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Could anyone provide a link, just noticed in my last post in said that it was forbidden for a man to imitate a woman or visa versa. I'm not saying that this is what Transsexuals are doing, but I'm curious as to what the reasons are for Iran allowing it. Thanks S

salam, thank you brother. Can you also provide me with a hadith or quoranic qoute as to why greater clothing obligation is placed on the woman,is it because the female body is a source of more sexual temptation than the reverse?. Please don't interpret that as an argument, it's not intended that...

I just want to clarify, isn't it the duty of a man to dress modestly too? and to avoid attracting the sexual attention of women? Hijab is not therefore confined to women?. I'd appreciate quoranic quote/hadith. Thanks S

Yes it's still something that I'm only gradually adapting to, most of society does involve relatively free intermingling of the sexes, isn't easy to extract oneself from this while still participating.

I've realised that what I was looking for was the Co-existence project , it's in the UK . I think there needs to be dialogue between Islam, other faiths and those of no faith, we all share the world. There needs to be greater communication in the interests of a better present and future.

Could anyone provide me with links to such? Was watching the Islam Channel and a very enlightened discussion between people of various faiths or none on promoting respectful co-existence. I'd be grateful for any assistance. Thanks S

at what point does questioning become disbelief?. I feel that in many cases questioning can increase understanding and improved actions, but I don't want to question the authenticity of Islam.

Thanks all, much appreciated.

Very beautiful dear Sister!:blackhijab:

Recently lost my uncle and father figure, at times it's very difficult.

A female friend is considering reversion but says that she worries about loosing her children in the event of a divorce. What is the exact Islamic position?. Thanks S

Was in a shop run by some brothers a few days ago and struck me how they were selling framed photo's of the Pope and a few other religous ornaments. Is this an admirable act of religious tolerance...of openness and harmony with Christians...all created by Allah and good neighbours...which can...

I'm at Uni and writing an Essay, in which I hope to include reference to religous perspectives on Homosexuality and Transgender....not just Islam but other faiths too. I'd appreciate it of anyone could provide me with links to relevant Koranic verses Salam S

So to have homosexual thoughts is not a sin? It is only a sin if the individual acts upon them? why do people, created by Allah, in Allah's imagine, have sinful thoughts? Is it Shaatan's work?

Can someone answer this?. Thanks S

As a Revert living in a western Country this is particularily relevant for me. The theory of multiculturalism is that we should respect each others beliefs and culture. We do not need to agree with each other but we should respect each other's differences and agree to differ. This we are...

Thanks to everyone, brothers and sisters. Is there alternatives to Stoning ? Does a conviction for adultery need to result in a stoning or is their other options? Are Authorities at liberty to devise alternative punishments...while not rejecting stoning?.Just because stoning is prescribed in...

With the Olympics currently happening, I just felt I wanted to hear others views on women's participation in sport. The most obvious factor is suppose the problem in relation to covering for some events. There isn't that many female athletes from 'Islamic states'. Think one Bahraini athlete...

Iran often gains particular coverage for it's regular use of stoning as a mode of execution. What is the scholarly view on this?. I had been told that the prophet, p.b.u.h. opposed such?. I'd appreciate information. Thanks S

Salam I mean why was the eternal message delivered specificaly to a 7th century Arab ? Why these people at this particular time in History?. I have also observed some people say that Arabic isn't that easily accurately translated. Therefore the Quaran can be misunderstood by non-Arabic...