It's a view point from the other side of the fence.
I was born and raised in the US. I have plenty of friends and we do a lot of things together. I have never gone clubbing - and honestly I never even knew a single Muslim that went clubbing. I wouldn't say it's impracticle, based on my life experiences. (and please don't think I went to some kind of Islamic school- I didn't. I went to public schools all my life and am now at a public university)
Some people like to hang out with people that share the same values as them. I personally don't hang with them or go clubbing- I don't judge them on what kind of Muslim they are. It's just not my style and I would feel like I was committing a sin. Whether or not I am, that's for Allah to judge. Thus I would hang out with the same type of people that share the aspirations that I share, that view the deen in the same way I do (and that's my right to do so). I judge people on how they will effect my Iman(which is different then judging someone on what kind of Muslim they are)- and I have a perfect right to do so.
In the masjid they told us that
On the Day of Judgement you will be raised with the people that you hang out with. So even if you never drank alcohol, but you did everything with them, then you will be one of them. If you arent a Hijabi, but you do everything with them, you will be raised with them.
I personally don't feel it's right. SO I don't do it. Just because you believe that something isn't right, doesn't make you judgemtal. But Allah knows best.
I can respect that.
In terms of my work, there are many instances where clients are shown around he town including the nightlife. Also, my colleagues who are also friends, like to unwind after work at such places..I am guessing lounges also fall in the same category a clubs.
I am not sure if agree with what you mentioned at the masjid, we are all responsible for our own actions. I know so called pious Muslimswho have prayed salat with a hangover, to me, that is hypocrisy. i would rather be upfront about it rather than doing things hush hush. If Allah is watching at all times, we have to do theright thing regardless of where we are.
Miss, care to share the good logical reasoning? I'd love to be able to benefit from your knowledge.
G-d is an all pervading force that can not and should not be classified with mere words. The "-" signifies the infinite.
Also, you can do without the condescension, I didn't call for a fatwa prohibiting the full use of the word by Muslims. I used to the write the full word but changed after I came across this reasoning. I would love to honor G-d at every instance possible.
YES! and he based this on a hadith or Quran ayah- which I am forgetting at the moment- but I will ask him, iA and tell you at the end of this month when I will see him.
So he said that say you aren't a good person - you just can't be like the maulanas but you want to be them and you love them for the sake of Allah, so you hang out them,etc- then you will inshallah be one of them, and on the Day of Judgment, you will be raised with them.
Please do share the hadith/ayah and I don't mean it in a spiteful challenging way.
Please do share the hadith/ayah and I don't mean it in a spiteful challenging way.
"And incline not to those who do wrong, or the Fire will seize you." (Surah Hud: 113)
A person is upon the religion of his friend. (Tirmidhi)
Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "A person will be summoned with the one whom he loves".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man came to Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and said, "O Messenger of Allah! What do you think of a man who loves some people but does not go any nearer to their position?'' He (PBUH) replied, "A man will be with those whom he loves".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "A person will be summoned with the one whom he loves".
Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Another narration is: The Prophet (PBUH) was asked; "What about a person who loves a people but cannot be with them?'' (i.e., either he cannot attain their lofty position of righteousness or that he has not met with them in this life). He (PBUH) replied, "A person will be in the company of those whom he loves".
It is narrated in Bukhari, on the authority of a large number of sahaba’s that a man came up to the Prophet Muhammad (sallalahu alayhi wassalam)and asked
“What do you say of a man who loves a certain group of people but cannot be of them?”
To this Muhammad (sallalahu alayhi wassalam) replied;
“A person will be with whom he loves”