Living amongst the Kuffaar

[UmmHabibah]

Assalam aliekum

Eid Mubarak Jennifer and to all Muslims

Islam is a very easy religion to understand. When we want to discuss a subject of importance, for example something that relates to aqueeda, then we bring daleel. We don't speak our own opinions.

And then there are subjects which don't affect our aqueeda or the foundations of Islam. These we could give a little leaway. Things which the ulema may speak of without too much explanation, as they are not of so much importance. We can all respect one anothers understanding or opinion in these issues. As its really not that important.

But matters of imense importance such as this one (which is part of al wala wa bara) we cannot. We must give daleel.

And i agree we should try to have patience. But we should also try to have a bit of knowledge, as this is fard upon all Muslims male and female. And you are wrong to say that no muslim is superior to another. A muslim can be superior to another muslim in good deeds as the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wasallam said in a sahih hadith. We can also differ in knowledge and this is why we must bring daleel. Otherwise there will be mayhem, which will result in everyone talking in ignorance.

I didn't see anyone defending our brother Abu Dujanah when sister Muslimah in another thread accused him of having a sinister motive for coming here. Wasn't that also questioning his faith ?? So why did no one find that so appalling as you said? Because sister muslimah suggests things by inuendo prehaps? Could there be any worst form of speech than this? SubhanAllah.

At least Abu Dujanah says it straight, rightly or wrongly. And i'm not suggesting that we shouldn't have adab because we should. But cmon lets not be selective here It insults one's intelligence.

And Inshallah as you said, we should try to think good of one another. And we should also, try to understand the religion to which we adhere to.

And we are from all different nationalities and personalities and sometimes we will clash, this is unavoidable. But it doesn't mean that we are enemies. We are all one ummah Alhamduillah. And its very difficult to discuss something from behind a pc, its so easy to have misunderstandings. So yes we should have a bit of sabr.

And ive said this before, <b>if everyone was to bring a proof for what he/she says on a subject which is part of aqueeda, then so many of the misunderstandings could be avoided. </b> And this doesn't mean that we can't speak unless we can quote an ayat or hadith. No, otherwise we would never learn, but we do have to understand that there is no place for personal opinions in matters of aqueeda. And we shouldn't be arrogant and keep insisting on something which has no basis. Otherwise how will we benefit.

Wa AllahAlim.

Eid Mubarak and may Allah subhana wa tala accept our good deeds and forgive our shortcomings. Ameen