Thoughts on being what they call a "Kafir"

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OP - September 25, 2017, 01:00 AM

So I've been away from the forum for about 2 years I think, and I'm shocked to see that my blog posts in the blog section have only migrated to page 3!! I guess this is a good metaphor for my progress as a nonbeliever

I just wanted to share some thoughts regarding the term "Kafir" and the reason I don't define myself as such. For me, being a nonbeliever specifically with Islam isn't just about rejecting the entire religion, it's more about transcending all of it entirely. If I define myself as a "Kafir" then I'm just accepting a label that was constructed by Islam. To me the words "kafir" and "mu'min" are constructs that starkly box people into "good" and "evil" within the realm of Islam. It makes it so easy to pit humans against one another. This isn't only nonsensical to me, it's dangerous. That's why I reject the terms altogether. I am neither mu'min nor kafir.

I'm not sure if there's an equivalent term in Arabic for "nonbeliever" that doesn't sound as harsh as "kafir," but if there is, I would prefer that title.

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Reply #1 - September 25, 2017, 01:09 AM

Quote from: Aqua on September 25, 2017, 01:00 AM
So I've been away f

I just wanted to share some thoughts regarding the term "Kafir"

I'm not sure if there's an equivalent term in Arabic for "nonbeliever" that doesn't sound as harsh as "kafir," but if there is, I would prefer that title.

Thoughts?

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Reply #2 - September 25, 2017, 01:33 AM

thanks Yeeze

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Reply #3 - September 25, 2017, 01:46 AM

Quote from: Aqua on September 25, 2017, 01:33 AM
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Reply #4 - September 27, 2017, 07:16 PM

totally agree with you! these terms put the person in 2 boxes either good or bad! I am an atheist for more than 2 years now but I consider myself as a good person I am polite, strong independent westernised woman! however, i actually see myself start being even nicer toward people and humanity than before rejecting religions! I'm open to all people from different cultural backgrounds, I'm socialising more! I stopped judging people according to their spiritual beliefs, I really feel rejecting religions makes me happier and loving person! so let muslims call me Kafir i don't care anymore
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Reply #5 - September 28, 2017, 10:36 PM

houzan I feel the same way, the less religious I become, the less judgmental I feel towards other people. I find that I have been this way my entire life, never really identifying with the faith except in a really superficial way to please my parents, and I never identified with most other Arabs around me because of it. I also find that reading a lot of books and being creative through art and writing and photography has made me a more empathetic person than I would otherwise be if I just read the Quran. Also more of a critical thinker and someone for whom it is possible to imagine a world beyond Islam.

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Reply #6 - November 05, 2017, 11:08 PM

just came around this thread! I've been atheist for more than 2 years now! I'm in a free safe country yet I'm still so scared for my safety! specially from my extended family they keep disturbing me with some silly threatening emails that i am a sinner who deserve to be killed! Ive been doing research about religion for very long time and i still can't get it! my mind refuse the idea of religion and its rules! how can i be forced to believe and follow it!! this is a personal choice! and if I'm not hurting anyone and living my life peacefully why should I be punished to death!! Ive been going to a psychologist for a while she is helping a lot yet i still can't get this fear out of my mind! wondering if its just me or you guys have such emotions controlling your mind?
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