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I'm really not sure what you are asking, and as much as I'd like to know all the issues in the world, this one seems a bit far from me as I have no idea what is going on in Jakarta. I will take a slight exception to some of the things you've mentioned though. 1. Why do you consider Literal and...

I have to ask. If you say culture/society dictates what modesty is, rather than the recorded (although you call them weak) Hadiths of the Prophet (PBUH). IF that is true, by your logic aren't you essentially saying "wil" and the others are right about Nudity? If society says Nudity is ok and...

I don't get where you are coming from then that you are arguing that Muslims pray to or through a thing or person. To have a mentor, a leader, or a teacher doesn't mean you pray to them. I may pray for a teacher to receive benefit, but I wouldn't pray to or through him/her to/in replacement of...

acknowledging sources of information doesn't constitute intercession. If my dog barks at a neighbor it doesn't mean I needed the dog to talk to my neighbor.

I don't follow your question. the Quran is rampant with examples of not praying to or through idols or people. Allah is One, and he doesn't have a partner. I don't need to talk to Muhammad (PBUH) to have my prayer heard, as a matter in fact to do so would be shirk. The 1st pillar of Islam is...

I know this will be impossible to explain to you, as your worldview is not in sync with mine in any measure that I can see. But IMO he holds no obligation to learn her background belief unless he is exploring as interest in the faith or learning how to tactically move her toward conversion. I...

Many scholars would disagree.

No, I refuse to shop there, as I don't feel comfortable there. I am also not rude to friends who buy meat (they don't usually use that shop btw) from a Halal place, so I eat. Whether you see it as hypocritical or not however, doesn't concern me.

No, I don't pray to or through any of those. I don't need an intercessor when talking to Allah.

Please be wary of giving such contradictory advice to that of any Madhah. I will agree that I see some leeway on hair cover, but I would never advise anyone outside of my personal family of such. My reason for saying hair is questionable, is the Hadiths that were recorded only said the prophet...

I am late to the discussion I know, I agree that both sides should be open. It is not... in a strict emotional context. It is a sin however to be romantic with a person when not married (this includes dating) unless it is in the idea that you will be married, and then the "date" should be...

It certainly isn't essential IMO. But it is certainly highly recommended, and the Good Deeds would be immeasurable. but again, just knowing the names means nothing if one does not know the creator holds them.

I think you are stretching to get something to disagree. My statement was there has to be laws, that are followed, for society to function. Although the aforementioned circumstance where the girl was posting Nude pictures being stoned is harsh and by my opinion the wrong punishment, it is worth...

expecting an even marginal portion of men to not look at a woman, especially disrobed is stupid. Our instinct is to be attracted and therefore look. This is just Nature of Man, regardless of context of religion. Even if we are going to try absolute freedom, If a woman has the right to walk...

not gonna waste my time opening... just gonna say probably not... Second one... (Steve... seems I'm losing permission to quote this line) tribal court... also, wil, are we talking about religion, or people... because you still love to use examples of people ordering/doing things that aren't and...

Why would you think a raped woman would be punished? It was not her intent to be raped... so why would she be stoned/lashed? Maybe you are confusing Quran with Bible again, as actions done to a person unwillingly are never referred to as carrying sin. Such as being shot with pig blood bullets...

It is simply a creation of Allah, not inherently good or bad. Much like Dirt or air or water. it is just an elemental thing. 2 things, First we must remember that this idea is not concrete. it is merely a thought. In Islam, if we are not told in Quran, or specifically by the Prophet (PBUH) then...

I find you conclusions interesting, From an Islamic standpoint (and partially a Christian one), I would say those "unfortunate events" that led you to think God hated you, is just incorrect in the least. Let me speak from an Islamic standpoint and please just take this as me explaining how I...

Obviously different standpoints... In Islam Satan is not a "fallen angel". However, in an offbeaten way goes to explain how the original writers of the Bible came to understand it to be. Djinn are not only made of fire, but are a much more ancient creation of Allah. One of the first created was...

Hi John, I can only answer you from my own interprettation with evidence of conversations I've had that lead to those conclusions. I have no scholarly backing. IMO, it is a sound idea that Jinn are the demons/devils referred to. Even the fact that there are good Djinn/bad Djinn after hearing...