GOD HATES "FAGS"?!

God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve?!

Is the bold statement above a bit too harsh?

Islam as we know it is based on the Quran, Hadith and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w), so to begin with lets take a look what these religious texts say about the matter.

"Do you approach males among the worlds.And leave what your Lord has created for you as mates? But you are a people transgressing."
[Quran 26: 165-166]

"Do you indeed approach men with desire instead of women? Rather, you are a people behaving ignorantly."

[Quran 27:55]



By looking at these quotes we can conclude that it is a major sin to be homosexual in Islam. Regardless of this, we know that there are many men AND women that have homosexual fee
lings and desires. How may this be helped? Can this be helped?

Referring back to love, many boys. girls, men and women all have said 'we can't help who we fall in love with!' If that is the case, and we have undying love for someone, a feeling that takes over us then why is it homosexuality is prohibited in Islam? In fact most religions and religious texts clearly state it is a severe sin, but why? If we can't help how we feel or CONTROL our feelings then is this fair? Is it right?

Upon reading an article about Islam and homosexuality, I thought homosexuality for some is natural?  But the truth is Islam does not show wrath upon those who have homosexuals feelings but those who PRACTICE homosexuality. Having said that Islam teaches that humans cannot be homosexual by nature, so where does this leave those Muslims that have homosexual feelings?

This image was taken from an article called Queering the Quran. I was so shocked to come across this, (please take a read and you'll see why I'm in awe) but the title gives it away.

Those who are homosexual may be glad to read another article in the guardian about opening a gay-friendly mosque. To some of you the news of this may make you angry, after all there is no room for homosexuals in Islam, but in today's society we have to accept there are people that say they are Muslim and gay and need their space in society.

Narrated AbuHurayrah: The Prophet (saws) said: A man should not lie with another man and a woman should not lie with another woman without covering their private parts except a child or a father. 

(Abu Dawood)

It Don't Matter If You're Black Or White ♫

I typed into google 'islam interracial marriage' and the first thing that came up was "is interracial marriage allowed in islam..."

It comes to a point where it gets a bit humorous that people think Islam doesn't accept interracial marriages. I mean is it not common knowledge that everyone is equal? Rich, poor, intelligent, illiterate, WHITE, BLACK, we are all equal. So why is it many question it and some are against it?  Does racism come into this, or is it something else?

I personally believe the whole culture v. religion comes into this (surprise surprise!!). Traditionally some or most African, Asian and Arab communities prefer if they themselves and their family members 'stick to their own'. If human kind, as we know it is supposedly equal then why this divide and split? Why has there been so much tension and drama involved around the subject of interracial marriages?

Let us see what Islamic scriptures say on this matter...

"O mankind! Lo! We have created you male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that ye may know one another. Lo! the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the best in conduct. Lo! Allah is Knower, Aware." [49:13]

The quote refers to nations and tribes, this gives me an impression that the tribes should mix freely. There is no comment made about keeping marriage exclusive to ones own culture, and many advocates of intercultural marriage refer to this.

When this is pointed out to people that are not too pleased with the notion of interracial marriages, some of these people point out that the tribes in Arabia during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) only married their children within their own tribes. They show examples of Ali (r.a) and Fatima (r.a) and suggest why they married? They base their reasons on tribe/culture. I cannot really agree nor disagree to this. I just don't know. Was their marriage partly based on the reason they were from the same tribe? Or was that not relevant and purely coincidental?

Another point I want to look at is 'dawah'. As a Muslim it is our duty to spread the word of Islam, regardless of race. When one converts or reverts to Islam, Muslims naturally feel pleased. But how is that person able to prosper in Islam when there are many people not allowing or considering them for marriage? Islam may seem like a strict religion, but my opinion is that it is a fair religion and nothing is made difficult. It is some of the people amongst society today that have taken it upon themselves to disregard these teachings and accepting human beings for being just human!!

Truth is we can all sit and say we'd let our sons/daughters, family members and friends marry as they wish. But when it comes down to it, would we really? Or would we just follow the traits of our family members in the same wrong beliefs?

Ring a ring o' roses

As we're all aware marriage in Islam is very important as it completes half our religion. It allows one to grow mentally and spiritually and experience love and be blessed with offspring.

In today's society dating is at large in the Muslim community. It has become the norm and many have become resistant to the laws of Islam. In fact a lot of people are not even aware of what the Shari'ah law states, that's how much of an impact dating has had on Muslims today. Although this is going on, there are some young Muslims who are aware of the seriousness of dating and zina. Some want to get married to refrain from sinful actions and to make their relationship 'halal' as some call it.

Whether it is fortunate or not, the Hanifi fiqh allows two people to get married without a wali as long as the marriage is conducted in front of 2 male adult Muslim witnesses, or 2 female and one male witnesses. This is leading to situations where youngsters are having 'playground marriages'. By playground marriages I mean when a teenage couple decide to take it into their own hands and during break/lunch time they get their friends to witness their marriage. And as always the parents of these young adults have not the slightest clue about what has gone on. Some of you reading this may be shocked (just as I was) to learn this, but it does happen and has happened.

The question on all our tongues is why?
We can't blame the Hanafi fiqh because the school of thought has been there for centuries, so lets not even go there, but why do these 'children' decide to take the matter into their own hands and abuse the Hanafi fiqh of marriage?
Some may argue they're doing the right thing. I mean it's better than dating and falling out of the fold of Islam, right? Others have said its plain old stupid! How can one so young commit to something like marriage and at that age they don't even have a clue what responsibilities come with marriage, it is all a whirlwind fantasy journey that a teenage couple are experiencing. I'm sure you'll agree with me the excitement of secrecy!!
Can the marriage actually be called a valid marriage if it is one that is based on lies, secrets and is unknown to the family members and more or less everyone? I actually can't say whether it is or not but I would like to comment on how a marriage like this works? The success rate in my mind doesn't seem particularly too good. And on a final note, whether or not this has crossed anyone's bewildering mind, is it all about sex, and making it 'ok' in a halal marriage? Hmm.. that leads on to another topic, maybe for a later post, but for now I'll leave you with these baffling questions and whether or not you think it's understandable that these teenage kids make such a big step, after all they're not committing zina this way!

The Optimistics view...

Marriage within a week, this couple have shown not all people long for and desire through virtual introductory sites, but do things properly and islamically.