Comments on: Thoughts on Islam

By: MBH

MBH — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:52:59 +0000

Speaking of the outer shell, it was mocked multiple times on Bu Qutada & Bu Nabeel TV Show:

milti7i parliament thief dude: “Shoof shoof ana milti7i! ya3ni ma aboog!”

By: Bloggylife

Bloggylife — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:08:13 +0000

Yeah I agree with you, I’ve known non-muhajabat who are better Muslims than those who wear one. Coming back to the point of how Islam is defined these days, the outer shell of the person!

By: Haider

Haider — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:01:07 +0000

Oh, how can I forget!

“Islam is… to dress modestly.”

Bloggy, I’m not saying that Islam has nothing to do with these things. However, Islam is not identical to these things. They are all facets of Islam. But if a woman doesn’t wear the hijab it doesn’t necessarily mean that she’s not a good Muslim. I can think of a hundred and one things more important than the hijab.

By: Bloggylife

Bloggylife — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:41:37 +0000

lendmeurear, yeah I agree with you on people who converted to Islam are better Muslims in most cases.

MBH, Indeed “Islam is a way of life”

By: MBH

MBH — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:16:51 +0000

Islam wasn’t start by Prophet Mohammad, but he was the messenger to complete God’s message to us. The message is telling us how to live and coexist with everything on this planet.

In other words: Islam is a way of life, engineered at maximizing happiness.

By: lendmeurear

lendmeurear — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:05:53 +0000

Not a lot of people really understand Islam in order to practice the religion. The examples you mentioned are so true. I will talk about the women and hijab. Hijab is not only a head covering. You find a mu7ajaba covering her skin with tight clothes whereas true hijab means CONCEALING the shape of the body. Hijab also means not accentuating one’s beauty with make-up. It’s very ironic to see a mu7ajaba with full facial make-up and an attractive perfume scent. What’s the point of the hijab then?!! Hijab should also be translated into actions. A mu7ajaba cannot have a boyfriend, dance in public, cheat, lie, etc. Same applies to all Muslims. I can go on and on about what Islam is all about.

To sum it up, just read or listen to a convert’s story. Those who convert to Islam from other religions have searched and searched till they discovered Islam and were convinced with it. Since they have researched the religion and learned all about it, you find that they are the best people when it comes to practicing Islam. They translate the religion into their actions and behavior. Numerous converts have better relationships with their parents and relatives because Islam ordered that. They stop lying, gossiping, back-biting, etc. They even perform the salat better than those born into Islam.

By: Bloggylife

Bloggylife — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:14:06 +0000

MBH,still not your own view, come on pull a Haidament

Haider, laaaa that’s a poor attempt at a Haidament
Well I agree with that Islam is narrowly defined, but the points you mentioned are what I believe good examples of what Islam is, general points and as you said, your personal observation and experiences to carry them out and practice them, that’s when “حسن النية” comes in everything one does.

By: Haider

Haider — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:55:18 +0000

One of the main reasons why Islam is so misunderstood is that we take a single verse or saying of the Prophet, and define Islam by that.

“Islam is…

… good intentions.”

… how you treat others.”

… submission to God.”

… the five prayers.”

… the five pillars.”

I believe all these definitions are shallow, incomplete and artificial.

Muslims are quick to claim that Islam is compatible with human nature, without first trying to bother to understand what human nature is!

My understanding of Islam is strongly influenced by my personal observations (after all, the Holy Koran teaches us to be observant and to use our eyes, ears and reason).

I believe that true Islam is in developing the maturity to have a consistent character, where our thoughts, feelings and actions match, without experiencing any tension. It’s to experience anger when it’s appropriate and useful, and experience serenity when anger is not the appropriate emotion to experience.

I’ll leave my Haidament at that.

By: MBH

MBH — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:28:36 +0000

I was in the airport yesterday. Saw many girls/women wearing tight training-suits and all were mo7ajjabat. I also saw ONE girl who was wearing male training-suit trousers and they weren’t tight. The girl wasn’t wearing 7jab.