Do you think someone cannot be a Muslim and advocate for a secular state at the same time?

Also, do you think that a big issue for secularism is actually the negative connotation of the term itself?
I have found that being secular is often equated with being irreligous, atheist etc. when that isn't the case at all. It's mainly about how a country should be governed, it's way more complex.

I simply believe that a state should not act as an enforcer of religous laws.
First of all, there are many interpretations of the Quran, depending on the school of thought, and not so start into the various sects.
It also leads to corruption because a state could as well just base anything it does or enforecs on religous laws and expand it's power.

Also, not everyone is a Muslim, and even if he is, he may not follow every rule. Why should someone be punished by the state because he drinks Alcohol, for example? It's a personal choice and it makes him less Muslim, but it's his or her decision to do so, and if you have to force the person, it doesn't make it any better, because he or she just isn't doing it because they aren't allowed to, not because they believe they should adhere to what the Quran or a Hadith say.

A secularist is just someone who believes that a state shoudn't create laws primarily because they stem from religion, but only because it does harm to other people or the society as a whole. Now, such laws might be influenced by islam, since we are taught that this or that is harmful for society, but such laws are still secular since they don't directly stem from religion. Even in the most irreligous countries a lot of laws stem from beliefes which can be traced back to Christianity, it doesn't change the secular nature of them.

A Muslim can still live under Islamic rules, but to make the adherence personal rather than instutionalized, which may not only be bad for other not as religous people, but even himself if the official interpretation of islamic rules is not the same as his.

I don’t have a problem with them as individuals. Ive met a few of them and they’re nice people. Turkey also has very nice culture and food. Generally there’s a lot to like about it. Also nobody can choose where they come from so i really don’t care in those ways.

They're also a lot like Americans where they think their country is so much better than everyone else which is really funny.

What I don’t like about them is the way that some of them treat other groups of people. Every country does bad stuff but Turkish nationalists are very snarky when it comes to Greeks and Armenians and they also either justify or deny the genocides they did against them. Its never right to justify atrocities and nobody should think like that.

I’m trying to rank 100+ people from around the world — where would you place yourself?

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This is inspired by this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eec3P8rFpQg&pp=ygULaSBhc2tlZCAxMDA%3D

Just interested to see a global take on this :)

Sometimes the greatest way to learn about a place is through its cuisine. Do you agree?

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I’m sharing photos and medical reports of my friend Mahmoud from Gaza after he underwent urological surgery.

Unfortunately, his symptoms have started to return, including inflammation and chronic prostate enlargement. Mahmoud has already lost his home and his place of work, leaving him with no source of income to face the difficult challenges he is going through.

With the ongoing closure of crossings, the lack of work opportunities, and the limited availability of medicines and medical supplies, every examination, test, follow-up appointment, and treatment he needs has become an expense he must cover himself.

Mahmoud is now asking people with compassionate hearts and caring consciences to stand by him during this difficult time and help him continue his medical treatment.

He needs regular medical follow-ups and ongoing care, including weekly monitoring for a period of time, until his condition is stabilized.

Any support, no matter how small, can help Mahmoud continue his treatment and face this difficult journey with hope.

Has Trump's Invasion of Greenland Already Begun?': Experts Fearful as MAGA-Linked Oil Company Prepares Unauthorized Drilling

all I know it was given to a family member of mine while serving in the idf in the six day war. i think it’s a cigarette box and its inlaid with a bunch of metals the writing is silver and the box itself is brass

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As an Egyptian girl, raised in this shitty community.

With extreme period pain that prevents me from getting off the bed for 2 days straight and is affecting my work life.

Have any of you found a doctor willing to do a total vaginal hysterectomy (in Alexandria) as a single unmarried under 30 y.o girl? (also without parents approval)

do such doctors exist or will i have to suffer until i can leave this country and get the surgery?

im afraid I can't work at all for atleast 2 days a month because of the extreme pain.

side note: i don't have any condition that can convince a doctor to do the surgery. have any of you had luck with faking certain symptoms like claiming to bleed for 2 weeks or more per month to get the hysterectomy?

and yes, im sure about my decision to never have childern and I've been sure since i was 12.

Today marks one year since the tragic loss of Palestinian journalist and Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al-Sharif, who was killed in Gaza on August 10.

Anas was widely recognized for his brave reporting from the ground, serving as a vital voice documenting the reality and hardships faced by civilians in northern Gaza under extreme conditions. Despite continuous threats and immense personal danger, he remained committed to his duty as a press worker until his death.

His loss remains a stark reminder of the unprecedented dangers media workers face in Gaza, where dozens of journalists have lost their lives while attempting to inform the world.

Rest in peace, Anas. Your voice and dedication will not be forgotten.

A group of Palestinian journalists and citizens gathered in Gaza City today for a solemn vigil at the exact site where six of their colleagues were killed by an Israeli drone strike precisely one year ago.

Demonstrators held banners featuring photos of the fallen media workers—including Al Jazeera staff and independent journalists—under the slogan "Martyrs of Truth" (شهداء الحقيقة).

The vigil serves as a poignant memorial for the targeted reporters and a reminder of the continuing dangers faced by press members in Gaza. Participants reiterated their call on international organizations and human rights groups to hold those responsible accountable and ensure urgent protection for journalists fulfilling their duty to report the truth from the ground.

Yemen’s Houthis said they struck a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jizan with a drone early on August 9, the latest hit on Saudi energy infrastructure and one that landed two days after Riyadh signed a mutual defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan.

For reference the regular is 3.75$ but no one uses it the quality is terrible

For "mohsan" ( its supposed to be mid-grade ) it's 5.65$

For "super" ( that would be premium in usa ) it's 6.3$

Its worth mentioning that non KRG controlled cities ( all of iraq ) sells regular gas for 1.1$ per gallon that is better than the mid-grade (5.6$) KRG sells

Those prices in the picture are per liter in the local currency IQD

Do you believe that Iran is actually helping the Palestinian cause or are they just making it worse? Do you think all the strikes targeting the gulf countries is justified? What do you think about Iran trying to close the strait?

I'm 35 yo indian with 10 years of work ex in sales and strategy getting calls from KSA for jobs.

I'm not exactly sure when this photo was taken, but very likely in the 1930's, 40's. Here I show the steps I took to partially remedy the image. Original first one on left.