Does my friends religion stop our friendship.?

Question

i have a muslim friend. he is lovely. my bestest friend but when we go to school. he says we have to hug 'on the low'. because its a religious month or something. and we always hug.. hes so cuddly:) and he says if his boys see him. they will tell somebody?

is it because im white. or would this be to any girl? its making me quite paranoid. i have no religion so i wouldnt understand. but i respect everything about his religion. but is this really silly? or should i just go along with it. he is my best friend. is his religion stopping our friendship? i need some advice.

Answer 1

any girl...im muslim,

my religion doesnt teach hate....

Answer 2

He is your friend, so ask him to tell you about his religion and customs so that you can understand better, I'm sure he will be happy to tell you about it, and that you are interested:)

Answer 3

Just tell him that his friendship means a lot to you and you want to understand his traditions. Ask him the questions you have posted here. Seems like the two of you are close enough to talk about anything. Good luck!

Answer 4

Well traditionally speaking he shouldn't be hugging you or be involved in such a friendship which may lead to other things.

The boy is clearly not worried about his religion but what other people around him will think if they caught him hugging you. Since the Holy Month is starting he probably will be hanging around more with other Muslims. That is why he doesn't want to be seeing doing that.

This thing does not have anything to do with religion and your friendship will not stop.

Answer 5

some people really want to respect their religious beliefs and so they follow them with a passion. if your friend wants you to go along with that then i would, it won't do any harm.

Answer 6

If he's a devout Muslim, he isn't supposed to be hugging any girl - it's forbidden.

So it's not about you.

I don't see that the religion should interfere with your friendship, but you'll have to draft rules that work for both of you.

Answer 7

Public display of affection is not allowed in the Muslim religion.  If you can't respect that, then you are being unfair.  

Answer 8

WELL IM A MUSLIM GIRL AND I CAN TELL U THAT THIS MONTH THATS COMING UP IS A RELIGIOUS MONTH AND THAT DOESNT MEAN OUR RELIGION IS GOING TO MESS UP YOUR FRIENDSHIP SO HE IS NOT LIEING TO YOU ARE ANYTHING  

Answer 9

friendship is a true religion,not the religion that takes the human and humanity away from friends. thanks.

Answer 10

Ask him to convert to your religion and watch his reaction. Then ask him all the reasons why.

The answer to your question will come directly from him.

x x x

Answer 11

so your not christian?? wow. um, yeah its probably best you be his friend because at least you will have a religion in your life.

Answer 12

True religion doesn't stop friendship but it establish a better one.

John 15:13  Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

John 15:14  Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

True friends will not leave you even if you are different in faith & religion.

Proverbs 17:17  A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Answer 13

their religion teaches hate, but I think you have a very good friend there.

Answer 14

It might be because it's inappropriate to show that kind of affection outside of families. I'm the first to admit that I don't know much of anything about Muslims. Definitely not as much as I'd like to know, at any rate.

Why not just ask him why he's not allowed to hug you? Don't make it seem like a big deal, but ask his reasons, then accept his answer. Don't insult him or anything, especially on accident. That's the worst.  

Answer 15

The bible says be ye equally yoked, that way there will be less conflict.

Answer 16

don't take it personally. I'm a muslim too and our month of fasting is starting soon and he might try to be extra religious or something. it has nothing to do with you being white. we don't teach hate, Islam actually means peace. just think of how great it will be when the month is over and you get that first hug after a while. now would that just feel great. and his friends might tell...b/c they are jealous maybe haha. just dont worry about it and he still wants to be your friend!

Answer 17

It better not, or you are one closed minded individual.

Answer 18

hunny, its a very holy month for us and we're meant to have clean and pure thoughts. he is being cautious! its not becuase your white, he would do the same if it was a muslim girl. we're not meant to have physical contact with the opposite s*x, let alone during a holy month. don't take it personally and i'm sure you guys can continue your friendship without huggin for 30 days right?

OUR RELIGION DOES NOT TEACH HATE! people who think that are sooo d**n narrow minded argh ISLAM IS ABOUT PEACE!!

Answer 19

Just respect his request. I'm sure its because your a girl. nothing to do with race.