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[Dan]

Bismillah

As salam alaikum

I agree the Islam is flexible... on some issues like driving cars, going to the bathroom inside, and many, many other issues that have sprung up as a result of technology. On other issues, I don't think it is. The hijab is one. If I think a certain way on an issue and am backed by valid daleel, then what does it matter that others differ? They will be accountable to Allah just as I will.

I state my opinion and leave it at that. If people do not accept it, then I leave it alone. But that does not mean that I feel that they are correct. What is the purpose of a belief that is not solid? If Shiahs pray three times a day, it does not mean that I agree with them. I firmly believe that one MUST pray five times a day. Now if people want to adhere to the Shiah way then that is on them.

I guess my point is that my faith is hollow if I believe that all these different opinions are okay. Why would I then not just follow the easiest path for all of them? If they are all acceptable then why should I not do this? For me, it makes the heart weak.

I came to Islam because I believe it to be Truth. I hold certain views because I believe those to be truth within the Truth.

I also have lived in communities that argue about the validity of the hijab and men and women mixing. Most of these arguments are based solely on the nafs of these people. They have a desire that they want to fulfill so they peruse the religion looking for loopholes. When they find an ayat or hadith that can be twisted to conform to thier belief then they state that Islam backs their changes. Instead we as muslims should be constantly seeking what Allah Wills us to do first and live by that.

I also must state that I am not by any means suggesting that you do such things or are one of these type of people. I just want to make that clear. I am not labeling you in anyway either in this post or in my own head. Please forgive me for my shortcomings. May Allah Forgive me.

Alhamdulillah we are muslims

As salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu