Autistic children are not known for being cooperative and if an activity is not to their liking, they will avoid it, even to their own detriment. How do Muslim parents deal with an offspring who refuses to learn and obey the tenants of their religion? Also, some Autistic children are very high functioning and are often not diagnosed until adulthood. Since people are severely punished and even stoned to death in many Islamic countries for doing something that is considered an insult to Allah or for bringing dishonor to the family, isn't it possible that some of these people being stoned are high functioning Autistics who can not help but behave in the manner that they are being punished for?
2007-12-30 22:45:49 · 4 answers · asked by Tea 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Black September,
I have never been called a troll before. It is shocking considering the fact that all the questions I ask are always asked with complete sincerity, curiosity and the hope that it makes people think. You of course have the right to your opinion, but I at least want you to know that it was not my intention to cause you any upset.
2007-12-31 02:49:24 · update #1
By the way, I have high functioning Autism myself, which is why I was curious about Islam's view on Autism.
2007-12-31 03:03:25 · update #2
Actually it is against Islam to force it on someone. It says somewhere in the Qu'ran that people must confess belief by their own will and cannot be forced to.
Naturally, it's possible that someone has twisted that like many things in religion and is still forcing it on someone and punishing people who don't do as they're told, even if they can't help it due to some health reasons.
2007-12-30 22:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by undir 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My thinking is that most autistics and aspergers syndrome (and any other disabled muslims) are shut away in institutes or at least out of sight, because I dont recall EVER hearing or seeing any mention of Muslim handicapped or disabled adherents.
2007-12-30 23:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
**** u all muslim sucks they r the creation of terrorists
2007-12-30 22:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by goru 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
A prayer by force is not really going to come from the heart now is it?
2007-12-30 22:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by . 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋