i don’t feel connected to islam

Smoking fair enough - although no where in the quran/sunnah does is say that smoking is forbidden.

drinking in EXCESSIVE amounts is harmful. however, minimal quantities of alcohol is relatively harmless and some studies suggest that minimal quantities of red wine can have health benefits. So if this is proven outright, does it mean science has trumped religion?

also, what's wrong with wearing clothing that reveals 's lot of skin' or an individuals figure. Do u look down on women who don't cover their hair Or wear a Burka?

you couldnt make this up! so based on a few cases, you've drawn the final conclusion that EVERY person who leaves islam does so coz they find unislamic cultures appealing. what about the people who find islam and the quran contradictory, backward and outdated?

My point is that there's nothing wrong with wearing modest clothing. I understand that it's a women's choice on what they want to wear and I definitely do not look down on people who don't cover their hair. I have manynon Muslim friends.
Drinking habits tend to build and become unhealthy.
How much of the Quran have you read?

Yes, your point?

I wasn't using these cases as a sample for everyone. Some people could feel pressured by their family and religion. If people find it contradictory, that's their opinion but I don't like it when they just say that the religion is wrong, it offends me as a Muslim.

It sounded quite rude

once again, many people do know how to handle their drink, despite what the media says. one drink every month, heck, every two weeks won't harm you. minimal quantities of red wine can have health benefits. Why forbid something if it has potential health benefits?

why does the quran not explicitly say that smoking is haram yet alcohol is haram?

once again, many people do know how to handle their drink, despite what the media says. one drink every month, heck, every two weeks won't harm you. minimal quantities of red wine can have health benefits. Why forbid something if it has potential health benefits?

why does the quran not explicitly say that smoking is haram yet alcohol is haram?

You do not have a right to stop people from suggesting your religion is wrong and proving an opposing opinion, just because it upsets you. offence is subjective and you being offended is irrelevant.

being offended isn't an excuse to Shut down free speech and discussion

No belief I hold is above criticism.

Islam acknowledges there are some benefits to drinking alcohol in small amounts, but the reason why it's not allowed is because too much alcohol will blind your senses and may lead you to do irrational things. Yes, the majority don't have drinking issues, but 40% of people in A&E in hospital are there because of alcohol related issues, and there's plenty more in other wards, such as general surgery, where they have liver problems, psychiatry due to addiction. So alcohol does have very damaging effects if you look at the bigger picture.

There was a story of a man who was offered the opportunity to commit three deadly sins. He refused. Then he was offered alcohol and he accepted. In his drunken state, he went on to commit the 3 deadly sins he initially refused to do.

I didn't know that it doesn't

It's ok to criticize, but please be respectful of other people's beliefs

I'm debating not shutting you down I'm honestly interested in your opinion

I'm an ex muslim. Does that make my opinions on Islam any less valid and easy to dismiss?

does the quran/hadiths outright state that smoking is forbidden and haraam. yes or no?

no it makes it even more interesting.its nice hearing about your opinions. are you male or female? not that it matters