Was watching a discussion that included Dr. Zakir Naik on the matter of stereotyping and came across this interesting question…
Is it more important to “appear” muslim, that is, have a beard and wear a cap or dress in hijab/scarf or to “practice” being a muslim where you may not necessarily dress like one but act like one.
Thoughts?
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why are these two things mutually exclusive?
diwana wink
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the one who practice it, most probably appear too
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the two aspects of a momin namely ‘zaahir AND baatin’ are supposed to be in complete harmony…they are NOT mutually exclusive.
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Muzna is probably aware of that.
she is asking, which is more important.
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practice makes a man perfect.
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i bet brother LKK can give you the best and most satisfying answer on this one. let me PM him.
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practicing is more important but practicing includes appearance too…
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Practicing is more important than appearance. A non Muslim could dress up like a Muslim and that will not make him a Muslim. A Muslim could dress up like a non Muslim and will remain a Muslim
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Practicing will most likely make the appearance change, other way around not so much.
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I dont think Islam is limited to only Arabic Jhubba.
Religion defines limit, and in case of Islam, it is most decent and liberal religion of the world. As long as one is within the defined parameters of those condition, he/she can overcome stereotypical appearance too.
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Practicing religion is more important as Allah looks into the hearts. Whatever you do put your heart into it, appearances can be misleading.
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I am not talking about Jubba. I can be out there naked, and will be committing sin, but that will not make a kaafir
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indeed, being nanga will not make you kaffir. I dont think muzna was discussing kafir or non kafir thingy. i think she is interested in appearance vs practice. and possible stereotypical appearance of muslims.
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Character is more important.
Oh I remember watching that… had Bollywood muslims. Agree with TLK.. namaz na parho aur mullah ban ke ghoomo to kia faida.
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So extreme of appearance cannot make you kaafir, but extreme of not practicing can - so here is muzna’s answer.
damn it, I am doomed
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both are EQUALLY important…Islam is a way of life…how can you ignore one or more aspects of life one lives.
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take a guess.
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it is believe which makes you muslim. you are being muslim appearing muslim practicing muslim, but if that (believe) is not there. all are worthless,
on the other extreme, you are alcoholic, involved in major sins, worst person in community, but you hold believe , you are muslim.
p.s. “you” is not used for you.