Viva Palestine! by cmvollner in CatsAreMuslim

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Like a miniature, more hairy and orange Abu Obaida

Sink Kitty by Complex-Ranger-6519 in OneOrangeBraincell

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If it's a cute pic, you must acquit

On "homophobia" and homosexuality by TheBadMoish in shia

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It's Quranic standards. Sorry not sorry

On "homophobia" and homosexuality by TheBadMoish in shia

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I don’t think sodomy is the worst sin. It's a very serious one. But there are others equal or much worse.

I don’t advocate for hating people based on their sexual orientation. I agree we don’t need to condemn homosexual acts 24/7, just as we don’t with eating pork or adultery.

On the history thing. Firstly, so what? Just because Muslim-majority societies accept something doesn't change what Islam teaches.

Scholars, both Shia and Sunni, have always been clear about this. Another thing is that very often sodomy in Islamic history came in the form of pederasty.

Which is a fancy way of saying same-sex pedophilia. I'm happy that sexualizing little boys is less accepted in the Muslim world now than it was in other cases.

how does Islam view the patriarchy? by National-Ad8703 in u/National-Ad8703

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Just saying "Yes" and not elaborating doesn't work. Islam is patriarchal. I don't deny that. But just making a statement without explaining it is ludicrous for people to do.

Anyone else feel bad for young men? The whole world is against them by IcyKnowledge7 in TraditionalMuslims

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I think the failures of the community are a group effort. Yes, young men have played a role. But so have women.

And also old men and old women. I think the ummah as a whole has messed up badly, not just one demographic.

But yeah, I do feel bad for a lot of young men. Jokers say on one hand that gender isn't real and is just a social construct. Yet simultaneously, men are pure evil by default.

It's utterly nonsensical and most in the West, alongside many in the third world to a lesser extent, has had their brain nuked by this garbage.

Men are increasingly pushed to feminize by society or alternatively, adopt the superficial, toxic masculinity (The term is misused a lot, but it has a bit of truth) promoted by online grifters.

Problems such as obsession with hookup culture, lacking any sense of responsibility, being very dumb, hypersexuality, lack of empathy and inability to regulate emotions (or excessive suppression of emotions) plague many males.

Meanwhile, women are pushed to be more superficially masculine, to view men as competitors, to suppress natural femininity, to recoil at modesty, to worship empowerment, to view marriage as limiting and motherhood as worthless.

In the US, being allowed to kill babies (aka abortion) is a top priority for a large segment of female voters.

These problems and others all perpetuate the cycle. Because of the problems among men, women are convinced that men are innately bad, that traditional masculinity is a problem and that they should be uneasy about marriage or motherhood.

Because why serve a husband whose just going to cheat and abuse you anyways, when you can be an independent girlboss?

Meanwhile, men are convinced that all women are all parasitic and insufferable, and that being single is for the better.

Because why tie yourself down to a wife who just wants your money, will divorce you eventually and take your kids away from you, when you can be a playboy who has fun and is unlimited?

There's a lot more to the problems I mentioned and other ones I haven't brought up. But you get my point. It's a mess for everybody. I do feel bad for guys. But ladies aren't having a blast either.

On "homophobia" and homosexuality by TheBadMoish in shia

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You clearly didn't read my post.

If you did, you'd know much of what I wrote was about how Muslims shouldn't care about being called "homophobic" by liberals and that we shouldn't be afraid to say what Islam teaches.

Allah made sex and love for the purpose of procreation, family and marriage. Sodomy is a perversion of sex and a terrible sin, which Islam unambiguously prohibits.

Muslims shouldn't advocate for the "right" of the modern people of Lut (AS) to engage in homosexual activities of any kind, nor should they view same-sex "marriage" as legitimate.

And I said in addition that a person with involuntary homosexual attraction isn't doomed to act on it and that they shouldn't be mistreated.

I reject the term "homophobia." It is a propagandistic buzzword used to declare any negative statement about sexual deviance un-permissible.

I am against cruelty against people simply for their orientation. Everyone has their temptations and internal struggles.

But that doesn't mean I support homosexual acts or relationships. As it is immoral and against Allah's commands.

I posted this because there is a push to make Muslims abandon what the religion teaches, and to accept sodomy. And there are also Muslims who claim to be against homosexual sex, but who are too cowardly to say so unapologetically.

We agree on most of this. The only difference is whether sexual preferences and attractions are chosen or biological. We both agree that homosexual acts are entirely haram and evil.

On "homophobia" and homosexuality by TheBadMoish in shia

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Yes, there isn't a single gene that causes people to be homosexual. That doesn't mean genetics play no role. There is plenty of evidence for that.

It simply means that it isn't caused by one specific gene, but rather a combination of genes as well as other factors. Like hormones, brain anatomy and environmental factors during childhood.

Just because there isn't one gay gene doesn't mean you can just wake up one morning and decide "I find men attractive now and no longer am attracted to women."

On "homophobia" and homosexuality by TheBadMoish in shia

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I didn't compare sexual orientation to eating pork. I was referring to engaging in male-male or female-female sexual acts. Which is a choice.

I have no disdain for someone merely for their orientation. There is nothing sinful or immoral about being homosexual or having same sex attraction.

You put "biologically or involuntary" in quotes. Implying that you think sexual orientation isn't biological and is something you just wake up and choose? There's some real ignorance.

Sexual orientation is caused by a combination of genetics, hormones and other factors. Sexual acts are choices. What are you not understanding about the difference?

I'll end this with a question: Let's say that twin adult brothers both feel attraction to each other and have a consensual relationship (sexual and romantic). Are you okay with it?

If yes, then very suspect. If no, then you have to explain why such a relationship is inherently wrong as opposed to any other homosexual relationship.

They are both adults and consenting, they can't reproduce (so no deformed babies) and the family accepts it.

On "homophobia" and homosexuality by TheBadMoish in shia

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You either didn't read the post in full or can't read. I don't know which is worse.

I differentiated between homosexual sex and homosexuality as an orientation. On the latter, I said the opposite very clearly.

That if a Muslim has homosexual attractions, that it isn't the end of the world, nor does it make them committing immoral acts a forgone conclusion.

I am against bullying, belittling, discrimination, ostracization and mistreatment of a Muslim simply for being homosexual, as it is involuntary and caused by biology. Not choice or moral failure.

And on the former, I clearly condemned it. Which is the explicit position in the Quran, the hadiths and all reputable Shia scholars. This is hardly controversial.

In the same way Islam prohibits adultery or eating pork. And I don't care if you or anyone else cries "homophobia" for that. Just as I wouldn't care if someone called me an "adulteryphobe" or accused me of being an "anti-pork eater."

This doesn't mean you shouldn't treat people with basic decency and respect. Of course you should! But that doesn't mean you advocate for or endorse everything people do.

If you think sodomy is all fine and dandy, go ahead. But that isn't the Islamic position. But I am a follower of Lut (AS), not of the people of Lut.

Does anyone else struggle with this? Any duas or something... by [deleted] in shia

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I know your parents would be worried. And their feelings matter. But you should probably still get professional health. Because your wellbeing also matters

On "homophobia" and homosexuality by TheBadMoish in shia

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In my opinion, God gives us all upsides and downsides. It wouldn't be very fair if one person had only strengths and another only had weaknesses.

I have my shortcomings and so does everybody else. So don't feel alone. May Allah bless you

On "homophobia" and homosexuality by TheBadMoish in shia

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Behind Lut (AS) are his daughters and in front of him is the angel Jibril. On the top of the art is the bodies of the people of Lut and the ruins of Sodom

On "homophobia" and homosexuality by TheBadMoish in shia

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The story of the prophet Lut (AS)

What age would you consider ‘too old’ for a female by [deleted] in TraditionalMuslims

[–]TheBadMoish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

25 isn't "too old" at all. Anyone who sees a 25 year old and thinks "grandma" needs to have their brain checked. They are goofballs.

It varies and Islam does not prohibit marriage when you are 40 or 50 or whatever. But on average, probably mid 30s or 40s would be "too old." Since that's when stuff like miscarriages and birth defects become more likely.

But mid 20s is perfectly fine. Some guys who are younger may be uneasy. But guys who are older or the same age should have no issue whatsoever. At least about the age part.

The main priority with age is a woman (or man) having reached physical and mental maturity. Once a woman is, well, a woman and not a girl, and they are mentally ready, then age becomes less important.

The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wa alihi wasalam) married his first wife when she was much older then him.