Integration of our Muslim Youth in non-Muslim societies – new challenges

Salam. How can we protect our children from a corrupted society? keeping them our from un-Islamic ideologies and practices. Thanks

I have never heard of an era where humanity lived in peace. Since the incident between Abiel and Khabeel, history points to turmoil after turmoil. In this regard, where could we really find solace? I am very positive and 100% confident that only complete adherence to the tenets of Islam and complete faith in Allah, that He is the Only, I repeat the One & Only SUPREME LORD is the only solution. As a learned Ulama, what is the solution for the present predicament of the Muslims and the so-called Muslim World?

Why are Muslim youth in particular not able to integerate themselves in the non- Muslim societies? Why are they more often than not considered a liability rather than an asset?

As Salamu Alaikum, My Question is regarding interaction between us and the non-believers. To what extent should we associate ourselves with them? For eg. going to a different lunch or something… What do you think would be some appropriate topic of discussion besides religion? I guess it gets boring sometimes for people if they talk about religion all the time. Jazak ALLAH khairan.

Assalamu Alaikum, I often feel "split in two" when it comes to my identity. It is mostly regarding hijab. I wear full hijab to school, but at home in my neighborhood I don't wear it when mowing the lawn, nor do I wear it when I run errands or exercise. I am a convert, and I feel that all the different Muslim ethnicities want to pull me towards them (Indian, Pakistani, Arab, Etc). I feel as though I've lost MYSELF sometimes, like I'm no longer authentic. Inshallah I would appreciate your suggestions. Jazakullah.

Salaam, What do you suggest we do for future generations in the West? Unfortunately, I feel I have no one to turn to because most of the "elders" are immigrants who haven't grasped a lot of the social concepts and issues that young people (like me) face in America. Inshallah my generation will hopefully change things for the better when it comes to identity issues because we have a better understanding of things.

Assalamu Alaikum, A lot of Muslims seem to think that being "American" or "British" and Muslim is a paradox. How can we change this mentality? Sometimes I feel as though I need to prove to "born" Muslims that I am Muslim! How do we bridge the gap of this misunderstanding?

I have a Question. I know a girl from the US and she been in Islam for 2 years. She was living in Morocco but when she came here, after 2 months she changed. She knows a lot about islam but i dont know why she changed? i talk to her and she says to me that this is her life. Please tell me what I can tell her to put her back in Islam. incharalah wa jazakom Allah.

Sometimes in my career I have problems because i wear hijab. How should I approach this problem?

What are the steps a Muslim can take to strengthen their identity and not be influenced by pressures around them?

I am a Catholic with a desire to learn more about the Muslims. I want to understand how the Qur'an came about and read all of it. I have seen DVDs about Islam, which helped me to see that we are all God's people. Since I have come to know some Muslims and watched their work ethics and modesty in dress and high respect for their spouses, I cannot but help want to be more like them! Allah is just wanting us to know Him, and not have anything to distract from Him. I know in the Christian faith, Jesus is our Way to God…as the Sacrificial Lamb. Because I know little, but want to learn so much more, I have grown to LOVE the Muslims with an understanding of how they RESPECT so much more than we do in America. They do not like the war going on. I don't either. Because I have hungered for wanting to understand something that I used to just "stereo type" as foreigners, and such, it was as a result of watching and knowing the Muslims for a long while, to say…"There is something special about them." They are so much closer to Allah in their daily greetings. Sometimes I feel that we, as Christians, put God to shame, for not having such respect daily when we greet each other. There is so much to learn for non-Muslims to see what they are missing! The Muslims are beautiful people, and I, at times, feel the need to "cover" myself out of respect to my loved one…and be only for him. The covering of the heads and arms, and legs are positive things that are precious to family only. We in America have become "flesh" idols, and this is so wrong. May God/Allah have patience with us…as we all strive to be closer to Him. Peace Be Unto You. Kristina

I love islam, even though I'm not always the best one to practice it. But I find myself outraged and angry at the Iraq war. Looking through history I see a endless list of actions and crimes committed by nations such as the UK or France or the USA. How can Muslims possibly look upon these nations with any sense of patriotism. I was born and bred in the UK and I love my home, but i am coming ot the point where issues such as the Iraq war, Abu Gharaib, Palestine, and Checniya is making me frustrated to the point where in my weakest form i feel respect for Al-qaeda and their fight against America. I know I am not alone. Every Muslim youth I meet has similar frustrations of anger and a feeling of impotency because we can't do anything.. What do you suggest Muslim youth like me should do before the frustrations of loyal young Muslism spill over and hurt the Muslim community in the West, by committing actions against their governments.

Assalamu alaikum Dr, With the way the Western world looks at Muslims who follow the sunna to the core as fundametalist, how will one find it easy in the white people's countries?

How can I make myself feel strong when I feel weak?

How can we as Muslim youth deal with people who make fun of us and push us around just because we're trying to practice Islam?

How can the youth stand up for their rights and be counted without being aggressive and getting into physcial fights?

Dear Sir, I'm a girl belong to ehl-e sunnat wants to marry a guy who is from fiqha jafria. I know very well that the decision is not very easy but it is not very hard too because i think that we must follow Allah and act according to the teaching of Qur'an & Hadis and this is not from Allah that He made us Sunni or Shia or whatever this is our beliefs and thinking and if i found anything good then it is my duty to tell the others or if i found that if someone belongs to my religion and not properly acting accordingly or something else then it is also my duty to tell them the truth. So this is one of the reasons which compelled me to take a positive decision means to marry him but I also want to take some one wise advise. Please help me.

It's quite hard to be in the Muslim community in Western countries because everyone lives so far apart. It's like a major event whenever we come together so often I (and others like me) feel isolated. How do you suggest we deal with such feelings?

Muslim youth now have an identity crisis due to social and political reasons. What are your suggestions to overcome this problem?

What are the main reasons that would cause someone to loose identity?

Most Muslim youth in North America are after fashion, cool attitude, and un-Islamic behaviour, while da'wah workers are not yet targeting the youth in the best manner that one is expecting. When and how can we have al youth work with lots of resourses and equipment so as to contain our youth in a safe, Islamic environment?

Assalam O Alaikum. I told my wife that you are divorced, you are divorced and you are divorced if you spent more than 5 days in your parents home. Even if I allow you to stay for more than 5 days, you will not spend more than 5 days. As far as my condition is concerned I just wanted to intimidate her but I thought at that time of anger that if even after this warning she spends more than five days then I should better divorce her. Now there is her brother's wedding and she needs to stay at least for ten days there. And i told her to stay there for 10 days on my own wish. She is also two months pregnant. So please tell me the Islamic ruling in this case regarding my declaration of divorce. Will it be regarded as completed now…or we are allowed to take back such a conditional divorce and lead a happy and pure life May Allah bless you.

How can I maintain my sprituality in a society that only cares about money, movies, songs, etc? I am finding it extremly difficult to keep my faith strong around my friends. Should I quit to another Muslim country? The problem is that a lot of my friends in Egypt and Lebanon say that it is no longer different and that most Muslim countries are becoming Westernized?

Assalam aleikum, The Question I want to ask may not be a Question about today's topic, but i would like to know your opinion on this. I recently applied for a job as a diplomat and administration officer with the Malaysian government. Quite some time ago, a prominent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Imran hosein was on a dawah tour in Malaysia. He said that a government that makes halal what's haram and makes haram what's halal has committed shirk because that government has replaced Allah's rule and claimed to be the sovereign law. The way i see it, the Malaysian government is not a Muslim government even if it claims to be so. So my Question is, would I be committing shirk if I work for this government even if my intention is for the experience that I would gain from it? And things are more complicated because I support the opposition party. How do you perceive me to be? a hypocrite? thank you. Assalam aleikum.

As salamu alaykum, In a society full of things which make youth go astray, what can be done?

Can you suggest some tips on how to make coming to the masjid interesting for the youth. I am trying to invite my friends to the Friday halaqa where we meet in the masjid and have an open discussion with our imam, and translation is available. When I tell my friends about the halaqa, they always tell me: "It is not cool," "You guys need to spice it up a little bit," etc.

Salam,je voudrais d'abord vous dire que je trouve ce site très reussi!!!ma fille vit avec un garçon elle a eu un enfant avec lui et elle n'a pas fait l'acte de mariage arabe elle a juste fait deux fatha avec talba et je voudrais savoir si c'est hallal ou haram

In a non-Muslim society who may be our friends?