Islamic Discussion Thread ٥: Free Tajweed, Absolutely Halaal

[Jolthig]

While we haven't started yet (tomorrow for us, one more day of snacking ), I'm really looking forwards to ramadan again. Last year I found it was a high point in my Iman. And anyway I'm so far south I have less than 12 hours each day so its not that bad...

I think very philosophically while fast and I mediate deeply on the attributes of Allah.

Much of my dreams become quite vivid as well. They feel as real as the reality I feel right now.

I am very excited for the next month. My soul feels great joy right now as I just listened to a sermon by my regional missionary on zoom.

We ahmadis in the west start a day after than most muslims since they follow Saudi Arabia's time for all the earth.

[Samudera Darussalam]

While we haven't started yet (tomorrow for us, one more day of snacking ), I'm really looking forwards to ramadan again. Last year I found it was a high point in my Iman. And anyway I'm so far south I have less than 12 hours each day so its not that bad...

Hey, I just noticed that you use thr NU's flag

Well, it's....rather fortunate that you are not in an area where the time is extreme for fasting Muslims.

While we haven't started yet (tomorrow for us, one more day of snacking ), I'm really looking forwards to ramadan again. Last year I found it was a high point in my Iman. And anyway I'm so far south I have less than 12 hours each day so its not that bad...

I think very philosophically while fast and I mediate deeply on the attributes of Allah.

Much of my dreams become quite vivid as well. They feel as real as the reality I feel right now.

I am very excited for the next month. My soul feels great joy right now as I just listened to a sermon by my regional missionary on zoom.

We ahmadis in the west start a day after than most muslims since they follow Saudi Arabia's time for all the earth.

I heard that Brunei started a day late than Malaysia and Indonesia too, because the hilal can't be seen or something similar.

[SangMar]

I have a question for NSG’s Muslim community, whether that’s those born into it, converts etc - and it’s this:

Now forgive me, you’re all probably sick of answering questions that also incorporate some degree of politics, but here it is.

Why is that Ibadi branch of Islam tends to be “less radical” than the Sunni and Shia branches? I’m aware that Sunni Islam makes up around 80-90% of the world’s Muslims and therefore there will be a lot more variance amongst adherents. (Similar to Shia Muslims - just on a larger scale.)

Feel free to answer this or cackle deeply at my ignorance, thanks!

[Insaanistan]

I have a question for NSG’s Muslim community, whether that’s those born into it, converts etc - and it’s this:

Now forgive me, you’re all probably sick of answering questions that also incorporate some degree of politics, but here it is.

Why is that Ibadi branch of Islam tends to be “less radical” than the Sunni and Shia branches? I’m aware that Sunni Islam makes up around 80-90% of the world’s Muslims and therefore there will be a lot more variance amongst adherents. (Similar to Shia Muslims - just on a larger scale.)

Feel free to answer this or cackle deeply at my ignorance, thanks!

Peace be onto you:

I’m not really sure. While I disagree with some of their beliefs, most of their practices such as religious tolerance and abhorrence of violence are just what a good Muslim regardless of sect should hold anyway. I have heard their “founder” described as moderate (which seems to always mean not very religious when referring to a Muslim), but have seen no evidence of that.

[SangMar]

I have a question for NSG’s Muslim community, whether that’s those born into it, converts etc - and it’s this:

Now forgive me, you’re all probably sick of answering questions that also incorporate some degree of politics, but here it is.

Why is that Ibadi branch of Islam tends to be “less radical” than the Sunni and Shia branches? I’m aware that Sunni Islam makes up around 80-90% of the world’s Muslims and therefore there will be a lot more variance amongst adherents. (Similar to Shia Muslims - just on a larger scale.)

Feel free to answer this or cackle deeply at my ignorance, thanks!

Peace be onto you:

I’m not really sure. While I disagree with some of their beliefs, most of their practices such as religious tolerance and abhorrence of violence are just what a good Muslim regardless of sect should hold anyway. I have heard their “founder” described as moderate (which seems to always mean not very religious when referring to a Muslim), but have seen no evidence of that.

You too friend, thanks for giving my question a shot.

[Negarakita]

While we haven't started yet (tomorrow for us, one more day of snacking ), I'm really looking forwards to ramadan again. Last year I found it was a high point in my Iman. And anyway I'm so far south I have less than 12 hours each day so its not that bad...

I think very philosophically while fast and I mediate deeply on the attributes of Allah.

Much of my dreams become quite vivid as well. They feel as real as the reality I feel right now.

I am very excited for the next month. My soul feels great joy right now as I just listened to a sermon by my regional missionary on zoom.

We ahmadis in the west start a day after than most muslims since they follow Saudi Arabia's time for all the earth.

Ahmadis start via Meccan time? That's interesting.

[Jolthig]

I think very philosophically while fast and I mediate deeply on the attributes of Allah.

Much of my dreams become quite vivid as well. They feel as real as the reality I feel right now.

I am very excited for the next month. My soul feels great joy right now as I just listened to a sermon by my regional missionary on zoom.

We ahmadis in the west start a day after than most muslims since they follow Saudi Arabia's time for all the earth.

Ahmadis start via Meccan time? That's interesting.

We start our fast Saturday. So for us, Ramadan starts tomorrow night. Since the first crescent moon isnt out here yet, this is consistent with the Sunnah.

[A m e n r i a]

I have a question for NSG’s Muslim community, whether that’s those born into it, converts etc - and it’s this:

Now forgive me, you’re all probably sick of answering questions that also incorporate some degree of politics, but here it is.

Why is that Ibadi branch of Islam tends to be “less radical” than the Sunni and Shia branches? I’m aware that Sunni Islam makes up around 80-90% of the world’s Muslims and therefore there will be a lot more variance amongst adherents. (Similar to Shia Muslims - just on a larger scale.)

Feel free to answer this or cackle deeply at my ignorance, thanks!

Depends on which Sunnis you're talking about. The far right? Yea, they're radical and nobody likes them. The others? Get to know them and decide for yourself! Me? I'm so sinophilic and pro artistic expression the far right would call me a "KaFir ChInaboO LibeRal".

Disclaimer: I'm not a liberal, I just hate fundamentalism.

[Jolthig]

Hows the first day of Ramadan (or second for the rest of you) going for you all? Mines going great.

[Stagnant Axon Terminal]

Hows the first day of Ramadan (or second for the rest of you) going for you all? Mines going great.

I'm trying to "restart" my faith with Ramadan this year. I'm doing alright today, it's not so hard on me. But I feel so bad for falling away from the path to begin with.

[Insaanistan]

Hows the first day of Ramadan (or second for the rest of you) going for you all? Mines going great.

I'm trying to "restart" my faith with Ramadan this year. I'm doing alright today, it's not so hard on me. But I feel so bad for falling away from the path to begin with.

If you take two steps towards God, God runs to you.

[Samudera Darussalam]

Hows the first day of Ramadan (or second for the rest of you) going for you all? Mines going great.

Second day for me, but so far things are good.

Hows the first day of Ramadan (or second for the rest of you) going for you all? Mines going great.

I'm trying to "restart" my faith with Ramadan this year. I'm doing alright today, it's not so hard on me. But I feel so bad for falling away from the path to begin with.

It's okay
Good luck on your future endeavours.

[Stagnant Axon Terminal]

I'm trying to "restart" my faith with Ramadan this year. I'm doing alright today, it's not so hard on me. But I feel so bad for falling away from the path to begin with.

If you take two steps towards God, God runs to you.

That's the hope. I'm trying to relearn basically everything. I have the worst memory

[Jolthig]

Hows the first day of Ramadan (or second for the rest of you) going for you all? Mines going great.

I'm trying to "restart" my faith with Ramadan this year. I'm doing alright today, it's not so hard on me. But I feel so bad for falling away from the path to begin with.

Hey, it's okay. It happens. Everyone has their highs and lows.

[Jolthig]

Ramadan is a great reminder for us to focus on the Hereafter as even the food this world and the pleasure we enjoy from time will one day cease to exist.

[Negarakita]

I've been finding ramadan rather easy (its shorter here ik but still), but haven't been as good at increasing my other things as I would have liked.

[Dahyan]

Ramadan Kareem, dear brothers and sisters.

[Jolthig]

Ramadan Kareem, dear brothers and sisters.

Khair Mubarak welcome back, brother.

I've been finding ramadan rather easy (its shorter here ik but still), but haven't been as good at increasing my other things as I would have liked.

Yes, it's easy here as well even with 14 hours haha.

[Imperial Majapahit]

Assalamu'alaykum brothers and sisters. Some people would likely be surprised to see me here, considering my IC persona, but hey.

Hows the first day of Ramadan (or second for the rest of you) going for you all? Mines going great.

My first day was great, alhamdulillah. I missed sahur on the second day, though. Fortunately I was still able to survive

I'm trying to "restart" my faith with Ramadan this year. I'm doing alright today, it's not so hard on me. But I feel so bad for falling away from the path to begin with.

Same as me, brother. The guilt is real. But I'm sure we'll all succeed in this year's Ramadan.

[Jolthig]

Now comes the philosophical thinking that comes along with fasting. My reading of the Quran while fasting, is a lot different than when I'm not. Since, I ponder more deeply on the verses I'm reading, and I think of the attributes of Allah.

[A m e n r i a]

Now comes the philosophical thinking that comes along with fasting. My reading of the Quran while fasting, is a lot different than when I'm not. Since, I ponder more deeply on the verses I'm reading, and I think of the attributes of Allah.

Any particular one you wanna share with the class?

[Insaanistan]

Well Jolthig, you were right. My thread got moved.

[Jolthig]

Well Jolthig, you were right. My thread got moved.

Yeah. Well, welcome back to active IDT today.

I will post my response to Trollzyn today. Inshallah. I'm almost done. No more procrastinating.

[Jolthig]

Well, looks like probably not today because I lost the draft I intended to publish today as soon as the other thread got locked. I'll see what I can do. Sorry guys. Especially you, Trollzyn, this is mostly my fault for procrastinating.

[Insaanistan]

Well, looks like probably not today because I lost the draft I intended to publish today as soon as the other thread got locked. I'll see what I can do. Sorry guys. Especially you, Trollzyn, this is mostly my fault for procrastinating.

Quite alright, my brother.