Support for ISIS in the Muslim World - Perceptions vs Reality - Metrocosm. According to a Brookings report from last January: 40% of Americans believe most Muslims oppose ISIS.14% think most Muslims support ISIS.And 44% (the plurality) of Americans believe Muslim views are evenly balanced on the issue. American perceptions of Muslims’ support for the Islamic State are all over the map.
And you only have to search Google for “how many muslims support isis” to see why. The first result shows “81% of respondents support the Islamic State.” The second result, “Most dislike ISIS in Muslim countries.“ The range of answers to this question reported by the media is enormous, partly because much of it comes from online polls, social media sentiment analysis, and other non-scientific / unrepresentative studies. Last month, the International Business Times cited a study from Pew Research Center concluding ISIS is “almost universally hated.” What the Muslim world actually thinks of ISIS Looking only at scientific opinion polls, the results are actually very consistent. Sources. 12 Tips for the Convert Muslim. -The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Tirmidhi) As a new Muslim, you will have trouble keeping up with prayers every day, fasting during Ramadan, and the many other practices in this religion. The struggle that we face, with such a radical change in lifestyle, is difficult and will take some time.
Awkward moments are bound to happen, don’t fret. You are not expected to wake up at 4am every morning to pray (extra night prayers). If you have problems with certain practices, then gradually work yourself into the mindset of worship. A counselor once told me when I was young, “How do you eat an elephant? Just One bite at a time.” Keeping up with your devotional practices is something that will strengthen your faith immensely. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Ahmad, Nasa’i) Keeping up a good relationship with your family is essential.
What you do not want to do is act like you know everything, attempt to debate everything, or overly defend yourself in a way that might make you angry or upset. -The Holy Qur’an, 12:2. The Angry Arab News Service/وكالة أنباء العربي الغاضب. Islam In Action. Mount Hira, Learn Quran, Ayatul Kursi, Surah Yasin. Halal Tube - Islamic Lectures, Islamic Videos, Islamic Audios. Halaltunes - easiest way to listen to the quran online. The Muslimah Next Door.