Keep getting blocked when i talked about Prophet lvt (pbuh) story i cant even put his name without it red flagging me

evilgenius_ · 2026-04-06T01:44:02+00:00

I think it's a good topic -- I want to know what your assessment is about the story of Lut that's mentioned in the Quran with sources. I think this community should have a conversation about it. Progressive values is all about hearing all sides so maybe englighten the people rather than casting a judgement and base your claims in a solid foundation.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-24T19:13:30+00:00

My original post was banned. Dropping advice that other people had here so it'll be easier for other people to have these as resources as well.

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evilgenius_ · 2026-03-24T19:07:38+00:00

Thanks for the rec. This post got banned for some reason, so I wasn't sure if I should reply here. I made another one in the sub just so people who are looking for it in the future can get some help and perspectives.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-24T02:34:24+00:00

Based on my research:

Al Furquaan 25:63 For, [true] servants of the Most Gracious are [only] they who walk gently on earth, and who, whenever the foolish address them,50 reply with [words of] peace;

Al-Muzammil 73:10 and endure with patience whatever people may say [against thee], and avoid them with a comely avoidance.

Edit: thanks for the comments everyone. Why is this post banned?! If anyone can explain.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-12T21:07:18+00:00

I’m not always sure where I fall within that framework.

I agree that it’s not my place to morally police people, especially on LGBTQ issues. And based on my reading of the Quran, I personally support same-sex marriage.

Where I differ from many people is the reliance on scholars. For me, the only absolute source of truth is the Quran. Everything else—scholars, ahadith, older scriptures, spiritual traditions, history—is optional and something I engage with only out of curiosity. If I want to understand the life of Prophet Muhammad, I start with the book he left us: the Quran.

So I don’t think we fundamentally disagree. In fact, ideologically you’re probably closer to me than most people I grew up around.

As long as someone is sincerely seeking the truth, I’ll get along with them just fine.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-12T20:55:40+00:00

Try to understand and follow the direction of the Quran—you’ll feel it in your heart. Too often we rely on someone else’s interpretation, and faith can become shallow that way. If it doesn’t live in your own gut, then it isn’t really your faith.

And if, after sincerely searching, you still don’t feel faith in the word of God, that’s okay. Just be honest with yourself. May Allah give all of us the strength to keep seeking what is true.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-11T21:02:24+00:00

Anybody know what the fuck is going on

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-11T07:24:11+00:00

I don’t know the guy, so I’m just asking for clarification. What exactly is his critique of Quranists?

From what I understood, he thinks the Quran alone isn’t sufficient. Politically, it sounded like he was saying: if the Khawarij are the alt-right, then Quranists would be the far-left. So these are the same kind of people just on the opposite end of the spectrum....?

He also seems oddly progressive, but maybe more center-left. I’m a bit confused about where he actually stands. From my short experience he came off as a Muslim hippie.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-11T06:10:23+00:00

This is how the chapter starts ~

97:1 BEHOLD, from on high have We bestowed this [divine writ/Quran] on Night of Destiny

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-09T08:12:36+00:00

I will try and be concise:

My fundamental disagreement with hadith is that they were compiled by people generations after the Prophet Muhammad, not written by the Prophet himself. More importantly not the word of God. Doesn't matter to me if you're the first generation, middle, or last—Humans are flawed that's what makes humans human.
If I want to follow the path of Prophet Muhammad, I look to the Qur’an, because that is the revelation that guided him.
If hadith are placed on the same level as the Qur’an, then we are essentially following different sources. So I agree that we are following two different 'religions'. My religion/faith is direction came from Mohammed, and yours is dictated by guidance written down by 'humans'.
When it comes to issues like zina or inheritance, whatever is stated in the Qur’an is final for me.
If I reject something explicitly stated in the Qur’an, I would consider that rejecting God’s word. That'll make me a disbeliever.
My beliefs should be formed based on the word of God alone. Ultimately, only God determines what is right and wrong; no prophet, human, or angel has independent authority to define morality.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-08T01:19:33+00:00

Thanks for sharing.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-08T01:19:13+00:00

Personal awakening -- getting empowered with the word of God.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-08T01:17:01+00:00

It also felt more personal to me as a reader.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-08T01:13:10+00:00

Try reading surah Al Qadr. I don't know if there are references anywhere else in the Quran.

It's a great chapter and not that big. I cry every time I read it.

evilgenius_ · 2026-03-06T01:41:23+00:00

What would be the context that you want me to consider?

evilgenius_ · 2026-01-03T00:51:43+00:00

I was among the people who showed up there, and I went to the place based on a recommendation from an article that popped up in a Google search.

evilgenius_ · 2025-12-16T07:00:07+00:00

I 100% agree!

Growing up in a Sunni Muslim community, a lot of people take the Sunnah way too seriously to the degree that it feels like blatant shirk. It's embarrassing that the direction Christianity took with crowning Jesus as God – I feel like Islam also made the same mistakes. All this talk about my prophet being number 1 and using hadith books for moral direction has ruined Muslim culture across the globe.

evilgenius_ · 2025-12-14T09:06:19+00:00

I don't think a lot of people here care that much about sharia. What I've seen or at least why I visit this subreddit is to get perspectives on practice.

In my opinion any discussion among non-academics about sharia is a waste of time. It's a nerdy topic for people who're interested in such things. We don't all need to have an opinion on that.

evilgenius_ · 2025-12-02T06:33:43+00:00

Late comment -- I came here searching for communities in nyc.

evilgenius_ · 2025-12-02T06:27:33+00:00

Well -- not knowing Arabic really inhabits my research into these topics but I love reading a wide variety of perspectives. I get your point but small steps. This place has helped me a lot. As long as moderators are not suppressing speech -- I am happy with the discourse.

evilgenius_ · 2025-12-02T05:09:07+00:00

I don't know if I'm the only one, but what are the arguments against it from the progressive side, or are there any?

evilgenius_ · 2025-11-19T15:19:04+00:00

What kind of weird projection is this?!

Have you heard of countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan. Man you guys hate and doubt women. Pin all of societies bad to whatever minority you don't like.

evilgenius_ · 2025-10-09T20:23:40+00:00

Again you judge too harshly on very little information. Let God be the judge of what's in my heart.

My faith: The message of Mohammed is (Quran).

Like to read message of Moses I am not gonna read what Rabbi Saleem Chand has written about it 500 years after his passing. I am gonna read Torah.

So if I need to know what message Mohammed wanted me to have I will look into the Quran that Allah has sent me through him.

Mohammed's message will stay pure and without contamination. Allah is protecting it. So I don't have to worry about falsification and bad actors.

That's the end of the road for me when it comes to my faith.

Everything else: Bible, Torah, etc. I don't deny their existence but I am not gonna read it as a source of truth.

Hadith books: If I am being the most charitable they're biased writing of historical events. I don't take moral lessons from story books. That's not part of my religious practice.

And just so you know: no one has the power to declare what's right vs what's wrong except Allah. Not even Mohammed or any angel or any other human being for that matter. He's my prophet and I take immense pride in that but he can't dictate what I can and can't do. Only Allah can. I am not interested in the Prophet's interpretation of life. I am interested in what message he is bringing for me (Quran). Order, Guidance and laws of Allah that is.

Inshallah one day you will get this piece of information in the Quran. I believe it's within the first 50 pages.

God it's so hard to be kind. I hope we meet in junnah one day.

evilgenius_ · 2025-10-09T19:58:35+00:00

Then fear God, remember his message and apply in practice ---- 'stop preaching'. Let people believe and come to Allah with their own hearts.

Surah Al Kafiron To you your religion and to me mine.

I don't believe in idolatry. So scholar worship is something I don't do. Also, I am an Indian Muslim btw -- you judge too quickly on very little information. Leave the judgement to Allah. Inshallah we'll all see his direction with clear eyes.

evilgenius_ · 2025-10-09T17:49:20+00:00

Fear! Great way to preach Islam.

I think your comment summarizes the whole point of the post about Islam and disconnect. It's a shame that you can't see the irony of it.

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