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The Quran => Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only => Topic started by: Reader Questions on October 14, 2013, 02:37:45 AM
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Salaams to you,
Sir,
I often hear these points :
A muslim who is sort of drowned in the love of prophet will copy each & every act of the prophet. So wearing the typical muslim clothes is more due to the love of the prophet rather than a religious command. Second point is that the jews are a perennial enemies of muslims, trying hard to sway muslims away from the right path. So following their cultures have a risk of opposing islam in a gradual manner.
Please enlighten.
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Wa alaikum assalam,
If the wearing of certain clothes or following certain traditional habits is practiced as optional and not as a ‘religious command’, then I personally see no problem with this. However, if it is asserted that a certain cultural practice of a people has to be followed as a compulsory part of religion, then this is arguable.
With regards broad statements about certain people to infer that they are all evil / with dubious intent is not a Quranic stance. The Quran recognises good and evil in all people and communities.
I hope this helps, God willing.
Joseph.