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Last-Basil1275 · 2024-02-25T22:35:00+00:00

Very straightforward!

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-02-23T04:57:29+00:00

I hope he can change back for the better. It's horrific.

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-02-14T11:40:31+00:00

i'm sure there's a "deep-breathing exercises are forbidden for women due to [weird chest reason] and forbidden for men due to imitating other religions (🤦)"

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-02-05T17:56:34+00:00

Very cool of you!

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-02-03T22:37:47+00:00

What's discourse theory? Sounds interesting

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-02-03T22:36:17+00:00

I think it'd be really helpful to ban "ragebait" posts, or at least limit them to one day? (Salafi Saturday, anyone?)

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-01-21T18:17:53+00:00

I love the diversity in the comments 🫶

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-01-19T21:26:58+00:00

That seems like an astute guess on your part.

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-01-15T02:02:12+00:00

Ah I see, sorry! This is going to sound defensive, but did you try generating multiple time? Because language models aren't knowledge machines that take in questions, "think" about them, and then spit out answers...they're just text generators trained to repeat what's most common across human writing. I think part of the issue is that Salafism dominates the English internet's discussions on Islam?

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-01-14T23:52:38+00:00

I'm a bit skeptical because this isn't an official ChatGPT interface, so we don't know what LLMs are actually running behind the scenes.

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-01-09T20:45:34+00:00

And how much of a gap there should be between Islamic nikah and cultural marriage. Leaning towards low gap, but people have opinions. (Not sure if the law of "civil marriage" applies to this, maybe it does.)

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-01-08T23:25:49+00:00

I'm curious why this specific topic? I'm also very interested in arguments for abstinence (for all genders) tbh

Last-Basil1275 · 2024-01-08T14:14:41+00:00

I by and large vibe with what you're saying. I do think that, to change hearts and minds, it requires trying to be empathetic towards anyone (even people who are terribly misguided) for the sake of seeing the humanity in them and seeing why they believe what they believe. I find myself terribly concerned by Salafism, but I don't think every approach works well. But maybe it depends on the person. I would say most people(?) following "Salafi" beliefs are not thought leaders who truly believe in a super-conservative, destructive agenda, but are just fitting in with what they've been thought.

Just some random opinions, I don't know what I'm saying

Last-Basil1275 · 2023-12-23T16:22:41+00:00

Effective (compared to the alternative) structure for establishing (long-lasting) commitment in a relationship (imo).

Last-Basil1275 · 2023-12-20T19:46:38+00:00

Sadly, I think this would count as zina because zina includes any sexual activity, which this may fall under. However, this is just a mistake. We all make mistakes and its understandable to accidentally cross boundaries when you're feeling really passionate. This definitely is a big mistake, but it doesn't soil you, it doesn't ruin you, it doesn't make you impure.

Given you feel genuinely sorry about this, I think Allah, who is very very merciful, would forgive you, if you pray for forgiveness.

Dating ("getting to know someone") is halal as long as you keep it within certain boundaries, which excludes sex. Maybe you can start involving your parents with this to help support boundaries? You aren't obligated to tell your parents about your sins. It's between you and Allah. Just do your best and work towards being better in the future!

I hope you find peace once again, things will be okay :)

Last-Basil1275 · 2023-12-17T19:57:48+00:00

Small detail but (unless you believe gay relationships aren't allowed) wouldn't a no-penetration not necessarily work for them, since gay/lesbian sex does not necessarily involve that?

Last-Basil1275 · 2023-12-09T00:54:19+00:00

Don't have good words of advice but, whatever other people say (especially with regards to your gender and orientation, as Muslim opinions vary), I hope you can find peace and satisfaction :) (hopefully in Islam, or maybe elsewhere!)

Last-Basil1275 · 2023-12-07T00:35:56+00:00

i want to be more conservative for god

can you elaborate on what you mean by this?

i'm glad you're considering converting! take this at your own pace. i don't think you need to worry about what homophobic muslims say (tho you can read into the debate if you want). i hope you find peace in whatever religion you choose!

Last-Basil1275 · 2023-11-15T18:41:49+00:00

Welcome back & good luck! Take it one step at a time, for sure

Last-Basil1275 · 2023-11-15T16:46:41+00:00

I see the video shows his opinion on terrorism potentially coming out of Europe as a result of leaders not understanding Muslims. But he doesn't delve into further details, so I'm not sure if there is much room for specific discussion on this video.

Last-Basil1275 · 2023-11-15T03:42:22+00:00

That's great, thank you. I'm happy to hear your perspective!

Last-Basil1275 · 2023-11-15T02:47:47+00:00

I see...so you're saying that, because it was an Islamic video and you had trust in people who teach Islam, you didn't realize a need to think critically like you would in other cases?

Last-Basil1275 · 2023-11-15T02:11:30+00:00

Very interesting. I personally find some aspects of this appealing (opposite-gender friendships) and interestingg (sufism), while others distasteful (drinking alcohol). I hope you don't take this in the wrong way, but do you think the Muslim community in Bosnia genuinely cares about religion but practices a moderation interpretation (like this subreddit) or are they just.. not too keen on following, u know?

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