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Muslims have the highest life satisfaction: They have a feeling of 'oneness' that trumps everyone

Ever heard of LTTE.

That's literally just one group, and whilst I know for a fact that there are more, there are still even more examples of such groups among Muslims not just today, but historically too. Not fearing death is one of our defining characteristics.
 
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TBH, and please don't take it in a negative light. If the above mentioned satisfaction and oneness is so true, why the Muslims are fighting against each other, especially in the middle East and so called Islamic nations ?? :o:

Causing bloodshed is unfortunately part of the human condition. It is not exclusive to Muslims. It so happens that we are living through a phase in history where most Muslim nations are coming out of a long period of colonial subjugation, and are still facing other forms of suppression by non-Muslim and Muslim powers. There is a profound imbalance in access to wealth, justice and knowledge. As a result, some Muslims are lashing out in desperation. Hence the perception that Muslims are fighting each other.

But if you put things in perspective, human beings though out history have been fighting each other. Some of the greatest genocides have been perpetrated by people who do not profess Islam. Think of the Mongol invasions, the genocide of the indigenous people of the Americas, the Spanish inquisition, the Crusades, the Bolshevik revolution, the Chinese revolution, the two world wars (including the Holocaust), among many, many others. "Muslims fighting each other" are almost insignificant in comparison.

As human beings we are hardwired to fight and cause bloodshed. The Qur'an relates this conversation between God and the angels before humans were created:

When your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority (humans)." They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?" Allah said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know."

This, of course, is a commentary on the basic nature of humans. It does not exonerate individuals if they take a life unjustly. We do have free will, and will be held accountable for our actions.

Having said that, and as has been mentioned by @Taimur Khurram, death (and other misfortunes) does not have the same effect on a Muslim as it has on most non-Muslims. The reasons are beyond the scope of this thread. But that is also the reason that depression, despair and suicide are less prevalent in Muslim societies.
 
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Causing bloodshed is unfortunately part of the human condition. It is not exclusive to Muslims. It so happens that we are living through a phase in history where most Muslim nations are coming out of a long period of colonial subjugation, and are still facing other forms of suppression by non-Muslim and Muslim powers. There is a profound imbalance in access to wealth, justice and knowledge. As a result, some Muslims are lashing out in desperation. Hence the perception that Muslims are fighting each other.

But if you put things in perspective, human beings though out history have been fighting each other. Some of the greatest genocides have been perpetrated by people who do not profess Islam. Think of the Mongol invasions, the conquest of the Americas, the Spanish inquisition, the Crusades, the Bolshevik revolution, the Chinese revolution, the two world wars (including the Holocaust), among many, many others. "Muslims fighting each other" are almost insignificant in comparison.

As human beings we are hardwired to fight and cause bloodshed. The Qur'an relates this conversation between God and the angels before humans were created:

When your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority (humans)." They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we declare Your praise and sanctify You?" Allah said, "Indeed, I know that which you do not know."

This, of course, is a commentary on the basic nature of humans. It does not exonerate individuals if they take a life unjustly. We do have free will, and will be held accountable for our actions.

Having said that, and as has been mentioned by @Taimur Khurram, death (and other misfortunes) does not have the same effect on a Muslim as it has on most non-Muslims. The reasons are beyond the scope of this thread. But that is also the reason that depression, despair and suicide are less prevalent in Muslim societies.

Indeed bloodshed is unfortunate.

But irrespective whatever you guys say. Conflicts and war happen due to dissatisfaction of either one or all parties involved. So I think that the premise of Muslims are more satisfied than others as stated in the article is far from true. Atleast in the case of most of the Islamic nations. Just take Syria, Yemen and Libya as few examples.
 
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Indeed bloodshed is unfortunate.

But irrespective whatever you guys say. Conflicts and war happen due to dissatisfaction of either one or all parties involved. So I think that the premise of Muslims are more satisfied than others as stated in the article is far from true. Atleast in the case of most of the Islamic nations. Just take Syria, Yemen and Libya as few examples.

Most Muslims who fight do so because of a perceived sense of injustice from fellow human beings. Most of them see themselves as fighting for justice and truth. Unfortunately, due to a lack of knowledge, this sense of mission to fight injustice is often misplaced. But this is very different from being dissatisfied with one's "lot in life". They do not feel aggrieved by God, the universe, or life. They are quite happy with their fates as they pick up their guns and go fight.
 
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TBH, and please don't take it in a negative light. If the above mentioned satisfaction and oneness is so true, why the Muslims are fighting against each other, especially in the middle East and so called Islamic nations ?? :o:

Political reasons .
 
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Many Muslims confine themselves to the whole idea "it's Allah's will", hence are happy and content. Which is a positive as Muslims are thankful for what they have. But there's also the trend to make no attempt to better themselves or their countries, you only need look at the state of the bulk of Muslims countries to see the sorry state they are in.
It reminds of the hadith of the man who spoke to Rasool Allah(saws) and said that he had not tied his camel and left is trust in Allah, but the Prophet(saws) said tie your camel and have your trust in Allah.
 
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Most muslims are illiterate and badly educated....ofcourse they.re happy....stupidity is a valour on its own


Give a mahomedan a goat and he will live hapilly ever after
 
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Indeed bloodshed is unfortunate.

But irrespective whatever you guys say. Conflicts and war happen due to dissatisfaction of either one or all parties involved. So I think that the premise of Muslims are more satisfied than others as stated in the article is far from true. Atleast in the case of most of the Islamic nations. Just take Syria, Yemen and Libya as few examples.

Islamic Terrorism wont be lasting forever.

Muslims have been through many trials.

Just a fact of life that nothing is all chocolates and roses. Same can be said for every religion, ethnic group or race.
 
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