A question for our Muslim members ....

[Sequoia]

I have a question I would like answered, and it was prompted by thinking about the issues raised by the cartoon controversy.

However ......

..... I don't want it loaded by negative connotations from that thread or that issue. This is a genuine and general non-loaded question, and I really want a genuine answer.

I would also be obliged if people could keep ALL mention of the cartoon issue out of this thread, or it'll end up about that.


So, the question .....

As a Muslim, if your faith requires one thing and the law of this land requires another, which do you follow?

What I mean is if the mandates of your faith and the secular law of the country (whichever it may be) are in direct contradiction, which takes precedence?

 

[Sequoia]

Ive always been brought up to tolerate other people regardless of their beliefs, cast etc. To quote my father "You live by the laws of the land where you live". Therefore I obey the laws of the country, being a yorkshire born an bred muslim I find a middle point between the laws of my religion and the laws of my country.

Thanks, gib. As I understand it, that accords perfectly with what I understand the Christian stance to be. I've always understood that to be in matters of faith, God's law rules, but that God requires man to live by man's law.

Of course, I asked this question specifically of Muslims, but exactly the same question could be asked of ANY religion ... what do you do if your religion and local law are conflicting. I know we have some Sikhs on here, how about you guys? Any Buddhists about? Any other religions care to comment?

 

[Sequoia]

notcied a typo, edited now

I noticed the edit. I spotted a couple in mine reply, but a ninja edit beat the timer for the "edited by" sign. One minute isn't it?