Gamespot's muslim community

Any muslims on these forums? Feeling kinda lonely.... :(

There are quite a few actually.

There are quite a few actually.

entropyecho

Thanks for that, I guess.

My family is Muslim, but I don't practise it. I'm not a religious person but I still follow some of the rules I was raised with, such as no pork, alcohol etc. That might change when I go to university though ;)

quite a few, id say saudi fury the best muslim poster heresurrealnumber5

What about GazaAli? :(

My family is Muslim, but I don't practise it. I'm not a religious person but I still follow some of the rules I was raised with, such as no pork, alcohol etc. That might change when I go to university though ;)

poseidonwest

You're missing out bro...

Im Muslim :')

My family is Muslim, but I don't practise it. I'm not a religious person but I still follow some of the rules I was raised with, such as no pork, alcohol etc. That might change when I go to university though ;)

poseidonwest

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My family is Muslim, but I don't practise it. I'm not a religious person but I still follow some of the rules I was raised with, such as no pork, alcohol etc. That might change when I go to university though ;)

Gamer-Geek

You're missing out bro...

I am a follower of Islam, but I'm pretty casual about it.

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[QUOTE="poseidonwest"]

My family is Muslim, but I don't practise it. I'm not a religious person but I still follow some of the rules I was raised with, such as no pork, alcohol etc. That might change when I go to university though ;)

poseidonwest

You're missing out bro...

Nope on the whole islamic experience, Islam is peace bro.

My family is Muslim, but I don't practise it. I'm not a religious person but I still follow some of the rules I was raised with, such as no pork, alcohol etc. That might change when I go to university though ;)

poseidonwest

IM muslim

[QUOTE="surrealnumber5"]quite a few, id say saudi fury the best muslim poster hereentropyecho

What about GazaAli? :(

[QUOTE="poseidonwest"][QUOTE="Gamer-Geek"]

You're missing out bro...

Nope on the whole islamic experience, Islam is peace bro.

Nope on the whole islamic experience, Islam is peace bro.

Gamer-Geek

IM muslim

[QUOTE="surrealnumber5"]quite a few, id say saudi fury the best muslim poster hereentropyecho

What about GazaAli? :(

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[QUOTE="poseidonwest"] On what? Pork and alcohol? I think I can live without them...surrealnumber5

Nope on the whole islamic experience, Islam is peace bro.

Yes it does.

There's at least one ;)

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Nope on the whole islamic experience, Islam is peace bro.

Gamer-Geek

Yes it does.

You could say that but there are thousands of jihadist who would disagree with you if they didn't shoot you first.Tetrarch9

[QUOTE="Tetrarch9"]You could say that but there are thousands of jihadist who would disagree with you if they didn't shoot you first.poseidonwest

[QUOTE="surrealnumber5"][QUOTE="Gamer-Geek"]

Nope on the whole islamic experience, Islam is peace bro.

Gamer-Geek

Yes it does.

peace   /pis/ Show Spelled [pees] Show IPA noun, interjection, verb, peaced, peac·ing. –noun

1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.

2. ( often initial capital letter ) an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick.

3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, esp. in personal relations: Try to live in peace with your neighbors.

4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security: He was arrested for being drunk and disturbing the peace.

5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension.

6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquillity; serenity.

7. a state of tranquillity or serenity: May he rest in peace.

8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity: the peace of a mountain resort.

9. silence; stillness: The cawing of a crow broke the afternoon's peace.

10. ( initial capital letter, italics ) a comedy (421 b.c.) by Aristophanes. –interjection

11. (used to express greeting or farewell or to request quietness or silence). –verb (used without object)

12. Obsolete . to be or become silent. -Idioms

13. at peace, a. in a state or relationship of nonbelligerence or concord; not at war. b. untroubled; tranquil; content. c. deceased.

14. hold / keepone's peace, to refrain from or cease speaking; keep silent: He told her to hold her peace until he had finished.

15. keep the peace, to maintain order; cause to refrain from creating a disturbance: Several officers of the law were on hand to keep the peace.

16. make one's peace with, to become reconciled with: He repaired the fence he had broken and made his peace with the neighbor on whose property it stood.

17. make peace, to ask for or arrange a cessation of hostilities or antagonism.

sorry but peace is the act of not waring, islam has nothing to do with peace one way or the other.surrealnumber5

Yes it does.

[QUOTE="poseidonwest"][QUOTE="Tetrarch9"]You could say that but there are thousands of jihadist who would disagree with you if they didn't shoot you first.BlindBluMonstah

Except for fornicators and gays and women and Christians and Jews. Islam isn't so peaceful towards them, is it?

Well in response to Christians even Allah says in the Holy Quran that the closest to muslims are the Christian Monks so you're statement is invalid.
In response to Jihadists, nice regurgitating what is said on the news even though it is all lies.
Fornicators and Gays are cursed for what they do however they can still be better people than muslims.
And for Jews.........bahahaha..... Israel slaughters muslims you idiot. Your ignorance is overwhelming.
and lastly woman, who are regarded highly in Islam and behind every great man there is a woman. People say women must cover their hair etc but so do men and men must keep their beard.

Well actually the reason behind why a woman only recieves half inheritance is because she has a man to provide for her.

Muslim & Proud

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Well actually the reason behind why a woman only recieves half inheritance is because she has a man to provide for her.

u_r_a_sausage

I like that you are still a n00b

Well actually the reason behind why a woman only recieves half inheritance is because she has a man to provide for her.

Gamer-Geek

I'm a Muslim, but I'm not very religious at all. There are quite a few teachings that seem absurd to me. ghoklebutter

Jihad is NOT about war- or dying in some "glorious" way i.e. by strapping oneself to very High Explosive devices. Jihad literally means STRUGGLE. The modern day belief that Jihad is some sort of right of passage whereby a muslim must kill every non-believer (ignorant, shirk, etc.) is entirely false. There are many Hadith on the subject of hurting or even threatening someone with a weapon even in jest. Real muslims must be very wary as to the rights of other humans as we believe that every human from Adam (PBUH) to the final man is born with the Kalimah (i.e. born muslim).

An example as to the extent of this belief. It is said to the nearest meaning, "One who saves a single life for the pleasure of Allah it is though he has saved the entire of mankind, and one who murders another man, it is though he has murdered the entire of mankind".

Even if, lets say a person was murdered by someone, Shariah (Islamic Law- based on teachings in the Quran and sayings of the Prophet Mohamad (PBUH)) dictates that the person MUST pay Sadaqah (Blood money) to the family of the deceased, and if he doesn't have the money, then he must offer his life in service to the deceased's family (whereby he works for the family till the debt is repayed).

Another example is that a Muslim must not wave a weapon about to another muslim- even in jest. Doing so will mean he is one of the accursed (whereby his prayers are not answered) until he repents and asks for forgiveness.

Jihad refers in context to war, etc. where IF Muslim borders are invaded unlawfully and by force- then retaliation must take place. Whereby, a peace treaty is first offered, the Muslims invite the oppresors towards Islam, and eventually, of course driving the oppresors out.

It is stated in many books of very high religious value that, to the nearest meaning, "Prayer is the best Jihad". Whereby if a Muslim offers his prayers then this will be of infinite times more better in the eyes of God. Unless, of course, for the reasons mentioned earlier.

A word on Islam being "stuck in the past".

This notion is incorrect and without evidence. The teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) are relative to his Ummah, starting approximately 1400 years ago till the last man. This means that his teachings relate to "Modern Society", and you will be suprised as to how similar the life 1400 years ago was to present day, and how versatile Islam and its teachings are.

For example, here in London, England, there is a very real problem occuring whereby gangs will have gang wars with other gangs because of their post code (similiar to the ZIP code in America). Many people will die as a result. Hundreds of years ago, similar problems occured, whereby, an Arab (not neccesiraly Muslim) will have a war with another Arab for many, many generations and many will lose their lives as a result. The reasoning behind these "wars" is because that first Arab (Arab, A)'s camel will take a drink at a well before the other Arab (Arab, B). A is of less "noble" blood (ridiculous notion, one that isn't supported by Islam) and B will have his pride* hurt.

*Pride is not accepted and is one of the most hated things in Allah's eyes. It is said, to the nearest meaning, "A person with a single atom's weight of pride shall never enter Jannat (Paradise)".


You say that Islam is stuck in the past, and that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) has no bearing on modern day society- then why, oh why was he voted Number 1 best person in the entire Mankind? An extra note- that poll and it's results were conducted by Jews- so you cannot counter-argue that it is of a bias nature.