You can be Mr Islam instead of Mr X

Submitted by Yasmin (United States), Feb 17, 2006 at 11:30

I am in the same situation as you are except I'm Miss Islam and not Miss X. I live in a country dominated by Christians. I have many Christian friends and go to a Christian school. I can understand where you are coming from but a lot of Muslims have read the Qur'an and interpreted the Qur'an in a way that fits modern society. This does not mean doing opposite what it asks you to do, but as an individual to use moral instincts to tell you what's right and what's not.

E.g. In Islam women are encouraged to stay at home and look after the children, but nowadays many Muslim women go to work. This does not mean she is committing a sin. Although you should be following the Qur'an there are times where there are exceptions and you have to read between the lines. It's exactly the situation that you are in. You can be a Muslim and still maintain friendship with non-believers. We should all learn to live together in a civilized manner.

I fully understand you.
Thanks

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