As I'm sure you've all noticed by now, I'm not Muslim. I joined the group to learn more about Islam from Muslims instead of the media and my conservative Christian friends and family members. I am not trying to convert anyone, so please don't think my responses are challenging you or your beliefs; I'm merely trying to contribute to the conversation and learn something new. I'm sorry if I've caused any offense.
Group Admin
hi bev!
as far as i go.. i TOTALLY knew that, and i have found your questions and conversations here quite pleasant, along with your chats and pm's. you are most welcome here and really, we are a group of muslim moms who love to have people ask ask ask as well as contribute with insights, concerns, and thoughts you might have as well on various topics, even if you aren't a muslim (and maybe even especially!) respectful non-muslims are always welcome here and proud the group owner has done a great job in making that point clear, so im backing her as well as prob all the other moms on board that your thoughts are appreciated and we thank you for being a part of our group/ your group.
as far as im concerned, you have nothing to be 'sorry' about...the one thing i would say is that if you desire to learn about Islam for whatever reason always cross-reference to assure its in the authentic sources of Islam. i say this because emotions (like in my other post LOL) and facts sometimes go hand in hand and sometimes they do not. so just be careful.
but never be sorry in just wanting to know..that can never be offensive.
huggs,
muhajjirah
I don't think you have anything to apologize for. You've never come across as pushing you religion or telling us we're all wrong and going to hell LOL. You've never offended me in anyway. I think you add a nice opinion to the group. We can all learn a lot from each other.
My dear , never be sorry . As long as you're respectful of our religion and your intent is sincere then I don't have a problem with you being part of the group or your posts . As a matter of fact I have always found that when we have a person of another faith in our group here asking questions we are learningright along with them . Your questions give the opportunity for it to have something explained in a new way and in the end we all learn . How many times have I read something that I thought I already knew and when I read the post I'm like "Ah ha that's it" . I'm happy to have you here and hope you feel welcomed and comfortable with us . Having a non Muslim in the group is a time where we get to share what we know but also a time where we're reminded of what we practice . It also gives us a chance to see things in another manner . (make sense?) I for one am happy you're here with us . Stick around the sisters here are the best . They will educate you and pass on the knowledge they have acquired . And all the while never passing judgement . Again Weverly , welcome .
Group Owner
did I miss somehting???
you dont' need to apologize.. believe me if you were offensive, or we felt like you were witnessing ... we would have told you, flat out.. especially yours truly.. lol. I tend to have a big mouth sometimes ...
was it something that happened today? I just logged on, and only got to read a couple of posts, and have to log off again to go pick up my oldest son from practice.. and then go visit a friend that lost her father two days ago ( please keep her and her family in your Dua)
so I will come back insh'a Alalh later to read up.. but so far,, I can safely say.. we are happy to have you here. there is no need to say you are sorry. and while I am on the subject.. if WE offend you. please let us know.. because our purpose is to learn and connect.. NOT offend,
ok ladies gotta fly ( see I told you in the other thread about PMS that I have a crazy life, alhamdulilaah) ..
Love and salaam (peace)
(proud2bmom3: Muslim Moms-- Owner.
Sad to say, but I'm paranoid because of the reactions I get from other Christians when I differ from their beliefs/opinions. They tend to jump down my throat. Even my husband does, so we don't talk matters of faith or politics very often. Therefore, I have difficulty making friends with people of my own faith. I do have one close friend who is Christian, but she's in graduate school so we don't get to talk all that much. An atheist girlfriend has become my closest friend. Though we disagree, it stays civil
I've become a bit too much more liberal and accepting than they like, so I've reached out to this group and made a Muslim friend at school. Unfortunately, we go to school on opposite days this semester. I'm going to have to make an effort to see her. She lives about 40 minutes away and I live only a mile from the school, so I should be the one to make a special trip there.
She tells me that there is a nice size Muslim community where she lives. It can't be all that big; the town isn't very big and every few blocks on the main drag you see a church. I don't know what kind of Muslim community we have here. Apart from one Muslim classmate in high school, I've never met a single one.
Anyway, I guess I'm projecting my bad experience with one faith onto another...
Do you get all kinds of abuse from other Christians about 'associating' with Muslims or a differing opinion? I am moderate in the grand scheme of things but to Christians I am crazy liberal. When I express one of my views, I'm verbally attacked. Does it ever happen to you?
I'm thinking this question was addressed to me? Sorry not to get back to you sooner, but school got going again last week after a long winter break and I'm already crazy busy with homework, assignments, etc.
Anyway...yeah, some, but not what I'd call "a lot." And there are always going to be some who insist on being close-minded and closed-hearted idiots. So I figure I can choose to listen to them...or not. Usually not. And I have been known to stir up a bit of excitement by calling them out on some of their more "brilliant" ideas....such as an email awhile back with a bunch of nonsense about "Surah 9-11." Now, that one got MamaBear (me) riled up. Mess with my Muslim kids, will ya? I don't think so.
Now you're probably wondering...Muslim kids??? What??? Yeah, I've got quite a bunch...guys and girls both...mostly International students who became friends of my own kids. So I've kinda been adopted in as "Mom" to everybody, which is a great bunch of fun.
Quoting Weverly314:Do you get all kinds of abuse from other Christians about 'associating' with Muslims or a differing opinion? I am moderate in the grand scheme of things but to Christians I am crazy liberal. When I express one of my views, I'm verbally attacked. Does it ever happen to you?
Just for fun..: if you could be anywhere right now.. or do anything right now..
- Weverly314
on Jan. 29, 2010 at 8:56 AM