I am new to Islam. I used to frequent a similar site where a lot of abuse is directed towards Islam. I have tried answering these people but to no effect.
Is it wiser for me to avoid this site or to keep answering. What is the duty of a Muslim under these circumstances.
AishaA… welcome to Gupshup.
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It is a pleasure to have you join us. Kindly tell us a little more about yourself.
Before I can answer your query, I would like to know a bit about you. When you visit this site how do you typically react to the derogatory remarks about Islam and its revered personalities?
They shoot partypoopers, don’t they?
Hi! I am new to Gushup. I first came to this site less than a week ago.
I was born to Hindu parents and had the average Indian view to Islam. I did not know anything except what newspapers report. I had the good fortune of meeting a wonderful Muslim who taught me and answered all my questions with great patience.
When I encounter these anti-Islam type people, I try my best to answer in a calm manner to all their misconceptions. I find it truly amazing that they never understand. The more people try and explain matters the more obstinate and insulting they get.
This is the point that troubles me the most. If I were to keep quiet, they would not be as abusive as when I answer. If I do not answer, they would spread their misconceptions to others.
Ayesha,Assalm Alleikum
Welcome &congratulations.It is a very common problem.Many non muslims some hindus (pardon me ,i know there are many good hindus)not only because of ignorence but because of political(pak.&kashmir,palestine issues)hate muslim religion &purosely try to hurt you verbally ,misinformation,propoganda ,rumour & negative news like a muslim covered in negative lights.In such cases it is better to avoid b/c its like throwing stone on "keecher" it will only soil you.
There are some ignorent ppl. you can gently correct ,but some will get it & u will succeed but few will either b/c of there own weakness fail to understand or b/c they held opposite view all there life WONT ADMIT .Its o.k you give the info,answer any question & leave gently.
There are very few occasions when some for there own sake would argure with you ,remember you can never win just by points b/c no matter how good & correct your points are the other person can CHOOSE not to listen to you.
So relax & enjoy,there is lot of jelousy,hatred going on but god loves you,increase your knowledge by READING ,its like any knowledge there is always a answer to your question you just have to work harder to get them by reading as much as possible.
Walleikum Assalam rahmatullah barkatahu
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In the name of ALLAH, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Your attitude is quite commendable.
http://www.understanding-islam.com/rb/mb-020.htm
If a person takes a rash action in a severe and an uncontrollable emotional and mental state, he may be given some allowance for his behavior. Such allowances are given in this life to persons who commit a crime in an apparently and obviously disturbed state of mind, even by the courts of law and justice. Extreme anger due to the insulting comments of any person or group is not uncommon. A person may completely lose his temper at such instances. This state of mind may make such a person deserving of forgiveness or at least an allowance for his reactions in this world as well as the hereafter.
As far as the teachings of the Qur’an in this connection (or the Islamic way of protest) are concerned, it is quite obvious that the Qur’an does not promote any such reactions, even in the worst of conditions. The Qur’an, on the other hand, teaches the Muslims to be most forgiving, and asks them to control their anger even in the worst of situations. The Qur’an, thus does not want Muslims to react to provocative and inciting conditions. It asks them to keep their cool under all circumstances. The Qur’an says:
“Nor can goodness and evil be equal. Return (evil) with what is best. Then will he between whom and thee was hatred become as it were thy friend and intimate. And no one can exercise this except those are steadfast (in the way of Allah); no one except persons of the greatest good fortune.” (Fussilat 41: 34 - 35)
These are the teachings of the Qur’an for all those situations where a person is prone to lose his temper and take some rash actions. Muslims should, therefore try to maintain their cool under all situations and avoid all reactionary steps.
If any person is disrespectful towards the Qur’an, any Muslim personality and even the Prophet (pbuh), we are advised by the Qur’an not even to return any bad comments about that person. Even in such inciting circumstances, a Muslim should advise such people according to the following directive of the Qur’an:
“Call to the way of your Lord with (great) wisdom and solicitude and argue with them in ways that are most gracious. (And remember that) your Lord knows best those who have strayed from His path and (also) those that have received guidance.” (Al-Nahl 16: 125)
My dear sister, we must not forget that our emotional reactions do not have any positive contributions to the cause of Dawah (propagation of Islam and Islamic values). All such reactions should be avoided to the utmost. A person who is disrespectful towards the Qur’an or the Prophet (pbuh) or any other Muslim or non-Muslim personality, knows deep inside his heart that no person – not even the worst of them -- deserves disrespect. I am sure that with very little effort in the line of Dawah, such disrespectful persons can be dissuaded from such useless actions. I am also sure that reacting against any disrespectful comments hinders the way for such dissuasion. A person who abuses my father in my presence, does so only to incite me. My provocative behavior would only give him the satisfaction of getting what he wanted. But my controlled and wise behavior shall not only make me the victor but also dissuade him from such actions in future.
I am sure you will agree that the position of the Qur’an, the Prophet (pbuh) and his companions is not so vulnerable that a negative remark by “someone” would spoil it. Their position is not only established but fully acknowledged by history. We must, therefore remember that “spitting at the sun does not hurt the sun, but proves our own level of intelligence.”
The Learner
They shoot partypoopers, don’t they?
[This message has been edited by Mr Partypooper (edited January 20, 2001).]
Thank you sanam, Mr Partypooper!