questions to ask about the muslim religion

Hi,

I thank you very much for having interest in my religion. I do not pretend to represent Islam, but I'll try to give answers to your questions as best as I can.

1) There are mainly two holidays in Islam: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha
- Eid-ul-Fitr: is the day that marks the end of Ramadan (the month of Fasting, the month in which the Qur'an was first revealed)
- Eid-ul-Adha: is the day that marks the end of the Hajj season (pilgrimage to Makkah)
Moreover, Muslims commemorate the day of "Ashura" to celebrate the day in which Prophet Moses (Peace be upon him) freed the Israelites from the bondage of the Pharaoh.
Also, Friday is an important day in Islam.

2) Islam is considered to be a whole way of life, which means that is completely and totally shapes my life

3) There are many challenges to practicing Islam. Let me mention a few:
- One has to make an effort in order to follow the commands of his/her Creator Allah (the Arabic word for God)
- Following the commands of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him)
- A Muslim has to strive against his/her evil desires
- ...

And Allah knows best.

I had a thread here a while back asking a question about the virgin Mary and was surprised to learn the prominence that she and Jesus hold within Islam. I think it might have even been you, muslim1, that educated me on the topic.

I think this would be a fascinating question to have answered in your interview.

You might also ask about foods/fasting associated with holidays.

About how often they pray and how they pray.

About the signifigance of the garments they wear.

About the importance of having beards.

Oh! You might ask about the different sects!

what i think is right
i know i am new but i believe that there is more truth in what the Christing
Bible says then what the koran says
(not trying to disrespect you but i am a bad speller)
that is just a theory.
that i feel in my heart that i guess others don't
it is just what i believe

please tell me what you think
(i may not answer because i am not on very much)

i will try answer your thoughts

God loves you and he died for you.

thanks for your time

No disrespect but...



GOD died for me!?

God is dead?

<sigh>

There goes the neighborhood.



Welcome to A2K, spacemanspiff.

Just a warning: people here will question you and your faith (maybe even me).

How was Islam founded

Did the prophet command his followers to convert by the sword

Did the prophet do deals to get people to convert

Why 72 virgins (I think that was the number) and an everlasting orgasm

Why is it acceptable to lie to unbelievers

Why are unbelievers treated as second class citizens

Why are women not afforded equal rights to men

Why do so many muslims look down on the West (trick question, cause the West does much the same to them)

Why is Islam involved in 80% of the worlds conflicts (Christianity is involved in roughly 60% btw)

What is beautiful about your religion

What is not so beautiful about it

Does it give you peace

Does it create anger and things that don't meet your religions expectations

What if your child did not believe

Do you try to convert your friends and neighbours

Do you believe in the literal word

Do you think that the country you live in should follow Sharia law

Would the world be at peace if it was all Islamic

What is the difference between Sunni and Shiite. Do you consider the other to be Muslim

What is Wahabi (can't remember exactly how it's spelt - it's practiced mostly in Saudi Arabia)

Why are some muslim countries more strict than others

Is divorce accepted, and under what conditions

What are mens attitudes towards sex

What are womens attitudes towards sex

Who gets the final say in disputes between men and women

I'm sure there's more I could think up, but that's enough for now.

Do you remember the TV show, "Father Knows Best"?

Looks like no takers to answer your questions vikorr.
Why am I not surprised .
Maybe the answers are too embarrassing.

Islam group urges forest fire jihad
AUSTRALIA has been singled out as a target for "forest jihad" by a group of Islamic extremists urging Muslims to deliberately light bushfires as a weapon of terror.
http://www.theage.com.au/national/islam-group-urges-forest-fire-jihad-20080906-4b53.html

Is this the way of Allah ?
I certainly hope not.

McCartney Threatened with Suicide Bombing if He Sings in Israel

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/127602

Words escape me !!!

People aren't responding because obviously some of these people are already prejudiced against Islam and are just baiting for an argument.

Individuals who are sincere about learning another religion wouldn't phrase their questions in such an ignorant and hateful manner...

azul, I am sorry that the questions on this thread have offended you, but I have found on here that people usually ask the hard questions first and not the easy ones.
With regards to my posts re the newspaper articles, I was hoping for a comment or denial etc, but no replies, so I guess the articles were true and we just move on.
Anyway, thank you for your reply.