I want to join the British Army, I'm a Muslim

I'm a teen, a Muslim originally from Pakistan and born to two practicing parents, I'm semi-practicing and basically when I'm older I want to join the British Army.

I know both sides of the story from Afghanistan and UK, and now issues in Syria are arising, and what is happening is that the government don't care about the people, just innocent lives taken away but mass murderers and disgusting human beings, I'd like to stop all these attack by joining up the army.

However I do have a few issues

1) I discussed this with my parents and they'd rather I didn't and rather me join the Police, not exactly my ideal career choice, I wanted to become a doctor, but this is never going to happen


2) How would all the Muslim community around my area feel, and I don't mind what they say about me, but I don't want it reflected on my parents, and majority of my friends are Muslim, so it'd be even more awkward

3) I heard some soldiers are racist, even Prince Harry, who was caught using the word Paki, I'm not exactly the best person to talk to if you want racial banter, and if I was to, this would put my off, of course I can't stereotype however that some soldiers are racist etc, but I heard many are also rude???

4) I know what some people think of the Army, and radicals may make me feel ashamed of joining them, saying I've joined people who kill Muslims etc

5) What happens if the army turns out worse, like if they do just kill for oil etc



And what should I do at the moment to make sure my list of recruitment in the future would be much higher, I'd prefer Army or Navy, so should I join the cadets or something? Thanks.


P.S: If you offended by any of these, I didn't mean it in a bad way, any of these posts.

If you want to join the army, join it. It's your life, what's the problem? Parents and radicals don't approve? Diddams to them. If you encounter any racism, report it to your superior officer.

I'm a teen, a Muslim originally from Pakistan and born to two practicing parents, I'm semi-practicing and basically when I'm older I want to join the British Army.

I know both sides of the story from Afghanistan and UK, and now issues in Syria are arising, and what is happening is that the government don't care about the people, just innocent lives taken away but mass murderers and disgusting human beings, I'd like to stop all these attack by joining up the army.

However I do have a few issues

1) I discussed this with my parents and they'd rather I didn't and rather me join the Police, not exactly my ideal career choice, I wanted to become a doctor, but this is never going to happen


2) How would all the Muslim community around my area feel, and I don't mind what they say about me, but I don't want it reflected on my parents, and majority of my friends are Muslim, so it'd be even more awkward

3) I heard some soldiers are racist, even Prince Harry, who was caught using the word Paki, I'm not exactly the best person to talk to if you want racial banter, and if I was to, this would put my off, of course I can't stereotype however that some soldiers are racist etc, but I heard many are also rude???

4) I know what some people think of the Army, and radicals may make me feel ashamed of joining them, saying I've joined people who kill Muslims etc

5) What happens if the army turns out worse, like if they do just kill for oil etc



And what should I do at the moment to make sure my list of recruitment in the future would be much higher, I'd prefer Army or Navy, so should I join the cadets or something? Thanks.


P.S: If you offended by any of these, I didn't mean it in a bad way, any of these posts.

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You're abandoning Waraa wal Baraa and you're opening the door to many fitan. This should be a no go for any Muslim, practising or not. if you're fighting against Muslims (which will inevitable happen), Allahu a'lam what your situation will be on the day of Judgement. If you die fighting for this cause, just know it is not for the sake of Allah and you're not considered a shaheed.

As a naseeha, I'd say for you to stay away from it. Why not join the Mujahideen is my question to you.

Wallahu a'lam.

Sources?

In any case, the Mujahideen are among those who fight solely for the sake of Allah. Joining other armies (and fighting with them) goes against this. Fighting Muslims while you're in another army should give you reason to question your beliefs (if you're Muslim).

The only exception to this is

http://islamqa.info/en/ref/3885

and Allah knows best.

Sources?

In any case, the Mujahideen are among those who fight solely for the sake of Allah. Joining other armies (and fighting with them) goes against this. Fighting Muslims while you're in another army should give you reason to question your beliefs (if you're Muslim).

The only exception to this is

http://islamqa.info/en/ref/3885

and Allah knows best.

You might face a bit of racism. Squaddies aren't ones for being PC. If you aren't too sensitive you'll fit in fine and if you are then they'll soon **** up if you report them.

Squaddies are generally not the smartest people and they are fighting Muslim extremists. You'd expect them to be a little prejudice.

Sorry if I offend any soldiers. I know I'm generalising.

I think in the military courage and foresight are valued more greatly than educational ability. Not to undermine their personal levels of intelligence though, that is a huge generalisation.
Most people who serve in the military don't do so for their entire lives and that speaks for the diversity of the forces. People in the forces join to prove to themselves that they can and you'll be surprised to find how well educated so many serving are; doctors and nuclear engineers for example?
Add to that the statistic which I can't exactly remember but something like 60% of officers and lieutenants were privately educated.

I'd like to stop all these attack by joining up the army.

I think in the military courage and foresight are valued more greatly than educational ability. Not to undermine their personal levels of intelligence though, that is a huge generalisation.
Most people who serve in the military don't do so for their entire lives and that speaks for the diversity of the forces. People in the forces join to prove to themselves that they can and you'll be surprised to find how well educated so many serving are; doctors and nuclear engineers for example?
Add to that the statistic which I can't exactly remember but something like 60% of officers and lieutenants were privately educated.