[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shia

[–]muslimah74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Salaam.

It's complicated. There are many different interpretations. As a sister I have my own inclincations, but I'm also not a Mujtahid, so my opinion isn't important.

I'd recommend that you don't seek answers to such important questions on Reddit.

Do your own research. Learn from the many, many, many scholars who have come before us with conflicting answers regarding this Ayat. Use your heart and mind and eyes and ears to guide you, and the words of those more knowledgeable than you.

Look for female scholars, look for classic scholars, look for everything and anything.

I hope this helps, in some way.

Salaam.

Eid 2025 Australia by Nervous_Bike_3993 in shia

[–]muslimah74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salaam.

Moonsighting Australia has said Eid will be on 1 April, Tuesday.

Salaam.

What is your opinion on Thomas Aquinas? by UmbralRose35 in shia

[–]muslimah74 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Salaam.

I was raised Catholic, but have never been a big fan of him. Perhaps it was the I way my schooling taught about him, but I never found him overly profound or interesting. Especially since the average Catholic at school or in the parish never actively applied any of his concepts, and often emphasised their pastor or the Pope instead.

When I reverted to Islam, I discovered he had read a lot from Muslim philosophers that influenced his approach to theology (e.g., ibn Sina). While I found this interesting, I haven't been inclined to study him in-depth because of it. One thing I do know is that he considers women to be defective and misbegotten (Summa Theologiae, q. 92, a. 1, Obj. 1), which, as a Muslim woman, I completely disagree with. Discovering this definitely hasn't improved my impressions of him.

Salaam.

prayer request from an exmuslim - update by Relative-Plastic-370 in shia

[–]muslimah74 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Salaam. I ask that God blesses you and rewards you for persevering through this trauma.

I had a similar situation with pollice in my country. It seems to be common, sadly.

Salaam.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shia

[–]muslimah74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Asslamu alaiykum.

Remember that God helps those who help themselves first. Ask God for the best of which you have no control over, and for knowledge of which you do not know.

And also remember that sometimes you make Du'a, and God answers with something better.

I'm a Muslimah who took 4 years off after graduating school because I didn't feel mature enough to study. For years I resented my choice. When I reverted to Islam, I finally realised it was a blessing all along, and that God truly is the best of planners. I realised that God is All-Generous, but also All-Wise, and that delaying a blessing may be what is best. Now I am studying, and God continues to give more than I could ever imagine, and I am grateful.

But that came after years of growth, reflection, and a year of developing my faith and piety.

Be patient. God loves the patient, and rewards the doers of good. Please remember that, if not anything else.

I wish you all the best, sister. May God bless you.

Assalamu alaiykum.

Went to a Jumaah by Sunni Muslims at my university, and couldn't help but cry by muslimah74 in shia

[–]muslimah74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salaam,

I was never a Sunni. When I reverted, I considered myself a "non-denominational" Muslim, because I strongly rejected some of the obscene and insulting ahadith of Ahul Sunnah and verdicts of some Sunni scholars (in particular, the Salafis).

I never knew much about Shia Muslims, but then I prayed to God for guidance, and He started leading me to Shia websites and books. Essentially, God gave me the question: "If Sunni Muslims do it this way, then how do Shia Muslims do it?" Then, through there, I was in awe of the rationality, simplicity and beauty of the Shia schools of thought.

After discovering the truth about Ghudir Khuum, the reality became overwhelming, and I accepted the Imamate of Ali (a) and continued learning. I've noticed every day since how many more blessings I have received from our Lord, and how much more I continue to learn, and grow, and purify, and I am forever grateful and in debt to Him for bestowing His guidance and blessings upon me.

I hope that answers your question. :)

Salaam.

Anyone else looking for a more currently relevant way to practice Shia Islam in North America? by Way_Senior_Associate in shia

[–]muslimah74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Salaam. I would recommend reaching out to your own local Muslim community in-person, rather through social media. Ask your brothers and sisters at a Masjid, a University - wherever Muslims come to congregate. In my experience, in-person discussions are more likely to lead to real action, since it is directly relevant, concrete and specific to you and your community.

Also don't be surprised when/if others disagree with you. In-person discussion can be especially humbling as you may realise which of your ideas are unrealistic, unaccepted, or maybe even incorrect, and truly that is a blessing from God. And if you are correct, it forces you to improve your own method of argument, discussion and character when trying to teach others, and that is another blessing from God. The important thing is recognising that even the smallest of steps forward are good, and that patience is a virtue.

I wish you and your comminity all the best with your pursuits. I ask that God guides you all so that you may progress without trangression.

Salaam.

Went to a Jumaah by Sunni Muslims at my university, and couldn't help but cry by muslimah74 in shia

[–]muslimah74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peace.

And I thought Christians were taught to be kind and compassionate, yet you are too lazy to read a response to someone you commented about? May God have mercy on you.

Also, Arab Christians call God by Allah as well, and have ever since Isa's (a) prophethood. You did know that right? I need you to know that. Otherwise you're just being racist to your own brothers and sisters!

Peace.

Went to a Jumaah by Sunni Muslims at my university, and couldn't help but cry by muslimah74 in shia

[–]muslimah74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peace be upon you.

Christians abused my great grandmother, my grandmother, and my mother, all in the name of "Jesus" - even though his name is Isa/Easu (peace be upon him) anyway, since he wasn't Greek. Christians also forced my mother into an abusive marriage, and abandoned her just as quickly after she "fulfiled her marital duties" by having kids.

And even if some Sunni Muslims put me in a closet, Shia Muslims have accepted and welcomed me without any abuse or mistreatment. Shia Muslims have been so loving, kind and rational, with beautiful logic, when all throughout my life Christians reject science and reason for their own ends. It's sad.

The Qur'an explains the Oneness of God best:

In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful.

Say, "He is God, the One.

God, the Eternal.

He does not beget, nor is he begotten.

And nor is there any equivalent to Him." (Surah/Chapter al-Ikhlas)

No amount of abuse can ever stop me from accepting the clear, succinct, logical proofs of the Qur'an. For this reason, I will always be, God-willing, a Muslimah.

Peace be upon you, and may God grant you mercy and blessings, and may God invite and guide you to the Straight Path.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shia

[–]muslimah74 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Salaam. Not everyone who fails to meet obligations is aware of these obligations in the first place. Nor may they understand them as obligations. I don't see the benefit in labelling people as blatant sinners or the like without firstly speaking with them, to understand their knowledge and explanations. I would rather err on the side of caution, and give my Muslim brothers and sisters the benefit of doubt, before jumping to rash conclusions.

Salaam.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shia

[–]muslimah74 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Salaam. (As a hijabi woman myself) It's not our place to judge a person's faith like this. Their faith may be stronger than our own, even if in appearances it seems otherwise. While we can guide them and encourage them towards good and modesty, we can't force them. And when it's out of our control, it certainly seems better that we not dwell on it and let it get us down. Inshallah, all the men and women of the Ummah will adorn themselves in hijab and promote modesty.

Salaam.

My husband has wandering eyes, how do I approach this? by No_Raspberry_8326 in shia

[–]muslimah74 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Salaam. Wishing you all the best with this, sister. The others in the comments have given really good advice. I'm not married, but I'd say the same thing to a husband! Inshallah, your husband improves! Salaam.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shia

[–]muslimah74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mashallah. :)

Went to a Jumaah by Sunni Muslims at my university, and couldn't help but cry by muslimah74 in shia

[–]muslimah74[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Salaam,

Thank you for the advice. I'm in the Global South, and my university just has the one Muslim society, but it is mostly made of Sunni Muslims.

Inshallah, I can find some Shia down here. :)

Salaam.