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duncan_bayne

Junior Member
My name is Duncan Bayne; I've joined this site in the hopes of finding out more about Islam from those who practice the religion. A brief bio on myself: I'm an atheist Objectivist. Broadly speaking my opinion on religion mirrors that of Ayn Rand, and I think that Islam as it stands today is a greater threat to enlightenment values than any other religion.

However, the vast majority of the information I have regarding Islam is through online translations, and individual sources that are openly critical of the religion like Daniel Pipes and Robert Spencer. I've had a brief email conversation with Sherene Hassan of the ICV, but for the most part have never had the opportunity to talk about Islam with Muslims.

That in a nutshell is why I'm here - to resolve conflicting opinions about Islam by speaking to those who actually practice the religion. If my opinions on Islam are indeed misconceptions, this should be the place to discover that. However if this isn't the place for me, please let me know, as I respect the rights of the forum owner to accept or reject whomever he or she pleases.
 
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wantobeMumin

Junior Member
Dear brother you are more than welcome to this site and God willingly you will find out how beneficial this site can be in gaining knowledge.
brother you mentioned that Islam is a threat to enlightenment values. One must understand what enlightenment is first? To us Muslims the enlightenment is to know the truth to know out very purpose of existence on this earth to know that one day we must all but die and we will not cease to exist but will be answerable to our each and every deed on earth. I know i am painting a very murky picture here but God willingly we will help you understand and learn what our faith is all about. brother I encourage u to look beyond what u have been fed by media with sincere heart and pose a question. God willingly my brothers and sister in this site will not let u down. well come again.
 
palestine

palestine

Servant of Allah
welcome and we are here to help. i must go now but i'll post more later. peace.
and you have not disrespected us. by your post your very sincere in wanting to know more about our faith and we'll help you along the way. so post any questions inshallah(Allah willing) peace.
 
nyerekareem

nyerekareem

abdur-rahman
:salam2:

i'm very glad that you have taken the opportunity to learn about islam from muslims. it's very rare for us to have a public voice where we can tell our side of things. at least here at TTI we are fortunate to get the true message out there.
:wasalam:
 
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mymohsin

Pls mak Duwa 4 me
Salamalaykum (Peace be with u),

Welcome to TTI my friend, It was nice to c that u want to learn about our religion Islam. To learn about Islam the most appropriate source is either to read Holy Quran or read Sunnah (life of Prophet Mohammed (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him)) or talk with a person who has the knowledge of Islam. rather then listening/talking to persons who dont have knowledge about Islam.

I think that Islam as it stands today is a greater threat to enlightenment values than any other religion.
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As our brother WANTTOBEMUMIN has mention one should understand it first.
Anyways as u r here with open mind to learn and clear ur misconceptions about Islam u r very welcome to ask ur doubts about Islam, God willing we will explain it in the light of Holy Quran and Sunnah and we hope u will be enlighten with the truth God willingly.


May Allah guide us to the Truth. Ameen.
 
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Aapa

Mirajmom
Salaam,

Please allow me to thank you for the courage to come to TTI. Insha'Allah your questions will be answered in due course.
Freedom as Ayn Rand understood it has a similar root in Islam. We must release our hold on the constant and incessant demands of this world. We have a greater purpose to fulfill. This is our destiny. We are the representatives of Allah subhana talla, to remember, we are the creatures who willingly accepted the responisibility to uphold that there is no god but Allah subhana talla. This we hold under all circumstances and conditions. We are tested and retested.
Islam is the one faith that has not fought seeking Enlightment. We are encouraged to find the Truth. History records the accomplishments of the Muslim scholars and scientists and philosophers. The poets of Islam were the source of inspiration and even Byron, Wadsworth, Keats, and Milton were knowledegable about Islam. I could go on and on and on...

What are some of the questions you have. We will be glad to answer them or refer you to very serious responses. Welcome and keep the questions coming.
 
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Salem9022

Junior Member
Welcome to the site, You Mentioned the:

"I think that Islam as it stands today is a greater threat to enlightenment values than any other religion.

You are already coming with a Biasd View when You mentioned this and You also have said the:

"the vast majority of the information I have regarding Islam is through online translations, and individual sources that are openly critical of the religion like Daniel Pipes and Robert Spencer. I've had a brief email conversation with Sherene Hassan of the ICV, but for the most part have never had the opportunity to talk about Islam with Muslims."

So you have not met any Practising Muslims Nor you have talked about Islam to a Muslim but you have concluded Islam is a threat to enlightment based upon Non-Muslim sources and other erroneous sources.

"That in a nutshell is why I'm here - to resolve conflicting opinions about Islam by speaking to those who actually practice the religion. If my opinions on Islam are indeed misconceptions, this should be the place to discover that. However if this isn't the place for me, please let me know, as I respect the rights of the forum owner to accept or reject whomever he or she pleases."

If you have any questions, feel free to ask, there are many Brothers and Sisters here who will try to Answer any question You Have. :)
 
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sha587

Shahid abdullah
No problem you can ask any question you want. Hope we will have logical discussion.
Even muslims come here to learn. Dont be shy to ask.


Welcome to tti.
 
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BinDre

Bored
Good day mate

It's really unfortunate that you are not living in Sydney, because this week a former priest [Yusuf Estes] now a sheikh giving one week lecture. He often visit Australia, Insya Allah he will also giving lecture in Melbourne in the future.

Check www.idca.org.au [Islamic Da'wah Lecture in Australia] and click upcoming events for future events.
 
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