D&D Theology's "Ask About Islam" Thread Mk. IV

I got a maintance loan (which you don't have to give back) and I used that to pay off tuition fees mainly. So it wasn't too bad. Can't you do the same?

You should also try and find out more about this, maybe the government might make some changes?



I'll try asking some people about foreign education and any other good alternatives.

do you find sikhism to be a better religion than islam?

Asalamu Alaykum,

how did you go about getting the loan?

What are the core beliefs of wahabism? how did it come about?

The term 'Wahabism' was coined up by the British early in the 1920s and 30s when the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was about to be form. Abdul Aziz ibn Saud (the founder of KSA) sought the help of the fierce and powerful Bedouin tribesman to take over Arabia. These tribesman practiced an ultra conservative form of Sunni Islam which started back in the 16th century Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahab (ra). Ibn Saud promised them that he would rule by their form of Islam as long as he and his heirs rule the land. So they agreed, and together, ibn Saud and the tribesman took over Arabia. However, soon ibn Saud invited the West (America and Britain) into the country to help develop it and what not, and the tribesman where furious at this as they were violently anti-western, and so they Brits called the Wahabis.

Read up on your history, only by knowing our history, can we know where we are going.

the person meant a maintenance grant - a grant is a sum of money you get which you are not required to pay back

All those who register with Student Finance England are automatically assessed for maintenance grant, which depends on your household income

I did the same when I was at university, I used the grant I was given to pay my tuition fees

so what made them ultra conservative

certain practices, like more emphasis on sticking to the Qur'an and Sunnah, therefore are more violent to other sects especially the Shia sect. Also, like I said they were violently anti-western so they generally dislike western inventions, in fact, rumor has it that some even tried to say that telephones were haram, when it first came out. Also, they insisted on sticking to Sharia law or as much of it as possible (since western influence on the now king Ibn Saud made it impossible for a pure Islamic state where the law was entirely based on the Qur'an and Sunnah). To be honest, they are only seen as ultra conservative when compared to other Muslim countries since no Muslim country bases its laws on the Qur'an except KSA.

certain practices, like more emphasis on sticking to the Qur'an and Sunnah, therefore are more violent to other sects especially the Shia sect. Also, like I said they were violently anti-western so they generally dislike western inventions, in fact, rumor has it that some even tried to say that telephones were haram, when it first came out. Also, they insisted on sticking to Sharia law or as much of it as possible (since western influence on the now king Ibn Saud made it impossible for a pure Islamic state where the law was entirely based on the Qur'an and Sunnah). To be honest, they are only seen as ultra conservative when compared to other Muslim countries since no Muslim country bases its laws on the Qur'an except KSA.

Isnt sticking to the Quran and Sunnah a good thing?

Are you saying Saudi are doing stuff under shariah law?

Being violent goes against the sunnah.

I've seen some Saudis and several Sunnis on this thread, so I'll just ask this (hopefully inoffensive) question. I have nothing against Sunnis, just to clarify; I come from a majority Sunni community, it's with Saudi that I have an issue.

Why are Wahabbis (or whatever term you prefer), particularly the ones who control most of the Saudi Arabian government, so against Shi'as?

I understand the religious differences issue, but that doesn't mean you go around killing people, does it? (I'd quote Qur'anic verses, but I'm assuming you're familiar with them :P) I've been looking for a 'sensible' answer, but the most I've gotten is "Saudi is stupid." Not exactly satisfactory. So, some enlightenment from someone more familiar with the Saudi system would be appreciated.

I've seen some Saudis and several Sunnis on this thread, so I'll just ask this (hopefully inoffensive) question. I have nothing against Sunnis, just to clarify; I come from a majority Sunni community, it's with Saudi that I have an issue.

Why are Wahabbis (or whatever term you prefer), particularly the ones who control most of the Saudi Arabian government, so against Shi'as?

I understand the religious differences issue, but that doesn't mean you go around killing people, does it? (I'd quote Qur'anic verses, but I'm assuming you're familiar with them :P) I've been looking for a 'sensible' answer, but the most I've gotten is "Saudi is stupid." Not exactly satisfactory. So, some enlightenment from someone more familiar with the Saudi system would be appreciated.

I've seen some Saudis and several Sunnis on this thread, so I'll just ask this (hopefully inoffensive) question. I have nothing against Sunnis, just to clarify; I come from a majority Sunni community, it's with Saudi that I have an issue.

Why are Wahabbis (or whatever term you prefer), particularly the ones who control most of the Saudi Arabian government, so against Shi'as?

I understand the religious differences issue, but that doesn't mean you go around killing people, does it? (I'd quote Qur'anic verses, but I'm assuming you're familiar with them :P) I've been looking for a 'sensible' answer, but the most I've gotten is "Saudi is stupid." Not exactly satisfactory. So, some enlightenment from someone more familiar with the Saudi system would be appreciated.

Apart from the above, i'd say it would be an understatement to claim most people in the Muslim world dislike (or have unfavorable views) on Shia.