Islam 101

 

Salam Alaikoam

The word Islam means to submit to the will of Allah, God, the Creator.

Therefore everyone is Muslim as we all submit in degrees to Allah, God, The Creator.

Each of us is free to choose our path as there is no compulsion in Islam.

So as far as I understand it there are many paths to choose from each as valid as the other though some more appropriate maybe than others.

Allah, God, The Creator guides whom he chooses and gives each of us the freedom to choose our path.

However I believe we cannot leave people without Guidance, Education, Counseling or Consultation.

I am wondering then why some laws are focused on physical punishment when Education, Counseling, Consultation and Guidance might not be more approppriate than being beaten, hanged, stoned etc.

I believe that if people have access to excellent Education, Counseling, Consultation and Guidance they will make better choices.

People left to their own devices when they face difficult challenges means they may not have all the skills or tools to meet the challenges well.

My question is then why is there not more focus on Education, Counseling, Consultation and Guidance when it comes to dealing with issues of inappropriate behavior.

Physical punishment is not likely to stop someone from doing something.  However Education, Counseling, Consultation and Excellent Guidance is more likely to inspire good and kind behavior in people.

What do you think about an Inter Faith Call to an Education, Counseling and Consultation with Guidance Jihad (Jihad means struggle and the first level is with self)

Because after all Allah, God , the Creator created each of us for a High Station and Great Purpose.  Namely to know and Love Ourselves, Others and Allah, God, the Creator.  Love and be loved.

[007:011]  It is We Who created you and gave you shape; then We bade the angels bow down to Adam, and they bowed down; not so Iblis; He refused to be of those who bow down.

Just because Iblis did not bow down to us does not mean we are not of a High Station.

Salam

Anne Marie Elderkin Habibi

 

Edited by amlhabibi2000

As-salmu-laikum Anne Marie! You do have a point sis! Everyone does need guidance and counseling. The only thing is that some people are so stobborn to get it. Life is interesting in its own ways eh? May Allah keep you in good standing.

Edited by Danty

Dear Anne Marie,

Assalamulaikum, I grew up in a muslim household. Though, my mom was Christian when I was younger. She was Christian 18 years of their marriage and then converted to Islam. I hope that Allah helps all of us in this forum to keep us on the straight path. Sincerly.

Dear Ann Marie,

In my view,the straight path is Islam. The straight path is for the one who follows Allah's demands and His only. To strive to good and forbid all evil. To strive for the happiness of Allah. To live a life of obediance and to live a good life so that in the hereafter your life will be filled with peace and no kind of pain. Ann Marie are you a convert?