Muslim Yahoo Groups to consider joining…but take Caution!
Here are a few Muslim yahoo groups I’m on and that you should consider joining:
- PeacefulIslam4ever - one I’ve been on the longest. Mostly for dawaa purposes, for Muslims & non-Muslims. Highly informative, educational info. I highly recommend joining.
- SistersNet World-wide sisters only with 400+ members strong. I just became a member this week…so far its okay…nothing new in the posts I’ve seen thusfar. But, worth staying in to see the rare necessary news that may come up soon.
- MasjidAl-IslamCT – New Haven masjid. A very active community, that supports cooperative efforts…a new member, I’ve found some great sisters to network with; and appreciate community event postings for my family to consider attending.
- Homeschool-Muslim-CT – The group I’m obviously most active in. We attended our first field trip to the Science Expo of CT this Thursday…and while I thought we were going to meet Muslim Homeschoolers for the very 1st time since we arrived in CT…Subhannallah, I knew the majority of the families I saw! Field trips, coops, networking, etc.
Caution: As in our sub-title states, we live only by the Qur’an and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace & blessings be upon him). Even though these groups are for & by Muslims; unfortunately, I’ve noticed posts that my family and I do not agree with, since they are bi’dah
“new and unprecedented. Hence, they define Bid`ah as everything that has been introduced following the death of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the golden eras of his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them all)”
Now, it is incumbent of all Muslims to educate and set-straight Muslims who are going astray , or leading astray (INS, I’ll add references later)…
And, there are ahadeeth supporting that we should walk away when heated debate, because if they’re not listening, defensive or having another agenda (led astray and don’t want to admit it)…
I often read quietly, utilize the good information, participate in healthy discussions, network professionally and appropriately, and don’t enter into debate simply because it is not my nature.
On the other hand, if I have a trusting, respectful relationship with a sister, I will, however, email her separately and advise for the sake of Allah SWT and Him Alone. But, to strangers…I feel I’m being more respectful, since I’m just that “a stranger/lurker/someone they don’t know or trust”.
Can u imagine an anonymous person writing and saying “you’re commiting bi’dah because X,Y, Z”?
Subhanallah, since it’s obvious I’m a reverted Muslim where ever I do, I often get good-natured and some ill-natured advise openly…and, because I was raised with much self-confidence, the good-natured ones have always become dear friends of mine. The ill-natured ones, I thank them, share my 2-cents (if its worth-it) and move on.
But, an anonymous email from a fellow yahoo group member (Muslim or not)…only a true Mu’min would accept my sisterly advise…and well, in my experience; not many of accepting until after they know, trust and love me for Allah SWT. So, hence…
My advise to you: proceed (as with EVERY area in your life) with caution. Do NOT listen or accept everything and anything you read…and Ask questions from respectful, practicing & trustworthy sources.
We are all striving for Allah’s SWT pleasure, and I ask forgiveness from Him (and you) if I’ve offended you by these strong points. My intention is only to warn and educate.
Examples of bid’ah; accepting holidays (religious or national) besides our 2 Eids, entering into inter-faith dialogue…now, that’s a WHOLE story in & of itself; but briefly speaking…
We can, should & must get along with all people of all religions, we can even discuss openly our religious beliefs, sharing our similarities is one-thing (and a good-thing)…but desperately finding similarities to appease others simply because you have to Prove to them that you are a peaceful, loving, devout Muslim…when in fact you are compromising the very essence of your beauty, peace and love for Allah SWT and our beloved Prophet PBUH…crosses ALL lines. When in doubt simply, read, memorize, and recite over & over again Surah Kafirun.
To put it simply, my parents are of 2 different faiths (Catholicism & Buddhism), my siblings and extended families come half-dozen more religions…yet, we all live happily & respectfully.
We often discuss our similarities and differences, but never enter into heated debates or arguments.
We respect our differences and know that we all have our own decisions to be accountable in faith in our own ways.
Do I believe that Islam is the true path? Yes.
When asked, do I shy away from the truth? No.
Unfortunatley, in many (practically ALL cases that I’ve read, witness, heard and seen with my very own eyes & ears), the Muslims participating in inter-faith have compromised themselves for the sake of others…which is not only Sad, but unacceptable.
Our only fear and pleasure should and always be to Allah SWT and Him Alone.
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