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Adhan
Blasting adhan or other sounds from outdoor loudspeakers is a sin and in some countries, also a crime. The mainstream Muslim practice of using loudspeakers to blast adhan, prayers, and announcements from mosques can be classified as a type of SPAM (stupid, pointless, annoying message) as people are unable to opt-out of it. In the…
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Differences between Sunni and Shafafi Islam
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Statues and Pictures
Statues and pictures are allowed in Shafafi Islam. Mainstream muslims have been told that if there is a painting, photograph, or statue, then people will start worshipping it instead of God. This makes no sense on multiple levels. The Kaaba in Mecca is said to be a directional “marker” that Muslims are supposed to pray…
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Transgenderism
Cross-dressing is not a sin in Shafafi Islam (and neither is Homosexuality). Clothing that is considered masculine in one place can be considered feminine in another. Imagine an Arab man wearing his traditional garb walking around in Europe where his clothing will be considered closer to a traditional woman’s dress. Even in one geographic location,…
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Muhammad
Mainstream Muslims worship Muhammad as an equal of God. They aggressively reject this notion and claim that they do not worship Muhammad but instead revere, respect, honor, and show love and devotion to him. Worship: to honor or show reverence for as a divine being or supernatural power. to regard with great or extravagant respect,…
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Imam Shafafi
According to Shafafi Islam, God sent the Message, the Holy Quran, to Prophet Muhammad, the first Imam. This Message inspired Prophet Muhammad to create rules and guidelines for his followers, the evidence of which is preserved in the hadiths. Subsequent Imams also issued additional rules and guidelines, often referred to as fatwas, edicts, or rulings.…
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Hijab
There is no concept of hijab in Shafafi Islam. People may wear whatever clothing they wish, according to their own choices, norms, and culture. There is no compulsion in Islam to dress like an Arab/bedouin person. Clothing is mentioned in the Quran: And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and guard their chastity,…
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Homosexuality
Homosexuals are allowed to enter into marital pacts (religious marriages) with one another and thus allowed to have sexual relations. However, everyone is bound by the legal system of their country. Some countries prohibit the practice and prohibit legal marriage between homosexuals. The only mention of homosexuality in the Quran is in the verses related…
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Marriage
In Shafafi Islam, marriage is viewed as a religious pact between a man and a woman, and it is not necessarily tied to legal marriage as recognized by the state. Couples who enter into a marital pact are considered married in the eyes of God, and sexual relations become permissible within the relationship. However, couples…
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Alcohol
Mainstream Sunni and Shi’a Muslims claim to avoid consuming, producing, selling, and transporting all alcohol however alcohol is contained in small quantities in all foods and many consumer products. Avoiding alcohol totally is impossible. Alcohol is also a chemistry term, therefore it is difficult to apply it in a religious context. Therefore, consumption of alcohol…