Interrogation

Some Muslims today have gotten into the habit of interrogating their brothers and sisters about matters of faith and law. They ask them questions about the particulars of the Islam creed or some details of various legal ruling, but their intention is not to learn anything. They already know the answers. What they want to do is see if the person they are asking is on the right creed or has adopted the correct position in certain matters of Islamic Law – or have the correct "Islamic" attitude about certain issues.

A classic example of this is to ask "Where is Allah." Yes, the Prophet (peace be upon him) did once ask a slave girl this question. However, the people who go around with this question on their lips, foisting it on every passer-by, forget that the Prophet (peace be upon him) in that instance had a specific reason for doing so. He was trying to ascertain what her religion was, because her owner was thinking about giving her her freedom if she proved to be a Muslim.

Interrogating people about doctrinal matters is a bad habit that Muslims should abandon. Allah has not commanded us to cross-examine each other's faith. Moreover, such behavior can bring about many bad consequences.

For instance, when a person on the street is asked a question about some Islamic issue, whether it be a tenet of faith or a point of law, it may very well be the case that the person does not know the answer. Indeed, it may be that the person has never thought about the question before. Nevertheless, people are usually shy to admit they do not know something. There is a good chance that the person being asked will simply make something up on the spot and say something that is wrong.

Is it, then, right for us to pronounce judgment on this unsuspecting person – to brand him or her as a deviant or a sinner?

Allah has not appointed us to be judges over the people. We are merely required to deal with people as they present themselves to us. What is in their hearts is between them and their Lord.

As Muslims, we are supposed to assume the best about others. We are not supposed to harbor suspicions in our hearts. We are not supposed to snoop around for people's faults.

We should never try to get our fellow Muslims to fall into some error so we can "catch them out". We should rather assume the best about them and leave their inward thought to themselves – and to Allah's judgment.

What we can and should do is to teach people – without first cross-examining what they might already believe. We should give sensible advice to people, guide them to what is right, and do the best we can to be a positive influence in their lives. We should strive to disseminate goodness, ward off evil, and be a source of right guidance. When we conduct ourselves in this manner, we do good for our own souls as well as for others.

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"Cross-Examining Others about Matters of Faith" - Muhammad Ahmad Abd al-Rahmân

Looks like someone was reading GNI :-)

I cannot say that I know many instances where Muslims question other Muslims' faith. It is usually their actions that are questions. That is plain and we all understand Islam through our teachings. It is not difficult to recognize stupidity and one should not shy away from calling it out, especially when innocent people are physically harmed by it. It is also not difficult to assume hypocracy because people show it very well. Lots of Muslims here are afraid to discuss that which they profess and practice and that is fine if they claim that it is personal and they don't need to further any discussion on it. But when you see them jump on the band wagon to discuss other peoples faith and practice, then they cannot take the high road of it all being personal. It is hypocracy, plain and simple.

That person wanted to write about Muslims questioning other Muslims' practices but he knows that there is no ground for it, so he decided to put something general and hoped that it sticks. At least, it looks that way.

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That person wanted to write about Muslims questioning other Muslims' practices but he knows that there is no ground for it, so he decided to put something general and hoped that it sticks. At least, it looks that way.

I have seen that happen right here on this Forum.

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Originally posted by bird:

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That person wanted to write about Muslims questioning other Muslims' practices but he knows that there is no ground for it, so he decided to put something general and hoped that it sticks. At least, it looks that way.

I have seen that happen right here on this Forum.

So in a way, you are agreeing with me. :)

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So in a way, you are agreeing with me

YES. also i have noticed a different approach to matters of issues from you. Oh how you have matured I am proud of you.

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Originally posted by bird:

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So in a way, you are agreeing with me

YES. also i have noticed a different approach to matters of issues from you. Oh how you have matured I am proud of you.

We all have to grow up some day. Hopefully we do so sooner than later.

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Originally posted by ksazma:
I cannot say that I know many instances where Muslims question other Muslims' faith. It is usually their actions that are questions. That is plain and we all understand Islam through our teachings. It is not difficult to recognize stupidity and one should not shy away from calling it out, especially when innocent people are physically harmed by it. It is also not difficult to assume hypocracy because people show it very well. Lots of Muslims here are afraid to discuss that which they profess and practice and that is fine if they claim that it is personal and they don't need to further any discussion on it. But when you see them jump on the band wagon to discuss other peoples faith and practice, then they cannot take the high road of it all being personal. It is hypocracy, plain and simple.

That person wanted to write about Muslims questioning other Muslims' practices but he knows that there is no ground for it, so he decided to put something general and hoped that it sticks. At least, it looks that way.

Ksa...How about those people who claim that they praying/worshiping Allah and in the same breathe they asks for proof of his existence. Isn’t this pure hypocrisy EH ?????

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Originally posted by SuperMike:
Ksa...How about those people who claim that they praying/worshiping Allah and in the same breathe they asks for proof of his existence. Isn’t this pure hypocrisy EH ?????

No. We pray because we believe in that which we pray to. If we are going to ask someone from another religion for proof of that which they believe, then we must be prepared for when they ask us for similar proofs of what we believe in. We are comfortable in our practices and we see it as the way. So be it. Others see what they do as the way also. So let them be. We become hypocrites when we are not willing to be scrutinized the way we scrutinize others.

Even the prophet Abraham ask God for proofs. And they were not too many with more faith than he if there were any at all.

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Originally posted by ksazma:

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Originally posted by SuperMike:
Ksa...How about those people who claim that they praying/worshiping Allah and in the same breathe they asks for proof of his existence. Isn’t this pure hypocrisy EH ?????

No. We pray because we believe in that which we pray to. If we are going to ask someone from another religion for proof of that which they believe, then we must be prepared for when they ask us for similar proofs of what we believe in. We are comfortable in our practices and we see it as the way. So be it. Others see what they do as the way also. So let them be. We become hypocrites when we are not willing to be scrutinized the way we scrutinize others.

Even the prophet Abraham ask God for proofs. And they were not too many with more faith than he if there were any at all.

You are correct...not too many of you around...You, Prophet Abraham and who moo.
WHO DO YOU PRAY TO ?????

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Originally posted by SuperMike:
You are correct...not too many of you around...You, Prophet Abraham and who moo.
WHO DO YOU PRAY TO ?????

No need to throw tantrums now.

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Originally posted by ksazma:

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Originally posted by SuperMike:
You are correct...not too many of you around...You, Prophet Abraham and who moo.
WHO DO YOU PRAY TO ?????

No need to throw tantrums now.

WHO DO YOU PRAY TO ????

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Originally posted by SuperMike:
WHO DO YOU PRAY TO ????

just concern yourself with what you get from your prayer.

I haven't heard any of my Muslim brother/sisters comment on the recent suicide bombings in Iraq and pakistan.

I am sure they are itching to talk about the one in Sri lanka though but they are first ensuring that it was not done by Muslims first.

in a thread about not interrogating another fullah and in this thread one fullah interrogating the other...only on GNI :D:D:D:D:D

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Originally posted by ksazma:
I haven't heard any of my Muslim brother/sisters comment on the recent suicide bombings in Iraq and pakistan.

I am sure they are itching to talk about the one in Sri lanka though but they are first ensuring that it was not done by Muslims first.

WHO DO YOU PRAY TO????

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Originally posted by Laila:
in a thread about not interrogating another fullah and in this thread one fullah interrogating the other...only on GNI :D:D:D:D:D

I could have been wrong but the thread was probably intended to make Muslims questioning matters inadvisable.

Some Muslims don't like being asked about things although the Qur'an persistently ask them to.

Like how we should not ask how Muslims who are supposed to be people of peace end up blowing other people to bits. And the real crime is that the Muslims here don't seem to have an opinion.

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Originally posted by ksazma:
Like how we should not ask how Muslims who are supposed to be people of peace end up blowing other people to bits. And the real crime is that the Muslims here don't seem to have an opinion.

Are you a Muslim????????

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And the real crime is that the Muslims here don't seem to have an opinion.

So they follow blindly and condem without merit.

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Originally posted by bird:

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And the real crime is that the Muslims here don't seem to have an opinion.

So they follow blindly and condem without merit.

he knows what is in every Muslim minds here.He name NO-ALL or NOEL :):)

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Originally posted by SuperMike:
he knows what is in every Muslim minds here.He name NO-ALL or NOEL :):)

NO. The Muslims here prove what is in their minds. It is way too easy to condemn the killing of innocent civilians but yet they find it difficult to do. Only guess is that they may be agreeing with it.

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Originally posted by ksazma:

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Originally posted by SuperMike:
he knows what is in every Muslim minds here.He name NO-ALL or NOEL :):)

NO. The Muslims here prove what is in their minds. It is way too easy to condemn the killing of innocent civilians but yet they find it difficult to do. Only guess is that they may be agreeing with it.

keep guessing...you will get the answer one day...hope not too late

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Originally posted by SuperMike:
keep guessing...you will get the answer one day...hope not too late

Why wouldn't the Muslims do me the favor by telling me what is on their minds and save me the trouble of guessing?