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aslam
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 Topic initiated on Friday, October 10, 2003 - 5:37 PM 
Islam and Culture
Assalam-u-Alaikum,
What is the significance of culture in Islam?
Must Muslims adopt and maintain a different and distintive culture? |
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saadiamalik
PAKISTAN
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Posted - Friday, October 17, 2003 - 12:33 AM 
Assalaamu Alaikum.
Personally, I feel that apart from the very basic ritualistic aspect of any religion, its adherents cannot creater a distinct culture. Religion could define it widely but when it comes down to specifics, every area, its heritage, etc. would create differences. That's quite alright. And interesting, don't you think?!
Wasalaam.
Saadia
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Assalam-u-Alaikum,
What is the significance of culture in Islam?
Must Muslims adopt and maintain a different and distintive culture?
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aslam
PAKISTAN
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Posted - Sunday, October 19, 2003 - 1:06 PM
Salams,
Thank you for the post!
What do you say about the ahadith wherein MUslims have been warned not to imitate the followers of other religions and Muslims have been urged to be different in their dress etc., from Jews etc. |
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saadiamalik
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Posted - Monday, October 20, 2003 - 6:25 PM
Assalaamu Alaikum.
I see your point. This is learning ground for me, so please just correct me where you see me erring - be it in your very own opinion.
I tend to believe that Muslims have only been warned not to immitate practices either un-Islamic in nature or distinct to another religion. As for the dress restriction, Muslims in Medinah were asked not to dress-up in a manner as would drag their clothing on the floor. Jews did so to display arrogance, with the pre-supposition of their own superiority. Clearly, such a practice stood for un-Islamic morals.
There are problems with the other category mentioned as well. For instance, when a Christian baptises his baby. Such a practise is distint to Christianity and stands as symbol for something not close to Islam. Thus, me must refrain from such indulgements.
When I said adopting culture - hence, cultural diversity - it was a different proposition. Muslim men in the sub-continent might want to wear the Shalwar Kameez more often than not. That is their culture. While Muslim men in the States might prefer trousers for everyday use. That is a different culture. So long as both run in conformity with Islamic principles, fine, go ahead!
Diversity and choice gives colour to life.
Allah Hafiz.
Saadia |
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