Online Security
We need to take steps to ensure our privacy. Do not let them pull the "if you've got nothing to hide" card; that's like saying we don't need freedom of speech because "I have nothing to say." I have nothing to hide. I am not a terrorist nor am I interested in helping terrorists, but my emails and such are mine and I refuse to lay down and let the government walk all over my freedoms. So, if they want to exploit me, I'll make them work for it. So should you.
Important Tools:
https://piratebox.cc/openwrt:diy - Make as many of those as you can afford. It's like a private local cloud where information can continue to be shared.
https://emailselfdefense.fsf.org/en/
Favorite Linux distributions:
https://tails.boum.org/ - Security anywhere you go on any computer.
http://www.backbox.org/ - I personally use this OS.
https://www.kali.org/ - Offensive defense.
http://www.ubuntu.com/ - The most common and user friendly OS.
https://www.torproject.org/ - Not useful by itself, but should be used in tandem with other things.
If you have any suggestions or tips for computer/online security and privacy, feel free to post it here. This sticky will be permanent so long as I own this board.
Posts that do not contribute to the subject of this thread will be removed.
Welcome to the 8chan Masjid
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Useful Links
If you'd like to suggest links or tips for this sticky, be sure to let me know!
http://sunnah.com/ - The Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم)
http://quran.com/ - Read and listen to Qur'an online.
http://www.inter-islam.org/Seerah/ - Biography of the Prophet Muhammad( عليه السلام)
Useful Tips
Obviously from time to time someone will come to this board and they wish to discuss a portion of Qur'an or the life of the Prophet(عليه السلام) or the tribal practices of certain people(s). There is nothing wrong with questioning and questions should never be shunned. All answers lay within Qur'an.
Taqiyya (تقية) is the Shi'a practice of concealing one's religion when in a life threatening situation and is unheard of in Sunni fiqh. It is NOT a license to spread misinformation or lie about Islam to non-Believers. Anyone who believes everything you say, regardless of how well sourced, is a lie, then there is nothing you can do. Don't argue with them. Just smile and walk away. They will claim it is taqiyya, even though you did not make it up.
Do not mix truth with falsehood and do not deliberately hide the truth Qur'an 2:42
Note that all Believers - Shi'a, Sunni, Ibadi, Sufi, Druze, Salafi, regardless of masjid affiliation - are welcome on this board. However, Qur'anists (those who reject hadith) and Jihadis (radical Islamists) can go to their respective boards: >>>/modernislam/ and >>>/islamicstate/. They are not considered Muslims and can take it up with Allah.
Remember: You are Allah's ambassador to the world.
Ibadis, Help
I am a Sunni, and what is Ibadism?
It sounds like some sup3r s3cr1t club.
Tell me about it.
What differences do they have from Sunnis?
What is their Sharia?
Unsure
Salaam Brothers. I am a 19 year old white male from the united states. For the longest time I have struggled with religion. I have read alot about Islam. For some reason I feel like I'm being pulled to Allah. I don't know how to explain it but I feel it.
For the longest time I have been involved in many activities that are forbidden in Islam. I really enjoy them but they are haram. I fap alot to furry stuff, eat non halal, I drink, I smoke Marijuana and I'm not circumcised. I don't know how to get away from these things that are haram.
I have in the past when I misunderstood islam, I mocked Islam. I know Allah forgives and I want to get closer to him.
I have some questions too.
1. What is Jannah like?
2. Will the things I said I did like drinking, eating non halal, etc will these always be haram? Even in Jannah and after judgement?
It has been said you can have anything you want in Jannah, what if the thing you desire is haram? And with me fapping to furries is that haram? Is that haram to have in Jannah?
3. Do I need to be circumsised?
4. What are the differences between Sunni, shiite, Ibadi, etc and which is right for me? Does Allah condem other sects?
5. What do you think of the "Children of the book" idea? I am currently a non practicing catholic. Does Allah condem the jews and Christians even though they stil worship Allah (swt)
6. What does (swt) in reference to Allah and what is (صلى الله عليه و سلم) in reference to the prophet Muhammed?
7. Do I need to marry?
8. Will Palestine ever be free again?
And finally if god created everything, why did he let other cultures that do not worship Allah (swt) to exsist? Thousands of years of history and culture yet is is false? It just seems weird to me.
Thank you for taking the time to answer.
Pic kinda related, Ottoman flag. My favourite empire in history.
We are victorious
We have struck fear into the hearts of the Kaffir in Brussels once again and the struggle continues, do what you can to continue the cause Inshallah. - False Statement BANNED.
BO Edit: If you wish to have a civilized discussion about the atrocities committed in Europe, then use this thread to do it.
Board rules apply.
Kharijis history and ISIS today
I'm not going to write out all the history so here is a beautiful article about the history of the Kharijis.
http://lostislamichistory.com/who-were-the-kharijis/
In short it talks about the rise of a group called the Kharijis who disagreed with the current caliph who was Ali.
They ended up having very twisted views of Islam and committed horrible atrocities all stemming from their view that Ali had made a mistake in his rule. Ali making a mistake (from their view) eventually warped into the belief that all rulers should be free from sin, this warped into the idea that people who sin (mainly focused on Ali) are disbelievers, this warped into an idea that they should kill all who sin. But clearly they kept making up ideas to fit with their political agenda which was to kill Ali (which they ended up doing) and all those who supported him, by the time Ali was dead the movement kept moving and caused much destruction before it eventually dies out.
The main people who ended up following and joining with the Kharijis were uneducated youths who didn't really know much about Islam themselves.
Why knowing this history is important is because all this is extremely similar to ISIS today. ISIS formed by taking grievances to the extreme, just like with the Kharijis. ISIS twists Islamic teachings for their own political purposes, just like the Kharijis. And ISIS mainly recruits from those who know little about Islam but feel they need to make up for it, just like the Kharijis. In order to stop ISIS we need to learn from our past.
Converting
Hello people,
First of all, I hope you are all doing well, for you are all my brothers and sisters, muslim or not.
For a while I have thought of becoming muslim. And with a while, I mean around three-four years. I have thought of becoming an Orthodox christian too, but after following a year of theology classes I have come to the conclusion that Islam is, theologically speaking, more reasonable (to me).
Now, the problem that I have is that I am not accustomed to Islamic rituals whatsoever. I have no muslims in my family nor do I have an Arabic background (I'm western European). Yes, I believe in God and the oneness of God.
But I do not know how to pray. I got some muslim friends but I am afraid to tell them that I want to become muslim, because then there is no way back. I am quite a person with quickly changing thoughts, hence my question here. Yesterday I layed in my bed, and as a flash, I felt the urge that I NEED to pray, in order to come in Heaven (or Jannah, whatever you prefer). Plus, my parents are very hostile to Islam.
All in all, sorry for this chaotic post, but I have no idea what I should do.
Vice News
Rescuing Ex-Muslims: Leaving Islam
New and Improved /islam/ meets /pone/
Why?
Because I missed it so much that's why.
Also while we are at it, what do you guys think of the game undertale?
The Muslim Youth of Tomorrow
Will Islam in the west be the harbinger of an Islamic renaissance?
Sad
Women's secret films from within closed city of Islamic State
>women's faces are so prohibited that they are even scribbled out on supermarket packaging.
>Sharia policewomen patrol the streets in search of women who are not concealed behind double burqas.
>The taxi driver explains that he cannot have a female passenger on her own in the car. "If I do that, the car will be impounded, I'll have to pay a fine and I'll be punished. She'll be punished too – they'll flog her," says the driver.
http://www.expressen.se/nyheter/womens-secret-films-from-within-closed-city-of-islamic-state/
/islam/ meets /a/
Discuss all things anime here, and post friendly anime pics of Muslims.
Also since I feel myself slowly becoming a weeaboo do you guys know of any good halal animes or any animes featuring Muslims?
authentic islam
Thoughts?
Which is the truest school of Islam?
My stupid problem
I need to take a shower and go to sleep as fastly as possible because of the most important(no exaggeration) exam I'll ever take tomorrow. But my grandmom is in bathroom for hours and ruining my chance to enter university. What do?
I'm not trolling wallah.
Females
So tell us, why shouldn't women have equal rights to men? Why shouldn't they wear what they like? You do.
How do you respond to anti-Islam diatribes like this?
I know some of the facts are wrong, but that's not necessarily the main issue.
Advice needed
Greetings, i want your advice. This will be a bit long but i need to explain my whole situation.
I am a ethnic (white) Swede with no family connection to Islam or the Middle East whatsoever. Or to religion at all, for that matter, all my relatives and most others around seem to think religion is stupid, more or less.
Since my early teens i have been interested in Islam, along with a passing interest in other religions, but i always felt that Islam was something for me, but i could never find a way to get into it. There are a lot of Muslim immigrants around here now, and there are actually several mosques in this city, but they are all very "ethnic"-one Kurdish, one Iranian, one Somali, and they don't advertise in Swedish or welcome Swedes in any way, as most of them probably can't speak it at all.
So i always felt that there was no clear way to become a Muslim if you weren't born into it, and judging by all the signs there are very few actual ethnic Swedes who have done so. Curiously, i had some Middle Eastern friends who were all pretty negative towards it, some even became irreligious Christians just to distance themselves from their upbringing, so they have been of no help.
I have checked all over the Web, of course, but everything related to "Swedish Muslims" seems to be all about immigrants and not aimed at ethnic Swedes at all. The websites of the mosques and organizations here are mostly written in Arabic or some other language, or in such bad Swedish it doesn't make any sense at all, further showing they have few if any ethnic Swedish participants, and don't care to get any either.
So what do you suggest i do in this situation? Moving is out of the question, and i wouldn't even know to where.
Why Islam
How has Islam helped you? Is the cost worth the benefit?
What can Allah do for me if I subscribe to his religion?
English quaran
What is the best English translation of the quar'an?
>inb4 none
I am aware nothing is better than the original but I don't have time to learn Arabic at the present time.
pic unrelated
A MESSAGE TO HIPSTERS
HYBRID CARS ARE HARAM! NO MORE PLAID SHIRTS! ALLAH BE PRAISED!
Shellfish, haram or not?
Are shellfish haram or halal? I've honestly heard different things about this, one is that everything in the sea is halal, and the other is that shellfish are haram because we still follow all Jewish dietary laws.
The reasoning behind pigs, dogs, ect. being haram is basically because they are nature's garbage disposals and they eat anything including the trashiest stuff out there (more then they can filter out of their bodies) so they end up having lots of toxins in their meat and are more likely to have worms and diseases then other animals.
If we look at shellfish they also seem to eat a lot of trash (crabs basically eat trash off the sea floor right?), but it is also harder to tell for some shellfish exactly what they eat or do.
What have you guys heard about all this, and what are your opinions?
A MESSAGE TO THE BANK OF AMERICA
INFIDELS! THE BANK OF AMERICA IS BECOMING THE BANK OF ISRAEL WITH THE AMOUNT OF JEW GREMLIN TRICKERY AND MAGIC ENVELOPING IT! STAND WITH US IN HOLY WAR AGAINST THIS TREACHEROUS COMPANY! ALLAH BE PRAISED!
For those still keeping track ...
Some fascinating documents have been declassified concerning Osama bin Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden.
http://www.dni.gov/index.php/resources/bin-laden-bookshelf?start=1
Love him or hate him, he was a fascinating historical icon and will be studied for generations to come.
What is your view on Harun Yahya?
Not sure myself, want your opinions.
Just wanted to say great job
I just wanted to say I like the board you have running here. I may not follow the religion but to have a board that is so open & welcomes explaining the ins & outs of Islam is very unique. Yeah /christian/ exists but they seem a bit harsh to people who ask any questions, so it's good to have a nice going religion based board.
You guys still have a thread on /icup/ where you were getting a team together but never finished. If there is a third one this summer I hope you guys get in.
also what happened to all your threads from before?
Questions about Islam
I am a catholic and some feeling is bringing me or making me more interested in Islam, but apparently there is a alot of contradictions in the qur'an but so many scientific answers in there too? I was also wondering if how can Jesus be a Muslim if Islam was made 600 or only found old documents non before year 600 years after his death? Why do Sunni's and Shiites hate each other? And my last question why are the laws of Islam so violent? I mean stoning for adultery,decapitating hands for stealing, execution for people leave Islam,non Muslims have to pay a tax so they don't get killed etc. I will try to get my hands on a qur'an soon but I want to ask these unanswered questions.
Nigera Murders
Boko Haram burned a bunch of children alive in Nigeria the other day. 86 so far confirmed dead … No hashtags or flags with faces on FB praying for these victims? I guess only when the media deems it a tragedy worth talking about is it actually worth talking about. Sad case … This lack of equality sometimes makes me sick and I have no answer for it. If this happened in England it would cause a giant [foul language] storm and be unavoidable news. Who cares about these dead kids with Kanye in the news and oh Trump has something dumb to say.
The killing of children as well as the burning of prisoners are both equally forbidden in Islam.
Today's news
An Algerian man who almost killed his 25-year-old student victim shouted out 'if Allah wills it' in Arabic as he raped her in a darkened alley.
BO EDIT: Don't call it "news" if you can't provide at least a link. Also, don't use the image of Qur'an to spread your lies.
Boko Haram attack refugees
Nigerian troops rescued over one hundred "sex slaves" from Boko Haram last week.
Sexual slavery and the selling of women is permitted by the Koran, therefore it is practised by Muslim insurgent groups.
The women were taken to a camp where they were supposed to be safe from further Muslim attacks. But yesterday, suicide bombers, murdered 58 people inside the camp itself.
Suicide attacks are rare in history. One example is the Japanese Kamikaze pilots. In Islam, the Koran promises rewards in the afterlife for such people, therefore suicide attacks are common in Islamic wars.
http://edition.cnn.com/2016/02/11/africa/nigeria-suicide-bombing-boko-haram/
Brothers, do what you able
slamic State
Bayt Mal al-Muslimen
Wilayat al-Raqqa
Decision no.: n/a
Month of Safr 1437 AH [c. November-December 2015]
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
God Almighty has said: "Go forth, lightly or heavily armed. And wage jihad with your wealth and souls in the path of God. That is best for you if you know" (al-Tawba 41) [Qur'an 9:41]. And on the authority of Anas (may God be pleased with him): that the Prophet (SAWS) said: "Wage jihad against the mushrikeen with your wealth, souls & tongues"- Musnad Ahmad: Musnad Anas Malek (11798).
Jihad of wealth has been mentioned with jihad of soul in the Qur'an in ten cases, and in nine of those cases jihad of wealth has been presented beforehand over jihad of the soul, and only in one case has jihad of the soul been presented beforehand over jihad of wealth. And on the authority of Omar bin al-Khattab (may God be pleased with him): "The Messenger of God (SAWS) ordered us to give charity and that coincided with the time I had some wealth. So I said: 'Today I will outdo Abu Bakr, if ever I have outdone him.' So I came with half of my wealth, and so the Messenger of God (SAWS) said: 'What have you left for your family?' I said: 'The same amount.' And Abu Bakr came with all he had, so he said: 'Oh Abu Bakr, what have you left for your family?' He said: 'I have left for them God and His Messenger.' I said: 'By God, I can never outdo him in anything.'" (muttafiq alayhi).
So on account of the exceptional circumstances the Islamic State is facing, it has been decided to reduce the salaries that are paid to all mujahideen by half, and it is not allowed for anyone to be exempted from this decision, whatever his position. Let it be known that work will continue to distribute provisions twice every month as usual.
And God is the guarantor of success.
Islamic Views On Non Abrahamic religion(s) Mainly On Pagan Ones
I myself am a Pagan that worships the Moon Godess and the Sun Godess . Will i be executed by islamic law? when ISIS invades europe. I do belive that allah is real and so is his prophet muhhamed but i dont follow them.
Everything Gone
What happened to this board? Why are most of the threads gone? What happened to my refuting thread? What happened to the pony thread?
About Syria
In Syria things are getting worse everyday. Muslims suffer extremely because of khawarij(ISIS) and Russian air strikes. I know Allah will grant victory muslims in Day of Judgement but also Allah says "Fight them; Allah will punish them by your hands and will disgrace them and give you victory over them and satisfy the breasts of a believing people" in 9:14. When this day will come?
Poll
Hey /islam/ brothers.
I am curious of knowing wheter you are european converts, middle eastern or anything else.
Are most of you born from muslim families ?
recitations thread
Shall we get a reciting thread?
Post good recitations. I personally liked this one because you can feel the pain in his sound when he is reciting.
Ps he made a mistake may Allah forgive him at around 3 min it's لتشرك not على أن تشرك
Islam and Meditation
Just got back into meditation practice and it's really helped me a lot. I found this video and it motivate me even further.
This man was serving a life-sentence and converted to Islam in prison. He talks about how vipassana and metta meditation improved his salat and his understanding of the Quran. It made him a more calm and compassionate person.
Might help others here, it's worth watching imo
salah for trans women?
Serious question:
Okay, so I know it's not wajid to salah during haidh, and women are allowed to take three-to-ten day breaks from their salah in each month.
But what about trans women? Trans women don't menstruate per se, but we do still have a hormonal cycle which causes PMS-like symptoms (irritability, cramping, nausea, etc.)
Is it wajid for a trans woman to perform the salah during these periods of physical and emotional stress?
How much?
How much of Islam do you believe?
I believe in Allah but I don't believe in a paradise full of virgins. That's just too stupid.
Infinity Next?
Salam,
just wanted to ask what will be happening to /islam/ when the eventual shift to Infinity Next happens?
I enjoy reading the debates that occasionally do pop up
what ever happened to qrez?
Comparative religion
Salaam fellow iconoclasts
Who is the John Calvin of Islam?
Scientific achievements of Islam
Salaamu Alaykum,
while debating with a friend he claimed Islam would stop any scientific progress and there were in fact not a single nobel prize winner from an islamic background. I countered with invention of algorithms and fundamental math theory which both have their origin in the Arabic world, but he noted those were before Islam got a foothold in those. I want to be able to properly defend my religion and culture in a debate, but I guess I am unable to find good arguments on the internet, please help a brother out!
Serious Question
How do you guys go on when you keep asking if something is haram or not?
Anti-Muslim 2016
The US candidates are making Islam a focus of their campaigns. We need to at least have a thread on this nonsense.
Cair is condemning Carson and Trump.
no false answers pls
What's the racial angle of Islam do you find? Will different ethnic groups tend to stick together and express their tribalism despite being of the exact same Muslim sect, or will tribalism be diminished?
A real question brothers and sisters
Salam my brothers and sisters. Now i have a odd question. Firstly I am a convert whom speaks hardly any arabic. Now i find that in my community i dont fit in. So as it would seem im seen as the "other" aspect of the community who doesnt seek conformity or to be in this and that club and event. my friend ( also a convert ) is always trying to be in this and that event or group and in the end hes kicked around by our peers and looked down on, but he is shy and dismissive. He doesnt see it so i dont know what to tell him. Even when it comes to me i generally keep to the older brothers whom i know well, i never talk to the "youth" and they few whom are my friends are always urgeing us in this direction or that, not in the Islamic way more like this is what we ( the youth ) see as a acceptable thing. is it only me whom sees this?
Here in lay the question why should i care about being in the community, I love Islam i have loved it every day since i embraced it. Am i a bad muslim for not going with the flow and just being another guy in the line?
/islam/ on Twitter
Salaamu Alaykum all.
We should coordinate hashtags in this thread inshaAllah.
One is #lockmeup
If you guys have more ideas share them here, im new to twitter.