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As-Salaamu Alaikum

Dear Orhan,

Please do not think that, you are strange (ie �That is why I am strange, I look at the things from different angle�), as �normal� is a myth. I have heard many people I know say things like, �our family is crazy�, however they base their opinions on false perceptions.

The media for a start conditions us into thinking, this is what a �normal family/person� is, however the media portrays a false world, a world which may be portrayed as �perfect� (ie this is what a family/person should be like), or indeed �incoherent� (ie lots of dramatic events taking place, for the sake of excitement & viewing figures).

Also when you are invited to someone else�s house as a guest, the host�s family will inevitably be on best behaviour, and hence hide any shortcomings, giving the perception of a totally harmonious family/person, when in fact every family (as every person) has it�s �defects�.

I agree with much of what you say, to pick up on your point - �By the way how could someone's intention of doing things for reward be right? Isn't it odd!�

From my experience, if one does good deeds for (Allah alone), & hence for a spiritual reward (& not necessarily a worldly reward), then you will be close to the truth, as you can attain peace of mind, by doing things for others (peace of mind in this world & paradise in the Here-after). Peace of mind that a selfish, greedy person can never attain.

With regards to your final point � �Same goes for the intention of praying in the mosque, you pray for more rewards or you pray at home because you are sure that no one will see you except Him performing your prayers. And the only thing you care is closenes to Allah SWT. and not to people!�

I agree that, Salah is for Allah (swt) alone, but surely if you make the intention before you go to the Masjid, that you are going there to offer Salah for Allah alone, this is superior than offering it at home by yourself.

I say this as when you are at home by yourself, you are sure, only Allah (swt) knows that you are offering Salah, however if you go to the Masjid, the satan may tempt you into �showing off�, hence if you can overcome that temptation, your Salah will be far superior, as at home you do not have the test of overcoming that temptation.

I hold you close to my heart, and hope I have helped

Wa-Salaam

nadir

Al-Hamdulilah

As-Salaam Alaikum

The point is he (Muhammad [saw]) 'came to be' long before he was ever born into this world. Did not Allah (swt) create his spirit before He breathed it into his Physical form?

Hence to celebrate his birthday is to celebrate the 'flesh', and not the 'spirit'..... hope that makes sense to you.

With regards to my personal issue with the term 'sunni muslim', surely to say, 'i am sunni', is to say i am on the correct path (as a pose to whabbi etc), hence this can only have the effect of creating pride in oneself, & separation within the Muslim community.

If we say �we are Muslim�, this negates the above problem, brings us together as Muslim's, & also allows that - yes we are individuals, and yes we will differ in opinions with regards to certain aspects of our lives (which is fine, as long as we do not innovate upon our religion).

For example, it would be rude of me to say to you, �You are not allowed to speak to anyone at the Masjid you attend, as you may corrupt/become corrupted because of your/their lack of under/overstanding of Islam.�

When you could equally say to me, �I have read Hadith that clearly state, I have an obligation to greet my Muslim brother, with a handshake & As-Salaam Alaikum.�

Perhaps an easier example to under/overstand is that, you could not say �because I have given lots of money in charity, I am a better Muslim than you�. As I might say �Well I am poor, and have given my time, so that makes me a better Muslim than you!�

Sorry, I have to laugh, because I do not have a clue if this is going to make sense to you (computers have many limitations), hope it does�..

Insha Allah

Al-Hamdulilah

Assalamu Alaikum,

Thank you for the advises given as well as the corrections. The way I see things might be very wrong or too paranoia. But I cant do much about it.

My way of looking at things certainly differs from yours. Let me explain how:

I dont give charity for to get rewards, but because I know my rewards (if I get any) are fewer than my sins. I do it for sake of Allah swt and for those who need charity.

I dont charity give with intention of that I dont have to have concern weather does it reach the intended person or not. I have strong believe that when I give in the name of The Almighty Allah swt it will reach the right personsh. That is why I am strange, I look at the things from different angle. 

I dont do that because I am a pios man, but because I am a sinner.

By the way how could someone's intention of doing things for reward be right? Isn't it odd!

Don't you see that intentions could be wrong, and we think that we are doing right. Isn't this misleading of ourselves?

Intention doing things for reward might give you a reward, but the intention of making Allah swt Happy might give you more or less but you still do it because of Allah's Instruction(Order) and Muhammad's (PBUH) as well. So, in this case you do it from obedience and submission to Allah SWT - and not for the rewards. Isn't Islam submission to His will?

Same goes for the intention of praying in the mosque, you pray for more rewards or you pray at home because you are sure that no one will see you except Him performing your prayers. And the only thing you care is closenes to Allah SWT. and not to people!

May Allah SWT forgive us the sins we know and those we don't.

Wassalam,

Orhan

nadir wrote: A-Tirawi wrote: Knowledge01 wrote: Yusuf. wrote: Assalamu alaikum, Allah Knows Best, if you follow the Qur'an and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet, salallahu alaihi wassalam, you are by definition a Sunni Muslim and should have no hesitation about praying with other Sunnis. However, you might consider following one of the Sunni madhhabs. The following link provides some excellent information on the wisdom of following one: http://www.themodernreligion.com/madhab.html Thank you for replying.  My main point was that I DON'T call myself a Sunni, and I don't want to be called a Sunni, not because I don't like or agree with something they believe, because that's not true, but because I want to make sure I stay on the straight path and by going only by the Quran and Sunnah, I know I am on the straight path.  Can anybody find anything in the Quran that gives me a definite answer on the topic? Salaam Ok, i understand what you are trying to say.  You are saying you are simply a Muslim.  But i must ask one question, in ur prior post, u wrote that I don't want to be called a Sunni, not because I don't like or agree with something they believe And this implies to me that there are some things that you MAY not agree with sunni?  Is ther anything that you believe as simply a Muslim that the Sunni Muslims do not agree with?     Salaam, Is a Muslim not someone who follows the Qur'an and Sunnah of the Prophet (saw)? hence where has the term 'sunni muslim' originated from? I have met 'sunni muslim's' who celebrate the Prophets (saw) birthday, is that Sunnah! To you Knowledge01, I wish to say that, if Allah (swt) has decreed that you are to be of His 'chosen ones', He will guide you to the right path, no matter who tries to corrupt you. If you feel uncomfortable at the mosque you pray at, try another one, you can always return to your current place of worship. The brothers offer you good advice when they say you should offer your Salah at a mosque. Insha Allah

I do not feel uncomfortable in any way at the current masjid I've been attending.  In fact, its just the opposite.  I've received many loving and encouraging words from Muslim brothas. 

Islam ignites a brotherhood in every man, woman, and child that cannot be found many other places.  It is a very inspiring, touching feeling.  I believe this is why Allah has encouraged us to attend Jumah and other Muslim gatherings.