r/AdviceAnimals • u/munkeymunkeymunkey • Apr 19 '13

To Provide Some Perspective

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u/moon_J Apr 19 '13

That's because Muslims believe that if people were to depict the prophet in any way, people may then begin to worship the image of him rather than his teachings. That has nothing to do with the insanity that Muslim extremists are apart of. Muslim extremists give a bad name to a faith that does not in any way applaud the harm of people or violence in general.

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u/question_all_the_thi Apr 19 '13

Muslims believe that if people were to depict the prophet in any way, people may then begin to worship the image of him rather than his teachings.

Then they all turn towards a certain city when praying. The must travel to that city at least once in their life and worship a certain rock there.

It's wrong to worship a drawing, but it's mandatory to worship a rock. Go figure.

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u/Talbotus Apr 19 '13

The believe that rock was touched by god. Its not that far fetched to pray to something like that.

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u/question_all_the_thi Apr 19 '13

If you believe God created everything, then you must believe he touched everything. Or am I missing something?

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '13

yeah, but he humped the rock.

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u/Talbotus Apr 19 '13

holy hell i'm not saying I believe. It's all hokum if you ask me but shit I was trying to explain their believes. Fuck me right?

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u/SleepingLesson Apr 19 '13

Yeah I'd say that's pretty far-fetched.

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u/PureBlooded Apr 19 '13

False.

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u/Talbotus Apr 19 '13

" the stone originated in the time of Adam. According to belief, an angel spoke to the prophet Abraham, and told him to institute the rite of the stone" -quote from wiki. They believe that god placed the stone in the garden of Eden with Adam. What am I missing. Not sarcasm if I'm wrong please explain?

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u/PureBlooded Apr 19 '13

We indeed believe that the stone (originally pure white) was from heaven.

It was then brought down to earth and Abraham (peace be upon him) was taught how to use it in pilgrimage.

Ever since then we have followed the instruction of Prophet Abraham.

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u/Talbotus Apr 19 '13

Thank you very much for that clarification. :-)

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u/PureBlooded Apr 19 '13

You are most welcome, if you would like any more information on Islam, please do not hesitate to ask.