Why does Islam talk about developing the 'faith', but doesn't want that

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chocofudge

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The qu'ran sets a standard for all muslims to follow; in the end, no one is forced to follow them. You could be a muslim but could go to a liquor store and buy some alcohol. No one is stopping you. Just because the rules are there does not mean muslims will follow it though they should.


The things in the qu'ran remove many problems between families and people.

Covering the hair is not because men will go crazy if they see it; it is a SYMBOL of modesty and chastity and the desire to not show one's beauty to so many people.

You always have the opportunity to follow or not follow the rules of Islam; no one forces you (so called islamic states like iran and k.s.a. twist Islam to keep men in power, so I don't take them seriously or really support them much). It is your choice; the qu'ran sets guidelines which will free you from many family problems if you follow them.

By refusing to drink at all, you are always thinking clear and don't risk making silly mistakes, by fasting in Ramadan you feel what poor people feel when they have no food or water, when you pray you always remember Allah even if you are busy and have other things going on, minimizing contact between men and women eliminates desire which is not allowed thereby making the religion easier (what is a guy going to think about more, a girl in revealing clothing or a girl who covers up potentially stimulating features?), removing gambling removes the possibility of hurting one's families due to excessive gambling, no interest makes it so poor people don't have to pay from their taxes to give you extra money for no reason, and also separating boys and girls prevents rumors and family arguments from coming up.
 
faith to be tested by placing 'checks'? With regards to marriage: as Muslims, we should do our best to avoid sin. We build our faith by doing so. To make a rule where the couple cannot date, be in private at a coffee shop or something is forcing them to avoid sin. They should be able to avoid sin on their own. If you are forced to not be alone then you are really under no temptation to do wrong. That's avoiding your opportunity to remain strong in your religious beliefs and faith. The couple are not going to have the chance to really get to know the other person unless they spend time alone with them to let their true personalities come out. Marriages where the couple doesn't know each other beforehand is bound to fail. The guy and girl should both know that any kind of physical relationship is not permitted before marriage, and they shouldn't have parents on their backs for it.
 
these are just man made rules, Islam says no such thing. Yes intremingling with the opposite sex for no reason whatseover is forbidden.. Obviously if you have the intention to marry then you must meet..you can't blame Allah or Islam. The restrictions that are placed on young men and women by their parents and elders are totally unislamic, but they use Islam to stop them from meeting, so they are aware of what they get upto thats all.

If we we can deduce such a conclusion then do you honestly think the Almighty Allah doesn't know this? that He would place all these undue restrrictions on His people?? No, He doesn't, only we do that do ourselves and our children. It is pathetic.
 
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