The Most Common Questions Asked By Non-Muslims

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MOST COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED BY NON-MUSLIMS.

Q1. Why is a man allowed to have more than one wife in Islaam? i.e. why is polygamy allowed in Islaam?

Q2. If a man is allowed to have more than one wife, then why does Islaam prohibit a woman from having more than one husband?.

Q3. Why does Islaam degrade women by keeping them behind the veil?.

Q4. How can Islaam be called the religion of peace when it was spread by the sword?.

Q5. Why are most of the Muslims fundamentalists and terrorists?.

Q6. Killing an animal is a ruthless act. Why then do Muslims consume non-vegetarian food?.

Q7. Why do Muslims slaughter the animal in a ruthless manner by torturing it and slowly and painfully killing it?

Q8. Science tell us that whatever one eats, it has an effect on one’s behaviour. Why then, does Islam allow Muslims to eat non-vegetarian food, since eating of animals could make a person violent and ferocious?.

Q9. When Islaam is against idol worship why do the Muslims worship, and bow down to the Ka'abah in their prayer?

Q10. Why are non-Muslims not allowed in the Holy cities of Makkah and Madeenah?.

Q11. Why is the eating of pork forbidden in Islaam?

Q12. Why is the consumption of alcohol prohibited in Islaam?.

Q13. When all the Muslim follow one and the same Qur'ân then why are there so many sects and different schools of thoughts among Muslims?.

Q14. If Islaam is the best religion, why are many of the Muslims dishonest, unreliable, and involved in activities such as cheating, bribing, dealing in drugs, etc.?.

Q15. Why do Muslims abuse non-Muslims by calling them Kafirs?.

Q16. Why are two witnesses who are women, equivalent to only one witness who is a man?.

Q17. Under Islaamic law, why is a woman’s share of the inherited wealth only half that of a man?.

Q18. How can you prove the existence of hereafter, i.e. life after death?.

Q19. All religions basically teach followers to do good deeds. Why should a person only follow Islaam? Can he not follow any of the religions?.

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  • g. U.S.A. has one of the highest rate of Rape

    The United States of America is supposed to be one of the most advanced countries of the world. An F.B.I report in the year 1990 says that 1,02,555 cases of rape were reported. It further says that only 16% of the cases of rapes are reported. Thus, in order to know the actual number of rapes that took place in 1990, the reported figure should be multiplied by 6.25. We get a total of 6,40,968 rape cases that took place in the year 1990. If the total is divided by 365 the number of days in a year, we get an average of 1,756 rape incidents everyday


    How would anyone know only 16% of rape cases are reported if they aren't reported? :confused:
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  • NMyTreeNMyTree Posts: 2,374
    One or two of those "answers" actually make some sense.

    The rest are the biggest bunch of arrogant, self-serving, pompus, self-righteous crap I have ever seen.

    The "Glorious Quran" ....LMAO! :D Yeah, it's "glorious", alright.
  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    Let me preface by saying I'm *married* to quite a devout muslim. And I'm not one. I'm agnostic, leaning toward atheism, but know quite a bit about Islam. All the questions you've linked answers to, I've heard it all before.
    This one in particular bothers me:
    Q16. Why are two witnesses who are women, equivalent to only one witness who is a man?

    Part of the answer if you follow the link is that if one of the women forgets the circumstances, 'the other can remind her'. Here's the problem with that. If you are a witness, you are reporting what YOU remember that you saw. If you forget, you forget. Having other people 'remind' you after you've forgotten means you would now be reporting HEARSAY, not circumstances that you recall as a witness.
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  • KannKann Posts: 1,146
    yeah. Well most of these answers are a enormous pile of bs. And actually an insult to human intelligence.

    "Naturally as soon as Islamic Sharee'ah is implemented positive results will be inevitable. If Islamic Sharee'ah is implemented in any part of the world, whether it is America or Europe, society will breathe easier."

    Hmm, I'm not sure the writer is aware of what sharee'ah did to the countries it is involved in.
  • jeffbrjeffbr Posts: 7,177
    Kann wrote:
    yeah. Well most of these answers are a enormous pile of bs. And actually an insult to human intelligence.

    "Naturally as soon as Islamic Sharee'ah is implemented positive results will be inevitable. If Islamic Sharee'ah is implemented in any part of the world, whether it is America or Europe, society will breathe easier."

    Hmm, I'm not sure the writer is aware of what sharee'ah did to the countries it is involved in.

    Good post. This part got me as well. Not just an enormous pile of bs, but an enormous, steaming pile of bs. If one was born and raised in a country that practiced Sharee'ah (or Sharia), I suppose I understand. But anyone who has tasted freedom and then elects to subject themself to Sharia needs to have their head examined. "Society will breathe easier", LOL. Allahu Akbar.
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  • ilanailana Posts: 78
    here is a question you missed out
    how does a man marry a six year old rape her at nine years old, and then call him self a prophet?
    sound more like a pervert
  • jeffbr wrote:
    Good post. This part got me as well. Not just an enormous pile of bs, but an enormous, steaming pile of bs. If one was born and raised in a country that practiced Sharee'ah (or Sharia), I suppose I understand. But anyone who has tasted freedom and then elects to subject themself to Sharia needs to have their head examined. "Society will breathe easier", LOL. Allahu Akbar.

    Was this purpose of this guy's writing to quash stereotypes and negative attitudes? If so, he did a piss-poor job.
  • JaneNY wrote:
    Let me preface by saying I'm *married* to quite a devout muslim. And I'm not one. I'm agnostic, leaning toward atheism, but know quite a bit about Islam. All the questions you've linked answers to, I've heard it all before.
    This one in particular bothers me:



    Part of the answer if you follow the link is that if one of the women forgets the circumstances, 'the other can remind her'. Here's the problem with that. If you are a witness, you are reporting what YOU remember that you saw. If you forget, you forget. Having other people 'remind' you after you've forgotten means you would now be reporting HEARSAY, not circumstances that you recall as a witness.


    They have that wrong or it is lost in translation. Women are told to accompany each other during legal matters as a form of support for each other. The thought is that if a women goes by herself to resolve a legal matter, men, being men who have the most power in all societies, either consciously or sub-consciously may take advantage of the situation. When she is with another woman, she is supported and not as vulnerable if she is alone, or not seen as in a position of vulnerability. Also, if she needs help in anyway, she has the choice of turning to another woman who may know more than she does in the matter, point being she does not turn to another man(in the position of power) in the proceedings, she has someone she can rely on.
  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    purrmo wrote:
    TThe thought is that if a women goes by herself to resolve a legal matter, men, being men who have the most power in all societies.

    It doesn't have to be that way you know. If society agrees that everyone is equal under the law, then men 'being men' don't necessarily have most of the power. In the U.S. I can go myself - the law gives ME as a human being certain rights, no different than a man, and I don't need another woman per se for support. If there were legal matters I needed help with, I'd consult a trained professional lawyer, not just bring along another female. In any case, I stand by my original statement. I've the seen the phrase many times, the phrase about if one of the women forgets, the other can remind her. Its not in only one place, and actually the link refers to a quote straight from the Quran about this.

    When I have a little more time, I may address some of the other points.

    I just read this to my daughter and she had a response to this
    purrmo wrote:
    The thought is that if a women goes by herself to resolve a legal matter, men, being men who have the most power in all societies, either consciously or sub-consciously may take advantage of the situation.

    She said that if the men were really good muslims, this wouldn't occur.
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  • JaneNY wrote:
    She said that if the men were really good muslims, this wouldn't occur.

    And she hit the nail on the head.
  • JaneNY wrote:
    It doesn't have to be that way you know. If society agrees that everyone is equal under the law, then men 'being men' don't necessarily have most of the power. In the U.S. I can go myself - the law gives ME as a human being certain rights, no different than a man, and I don't need another woman per se for support. If there were legal matters I needed help with, I'd consult a trained professional lawyer, not just bring along another female. In any case, I stand by my original statement. I've the seen the phrase many times, the phrase about if one of the women forgets, the other can remind her. Its not in only one place, and actually the link refers to a quote straight from the Quran about this.

    When I have a little more time, I may address some of the other points.

    I just read this to my daughter and she had a response to this

    She said that if the men were really good muslims, this wouldn't occur.

    Whether we like it or not, whether we say its equal, whether we have laws that make sure everything is equal, it is not. Men have the most power in all societies. Laws can't regulate the thoughts of men, some men may act unfair knowingly or unknowingly. Laws can help the regualte their actions and this to prevent unfair action. This quote was brought down at a time when men represented themselves for the most part, there were no lawyers, it is recommended that women unite as they have in America and guarantee their rights that they are entitled to. This is to protect them from those who are not "really good" (if everyone was really good, we wouldn't need laws) and no one is perfect all the time, there has to be rules to make sure that all adhere to and everyone gets a fair shake. edit: Also, The Qu'ran was brought down at a time to a people who were not treating women and minorities fairly.The quote has been interpererated by many different scholars and I have given you the interpretation that has been agreed on by many scholars.
  • kenny olavkenny olav Posts: 3,319
    The pig is the most shameless animal on the face of the earth. It is the only animal that invites its friends to have sex with its mate. In America, most people consume pork. Many times after dance parties, they have swapping of wives; i.e. many say "you sleep with my wife and I will sleep with your wife." If you eat pigs then you behave like pigs.

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  • g. U.S.A. has one of the highest rate of Rape

    The United States of America is supposed to be one of the most advanced countries of the world. An F.B.I report in the year 1990 says that 1,02,555 cases of rape were reported. It further says that only 16% of the cases of rapes are reported. Thus, in order to know the actual number of rapes that took place in 1990, the reported figure should be multiplied by 6.25. We get a total of 6,40,968 rape cases that took place in the year 1990. If the total is divided by 365 the number of days in a year, we get an average of 1,756 rape incidents everyday


    How would anyone know only 16% of rape cases are reported if they aren't reported? :confused:

    I would think they compare reported cases with survey results where they have asked women if they have ever been raped or been close, and then measure the discrepancy to the reported cases. I think that's an available statistic.

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  • NMyTree wrote:
    One or two of those "answers" actually make some sense.

    The rest are the biggest bunch of arrogant, self-serving, pompus, self-righteous crap I have ever seen.
    In other words, no more nor less than most religious writings?

    Peace
    Dan
    "YOU [humans] NEED TO BELIEVE IN THINGS THAT AREN'T TRUE. HOW ELSE CAN THEY BECOME?" - Death

    "Every judgment teeters on the brink of error. To claim absolute knowledge is to become monstrous. Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty." - Frank Herbert, Dune, 1965
  • NMyTreeNMyTree Posts: 2,374
    In other words, no more nor less than most religious writings?

    Peace
    Dan

    Correct-a-mundo, Dan.
  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    In other words, no more nor less than most religious writings?

    Peace
    Dan

    Yeah, after reading the rest I pretty much agree too. There's no point in arguing most of it, and some of it is just based on the opinion of the writer - like the pig being 'shameless'. It is an ANIMAL.
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  • even flow?even flow? Posts: 8,066
    I am not Muslim and some of my questions are.

    How do you know how good your wife looks if you can't see her while she is growing up?

    How can your religion (skewed) say that god will shower you with virgins if you kill yourself for him? I mean isn't that going against the grain?

    Can I go to Mecca and hang out too? Strictly for vacation/tourist purposes only?

    If you accept their is an after life. Is it on par with other relgions after life? And if it is will you all be fighting in the after life? Or will some revelation come to all religions when they are made to suffer with each other for eternity that you will have to all suck it up and get along? And would you look back in hindsight and say "wow, I can't believe I killed that person and now have to spend the rest of time with them"?
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  • NMyTreeNMyTree Posts: 2,374
    I just want to know two things.

    Exactly how will one utilize 72 virgins?

    You mean to tell me in the after-life I would be bringing my penis with me?

    If so, will it be a Carry-on or do I have to submit it as Luggage?
  • NMyTree wrote:
    I just want to know two things.

    Exactly how will one utilize 72 virgins?

    If I was a muslim, I would hope and pray that in the afterlife, I would have more stamina then I do now, otherwise 72 would just be a waste.

    A questions tho, what is in it for muslim women when they die? I would assume that virgin women get the "pleasure" of serving some dude with 71 of her friends, but what do non-virgins get? 72 virgin men?
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  • NMyTreeNMyTree Posts: 2,374
    There's something hilariously gut-busting about the promise and suggestion of fullfilling mortal (human) sexual desires and lust; in the spiritual after-life.

    I can't help it. I bust a gut laughing over this.

    The absurdity that the best a "god" could do, would be to appease and satisfy my earthly and mortal lust and sexual desires; gets me everytime...lol:D

    The notion of a "god" who caters to our mortal desires and lust, seems awfully contrived by ..........a male human being. Does it not?
  • even flow?even flow? Posts: 8,066
    NMyTree wrote:
    There's something hilariously gut-busting about the promise and suggestion of fullfilling mortal (human) sexual desires and lust; in the spiritual after-life.

    I can't help it. I bust a gut laughing over this.

    The absurdity that the best a "god" could do, would be to appease and satisfy my earthly and mortal lust and sexual desires; gets me everytime...lol:D

    The notion of a "god" who caters to our mortal desires and lust, seems awfully contrived by ..........a male human being. Does it not?

    So if the person receiving the virgins is a virgin themselves. I wonder how many eons in eternity are spent just fumbling around, trying to figure out what to do. ;)
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  • NMyTreeNMyTree Posts: 2,374
    even flow? wrote:
    So if the person receiving the virgins is a virgin themselves. I wonder how many eons in eternity are spent just fumbling around, trying to figure out what to do. ;)

    I hope bras in heaven simply fly off on their own. Them bras are like trying to crack a high security safe...lol.

    Buttons, hooks, latches.....cups...straps.....access codes....whew....I'm sweating just thinking about it:D
  • 'The best reply to the misconception that Islam was spread by the sword is given by the noted historian De Lacy O’Leary in the book "Islam at the cross road" (Page 8): "History makes it clear however, that the legend of fanatical Muslims sweeping through the world and forcing Islam at the point of the sword upon conquered races is one of the most fantastically absurd myth that historians have ever repeated." '

    What a revelation. Thanks. I'm now convinced. How does 'De Lacy O'Leary' know this? How does the author quoting 'De Lacy O'Leary' KNOW he was right when he wrote this?

    You know, I support eleviating prejudice against Muslims. I do. And I support banishing stereotypes in any religion. But really, Muslims have GOT to stop this. I mean come on. Using tripe posts like this to defend their faith is NOT HELPING them. I have had Muslim friends, but none of them made any effort to defend their faith beyond one word answers. Worse than the Christian fundamentalists.

    And don't start me on the international response to the Pope's comments. Come off it. A religion of peace? Well start demonstrating it then. Go on. Yes, you, I said demonstrate peace. Peace, remember? People insult Jesus daily all around me and you don't see me burning mosques or walking protest marches about it. Water off a duck's back. Love others. That's peace.
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  • It is unfortunate that this thread ended up this way. Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Jews, Atheists, etc. we all have to live with each other and the world is getting smaller for better or worse (depending on how you want to look at it). We can choose to understand each other or stereotype and pigeonhole, if you want to choose the latter, then those who are targeted by your hate in the end won't be the only ones getting hurt. Those who produce and prepetuate hate will also hurt themselves in the end. I feel like breaking out into Elvis Costello now...but I just have to say that it is just so ignorant and easy to criticize and ridicule and so hard to open up a book, open your mind and just learn and not label.

    JaneNY I just have to say that I understand your husband is Muslim and I don't want to play amateur psychiatrist, but how you feel about Islam goes beyond its teachings. I think you just have some sort of fear guiding you, forcing you to be closed. I think you loved someone enough to marry him and part of him is his religion. I think you just fear, for whatever reason I truly have no idea, going beyond that and really understanding and in the least not ridiculing your husband's faith.
  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    purrmo wrote:
    I

    JaneNY I just have to say that I understand your husband is Muslim and I don't want to play amateur psychiatrist, but how you feel about Islam goes beyond its teachings. I think you just have some sort of fear guiding you, forcing you to be closed. I think you loved someone enough to marry him and part of him is his religion. I think you just fear, for whatever reason I truly have no idea, going beyond that and really understanding and in the least not ridiculing your husband's faith.

    The thread ended up this way because the 'answers' to the questions are not well written, and some of the responses stem from the writer's assumptions and personal opinions, with no documentation.

    You don't want to play amateur psychiatrist? Fine, then don't. You know nothing about me or my life.
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  • JaneNY wrote:
    The thread ended up this way because the 'answers' to the questions are not well written, and some of the responses stem from the writer's assumptions and personal opinions, with no documentation.

    You don't want to play amateur psychiatrist? Fine, then don't. You know nothing about me or my life.

    I totally disagree, I think that the responses have absolutely nothing to do with the writer, they seem to be deep seated and full of hate and that just doesn't come from one post from a misguided writer.

    I have no idea why you are offended, I was sharing something I learned from other women in your situation. I think you have your mind made up long before you read my posts, no matter what I write, I know you will take the wrong way, so I will no longer address you. Don't get too happy.
  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    purrmo wrote:

    I have no idea why you are offended, I was sharing something I learned from other women in your situation.
    I am not interested in a stranger talking about my 'situation' as you put it, as it is not the subject of this thread. It is interesting that the only person whose comments you responded to directly (and made personal judgements and assumptions about) was a woman. You didn't really respond specifically to any of the other posters' comments or questions on this thread, and they raised some good ones. However you are now on my ignore list, so the problem is solved.
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  • miller8966miller8966 Posts: 1,450
    Im so sick of trying to understand the muslim faith. I could care less about it...
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  • miller8966 wrote:
    Im so sick of trying to understand the muslim faith. I could care less about it...

    Do you mean you COULDN'T care less about it? :D
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