close friendship between Muslim and Christian

[swshlh25]

Hello

In school I became close friends with a Muslim girl, she was my roommate and we became good friends. She always says that she considers me to be one of her best friends and I am always invited to Muslim events because I know most of her friends. However, sometimes I will be treated differently or other Muslims will say that my friend needs to be careful that she's friends with me because I am not Muslim. I just do not understand why they would say such a thing if they know I am a strong Christian and have never offended my friend. It just bothers me that I so widely accept them, their religion and they fail to accept me as someone they can trust.

Thanks

 

[Hajjerr]

:salam2:
Hello

Welcome on this forum, hope will be beneficial for you.
The reason they advise her to be carefull is maybe because we, as muslims, try to preserve and protect our religion wich is islam, it is a full way of life and the religion that we carry in our hearts but also in practice 24/7....... peace is one of the basic beliefs of islam and is no room for hate for anyone, as only Allah can judge, ofcourse, yet islam is more then beeing friendly, it is about love and the love for truth and Allah comes first always.
Is just my opinion.
Wish you all the best, guidance and love.

:salam2:

 

[hayat84]

:salam2:
you're most welcome to this forum.if you became friend of a muslim girl,there is something deeper which makes you be 2 good friends.if she invites you to muslim events,she wants to share with you her reality(and ours)hoping that you'll like it.the people who dissuade your friend to see you are just trying to defend what our Holy book says.it doesn't mean that you can't be friend of a muslim,indeed,it's a good thing!if only you gave a look to the Quran...

 

[strive-may-i]

Hello

In school I became close friends with a Muslim girl, she was my roommate and we became good friends. She always says that she considers me to be one of her best friends and I am always invited to Muslim events because I know most of her friends. However, sometimes I will be treated differently or other Muslims will say that my friend needs to be careful that she's friends with me because I am not Muslim. I just do not understand why they would say such a thing if they know I am a strong Christian and have never offended my friend. It just bothers me that I so widely accept them, their religion and they fail to accept me as someone they can trust.

Thanks

Hi
Firstly, welcome here. And feel free to express the concerns you have. we will answer to best of our understanding.

Now, you are in middle of a very sensitive situation. Its not a matter of lack of trust, but external influences, can make you think its a matter of trust. Let me share another similar true incident.

True incident
Its a school. Its lunch break time. School has a good mix of students from different cultures/religions/economic background. Just like any other school, the kids forms group and this particular kid was among its group (11-12 years old), during the lunch break. That day kids mother had packed a dish made from fish. It had a good aroma, very tempting. The kid opened the box to have its lunch. The kids friend, was tempted by the aroma, and wanted to taste it. This kid refused to share. The kid knew it was fish, the kid was aware the friend was a from a religion that follows strict vegetarian diet. Recollecting what kids mother had said, the kid refused to share the box with friend. Mothers words were - 'Dont even by mistake let your vegetarian friends eat your non-vegetarian food'. Friend was really upset, but the kid did not budge. The other kids in group did try to make a scene but the kid could not afford to let the friend have non-vegetarian food. And from that day made it a point to never take non-vegetarian food to school.

Now tell me what did you understand?
To help you understand the kid was muslim, you will be able to easily figure out the friends religion. Its not a matter of lack of trust. Ponder over it, give it your time. Am sure you will have your point of view, I want to hear it...

Sometimes, we make opinions and some opinions might be very different from what one expects. In such situations, keep your cool, let not your emotions discolor the good out there. Give it a good thought, once an understanding develops, its easier...