried to sneak around like the different teenagers or cover issues. My father and mom was kinda proscribing yet now they say that they do no longer ought to difficulty approximately me cuz they know i'm going to do the remarkable element. I additionally think of that muslim teenagers are continuously the least prepared to be outspoken or to be blunt with their father and mom so the father and mom in no way understand what the youngster needs
2016-10-16 11:40:46 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assalamualaikum!'
though i am born Muslim but i definitely would be muslim if my parents weren't because i did't followed it blindly, first i did a comparative study between major religions then i made my mind of being Muslim, so i am Muslim by my will, not by my birth only...Allhamdullillah.
2007-11-15 07:29:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mona 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My parents are christian and Protestant and when i decided to being a Muslim 3 years ago they could not have been more accepting and happy for me. My parents raised me to believe when i am an adult as with regards to faith and any other issue my decisions are my own to make. There was nothing to defy. Insha Allah my parents are open minded, loving people.
If they had not been accepting i would have still gone ahead and taken my Shahada each of us are responsible for our own selves on judgment day you cannot say because my parents would not have approved. I doubt it is a good enough excuse for turning our backs to the true path.
2007-11-14 02:02:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 2⤋
Duck the world is horrible with the christian and jewish run world we live in today. again islam is not a just religion, it is a government and a way of life, it gives political orders and will indeed take over the world although that is not its objective. Its objective is to bring peace through submission to god, and everyone will inevitably want peace in the world so they will turn to islam
2007-11-14 07:30:41 · answer #10 · answered by The Ambition 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋