Quote Originally Posted by WIA View Post
Good point...people forget so easily about the goods religion should teach. I know my real fam was only concerned with the baseline beliefs of the 5 pillars of Islam. Always prayed, always fasted, gave their zakah, planned on going to Hajj. Never was I taught what I could get out of religion, just what I was supposed to be giving to Allah. You should realize your place is not to be the judge anyone and cast them to Hell or Paradise if you truly believe in God. Too bad I had that conversation when I was 13. My developing brain seeds about all this were practically nonexistent.
Though it may not seem like it at the time, 16 is still a very young age to be, still plenty of time for growth, new experiences, etc Your friend gave the best advice when saying that reading it yourself is best. Pay attention most to what gives you the greatest understanding and inspiration and go from there.


I like the word spiritually so much better than religion. It doesn't seem like the point would be to go through ritualistic dogma but to better understand yourself, and therefore the world around you. And even then, not just as what the world is as what the world should be. I have my own short comings just like every one else but I try to be an example of that inner vision I have for that world in the hopes that somewhere along the way people will see it everywhere.