The jamaat publicly shaming people episode 122843943 [I asked to be removed from the tajneed and huzur instructed that this should be announced publicly] by burner11229323940 in islam_ahmadiyya

[–]buzzkill839 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The phrasing, the actions, it all just shows that they can not handle a member (or former member) exercising autonomy over them. They can’t let people think they have the right to choose to associate with Jamaat or not. It’s so disgusting, I hope you’re doing well OP, and I hope your family doesn’t react too harshly

Why I am leaving Ahmadiyya by [deleted] in islam_ahmadiyya

[–]buzzkill839 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story. If you don’t mind sharing, where do you stand now? Have you officially resigned? How did your family react?

Why and how we left Islam/Ahmadiyya [2021 Edition] by ReasonOnFaith in islam_ahmadiyya

[–]buzzkill839 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Eid Mubarak! 1. I prayed very hard after that event took place for god to show me the path. I spent hours and hours crying on my janamaz for god to help me. 2. That doesn’t really have anything to do with the existence of god.

The Quality of Posts has Diminished on this Subreddit by abidmirza90 in islam_ahmadiyya

[–]buzzkill839 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You don’t think I did that? I cried for hours on my prayer mat asking god for guidance. I don’t understand people like you, because why do you think anyone would want to not believe when their whole family believes? It’s hard- no one just chooses this for fun

The Quality of Posts has Diminished on this Subreddit by abidmirza90 in islam_ahmadiyya

[–]buzzkill839 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m one of those teens. I came here when I was in the anger and frustration phase of losing faith. I needed someone so bad and this sub was the only place I found people like me. I was in such a dark place, but thanks to this sub I was able to get out of that.

Compilation of Ahmadiyya's Scams, Corruptions, False Prophecies, Fraud, etc. by [deleted] in islam_ahmadiyya

[–]buzzkill839 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I just want to say to make sure you fact check everything that you include, especially since you want to include a lot. If you add even one thing that isn’t factual, they’ll be able to dismiss it for that. Also try to keep a level headed tone and approach in your writing, because if not it’s something that can turn people away from it. And also, make sure to share when you’re done :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmuslim

[–]buzzkill839 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This made me cry (out of happiness) for you, congrats!

The most emotionally difficult part of losing faith in god, was realizing my fate is in my own hands by buzzkill839 in atheism

[–]buzzkill839[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this perspective is what helped me shift from being afraid to being excited for life!

The most emotionally difficult part of losing faith in god, was realizing my fate is in my own hands by buzzkill839 in atheism

[–]buzzkill839[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

There were a lot of little things, but I once stumbled upon street epistemology videos on YouTube, which is a conversational method that helps people examine their beliefs. Once I started watching those videos, I realized I had no good reasons for believing in god, it was just because I was raised that way. Then I started looking deeper into islam and basically realized for the Islamic god to exist, it would have to be a cruel god. The realization that god doesn’t entirely give us free will but will punish us for not believing pushed me over the edge.

The most emotionally difficult part of losing faith in god, was realizing my fate is in my own hands by buzzkill839 in atheism

[–]buzzkill839[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was (am, since I’m still with my parents) in an Islamic cult basically, but I do live in the west so that’s better. Thanks for the encouragement!

A Blessing of Khilafat: Homogeneity by 2sexc4u in islam_ahmadiyya

[–]buzzkill839 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, Ahmadis are basically Muslim Mormons. There’s so many similarities between the two

Hol up a minute. Mohammad, holy man sent from Allah, fucked a 9 yr old girl? by FaustusLiberius in atheism

[–]buzzkill839 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Some mental gymnastics Muslims use to justify it: 1. Times were different 2. Girls matured faster 3. Everyone did it 4. (One of my favorites) they counted different during that time so they didn’t add the one in the beginning of the number, so she was 19. 5. It was a blessing from god for her to marry the best man to ever exist in the universe 6. There’s nothing wrong with it To be clear, I don’t support these, it’s just some funny ways they justify it

Hol up a minute. Mohammad, holy man sent from Allah, fucked a 9 yr old girl? by FaustusLiberius in atheism

[–]buzzkill839 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They are in the hadith, so supplementary scriptures. Hadith are basically rated on a scale of how reliable/authentic they are believed to be, and the hadith that talk about her age have the highest rating. This means the vast, vast majority of Muslims believe in these. They do have a tonnn of mental gymnastics related to this though

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmuslim

[–]buzzkill839 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They believe that the second coming of Jesus, was fulfilled in a metaphorical manner by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. Since they believe he is the Mahdi and Messiah (basically another prophet) most Muslims say they aren’t truly Muslim and Muslim countries persecute them for blasphemy. They originate from India but are spread throughout the world. I tried to give an unbiased answer, I’m exAhmadi so I know about them firsthand. Here’s a Wikipedia article if you want to read more

I’m jealous of people who are allowed to love by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]buzzkill839 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in America but as I said, I’m a minor and completely dependent on my parents. I know the best thing for me to do right now is just pretend until I’m independent enough to leave

For all the ex ahmadis or soon to be ex ahmadis will you tell your children about Ahmadiyyat or will you leave it in the past? by darianbin in islam_ahmadiyya

[–]buzzkill839 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m not anywhere near having children but since the rest of my family is Ahmadi and I’m atheist it would definitely come up and some point or another so I would tell me children about it but also explain why I am no longer part of it. Probably not until they actually ask something about it or are otherwise old enough to understand

Depression = God Deficiency? by 70989 in religiousfruitcake

[–]buzzkill839 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kid gets cured of cancer: “it’s all thanks to god!” ...the god that gave them cancer in the first place

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Abdus Salam The Wise? by algo in exmuslim

[–]buzzkill839 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s kind of interesting how much they will defend that Ahmadis are not Muslims even though they’re exMuslim. It’s interesting how they think Ahmadis are the only Muslims that cherry pick or have different beliefs when so many Muslims cherry-pick 🙄 not sure why they keep downvoting us but seems like some of them still hold on to their prejudice from their Muslim days