As a Muslim

@indahfth (11161)
Indonesia
June 16, 2010 10:38am CST
As a Muslim, how do you make friends with people who are not Muslim? Or you choose to select friends who practice the same religion with you?
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@karen1969 (1779)
16 Jun 10
I don't mind at all what religion my friends practice or if they have a religion at all. I don't have any religion, but I think it's fine if people choose to believe or not, it's all okay. I wouldn't judge someone on their religious beliefs. I prefer to get to know someone as a whole person, rather than just one aspect of their personality.
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@ellie333 (21016)
16 Jun 10
That is exactly how I feel Karen, if a person is good as a whole it does no matter to me what religion they do or don't follow. Huggles. Ellie :D
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
I have the same opinion with you all.
• Malaysia
16 Jun 10
yup 100% in agreement
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@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
16 Jun 10
All my life I've had friends I've not bothered what their religions are if they have any. Simply because they make up the world around me. And it's not because the religion they chose to be in but it's because of the kind of friends they have been. Whatever their religions are it doesn't make me less the person I am in the faith I choose to be in.
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@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
16 Jun 10
Do you only make friends with people of the same faith?
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
I'm friends with everybody. I do not choose friends with the same religion. I'm glad to be friends with anybody. My parents also have a different religion with me, we respect each other.
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
17 Jun 10
I've had friends in Indonesia whom you could find Muslims, Catholics, Protestants, Hindus and Buddhists within the same family. But they all respect each other's. Knowing my friends' religions would help me a lot not to offend any. In the disabled home/school I worked in Malang, there would be a moment of silence before food which I love to say "Ucapkan terima kasih dalam kepercayaan anda Silakan! (Say Thanks in your faith Please!)" And that's "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity)" in the words of our forefathers. Thanks!
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
22 Jun 10
I'm not a muslim, but I have friends who are. You keep an open mind and you act respectfully about the differences in your beliefs and you will be fine making friends who believe differently.
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@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
23 Jun 10
I totally agree. PS when I said "you" I didn't mean you personally. :D
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
23 Jun 10
I am always open-minded and always respected all religions. I am very glad to know everyone regardless of their religion. I'm glad to be friends with anyone, which is important for me to respect each other.
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@ifa225 (14463)
• Indonesia
4 Jul 10
in real life, i choose friends from my religion. i cant take a best friend form other religion because friends do influence friend
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@ifa225 (14463)
• Indonesia
5 Jul 10
no, our religion said that we must not take a best friend from the other. i do make friends with other but not too close just like my muslim friends
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
25 Dec 11
Yes. You are right. But, my family has a lot of non- Muslims. Even my mother is also non-Muslims. Despite our different religions, our mutual respect and never to affect each other.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
5 Jul 10
If you have a strong faith, you certainly will not be affected. important person good and willing to appreciate and respect each other.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
16 Jun 10
I don't look at the persons religion or beliefs as long as the person itself is a good human being. It is not the religion that matters to me when it comes to friendship. Every person (whatever religion he/she belongs)has their own free will to choose between good and bad. So,it depends on the person what to choose,being good or bad. And,that is what i look for,the goodness within each person,and not their religion. Have a good day always
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
yes, you are correct. we must choose friends based on their good nature.
• Egypt
17 Jun 10
you are corrects
@momof3kids (1894)
• Singapore
17 Jun 10
I am a Muslim and about making friends, I do not care about religion also. As far as I know, there are bad and mean people no matter what their religion is and vice versa. However when there are non-muslims who condemn Islam, I will feel very sad and if its here at Mylot, I will stay clear of them. If I am troubled about something, I will seek this particular Muslim friend, because she will give me the most appropriate solution according to Islam. But there are some things I would like to hear from everybodys point of view because I like to increase knowledge. If I can use it, I will. If I cant, theres no harm done.
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• Singapore
17 Jun 10
Oyes about making friends, I will talk to anybody and if it blossoms into friendship and if that person is of different faith, I will be careful of what to say about religion.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
Yes, you are absolutely right. I will also be the same with you. Still have more I know about Islam, especially the problem of relations with other religious people. But I am very happy to be friends with everybody. I do not choose friends based on religion. My parents have a different religion to me. I'm sometimes very confused to be, but we're very good relationship and mutual respect.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
18 Jun 10
yes, you are correct. With friends with anyone who does not choose a religion, we will be able to share their thoughts. What is important is mutual respect.
@naka75 (795)
• Singapore
19 Jun 10
I am a Buddhist and I make many friends who are Muslims. I don't make friends because of their religions but because we could speak to one another and share our opinions, cultures, interests. We treat one another as human beings and support one another.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
19 Jun 10
yes, I also have the same opinion with you. This world will feel at peace, if everyone has positive thoughts. Thinking like this is my passion.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
23 Jun 10
i also do not choose my friends and i actually have more friends who are not with the same religion as i have. i was a catholic but turned out to believe more with the bible believers.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
23 Jun 10
Yes, we should not choose a friend. As humans we should be friends with anyone despite having a different religion, mutual respect is the key to friendship.
@Ninaaah (93)
• Serbia And Montenegro
17 Jun 10
To me, it doesn't matter. I don't care is my friend Muslim, Christian or part of some other religion. I'm not really thinking about that. I don't believe that God exist so I am not obsessed about religion. I've got a very nice friend, she's Muslim and she is from Syria and I can say she's a very nice person. I met her about 10 years ago, and we still have awesome friendship.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
18 Jun 10
Very glad to hear your story.
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
Nope, I don't do that. I make friends with GOOD PEOPLE, no matter what religion they believe. religion is a very personal thing, and it's not my right to pick on people based on it. I make friends with the non muslims the same was I do with the fellow muslims. We get along, share thoughts and have fun also :)
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
18 Jun 10
Yes. I also like you. Never make friends based on religion.
• China
17 Jun 10
Islam does not tell you to make friendship with others. And friendship does not care anything. I make friend in a normal way or same way that i make with Muslim friend. I don't care is she is from my religion or different. I care how she/he is?
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
18 Jun 10
Yes. I also like you. Never make friends based on religion. The important thing is to respect each other.
@abj163 (1037)
• India
17 Jun 10
hello ....iam a hindu but i dont believe in god or religion for me all people are same and in friendship there shound not be religion ..........i have a lot of muslim friends so i think religion doesnot matters
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
Yes, that is important in establishing the friendship is mutual understanding and respect.
• Philippines
19 Jun 10
hello there indahfth! i befriend anyone not based on their religion or beliefs, but because we like each other's company and attitudes. My friends have different religions, some are muslims, but it was never an issue among us. Diversified as we are in our beliefs and faith, my friends and I really believe that genuine friendship rises above anything, above any differences in culture, beliefs and color. I hope that other people too would not make it an issue or hindrance in making friends. We are on in this world, even though we may have different beliefs, we are truly united under one Creator.. HIM up there.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
19 Jun 10
Yes I strongly agree with you. This will always be a peaceful world if everyone had the same thoughts with you.
@ekoytyas (4679)
• Indonesia
5 Jul 10
actually my girlfriend is a catholic but if i can marriage with her, i will make her use a "jilbab".
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
5 Jul 10
you have good intentions, but you should not force, because it must come from the heart to wear Jilbab.
@suehan1 (4344)
• Australia
17 Jun 10
I do not think it matters what faith you are, if you like some one and want to be their friend faith should not stand in the way. I have friends from all different ways of life and different faiths. i like them for who they are not their religion.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
I also have the same thoughts with you in selecting friends.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
17 Jun 10
It is irrelevant what religion denomination any of my friends belong to. I feel love and respect for them regardless. I think it opens the world for you to have as many friends from as many cultures and religions as possible. I think that is where world peace can start and that is the main thread of most faiths.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
yes, I strongly agree with you.
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@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
16 Jun 10
Hello my friend indahfth, for me there's no religion barrier when it comes to friendship. As long that guy would be friendly and willing to be friend with me I think that's no problem with me. Friendship is free. You can't buy real and honest friend. Of course I would not need someone to be a friend who is lunatic or crazy. That's only my opinion I don't about the others. Cheers!! Mobhomeir here..
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
I also have the same opinion with you. Religion is not a barrier to friendship.
• Malaysia
16 Jun 10
all religions promote peacefulness..and peace is universal to all. so as long as people have who want to know me have peaceful intentions, i wouldn't mind getting to know them and being friends
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
yes you are absolutely right. Peace is paramount.
@qianyun6 (2067)
• China
17 Jun 10
I don't think people who believe a religion only can make friends with the ones who have the same faith as him/herself. If the one's religion doesn't collide with yours, and he/she can respect your faith, it'll be OK. Of course, first of all, you must be able to respect other religion!
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
Yes. we must respect each other. That is the most important in friendship.
@jak2010 (1550)
• Papua New Guinea
17 Jun 10
I am not a muslim. I am a christian. But I have some muslim firend who I think were liberal in their approach and I find it freindly to relate to them. Understand each other and respect other people's views, relgion and ideas are the ways to go. Religion should not be a barrier to human relationships and living together.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
17 Jun 10
yes, I agree with you, Religion is not a barrier to establish friendship,