Are American and European muslims more liberal?

[SisterJennifer]

I know something of the beliefs of both, and when people ask what ISLAM is, the answer should be comprehensive, and they SHOULD appreciate that Muslims do not all believe the same things.salaam

Asalaamu alikum brother Khairan,

I want to add something for your consideration: When people come to you asking what is Islam, we should use the best possible approach. Explaining the difference between the Sunni and the Shia will not help a non-Muslim understand what is Islam, I think on the contrary, it will only serve to confuse them as anything you tell to a non-Muslim is most likely reletively new information.

As the Prophet said in his last Khutba, he left us with the Quran and the Sunnah, and if we follow them we shall not go astray.

Would it not be then a better approach and encourage non-Muslim to look into these sources and reflect on them, for these are clear and accurate sources, and a thinking and sincere person looking to find the truth will insha Allah find guidence through them. I think that using this approach would be far more effective. Talk to them about Quran, tell them about the Prophet, and let Allah handle the rest.

I agree with you the answer to their inquiry should be comprhensive, but lets use the right sources. Quran and Sunnah are better tools than the faulty minds of people.

When telling someone who inquires about our religion, we are given a big responsibility, may Allah help us to handle it with humility, forgive our shortcomings and give us wisdom. Ameen.

Your sister in Islam,

~Jennifer