Muslims in the West...how do you cope with being in secular non-Islamic countries?

Question

(Shariah law and Islam are in direct opposition to secularism.)

Furthermore, why would you want to live in the UK or the US, or France etc?

As an atheist and supporter of secularism, I can't imagine anything worse than living in a theocracy (ie Saudi Arabia), hence I don't get why you would want to live somewhere that represents many (most?) of the things that your religion teaches against?

I mean no disrespect to your personally, although I do not approve of the Islamic faith.

Thanks in advance for your honest answers...

Majeed asked:

"I wonder what is the purpose of your asking this question."

I was reading about music being 'haram'. I also have Muslim friends nearby, and they have to keep their children out of school a lot because much of the curriculum goes against Islamic teaching. I just wondered what the attraction was to a secular (and liberal) country when Islam is more inclined towards theocracy and conservatism.

Answer 1

Your wrong many things in America represent what my religion believes. Why do I want to live here? Because I am from her, I am a convert. This is the country i know and love. I am given the freedoms to practice my faith whether you practice or not. You seem to be quit ignorant in what Muslims truly believe and what we are to follow. I don't really blame you though since right now doesn't seem like the best time to find accurate information out there.

I don't approve of atheism just as you don't approve of my faith.

Answer 2

Islam teaches Muslims to obey laws of the lands where they choose to live. We do not have problem living in countries with Secular lands. Most of the Muslim countries have secular governments because most politicians and military leaders are morally and ethically corrupt people. They get paid huge amount of money by western powers to keep their countries secular. Even though masses of all Muslim countries want Shariah Laws but it is not in the hands of masses.

Islamic political parties have won elections in Turkey and Algeria. They want Sharia Laws enforced in their respective countries but the Military leaders of both countries do not allow the Sharia Laws enforced.

I wonder what is the purpose of your asking this question.

Answer 3

To be honest the only reason I am still living in the US is because I can't afford to move and live in another country

My husband is Egyptian and we both want to move there but there is no money there for us. We need to save money to start a business there. But we have been having it hard here to, so that dream has been put on for now.

And also alot of the laws and way of life here in the US are Islamic and alot don't really go for or against. So far no law here in the US have made me do anything or stooped me from doing anything that is obligatory in Islam. There are things that may go against some Sunnah acts, like not allowing the man to have more then one wife, but that is not something that is required in Islam its an option.

You don't need to approve of the Islamic faith. I don't approve of the atheist way of live. Islam teaches to you your religion and to us our.

Answer 4

Hinduism is intself secular.affirming India a Hindu united states of america does not serve lots objective at present.on the different hand measures must be taken to guard Hinduism.faith based reservations interior the call of "minority and majority" and "Caste and Creed" created via silly,short sighted vote financial corporation orientated politicians must be eradicated.classic occasion: religious Minorities can run academic institutions at will and want and "gets a commission for it via the government" while the majority faith has to spend from its pocket.As a familiar step ,the service of religious corporation must be constrained to social service .education is a common want like nutrition and water are the best household projects of the government and so in basic terms the government ought to run the colleges and colleges. Hinduism is a mix of cultures ,tribes or castes and vedic faith.Its ability is inborn,that's a organic faith and knows no obstacles.the widespread religions have been born via Communciation,Conversions and Conflicts.Islam in Iran is a residing occasion.Christianity in Rome or Peru isn't any distinctive.Age previous civilizations and religions have been replaced via communique,conversion or conflict or a mix of the three.Hinduism is an exception. In India , it flourishes and survives.Infact it even controlled to "Hinduise" the foreign places religions-Christianity in India has observed lots from Hinduism and phone it "Indianisation of Christianity.H.H Pope John Paul himself pointed Hinduism by way of fact the mum of all Religions.The Islamic streams mutually with Sufism sees simlarities of Worshiping Saints or government as in Hindu Teachings.So its no longer Conversion of India to a Hindu state that's the will of the hour ...its powerful steps to guard HUNDUISM that's needed first.

Answer 5

Most Muslim countries are secular. So to most of us it is not any different. Also many of us are native to US or Europe, so why would you want to expel us from our countries just for our religion. There is something called freedom of religion. We cope fine. We practice our religion with no problem. Of course people won't leave us alone and keep criticizing and stereotyping but we don't care.

Answer 6

Hi,

i was born here so therefore I have a right to live here and practise what i believe regardless. Islam is a peaceful religion and those idiots that you see bombing buildings are just a bunch of wastes that got no better thing to do...like in many other religions i might add...

many thanks and peace out to all people in every country regardless of faith or race or even culture

peace

x

Answer 7

If I thought I could get a decent paying job (to support myself and a family), I'd move there.

Wouldn't mind living in a Muslim country.

I ignore what's around me and, besides, if I have the right to choose a religion, why would I have to move from my native soil any way?

Answer 8

of course they would the ones that can afford it will leave theocratic countries for secular ones i even seen an imam on charlie rose say the very same thing there are more freedoms and security in the west

and maybe you should ask this in the ramadan section thats where most of the muslims went to