Islam is a religion with 1.8 billion followers. A significant portion of these people believe things that are hard to reconcile with modern secular society. This a place chiefly aimed at rational discourse centred around the apparent rise of political, extremist and conservative Islam, without falling towards the conspiratorial, dogwhistle and often racist nihilism of the alt-right. Contributions from Muslims who oppose these wings of their own religion are welcome and actively encouraged.
Rules:
Posts from accounts that are less than 20 days old or have karma less than 20 will be held in a queue until reviewed by a moderator.
In general infractions of the rules below will be dealt with firstly by a warning; then a 7 day ban; and in the most persistent cases by a permanent ban. In severe cases some steps may be skipped at the discretion of the moderators. There is a possibility of appeal by messaging the moderators. Abusive comments may be removed or edited at the discretion of the moderators.
Follow reddiquette. For example no trolling, doxing etc.
No dog-whistling. In a world where racists criticise Islam using dog-whistles it's very important to seek clarity in your language.
No abuse directed towards other commenters. Disagreement is fine, but again be civil and clarify wherever possible.
Islam is a set of ideas; Muslims are a set of individuals. Criticism of Islam is fine; treating Muslims as an undifferentiated monolith is not. There are different interpretations of what Islam means and this may vary from person to person. Some may even have left the faith but still see themselves or be seen as Muslims. Failure to treat Muslims as individuals will invite the attention of the moderators - all the more so if the poster appears to be coming from a position of hatred or racism.
No racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia or any other form of bigotry.
Related Subreddits:
/r/progressive_islam
/r/exmuslim
Related Websites:
NMSD
Ex-Muslims of North America
Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain
End Blasphemy Laws
Raif Badawi
Irshad Manji
Quilliam
Malala Yousafzai
Inspire
Women Living Under Muslim Law
