tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378873758432743647.post1283029890534706018..comments2023-05-06T08:35:04.289-07:00Comments on The Logicker: What Defines A Muslim? (2) The Interpretation QuestionEm Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05140185670764268325noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378873758432743647.post-23696221289081442932011-06-15T17:48:43.866-07:002011-06-15T17:48:43.866-07:00You know, most studies indicate that say-do relati...You know, most studies indicate that say-do relations aren't as direct as we like to think. So just because I say "I am a Muslim and I should pray" doesn't mean the direct consequences will be praying. <br /><br />We all operate different. Some of us are more sensitive to rule-following than others. It's a myth that people 'outta wana shoulda' because that's not how we operate. Certainly that's not how God has created us or our worldly system.<br /><br />There are direct and indirect consequences. To follow the basic commandments of God many of the consequences are described in the Quran. Some are worldly while others aren't! So it's to be expected the variability in people's behavior. It's rather idiotic to expect everyone to follow the commandments straight or consistently. <br /><br />For this very reason, the Quran and many of the Sunnah traditions refer to different levels of Jannah, reward, etc. We aren't all the same.<br /><br />If someone claims to be a Muslim and their intentions is to be a Muslim, their follow-up actions as a Muslim is none of our business UNLESS it directly affects us (inheritance, stealing, marriage, etc). All other personal behavior should be left for God to judge.<br /><br />I think if you stepped down to our human level for a minute, you will realize that you don't follow EVERYTHING just because God stated it. Isn't it enough that God has said to do it?<br /><br />That's why God is forgiving. Let's be kind so God will be kind with us?Organicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401078847828763090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378873758432743647.post-5952663979888844882011-06-09T14:52:43.704-07:002011-06-09T14:52:43.704-07:00Excellent series of posts. I enjoyed them very muc...Excellent series of posts. I enjoyed them very much.<br /><br />Personally, I have more sympathy with the girl who doesn't wear hijab, but doesn't know why...but knows she should vs. the one who is convinced that the stipulation of hijab is just a "misinterpretation" of Qur'an/Sunnah/culture/whatever. I find that the person with the latter point of view is more likely to view themselves as a "true scholar" regardless of how little comprehensive knowledge they have, and will have a definitely harmful impact on people interested in the true scholarship of Islam. <br /><br />The first type is usually a person who is struggling with the right thing, for whatever reason, while the second type is often a "preacher" who *must* get others to their way of thinking so that their intellect and power is validated.<br /><br />This is just my opinion based on exhaustive interaction with both types of people. I've ultimately walked away with a sense of disgust for the pseudo-scholar, and intense sympathy for the ones who lack the ability to do the right thing.<br /><br />Again, great posts, and thanks for the opportunity to sound off!pienarySystemhttp://www.twitter.com/pienarynoreply@blogger.com