am 18 and a senior in highschool im thinking of joining but am afraid because of my race as a muslim am gona get killed faster. people bullshit by saying everyone is equal but there lieng i want to become a police officer but if i join the usmc i dont know if i will be treaed the same as the rst of the soilders i wanted to become a MP in the marienes but my mom has only 2 son my brother is 10 so if i die it will be hard for her. can some one please help me.
2007-12-02 10:54:24 · 7 answers · asked by Moe K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The Marine Corporal who raised the U.S. flag on the flag post at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan during the early days of Operation Enduring Freedom is an Afghan-American and a Muslim. The Air Force Captain who rushed into the burning Pentagon on September 11, 2001 and led hundreds to safety while getting badly burned himself is a Muslim.
Those who are in Al Queda and say they are Muslims are not. You know that they even use "Takfir" as an excuse for the killing of Muslims. Each of their acts is a Haraam. More importantly, your fellow Marines will know that as well and welcome you into their ranks.
2007-12-02 13:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should if you decide that what you want to do. Im a Marine and there is in no way that your religion will hinder you as a Marine. Once you earn that title you are a Marine, period. I know a guy that came to the US from Iran when he was 8, it doesnt make a differece that he is muslim, he's just one of the guys. You will not be treated different. In the Marine Corps you will be deployed no matter what your job is. But if you look at the statistics of the number deployed vs the number killed your mothers chances are pretty good that she'll keep her oldest son. Ask any question that you need to.
2007-12-02 19:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Erik V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same boat here man, I am enlisting in the US Army. The only time where you might have a hard time is in BOot Camp. Alot of those kids are still too much hgot shot wannabes. And thats just fact of teenagers. Im also expecting it to happen in BCT.
visit: http://www.apaam.org/index.html
The founder of the Association is a Muslim Arab. I talked to him online, check out the website. Also try this: http://theamericanmuslim.org/tam.php/features/articles/muslims_in_the_military/0013612
2007-12-02 20:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by iknato0n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest talking with other Muslims who are or have been in the Marines. Perhaps "It's Me" would be willing to connect you to some fellow Marines. I completely understand all the questions you have about this choice, and think other Muslims in the service could help answer them. God bless you for your ambition to serve your country, either in the military or in law enforcement.
2007-12-02 19:39:04 · answer #4 · answered by Snow Globe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many will disagree, but as a young Muslim man I can say with confidence the United States Muslim Corps is for you
2007-12-02 18:59:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you join the military, there is always a chance of being killed. I doubt that being Muslim will increase your odds. Are you worried about the other Marines, or are you worried about a Muslim enemy?
2007-12-02 19:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by hwinnum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of faith, nationality, or race, you should ALWAYS do what your heart tells you to do.
If serving Uncle Sam in the USMC is your calling, then you should go ahead and do it.
2007-12-02 18:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋