The world today and Islam

iSok · February 03, 2011, 06:29:44 PM

A couple of members here on the forum asked me multiple times what I think of the current situation
in the world regarding Islam. I promised I would answer it once, so well here I am.

Posts your questions, if you have any...
I'll give a basic introduction first.

penfold · February 03, 2011, 08:32:41 PM

Tomorrow is Friday and thousands upon thousands of Egyptian Muslims will, after prayers, will gather outside mosques demanding the resignation of Mubarak and the foundation of a democracy.

What do you think is the current relationship between Islam and Democracy?

Stevil · February 04, 2011, 05:59:30 AM

What do you think of countries like Saudi Arabia where women have to hide anything that makes them look like a woman. Walk around under a bed sheet all day, in black under the hot sun and only speak in whispers, require a letter of permission from their male owner when they want to travel, are not allowed to book hotel rooms alone etc

Do you think women should hide their face (the most distinguisable feature a person has, and a big part of communication being facial expressions)?

Do you think women should cover their hair?

What do you think about Israel, i know this is a very complex situation, but surely you don't want to kill them?

What do you think of Westerners, are they your enemies? Are they doing things bad against you?

What do you think about Public displays of affection?

What do you think about Muslims changing religions?

What value is Islam and muslim countires adding to the world?

Do you think Iran's leader is a scary and volotile person?

Sophus · February 04, 2011, 06:18:10 AM

Quote from: "Stevil"What value is Islam and muslim countires adding to the world?

Define muslim countries. The theocracies? Or any country predominantly made up of muslims?

Stevil · February 04, 2011, 06:21:21 AM

Quote from: "Sophus"
Quote from: "Stevil"What value is Islam and muslim countires adding to the world?
Define muslim countries. The theocracies? Or any country predominantly made up of muslims?

Either or.
I'm happy for iSok to claim a country as being Muslim and to show why this country is a shining example, and maybe something other Muslim countries can aspire to be like.

Stevil · February 04, 2011, 07:22:59 AM

Are there ever any times when you are embarrassed to admit that you are Muslim? e.g. 9/11, or when innocent people get blown up, or when a little girl gets put to death by lashinging for her crime of being raped?

Can you see why outsiders have a difficult time accepting that Islam is a peaceful belief?

Stevil · February 07, 2011, 05:50:47 AM

Not meaning to be impatient, but..

You create a thread with regards to asking you some questions, and now days later...

defendor · February 07, 2011, 06:05:22 AM

How is it, that in the Koran or Qu'ran, Mohammed testifies to the truth that was given by God to Moses, but the Islamic community sees the revelation to Moses of the Law and Christ as the fulfillment of the Law as 'tampered' with?

Will · February 07, 2011, 06:14:10 AM

Can a theocracy be democratic?

LegendarySandwich · February 07, 2011, 06:25:02 AM

Quote from: "Will"Can a theocracy be democratic?

I thought they were mutually exclusive by definition.

penfold · February 07, 2011, 04:16:25 PM

Quote from: "LegendarySandwich"
Quote from: "Will"Can a theocracy be democratic?
I thought they were mutually exclusive by definition.

But religions can exist as political forces within secular democracies.

xSilverPhinx · March 21, 2011, 06:35:05 AM

Do you think that Jihad is justified?

Jolly Sapper · March 21, 2011, 09:54:56 PM

Quote from: "xSilverPhinx"Do you think that Jihad is justified?

Jihad just means personal struggle. Jihad doesn't mean "holy war." Most of us in the West think that a Jihad means holy war. So sometimes Jihad may be justified, like a Jihad against drunk driving or spouse abuse.

LegendarySandwich · March 21, 2011, 11:54:25 PM

Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"
Quote from: "xSilverPhinx"Do you think that Jihad is justified?

Jihad just means personal struggle. Jihad doesn't mean "holy war." Most of us in the West think that a Jihad means holy war. So sometimes Jihad may be justified, like a Jihad against drunk driving or spouse abuse.

Words are used in certain contexts. In this context, "jihad" means a Muslim holy war.

xSilverPhinx · March 22, 2011, 02:38:14 AM

Quote from: "Jolly Sapper"
Quote from: "xSilverPhinx"Do you think that Jihad is justified?

Jihad just means personal struggle. Jihad doesn't mean "holy war." Most of us in the West think that a Jihad means holy war. So sometimes Jihad may be justified, like a Jihad against drunk driving or spouse abuse.

Okay, I'll reformulate for iSok.

Is terrorist jihad (as the extremests use it - holy war) justified?

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