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  • #62
    20 Times 20 Times
    Registered Users Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭20 Times 20 Times


    Hi there, my name is Stephen. I have just popped in here for a look after so many years on boards and to say the least I’m so intrigued by everything I particularly enjoyed the Islam post through the front door, I found that rather enjoyable. I am a roman catholic but lately I have begun to doubt my beliefs and now I’m looking to seek new guidance.I look forward to getting a better understanding of the religion.


  • #63
    the_new_mr
    Registered Users Posts: 840 ✭✭✭the_new_mr


    You're very welcome to the Islam forum Stephen.

    I see you're a moderator yourself so I guess I don't need to tell you to be sure to check the charter. Makes a nice change :)

    Glad you liked the Islam through the front door post. Like its author, it's not perfect but I hope it goes some way to capturing my opinion on the best method of conduct with respect to this forum.


  • #64
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users Posts: 17,489 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    Hi all. Atheist here, but an largely interested in the worlds major religions, especially since I found out that 'Muslim' and 'Islam' weren't actually two separate religions :o. I am mostly intrigued by Buddhism more than anything, as I have become acquainted with a handful lately. I used to date a Baha'i girl, so I know a bit about that too, especially some of the aspects that are similar to Islam, e.g. the equivalent of ramadan (can't remember the name).

    Currently interested in the historic spread of some religions, and the relationship between religion and state, e.g. Ottoman empire, secular Turkey, the crusades, Israeli-Palestine conflicts, etc.


  • #65
    the_new_mr
    Registered Users Posts: 840 ✭✭✭the_new_mr


    Hi LordChessington!

    You're very welcome to the Islam forum.

    Glad that you now know the difference betweem Islam and Muslim :) It's a surprisingly common mistake actually which reflects just how little people know about Islam. Now that you have fixed one part of ignorance with respect to Islam then you may as well continue removing the other parts :)


  • #66
    normar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88 ✭✭normar


    I am Michael.
    I am 52 years of age.
    I am an Athiest, a Humanist, and my partner and I are regular Naturists. (Hi Wibbs)

    What I believe is that on all issues one must critically inquire, research, and above all question every aspect of your life and what you were thought as a child. You must read the texts of the revealed religions yourself and ask the hard questions of them. In this way you can make up your own mind as to what is true, and what is myth and unknowable

    I believe in the process of empirical evidence as the primary rational in my life. Everything has a cause and it can be understood and proved if just given enough time. Meanwhile let us learn from history. Let us treat our fellow humans as we would like them to treat us, with respect and tolerance and humility.


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  • #67
    Jannah
    Closed Accounts Posts: 263 ✭✭Jannah


    I'm a 17 year old born and bred Cork girl.


  • #68
    studiorat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭studiorat


    Dave here,
    Great admirer of Muhammad (pbuh), Jesus Christ, Moses, Joseph Smith, huge interest in them as men.
    Don't believe in heaven and hell, reincarnation etc.
    Interested in Baha'i faith but wouldn't wish to see a one world religion. I do believe religion should have no political influence, Irish history alone would suggest that. Of course this will never happen!

    Main interest here is purely from a historical and social context.


  • #69
    imported_guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,141 ✭✭✭imported_guy


    sallamz, i was born a muslim but i coped on and now im an athiest.

    i hereby endorse the following people

    Dr. Mahmood Ahmadinejad
    Commandante Fidel Castro
    Commandante Raul Castro
    President Hugo Chavez
    Dr. Ron Paul

    so yeah you guessed it, im pretty much a socialist leaning towards being communist.


  • #70
    vHOST
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭vHOST


    Slam,
    i m from Pakistan, came to Ireland in 2003. i practice Islam daily,
    most of my life time is spent in-front of 17" LCD monitor.


  • #71
    Jaafa
    Registered Users Posts: 2,621 ✭✭✭Jaafa


    Salam. Names Hussein. Muslim. Living in co wexford. 16 years old.


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  • #72
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    Salaam Alikum.

    Irish, born and bred, lapsed Catholic, living in Bahrain for the last six months (and no doubt for a year or two more). Utterly fascinated with Arab/Muslim culture and have been for some time now. Recently paid my first visit to a mosque which left me enthralled and confirmed my belief that Islam is not what Western media would have us believe.


  • #73
    irishconvert
    Registered Users Posts: 1,866 ✭✭✭irishconvert


    Tom Dunne wrote: »
    Salaam Alikum.

    Irish, born and bred, lapsed Catholic, living in Bahrain for the last six months (and no doubt for a year or two more). Utterly fascinated with Arab/Muslim culture and have been for some time now. Recently paid my first visit to a mosque which left me enthralled and confirmed my belief that Islam is not what Western media would have us believe.

    Walaikum Assalam Tom,

    Thanks for your message and good to have you here.


  • #74
    pinkheels88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 435 ✭✭pinkheels88


    Assalamu alaikum, :)

    23 year old Irish female primary school teacher, moved to Abu Dhabi in January. At first intimidated by Arab culture, I quickly became curious about it. I now find myself fascinated by the teachings of the Qua'ran.
    I have met some genuine Muslims (by heart and not just by name) over here who have blown me away with their amazing compassion and good charitable hearts. With their support I now find myself reading the Qua'ran for the first time.
    A religion I would have viewed with scepticism (as both a Westerner and with a feminist MA thesis to my name) I have quickly realised the virtues of Islam and it's surprising similarities to Christianity.
    Raised as a Catholic in what appears to be the typical Irish fashion (went to convent school controlled by the diocese, made holy communion and confirmation, yet never attended mass or had any interest in reading the bible for myself); I always had faith in God and tried to lead my life by certain morals, but now I find my faith newly awakened.
    Islam appears to me as a very self-directed religion, you can choose to recite which surahs speak to you personally, and it's minus that institutional feeling of the Catholic church. It's just you and God.
    I look forward to exploring my faith more deeply, despite the scepticism my new faith has inspired in most of my friends. I know I must not worry what others will think, this is about my own personal journey.


  • #75
    hivizman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭hivizman


    pinkheels88 wrote: »
    Assalamu alaikum, :)

    23 year old Irish female primary school teacher, moved to Abu Dhabi in January. At first intimidated by Arab culture, I quickly became curious about it. I now find myself fascinated by the teachings of the Qua'ran.
    I have met some genuine Muslims (by heart and not just by name) over here who have blown me away with their amazing compassion and good charitable hearts. With their support I now find myself reading the Qua'ran for the first time.
    A religion I would have viewed with scepticism (as both a Westerner and with a feminist MA thesis to my name) I have quickly realised the virtues of Islam and it's surprising similarities to Christianity.
    Raised as a Catholic in what appears to be the typical Irish fashion (went to convent school controlled by the diocese, made holy communion and confirmation, yet never attended mass or had any interest in reading the bible for myself); I always had faith in God and tried to lead my life by certain morals, but now I find my faith newly awakened.
    Islam appears to me as a very self-directed religion, you can choose to recite which surahs speak to you personally, and it's minus that institutional feeling of the Catholic church. It's just you and God.
    I look forward to exploring my faith more deeply, despite the scepticism my new faith has inspired in most of my friends. I know I must not worry what others will think, this is about my own personal journey.

    Walaikum assalam! You are very welcome to the Islam forum.


  • #76
    KerryIslamKIOS
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭KerryIslamKIOS


    Assalmaualaikum Wa Rehmatullah to all brothers and sisters in Islam and humanity,

    Here I am representing Kerry Islamic Outreach society KIOS which is primarily set up for conveying islamic knowledge/ information and allowing inter faith dialogues and prayers in order to break the rumors about Islam via authentic evidence based information.

    Lets bring down the barriers and communicate with mutual respect.

    peace to every one!


  • #77
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    There hasn't been a post here in over a year which is a little disheartening!

    Anyway Mashallah to everyone who's posted so far!

    I'm Alan, I'm an atheist but former Catholic. I'm fascinated by most religions but from a linguistics point of view.

    I am learning 8 languages in total! 4 of which I'm quite confident in.

    I'm currently trying to learn Arabic, haven't really started officially but I've an Egyptian friend who lives in Saudi Arabia whose been great help.

    He's taught me expressions and sayings mostly with a few swear words too :P

    The first time I was ever in a Mosque was in Sweden, I remember walking in with my mother and her friend and just being in awe.

    I remember how beautiful the building was, as soon as you walked in you could see all the shoes lines up against the wall.

    Some people were reciting Suras and others were just in quiet contemplation.

    There was women and men there and I just remember thinking, wow, this is am experience!

    I've been fascinated ever since and one day I hope to visit my friend Mezo in Saudi Arabia and experience it all!

    Barak Allahu Fikh!

    :)


  • #78
    zakyusuf
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭zakyusuf


    Assalaamalaikum .Im zakariya irish born , left Ireland when I was young , lived in many countries . Reverted to islam after reading the quran Alhumdullallah .


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