From a recent conversation with a Qatari friend and his father
It appears that as with many religions and cultures the amount of religious fervor and zealotry are inversely proportional to one's education and income.
Although many things in life are similar the zeal with which Vega posts his beliefs and quotes the Quran made this conversation come to mind. Although one can hold beleifs and cut and paste it is only with thought and interpretation that TRUE beleif can be acheived.
Although the above items are not specifically (by name) described as Haram in the book, the intention of Haram is health of one's self. Thought and analysis would cause you to realize that many things in modern society would be Haram had they existed thousands of years ago. Perhaps we need to find a cleric to make a decree on these items being unhealthy and then you would follow that decree.
The problem with the rational of following exactly what the Quran says is that you DO NOT follow the writings to the letter. The writings in the Quran provide guidance, much of which has been interpreted by man.
For example the Quran says men and women should dress modestly. For men this would imply no fancy bling-bling watchs, rings, or sunglasses. You would only have the minimum necessary for function.
For women this does not necessarily mean an abaya. The definition of "modestly" has been interpretted by man. As in Iran "modestly" is defined differnetly than in Saudi which is altogether different than Qatar. And modestly probably does not mean very expensive excessive makeup professionally applied in a manner to make the women look like a movie star.
This is just one glaring example of how what is written has been interpreted by man. Please feel free to argue for your beleifs but ensure you are making your own judgements and interpretations of other men should be in question by a man of faith who beleives in the writings.
From a recent conversation with a Qatari friend and his father
It appears that as with many religions and cultures the amount of religious fervor and zealotry are inversely proportional to one's education and income.
Although many things in life are similar the zeal with which Vega posts his beliefs and quotes the Quran made this conversation come to mind. Although one can hold beleifs and cut and paste it is only with thought and interpretation that TRUE beleif can be acheived.
Although the above items are not specifically (by name) described as Haram in the book, the intention of Haram is health of one's self. Thought and analysis would cause you to realize that many things in modern society would be Haram had they existed thousands of years ago. Perhaps we need to find a cleric to make a decree on these items being unhealthy and then you would follow that decree.
The problem with the rational of following exactly what the Quran says is that you DO NOT follow the writings to the letter. The writings in the Quran provide guidance, much of which has been interpreted by man.
For example the Quran says men and women should dress modestly. For men this would imply no fancy bling-bling watchs, rings, or sunglasses. You would only have the minimum necessary for function.
For women this does not necessarily mean an abaya. The definition of "modestly" has been interpretted by man. As in Iran "modestly" is defined differnetly than in Saudi which is altogether different than Qatar. And modestly probably does not mean very expensive excessive makeup professionally applied in a manner to make the women look like a movie star.
This is just one glaring example of how what is written has been interpreted by man. Please feel free to argue for your beleifs but ensure you are making your own judgements and interpretations of other men should be in question by a man of faith who beleives in the writings.
Hmmm- which personality is coming out today?